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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Menstrual cycle affects the severity of respiratory symptoms such as asthma




BBC — A woman's menstrual cycle affects the severity of respiratory symptoms, potentially worsening conditions such as asthma, a study suggests.
Norwegian researchers studied almost 4,000 women, and found worse symptoms around ovulation.
Writing in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, they said it may be possible to adapt women's medication.
Asthma UK said it could help women with asthma manage their condition better.
All the women studied had regular menstrual cycles lasting 28 days or less, and none were taking hormonal contraceptives.
Of those studied, 28.5% were smokers and 8% had been diagnosed with asthma.
Wheezing symptoms were worse between days 10 to 22 of cycles, with a slight dip near the point of ovulation for most.
Shortness of breath was worse on days seven to 21, again with a slight fall around ovulation.
The study found it was not just women diagnosed with asthma who experienced these symptoms and variations.
Coughing was worse following ovulation for those with asthma, those who were overweight and smokers.
'Pronounced' variations
When an individual woman has her period is determined by complex hormonal processes over the course of her cycle.
Throughout, levels of different hormones rise and fall – and body temperature rises around ovulation.
The researchers suggest that these fluctuations may have direct effects on airways. and indirect effects on inflammatory responses to infection.
Writing in the journal, the researchers led by Dr Ferenc Macsali, of the Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, said: “We found that respiratory symptoms varied significantly during the menstrual cycle.
“There were large changes in symptom incidence through the cycle for all symptoms.”
They also found “pronounced” symptom variations during the menstrual cycle in women with asthma, and say the findings suggest women might need tailored medication regimes.
“Adjustment of asthma medication to the menstrual cycle may potentially improve the efficacy of asthma treatment and reduce disability and health costs related to asthma in women.”
Triggers
Dr Macsali added: “Our results point to the potential for individualising therapy for respiratory diseases according to individual symptom patterns.
“Adjusting asthma medication, for example, according to a woman's menstrual cycle might improve its efficacy and help reduce disability and the costs of care.”
Dr Samantha Walker, of Asthma UK, said: “This research is really interesting, and could help women with asthma to manage their condition better.
“Asthma can be triggered by many different things, and this varies from person to person – but we always encourage people with asthma to be aware of things that trigger their symptoms so that they can take steps to control them.
“If women with asthma notice that their symptoms are worsening at key times of the month then they can take preventive measures such as having inhalers that are within date, working and contain enough doses of medicine to see them through the times when they are most affected.”

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

How to deal with pain in the case of financial problems









Coming out of consumer debt (car, credit card, student loans) was an extremely painful experience for me. In fact, I intentionally allowed it to be more painful than necessary by going through the process faster and cutting expenses more deeply. While yes, that’s bordering sadism, my goal was, and still is, to never go back in debt again…EVER!
Although this occurred years ago, I have no problem remembering that discouraging period vividly.
The sacrifices I made, the feelings I sometimes hurt by saying no, and the immense amount of work required to bring my freedom into fruition are all seared into my memory. In short, I am forever scarred by the experience, and that’s fine with me!
Here are 5 reasons why it is okay to feel financial pain.
Listen to the pain…it is teaching you something.
Pain is one of the slowest and most thorough teachers. It signals something is wrong and can be corrective. While it is tempting to try to rescue someone from his or her financial pain, it’s important not to look at circumstances in a vacuum. There are ramifications to our actions, and experiencing pain may be one’s only mechanism to learn what not to do.
This point isn’t an endorsement of pain as much as it is an acknowledgment that pain is sometimes one’s preferred method of learning. By “rescuing” such a person, you are actually doing two harmful things: you are often robbing him of learning a lesson that he may not get otherwise, and you are prolonging his dependency on you.
For example, when Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was younger, her mother famously allowed her to stay at a homeless shelter temporarily in order to get her life together. Halle had moved out on her own and asked her mom for financial help for expenses. Her mom told her no: either come back home or figure it out. That’s exactly what Halle did and credits the difficult experience with making her “stronger” and teaching her resilience in any difficult situation.
Pain from Failure is Often Temporal
Halle’s experience illustrates a revelation that completely changed my outlook on failures a few years ago. It caused me to realize that very few failures are tragic. Additionally, it helped me separate a failing project or task from being a failure. The simple quote is:
Men don’t drown by being underwater, they drown by staying underwater.
In other words, you can get back up from failure. The important lesson is that you do not repeatedly make the same mistakes. By struggling through a difficult problem, you have the unique opportunity to acquire the wisdom from your missteps necessary to avoid the very behavior or decisions that resulted in failure. The old saying goes “insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly but expecting a different result.” Reasonable people learn their lessons and can go forward to have extraordinary success.
Failure is an Opinion
Not only is failure temporary, but it is also a matter of opinion. I always think of the irony in the number of prominent individuals worth over $10 million who have undergone severe financial pain. Many of us know the following financial experts and businesspeople for some of their significant achievements; however, all have gone through pronounced periods of financial ruin too: Dave Ramsey, Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, and Suze Orman. I could go on, but the point is in addition to their previous failures being temporary, I firmly believe that working through their previous failures taught them some of the very lessons that fueled their current successes.
Those lessons include purchasing investments that are congruent with their risk tolerance and knowledge base, maintaining adequate liquidity, monitoring their financial ratios, structuring deals that limit their financial exposure to losses, and many other pearls of wisdom that you will find in their respective books.
Undoubtedly, they have all gone through some painful experiences and have multiple battle scars. I believe it was their struggles that qualified them for their present successes. If your “failure” taught you the lessons necessary to create a net worth in excess of $25 million, was the experience truly a failure? Was the pain worth the trouble?
Pain Unlocks Creativity
One of the most powerful examples of pain unlocking creativity rests in Tennyson’s story. Beloved playwright Alfred Tennyson developed a powerful bond with his close friend Arthur Hallam. They met in 1829 at Cambridge University when they were eighteen and nineteen. It only took them a few weeks before they were writing sonnets to each other and visiting each other’s homes for prolonged periods.
Sadly, Arthur died young; they had only been friends for four and a half years, and Arthur’s death literally destroyed Tennyson. For many years, Tennyson was melancholy and mourned the loss of his friend. He even confessed that he often wished he could die rather than continue to live without Arthur. Indeed, it took several years before Tennyson could even bear visiting Arthur’s grave.
He reconciled his deep feelings by writing a work that became known as In Memoriam. It explores questions of mourning, the essence of his lost friend, God, and nature. These poems are often cited as some of the greatest lyrical poetry ever written on grief.
No one wants to go through pain, but sometimes the creative voice is unmuzzled through pain and grief. Consider how many best-selling songs are born out of someone’s heartbreak. Consider what the world would be like if Oprah didn’t go through a very difficult and troubling childhood. How many high achievers were motivated by prior poverty?
Pain Serves as a Memorial
Your scars serve as a memorial allowing you to harness the power from painful experiences to yield extraordinary results. For instance popular fitness expert Jillian Michaels used to be an overweight child. I suspect this is part of what made her so effective on The Biggest Loser. She could personally empathize with the contestants’ situations because the memories of her own experiences were so decisive in who she became. Her drive to never go through her past pain again and to aid others in their journeys has propelled her to become one of today’s most powerful fitness brands.
Beneath the clothing and tough exterior, she wears the scars of someone who struggled with her weight and did something about it. Drawing on the memory of her pain serves as strength: strength to exercise when she doesn’t feel like it, to eat healthy when her taste buds would rather have something else, to look passed the tears of the contestants when they say they can’t do it because she knows victory is on the other side.
Never underestimate the power of an experience to shape your life and influence the world!
Pain and The Great Recession
Of course, one of the most recent painful memories for many is the “Great” Recession. This economic period is expected to have a profound and lasting effect on individuals in their 20s and 30s with respect to investing. Last year, a study indicated that people who grew up in the 1930s were almost three times less likely to invest in stock compared with those who reached adulthood during more pleasant times. Moreover, when younger people did invest, they allocated a smaller portion into stock. This difference in investing habits lasted until 20 to 30 years after the Depression was over.
Indeed, a recent Wells Fargo survey found that twenty-somethings are the least likely to believe among all age groups that stocks are the best place for investment gains and the most likely to place retirement savings in bank CDs over stocks. This strategy ignores long-term history: stocks have delivered an inflation-adjusted returns of 5.8% a year since World War II whereas cash and bonds have returned 0.4% and 1.8%, respectively. One challenge for people in this younger age demographic is balancing the desire for safety with the need for long term growth. There are other ways to decrease the risk that are better than outright market avoidance including: diversification, rebalancing, dollar cost averaging, etc. By avoiding the market (real estate or stock) rather than adopting a strategy that is congruent with their newfound risk tolerance, young people risk experiencing the pain of not having enough for retirement.
Closing Thoughts About Pain
Pain is certainly a slow and tough teacher, but if it is the way one learns, going through it can accelerate one’s breakthrough. If you only learn by hitting bottom, the faster you get there the sooner your salvation. With the struggle comes a radical increase in one’s confidence in one’s abilities, wisdom learned from struggles, and a scar that can serve as a powerful reminder to never go through that experience again. Pain can unleash one’s creativity in such a profound way that one’s voice will resonate with others facing challenging times and will serve as a comfort.
We spend an inordinate amount of time trying to prevent pain and hide scars; however, perhaps the focus should be on cherishing their gifts!

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Learn about the 5 tips for a healthier bedroom




We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms. So it's not surprising that the state of your boudoir can affect not just the quality of your sleep and your sex life (duh), but also your stress levels, your allergy symptoms, even your exposure to toxins.
Like a lot of us, I suffer from allergies, I don't sleep as well as I'd like, and I'm definitely always looking for ways to improve my health. So I invited five healthy-living pros — an allergist, a sleep doc, a green-lifestyle specialist, a stress expert, and a sex coach — into my house to assess the state of my bedroom. Read on for the surprising health and happiness hazards the experts uncovered, and their tips for turning my bedroom (and yours!) into a truly restorative retreat.
First visit: The allergist
Make mold history
My house was built in the 1880s and has suffered water damage over the years. One leak in particular is ongoing—no one can seem to fix it! And sure enough, there are telltale signs of mold on the walls, says David Fost, MD, an allergist and immunologist in Verona, New Jersey. It seems I'm living in the ideal breeding ground for all types of mold, from Aspergillus—the most common cause of respiratory disease—to Cladosporium, a fungus often involved in skin and nail infections. “They can aggravate typical allergy symptoms like stuffiness, wheezing, and skin and eye irritation,” Dr. Fost says. The remedy: We'll need to plug up the leak for good (if that's possible), clean the area with a bleach solution, and keep the humidity low (between 40 and 60 percent) by using a dehumidifier and/or an air conditioner (which also removes moisture from the air).
Say 'sayonara' to dust mites
Next on the hit list is dust mites, which excrete a protein in their feces that can trigger sneezing and a runny nose. You can't see them, but Dr. Fost knows they're there—mainly because I haven't taken any precautions to keep them out. “In humid areas like the Northeast, where we are, a mattress will double its weight in 10 years from dust mites,” Dr. Fost says. So I'm basically sleeping in bug poop. Nice. The fix is to use hypoallergenic encasements on my mattress and pillows (Dr. Fost recommends Mission: Allergy). I also need to wash my sheets weekly in hot water, lower the thermostat (to 68 degrees in winter), and again, keep humidity levels low. It will also help, he says, to use a HEPA-filter vacuum and to clean with microfiber cloths that trap dust instead of launching it into the air. The good news: Dr. Fost does approve of the area rug I have on the floor instead of allergen-trapping wall-to-wall carpeting. Phew.
Second visit: A sleep pro
Let there be less light
The first thing the sleep expert notes is that my near-transparent shades don't block out the moonlight—let alone streetlights at night. “Melatonin, a hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle, is secreted at night in response to darkness,” explains Samuel L. Krachman, DO, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. “Light interferes with its production, making it harder to fall into a deep, restful sleep.” In fact, two new studies suggest that exposure to light at night could affect not only your snooze quality but also your blood pressure, glucose levels, ability to regulate body temperature—even cancer risk. He suggests adding blackout curtains, or any opaque shade, to darken the room.
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Stop the log-sawing
My main sleep complaint, though, is my husband's snoring. Can Dr. Krachman help with that? His suggested fix: a sleep positioner—a belt with soft foam attachments that will keep my husband from sleeping on his back, which tends to bring on the snoring. For my part, I can wear earplugs and/or run a white-noise machine to dampen the sound.
So, did the tips help?
My first priority after the experts left was to move the electronics off my nightstand. I also cleared away the nostalgic photos and piles of magazines.
Since buying new curtains isn't our most urgent home-improvement need, I'm exploring what a darker room would feel like by donning a soft sleep mask instead. I actually think it helps me fall asleep faster. (Unfortunately, my husband has resisted trying the anti-snoring sleep positioner.)
My new pillow and mattress encasements are making the bed a bit crinkly, but I'm hoping they'll have me breathing easier. Finally, we've decided to have that pesky leak repaired for good. It'll be a big hassle (we'll have to rip out and replace the whole wall) and a major investment, but if it helps keep us healthy, it'll be worth it.
Third visit: The green expert
Detox your pillow
Horrified. That's the only word to describe the reaction of environmental-lifestyle expert Danny Seo when he spies my memory-foam pillow. He tells me that the petroleum-based synthetic foam my pillow is made of can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can cause headaches, nausea, eye and throat irritation, and may even contribute to asthma. A better bet would be a natural latex pillow made from rubber trees, he says. But if I'm wedded to the feel of the memory foam (which I am!), I should at least cover it with a 100 percent cotton pillow protector, which would reduce my toxic load.
Go low-tech
Seo is pleased that there's no TV in the room. But he urges me to move the cordless phone base station, laptop, and electric alarm clock off my night table because of the radio frequency electromagnetic fields
(EMFs) they emit. While the jury is out on the health impact of EMFs (some studies link them to a slightly higher risk of cancer; others have found no direct connection), why risk keeping these EMF sources next to my head all night long?
Fourth visit: The stress expert
Rethink clutter
Stress and trauma expert Barbara Rubel agrees that laptops and cell phones don't belong in the bedroom—but for another reason: They're potential stress-causers. So are the piles of material I need to read for work. My personal stress bugaboos are my husband's dresser-mess—a jumble of change and receipts—and the clothes he leaves on the floor. Rubel's first tip is to come up with an organizing solution that works for both of us. But she has a plan B: “If you can't change the system, reframe your thinking. What is positive about seeing your husband's jeans on the floor? It means he's here and he's healthy!” This idea hits home; my husband narrowly escaped the terrorist attacks on 9/11, so I do feel lucky to have him here — jeans on the floor and all.
Fifth visit: The sexpert
Nix mood-killers
My snuggly flannel comforter is deemed a liability by sex coach Amy Levine. “Cozy is not sexy,” she says. Also not sexy: family photos. I can see how the '70s-era picture of me, my sister, and my dad on my nightstand is not exactly libido-boosting. Another major no-no is lack of privacy—we have no locks on our door to keep out the kids!
Up the romance factor
Levine recommends adding items to my room that make me feel sexually confident and empowered. Though the specifics are different for everyone, she says, some suggestions include an inviting chair to use as an alternate lovemaking spot, fresh flowers, and sensual touching objects (think silk and feathers). We do have night table drawers for stashing “pleasure props.” Now if we could just lock the door, resist the siren song of the cozy comforter, and actually use those props!



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Exercising before breakfast gives you the chance to lose more weight






IF YOU are heading to the gym or pounding the pavements in the hope of losing weight, try to do it before you eat your breakfast.
Exercising before the first meal of the day is more effective than after it, a British study has found.
Not only does working up a sweat on an empty stomach burn off more body fat – helping you lose those extra inches around the waist – it also triggers a bigger reduction in artery-clogging blood fats.
Although the benefits of exercise are well-known, people have been unsure about whether it is better to do it on an empty stomach or a full one.
Dr Jason Gill, who conducted the research at Glasgow University, said that while exercise in itself is good, any done before breakfast may be extra beneficial, because it forces the body to rely on its stores of fat for energy.
“When people talk about losing weight, they really mean losing fat,” he added.
Ten men made three visits to his laboratory at the university’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, and were given breakfast each time.
On the first visit, the men didn’t do any exercise. On another, they did an hour’s brisk walk ahead of breakfast and on the third they did the walk after breakfast.
Those who exercised burnt off more fat than those who simply sat around. And those who did their walk before breakfast used up 33 per cent more fat than those who exercised after eating.
Tests revealed they also experienced a bigger drop in the blood fats that raise the risk of heart disease, the British Journal of Nutrition reports.
While the men only did a brisk walk, more strenuous activity can also be safely carried out on an empty stomach, Dr Gill added. This is because the body has enough reserves for about 90 minutes to two hours of exercise.
However, those who can’t bear the thought of delaying breakfast shouldn’t despair.
Dr Gill said: “The biggest difference is between doing nothing and doing something.
“If you are going to do something, then there is a slight advantage in doing it in a fasted state. But if you find you keel over because you can’t do exercise before you have your slice of toast, then do it afterwards. You are still going to get a huge benefit.”
Either way, however, weight loss will still likely be a slow process. Those who exercise before breakfast only burnt off around a tenth of a pound (approx. 45 grams) more fat than the men who had a relaxing morning.
Dr Gill said: “If they did an hour’s brisk walk every day for ten days or so, they would lose about a pound (.45kg), which is about as fast as you can really expect to lose weight.”


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Google Nexus 10 table is finally available at stores







The Google Nexus 10 table is finally available, giving tablet buyers a chance to try a mobile device that does have an Apple logo on it.
It won’t be long now until Google launches its Nexus 10. The company plans to offer the 16GB tablet on Nov. 13 for $399 in its Google Play store. Already, reviews are coming in discussing some of the device’s bright spots and shortcomings. Like every other slate on the market, including Apple’s iPads, the Nexus 10 isn’t perfect, reviewers say. However, it might be a worthwhile buy for at least some customers.
With that in mind, it’s a good time to discuss some of the Nexus 10’s highlights. Although it’s not as powerful as Apple’s fourth-generation iPad and lacks the 4G LTE service that customers would have liked to have seen, the Nexus 10 offers some nice features that can’t go overlooked. Plus, it’s being offered by Google, which immediately lends it a bit more credibility in tablet shoppers’ minds than a Barnes & Noble or Vizio model. Simply put, the Nexus 10 might actually have some nice things going for it.
So, let’s take an in-depth look at the Nexus 10 and highlight some of the features that make it a worthwhile choice for some consumers:
1. It has a bigger screen than the iPad
At its iPad Mini event, Apple touted the vastly increased screen real estate customers get 7.9-inch slate compared to those running with a 7-inch screen. Given that logic, wouldn’t Google’s 10-inch Nexus 10 then beat the fourth-generation iPad in terms of viewable space? Those who want a bigger screen and the ability to see more of a Web page or video might want to opt for Google’s tablet.
2. Who can have issue with that price?
Google’s Nexus 10 costs $399, making it $100 cheaper than Apple’s comparably equipped WiFi-only iPad. Better yet, Google’s slate is only $70 more expensive than Apple’s low-end iPad Mini. Given that spectrum, Google’s Nexus 10 looks awfully appealing.
3. It’s a natural choice for Android devotees
There are many customers out there that only like the default versions of Android. For those folks, the Nexus 10 is an ideal choice. The tablet runs the standard Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), complete with an improved interface and multiple user support. Other vendors deliver Android versions that are modified from the default option. Google doesn’t. And for many folks, that’s a good thing.
4. More pixels per inch than the big iPad
Google was quick to point out that its Nexus 10 comes with over 300 pixels per inch, besting the iPad’s 264 pixels per inch. What that means is the Nexus 10 will theoretically deliver better video and image quality than Apple’s option. Whether customers will be able to see a major difference, however, remains to be seen.
5. MIMO WiFi is a nice addition
The Multiple-input, Multiple-output (MIMO) WiFi built into the Nexus 10 is something that should be considered when deciding on the device’s value. With MIMO, the tablet can handle more bandwidth throughput than customers would typically find on a wireless-G network. It’s able to do that with wireless-N support. Granted, it would be better to have LTE support, but since it doesn’t, this is the next best thing.
6. Multiple user sign-on
As noted, Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) comes with support for multiple users. That’s a boon for Android customers that are frustrated by Apple’s lack of support for that feature. Upon clicking a user’s photo, all of their individual preferences and personal profile will pop up on the Nexus 10. When done, another person can sign on and get on their profile.
7. Google app integration
Google has done a fine job of bolstering its many services to increase the overall value and usability of its products. The Nexus 10 takes advantage of that with built-in support for everything from Gmail to Google’s eBook marketplace. Customers that love Google services will adore the Nexus 10.
8. The Google Play store is growing
In addition, Google’s Nexus 10 will come with support for the Google Play store. In that marketplace, Google continually adds applications supporting Android devices. Google’s marketplace is currently closing in on Apple’s app tally of 800,000 programs and could hit one million by next year. Look for the Nexus 10 to take advantage of that.
9. Near-field communication with Android Beam
Near-field communication support is arguably the biggest omission in any Apple products. However, the technology is available in the Nexus 10, allowing users to wirelessly transmit data from one Android-based device to another. Near-field communication might still be in its infancy, but it makes using devices much easier.
10. The design isn’t so bad
Google’s Nexus 10 won’t win any awards for elegant design, but that doesn’t really matter. For the price and feature set, the design, which includes a black bezel and rounded corners, gets the job done. Apple might still be winning on design, but for overall functionality and usability, it’s hard to not like what Google’s offering in the Nexus 10.


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Pretty Chicken Marinade






Ingredients

2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke, mustard, pepper, and garlic powder. Place chicken in the bowl, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow chicken to marinate a maximum of 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on grate. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
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Sweet Basil and Oregano Bruschetta Chicken







Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 package McCormick® Gourmet Sweet Basil & Oregano Bruschetta Chicken
2 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1 pound chicken tenders, or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
8 ounces spaghetti or angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Mix oil and Seasoning Mix in small bowl until well blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons. Place tomatoes in single layer on one side of large shallow foil-lined baking pan. Place chicken on other side of pan. Brush tomatoes then chicken generously with remaining oil mixture.
Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Spoon tomatoes into large bowl; coarsely chop. Add pasta, chicken, pan juices, reserved oil mixture and vinegar; toss to coat. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Garden Pasta Salad






RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 cups whole-wheat rotini (6 ounces)
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced yellow or red bell pepper (1 small)
1 cup grated carrots (2-4 carrots)
1/2 cup chopped scallions (4 scallions)
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup slivered fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, scallions, olives and basil; toss to coat well.












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How to make Florida Ambrosia Salad





Ingredients :

1 coconut
3 white pink grapefruits
3 navel oranges
1 pineapple peeled cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 pint kumquats cut on a diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Pierce the softest eye of the coconut with a metal skewer or small screwdriver and drain any liquid into a small bowl to sample—you should have about 1/2 cup liquid. (If the liquid tastes sweet, the coconut is fresh; if it tastes oily, the coconut is rancid and should be discarded.)
Bake the coconut for 15 minutes then transfer to a folded towel on a work surface. Using the back of a knife or a cleaver, crack the shell open. Break the shell into large pieces and use a strong knife to carefully remove the flesh from the shell. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the brown skin then shave the coconut into thin strips—you should have about 4 cups shaved coconut. Reserve 2 cups for the ambrosia salad; wrap and freeze the remainder for another use. DO AHEAD: Coconut shavings can stored, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator up to 1 week or frozen up to 3 months.
Using a serrated knife, cut the peel off the grapefruits and oranges. Cut the fruit crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds then cut the rounds into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a large bowl; add the pineapple, kumquats, pomegranate seeds, 2 cups coconut shavings, 1/2 cup coconut juice, and the apple juice, and toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled. DO AHEAD: Florida Ambrosia Salad can be prepared ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator up to 8 hours.




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How to make Glazed Ham





Ingredients :
1 (10- to 12-pound) fully cooked
trimmed bone-in smoked ham (shank end) room temperature
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup guava or apple jelly warmed
2 large shallots peeled and thinly sliced
3 whole allspice
3 whole cloves
Zest of 1 orange plus 2 oranges cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 (2-inch-long) piece fresh ginger peeled and grated

Recipe Instructions

Position a rack in the lower third of oven and preheat to 325°F.
Using a sharp knife, score the fat covering the ham in a 3/4-inch-wide diamond pattern (do not cut into the meat). Place the ham in a 10-by-14-inch roasting pan and add 1 cup water. Roast the ham for 2 hours.
While the ham is roasting, prepare the glaze: In a heavy, medium saucepan over moderately low heat, combine 1 cup orange juice, brown sugar, and bourbon. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Add the guava or apple jelly, shallots, allspice, and cloves, and continue simmering until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add the orange zest and the remaining 1 cup orange juice, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the orange slices and fresh ginger, and cook until the orange slices are tender, about 2 minutes.
Once the ham has been in the oven for two hours, drape the glazed orange slices over the ham, securing them with toothpicks, and brush the ham and oranges with about 1/2 cup of glaze, reserving the remainder for serving. Continue roasting the ham until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, about 30 minutes.
To Serve:
Remove the toothpicks from the ham and arrange the orange slices on a platter. Slice the ham and arrange on top of the oranges. Warm the remaining glaze and serve alongside.
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Recipes soften hands




Do you know that you can determine the age of the woman and the nature of her personality and even social level just by looking at her hands and see how interest Balidn and nail in the sense that the beauty of a woman is reflected clearly on the soft and supple hands and get the full hands soft and elegant nails you these recipes.
Honey lotion to the beauty of your hands:
Ingredients:
-1.5 Teaspoon honey bees.
-10 Tablespoons of rose water.
-4 Tablespoon glycerin.
- Half teaspoon white vinegar.
Preparation and use:
Heat honey over low heat until completely liquefied and then mixed with the rest of the ingredients, preserves the product in the bottle.
If the hands have been already at the stage of drought and cracking and thus roughness, the solution is left in warm water for several minutes and then Ajaffaha towel cotton soft and then massage the fingers well layer of cream containing a high percentage of glycerol with keep them away from water for long periods and repeat this operation times until you get rid of dead skin and you can use rubber gloves as much as possible
Lotion of apostasy for coarse hands:
Ingredients:
Fill the hands of a handful of apostasy.
-4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
4/3 liters of boiling water.
Preparation and use:
Pour boiling water over the apostasy, and leave the vessel for a period of 9 12 hours to apostasy soaked with water, filtered soaked, and add the apple cider vinegar.
This saves lotion in a bottle and used the excellent preparation of lotions to get rid of the roughness of hands.
Wash fruits to whiten your hands:
Ingredients:
8 tablespoons rose water.
-3 Tablespoons glycerin.
- 3 tbsp pure alcohol.
- Juice of one lemon tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
Preparation and use
Mix ingredients together and shake well and kept in a bottle and used a day before going to sleep, it maintains the softness hands as he ovary.
General advice to the beauty of your nails:
1 - Cut nails regularly from external parties.
2 - not to abuse drugs, especially antibiotics only when needed, and consult a doctor.
3 - Avoid contaminated materials, pigments, when used gloves should be worn to prevent.
4 - Use Nail cosmetics particular caution and avoid the use of supplements nails topical as possible.
5 - Use emollients after the nails dipped in water for a long time and after drying.
6 - choosing the right diet that must be integrated contain some protein as well as vitamins and minerals.
7 - Do not prolong the nail than it can bear any that can be lengthened, but to the degree that allows its existence almost straight while avoiding length that increases degree Tqosha as it Islamic duty and not exceed for ا 40 days.
8 - Do not use more than one type nail polish in one time and avoid remove it using its own more removers at frequent intervals.

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Methods of preserving the lips smooth without any cracks during winter




Lips more expresses Onottk, a very thin area of the face do not contain any fat or glands, so it is always prone to cracking and dehydration as a result influenced by the atmosphere and other factors, such as:
- Smoking.
- Malnutrition.
- Psychological pressure.
- Exposure to the sun for a long time.
- Sucking lips tongue constantly.
- The use of lipstick from poor brand.
To avoid the problem of chapped lips must avoid these factors with the use of some natural recipes for treating chapped lips.
- Sweet almond oil and rose oil .. Grease Lips 3 times daily with sweet almond oil or oil of roses.
- Rosewater .. Possible Trdoba lips every day of cloth wet with rose water.
- Olive oil or petroleum jelly .. Possible Tdwi very small amount of olive oil or petroleum jelly that you Tahtém pending small and Tqrbém of fire for 5 seconds, and Tdhenne lips Bayhoum before growing.
- Be sure to keep a good lipstick kind and contains vitamin e.
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Learn about the most important qualities of charismatic







In every person's desire to capture the 
In every person's desire to capture the admiration of others, and the acquisition of praising
This feature of the beloved personal life has admired people, but such admiration dissipated like smoke in the air, if not backed by the beauty of the soul, and the most important element in the beauty of the soul is gravity.
Here are ten rules constitute the most important elements of charisma:
1 / not reveal trouble
Grief and pain and distress, the elements that already exist in the human and he can not get rid of them but must hide or minimize as much as possible so as not to tire the others because they are not compelled to participate in our grief.
2 / understanding of others
It is advisable to try to understand other people's problems, and be courteous person not only in the big events, but also in small and sorrows of others must be respected and to give pleasure in happiness
3 / learned to listen:
Listening to others attractive, because the person who mastered the art of listening to the conversations of others have loved them as it should be left to others the freedom to talk and then involving thereafter.
4 / not superior to the others
Many believe the decision themselves that they are just as likely as others in anything so Valtaaly them may affect your relationship, and is y you in the way of talking and acting is decent, while humility always earns Her love for others.
5 / show admiration at the right time
That everyone likes to receive praise, but not to the degree of hypocrisy, Man needs to courtesy and show admiration renew self-confidence, but I prefer to show this admiration in the locality of the word faithful in a timely and appropriate way.
6 / reasonable optimism
Always optimistic and cuddly, it makes others see the world lens effect, but this optimism must be within reasonable limits and does not address to the imagination, and does not recognize the desperate optimist, but it always renews hope in solving problems within existing possibilities.
7 / accept someone else's remarks
Good reception observations and criticism of others with an open mind, if issued by people who sincerely are not seeking only inflicted assistance has made such remarks from spiteful people, but in both cases it is recommended to accept what brought to you by a note or criticism with a smile and no matter what the price .. With the dictates of the control of the mind and emotional control.
8 / thinking a playful mood
And when you think of a subject is better to be gay Nvsik and quiet, so you can decide things in a smooth and uncomplicated, but when Nvsik bleak, do not attempt to resolve the matter, so as not to taint the result of fear and anxiety.
9 / think and act a good mood
Even be attractive must always act a good mood and if you show all of the previous characteristics, you without a good recipe you will lose an important component of gravity.
10 - Finally .. Frank
The openness is a key characteristic of gravity, it is obligatory to think with oneself, in its optimism with others .. As a person with a duplex or self-loving and feisty the other, do you think will be .. Attractive?
admiration of others, and the acquisition of praising this is a feature of beloved personal life has admired people, but such admiration dissipated like smoke in the air, if not backed by the beauty of the soul, and the most important element in the beauty of the soul is gravity.




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Boss Orange Watches for Men 2012










Boss Orange! What an amazing brand which satisfies the man who wears any of its products. Boss orange label was launched on the basis of the casual style to satisfy many ranges of ages and we can see these casual patterns in all Boss Orange products like Boss Orange watches. These watches have a specific touch that makes them special and different. Most of Boss Orange men’s watches have the orange color, so if you are looking for a watch that makes you confident and looking fabulous, then Boss Orange watch will be the best answer because they have become the most important accessories for men even in classic or casual looks. Your choice of your watch can say a lot about your character and personality, so it is time to make Boss Orange watch your only choice as there are many different styles and designs paired with amazing colors and patterns. In addition, there are digital and analog styles so your choice will be according to your style and mood. Moreover, Boss Orange watches’ straps are made of leather and polymer to give you the free choice to make your own style and to make a fashionable statement in the smartest way.









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Amazing Balcony Design Ideas







Designing your balcony might be something that you never gave much attention to, but once you really decide to design it, you will definitely be amazed. Your balcony is your only way to enjoy spending some outdoor time while being in your house. There are many ideas that you can check to see the best for your balcony, and we presenting you here some of the amazing ideas that will definitely inspire you and make designing your balcony a piece of cake! Try making your balcony simple, practical, and decorative. You need a place to relax and enjoy the air breeze, so don’t overload the place with lots of furniture. Adding a couple of arm chairs, side chairs, or stools and a small table is really enough. You can get your chairs and table in pop colors like pink, orange, green, or purple, if you love colors. You can get them made of wood like the amazing Patio chairs and tables that are perfect in balconies. If your space allows, you can add sofas and a medium-sized table, sofas will keep you comfortable, and the table can accept putting a lot of stuff on it. Chaise lounges are perfect when added in balconies; you get to enjoy a splendid experience while being totally comfortable outdoors. Also in case your balcony is large, you can add a small dining set so that you can enjoy having great family dinner outdoors in the fresh air; this idea is always great. Adding some plants and flowers is really important in your balcony; they complement the design of your balcony and make it much decorative.









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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls



Men who have been married for a long time to their amazing wives may have a great trouble in coming up with good ideas for the Valentine’s Day and selecting a special gift for her. You may feel that she is tired of being gifted with the same items over and over again. Now you are falling short of new ideas as both of you have spent so many Valentine’s Days together that all the ideas, presents and standard gifts are already given to her. You must have gifted her items such as candies, flowers, lingerie, jewelry and many other girl items. Now you are bored with the routine gifts and having trouble thinking up of new ideas. But the fact is that your wife will still be waiting to receive these gifts. Today we are going to help you to put up with different ideas and spins, and updating these common romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts with something new so that you can be the best husband around. Candy or Chocolate is one of the most popular gift ideas men can give to their women on Valentine’s Day. This year they can make the gift of candy or Chocolate more original by actually preparing them themselves. With a little bit of creative genius, various designs, unique shapes and sizes you can come up with delicious gift for your wife. Making candy or Chocolate are not difficult, she will be thrilled and will appreciate these personalized treasure gifts, because you put in so much effort in making this gift which can be a great fun at the same time. This is one of the best romantic gift ideas and one of the cheapest as well. The presentation of jewelry is another popular romantic gift idea on Valentine for men to give to their women. Women are never bored to have too much of jewelry as all women adore them. Besides they are always a great option because they are unique and fabulous and are one of the top romantic gifts for wives to be gifted with. Don’t feel that there is no way to continue giving jewelry. In fact, you just have to consider modifying the gift. Instead of a solitaire ring gift give her a new ring with a matching stone color to reflect the past. Care should be taken to choose the items that she loves to wear often that complement her style and her taste. Another gift for Valentine’s Day is a handmade coupon for free afternoons or a romantic getaway or a romantic cruise. This might be one of the best romantic gifts for both of you. By giving these types of gifts you will make your wife feel special at the same time this will be a kind of a break for her from her daily life routine. It will be a great break for you as well. I think you still have enough time to come up with more ideas about what to give her or what to make for her considering what she will like and love.







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Hairdos for Weddings 2012




Weddings’ is a plural word that holds so many meanings such as; joy, happiness, glamour, elegance, etc. Do you agree with me or not? I know that many of you do agree with me while there’re others who are about to ask me; ‘where do you want to go with such an intro?’. My dear ladies, the last mentioned mysterious and sort of nonsense introduction is just an indirect way to tell you that today’s topic is going to be all about introducing a collection of stunning and glamorous, yet diverse hairdos that you, her, me and anyone else can pick of and wear at any wedding party. By the way, the word ‘diverse’ means many things. First of all, it means that whether you’re a bride, bridesmaid or even guest, you can find the perfect hairdo among those ones that we’re going to present here. Secondly, it means that whatever your hair length and nature or facial shape is, you can still be able to find the right one to wear. I guess that the last mentioned couple of things are enough to clarify what the word meant and there’s no need to say thirdly or fourthly. So what’s would delay us from starting the real work? Absolutely nothing! That’s why we’re going to start by the following question; ‘can you tell me what the first hairstyles that come across your minds when i say weddings?’. I’m sure that most of you are going to say the updos. Since you know that, why don’t you pick any style of them and wear at the wedding party that you’re going to be part of? Of course, you’re aware that there are diverse styles such as; French twists and chignons besides the beehive, braided and loose updo hairstyles in front of you to pick of and wear. Not just so, you can also opt for sporting any style of the buns which are definitely other types of the updos. Whatever the way you updo’ed your hair with, be sure that you’re going to get the glamorous and chic look that you wish for.

The next hairdos for weddings that our collection presents to you today are the half updos which are known by their soft and alluring look. So wear any style of them, if you do wish to get that sort of looks. If you’re not so keen on wearing any of the last mentioned couple of hairdos, then what do you think of wearing the ponytails? A great suggestion, isn’t it? Anyway, if you’re going to wear your hair in that way, i have to tell you that you’ve different styles of the ponytail hairstyles to pick of and wear as; the low, high, side swept, looped under and faux styles. Like i always say; different styles with different looks, but all of them are glamorous, stylish and sexy! But what if you don’t like either to updo your hair (fully or partially) or even tie it in a ponytail? In such a case, I’d give another suggestion which is to wear any sort of the flowing hairstyles. First of all, they’re easy to be done as all you are going to do is to lace up your hair or even add any type of either curls or waves to it and let it flows down on your back or shoulders. And at least but not last, they have true feminine and sparkling look. So wear them and show the people how sexy and glam your hair is?!

Besides all of the last mentioned, women can also choose any length and style of the bob haircuts as; round, layered, choppy, blunt or any other and wear it at any sort of weddings. Also, you have to know that you’re absolutely free to straight, curl or add waves to your bobbed hair. Briefly, style it in the way that you like as long as it’s going to give you the stylish, fabulous look that you want. What if you like to wear a hair shorter than bobbed one? In such a case, you won’t find a better option than wearing either the short cropped or pixie haircuts. Despite the simplicity that both of them have, they can definitely give you so, so hot and sexy look. By mentioning that couple of the short hairstyles, I can tell you that I’m almost done! The last thing that i have to repeat saying it is that whether you’re just a guest, bridesmaid or even the bride herself, you can wear any of the last mentioned hairdos for weddings. The only difference would be in the sort of hair embellishments you’re going to use to accent your hairdo. Let me tell you that if you’re a bride, you have to know that you can opt for adding any type of the hair accessories. Yup, my dear, you’d be the party queen! Anyway, I guess that nothing left for me to say but goodbyes!

















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Prom Dresses 2012





Jovani prom dresses are famous for their sexy, unique and timeless styles that dress women in the finest look in their prom night. In addition, Jovani prom dresses have been rated the top in the prom dresses industry since they are being updated every year into a more inspiring collection to fit and satisfy every need. These dresses come in different styles that range from A-line skirts to full ball gown ones with neckline options like sweetheart neckline, halter neckline, one shoulder and low V-neck one. These dresses are available in different sexy vibrant colors like red, royal blue, yellow, cream, green, fuchsia, black, white and purple ones in order to fit all preferences and tastes. Moreover, Jovani cares a lot about every woman’s need, that is to say, different styles of prom dresses are available like long flowy dresses which fit plus size women besides helping them move and dance with ease. Furthermore, short dresses with multi tiers skirts or feathered ones fit plus size women especially if they come with fitted ruched waistline for extra slimming effect. As for slim women long mermaid style, ball gown and fitted dresses are more recommended for them due to their fitted bodice design.

The majority of Jovani’s dresses come with bust bead work and others come with fully rhinestone embroidery to provide women with some sort of sparkle in their prom night. In fact, the prom dresses usually come in silk chiffon, taffeta, rich lace and tulle that has been used as underlay to give the dress itself some sort of fullness and volume. Another thing we should consider is that Jovani’s dresses are classic ones that accept the addition of some needed accessories like jewelry, straight gloves and boleros. Silver, gold and gemstone accessories are all accepted with such dresses in order to high light the beauty of the dress besides dressing you in a compete lady like look. Sexy heel sandals or pumps along with their equivalence of clutches are needed for a more formal sophisticated look. This distinct collection of prom dresses accepts many hairstyles flashing with hair accessories along with simple smoky eye make-up which takes everyone’s breath away. Just pick up your favorite dress and match it with the needed accessories and stun every one at the prom with your elegant perky look. All in all, Jovani’s prom dresses have been defined in three words: elegance, uniqueness and sophistication.


























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