2011年12月31日 星期六

The Best Hair Loss Tips Revealed! How to Effortlessly Stop Further Loss & Improve Your Hair Volume


Baldness can be really exhausting and because the physicians often advise you that you have to undergo hair transplants or put on expensive ointments and treatments, it contributes up more to your frustrations. You lose hope. You lose your willingness to socialize. You lose your confidence. In The End you become reclusive and fall behind your life.

But the positive news here is you don't need to feel baffled anymore. There are a great deal of natural remedies and effective treatments that you can apply to improve the growth and volume of your hair.

If you are serious about getting more hair attached to your scalp, you must read this article now. In this article, you will learn some of the most healing and most efficient remedies that you can utilise to prevent the baldness problems you are having now. By utilising some of the natural techniques contained in this article, you will be able to add up the growth and volume of your hair effectively.

1. Regular Scalp Massage for Improved Growth

Low blood flow in the scalp area is one of the main factors of alopecia problems. Because there is wretched blood supply in the scalp area, the hair roots do not take in the nutrients they require to manufacture healthy strings of hair. As a direct consequence, the growth and volume of your hair suffer staggeringly. One of the unsurpassed ways to get rid of inadequate blood circulation in the scalp area is by massaging your scalp a few times everyday.

This is likely one of the cheapest and most effective ways to improve both blood circulation in the scalp area and the volume of your hair. I recommend massaging your scalp a few times daily for optimal gains. You can likewise apply some remedial or herbal tonic like rosemary.

2. Biotin

Biotin is probably the most important vitamin when it comes to treating and preventing loss of hair. Biotin is required by your body for healthy growth and strength of the hair. This nutrient can be found in foods like eggs, cereals and brown rice. Alternatively, you can take a good nutritional supplement that contains biotin.




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Inland Taipan - World's Most Venomous Snake is Not the Most Dangerous


People have been arguing over the most venomous snakes for as long as I can remember (and I've been keeping and researching snakes for more than 20 years).

The reason there is so much dispute over the most venomous snakes in the world is because people judge them by different criteria, and this inevitably leads to arguments.

For example, some people build their lists of the most venomous snakes by using the LD50 test. LD50 stands for lethal dose 50 percent. In the case of snake venom LD50 is a scale used to measure the potency of a snake's venom. It refers to the amount of venom that, when given all at once, kills 50 percent of the animals tested (mice, in this case).

Other people create lists of the most venomous snakes in the world by considering the venom yield, meaning the amount of venom the snake can produce with a given bite.

Thus, you can probably find dozens of lists that claim to contain the "Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes" in the world, and many of these lists will conflict with each other.

Most Venomous Does Not Mean Most Dangerous

While I'm at it, I'd like to clear up another important point regarding venomous snakes. Many people create lists of what they claim are the "most dangerous" snakes in the world, and they will simply list ten of the most venomous snake as ranked by the LD50 tests mentioned above.

But there is a big difference between a highly venomous snake and a highly dangerous snake. Many snakes that are high on the venom charts are shy and reclusive, and therefore account for very few human fatalities. How could you put such snakes on a list of the world's most dangerous snakes?

On the flip side of that coin, there are certain venomous snakes that, while they do not rank in the top-ten most venomous, still account for a large number of human fatalities each year. This might be because that particular snake is found in highly populated areas far from medical care, that the snake is comparatively more aggressive toward humans, or a combination of these factors.

A good example of this would be the saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus), which accounts for a relatively high number of deaths in Sri Lanka. While it is certainly highly venomous, the saw-scaled viper does not appear on any top-ten lists of "most venomous snakes." However, it accounts for more deaths than any other snake within its range, largely because of its habit of hiding itself in areas trafficked by humans.

My point is, you cannot make a list of the most venomous snakes in the world and refer to them as the "most dangerous" snakes ... nor the opposite. They are two separate things, and they need to be treated as such.

To echo that sentiment, here's an excerpt from a Princeton University Press interview with Mark O'Shea, snake expert, TV personality and author of the book Venomous Snakes of the World:

"The most dangerous snake is not the most venomous. The most venomous snakes are taipans, Australian brown snakes and sea snakes but they have small venom yields and few snakebites to humans and few human fatalities in the scheme of things ... with that in mind I have encountered many dangerous snakes from rattlers to cobras, sea snakes to desert vipers but I regard the most dangerous snake I have encountered to be the Sri Lankan Russell's viper..."

Most Venomous Snake - Meet the Inland Taipan

Despite all of the semantic arguments and scientific disputes, there is one fact that most people seem to agree on. The most venomous snake, measured by the LD50 test or any type of criteria, is the inland taipan snake of Australia.

The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) possesses the most toxic venom of any snake in the world. But here again, that does not necessarily mean that the inland taipan -- also known as the fiece snake -- is the "most dangerous" or deadliest snake in the world. As we discussed, most venomous does not always translate to most dangerous.

In fact, the inland taipan proves this point for me. Worldwide, more than 40,000 people die each year from venomous snakebite. But Australia only has 2 - 3 snakebite deaths each year. So how can a continent with the world's most venomous snake, the inland taipan, have such a relatively low number of snakebite deaths each year? The answer, of course, is that the inland taipan, while highly venomous, is not one of the deadliest snakes in the world.

Sure, it has lethal venom with the potential to kill humans, but there is a world of difference between potentiality and reality. The inland taipan is the world's most venomous snake by most standards, but is by far NOT the world's deadliest snake.

* You may republish this article online if you keep the author's bio below with the active hyperlinks to the author's site. Copyright 2007, Brandon Cornett.




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The Ashes of Rhode Island's Tobacco Based Wealth Smolder With History, Beckoning Tourists


Tobacco has left a stain on our nation's history ever since Europeans settled in the Chesapeake Bay area in the early 1600s, the seeds planted in the mind of John Rolfe, and eventually in the soil on plantations where colonists sowed them in every available clearing. The proliferation of tobacco established a mercantile system of exchange, global as the world at large back then, spawning malignancy in the process. "Economic Aspects of Tobacco during the Colonial Period 1612-1776" cites developments in support of my assertion:

1. African slaves served as the labor intensive backbone for economic growth and individual wealth through tilling, planting, growing, harvesting, and curing tobacco.

2. Government laws were made to protect the cash crop and to maintain its value in price as a lucrative source of revenue to finance wars.

3. Tobacco exhausted the soil of its nutrients, rendering the land useless. Many colonists bribed the Native Americans by bartering pots, pans, and other trinkets in exchange for land.

In contrast, further north in the New England area which included the colony of Rhode Island-- the land characterized as hilly, dense with forests, sharply sloped with stony soil, and a short growing season, seemingly offered little prospect for getting rich. Though the environment did not bode well to produce tobacco or sugar to meet the rigorous demands of mercantilism, prosperity could be had-and I'm not even tipping the scale of Rhode Island's heavy involvement in the triangular trade for rum making. However, a citation from "Rhode Island History, Chapter 2" indicates that by the mid-eighteenth century, the spacious farm plantations of South County utilized the labor of black and Indian slaves to raise livestock. As well, the forests yielded lumber to make boards, planks, and barrels. The sea provided plentiful fish for food and fertilizer. Most of the aforementioned commodities enabled Rhode Island to become a viable mercantile contender.

Still, the "Agricultural History of Rhode Island" suggests that shortly after Roger Williams founded the colony of Rhode Island in 1636, Native Americans taught him the techniques to grow crops on his farm-tobacco, for one. It was also noted that tobacco was traded as early as 1727, and James Brown supplied Martinique with supplies from Providence. It now remains to be seen how the ashes of tobacco based wealth smolder with history in "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations". Take it with a few grains of snuff.

Snuff is cured tobacco leaves ground to a fine powder. Taking snuff was one of the original methods of tobacco use introduced in the New World during the early 1600s. One basically takes a few grains of the stuff between a forefinger and thumb, then inhales into the lower part of the nostrils. Capitalizing on a nasty habit associated with tobacco during colonial times was the father of Gilbert Stuart, one of America's famous portraitists who painted over 1,000 people, including the first six presidents of the United States. Hence, Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum is a National Historic Landmark, beckoning tourists from within the state or outside its borders. Besides affording visitors a good look at an authentically restored home and the artist's reproductions, one can get a gander of the snuff mill on the premises. The first snuff mill in the colonies owned and operated by the Stuart family for eleven years, utilized water from a millpond nearby to turn the waterwheel which powered the snuff mill to grind locally grown tobacco. Though the original property had fallen into a state of disrepair over its years of occupancy and ownership, Gilbert Stuart's birthplace was restored, and an authentic 1700's snuff mill was installed in the exact spot of the original in the basement of the family home. (Open to the public, from May - September; 815 Gilbert Stuart Rd., Saunderstown).

Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm is another local historic reminder of the state's tobacco based wealth. This former property was built in 1899 by Francis S. Kinney, a tobacco and real estate millionaire. He and a younger brother founded Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, one of the leading cigarette manufacturers in the late 19th century. Acquired by the Town of Narragansett in 1991, and open to the public in 2002, Kinney Bungalow is primarily available to rent for private functions and hosting events. (Seasonally operates from April - November; 505 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett).

Newport mansion, Rough Point, the 1887 Gothic-Tudor home of the late tobacco heiress Doris Duke, leaves a long cigarette ash burning from her daddy, James Buchanan Duke, a southern gent. Daddy Duke made his fortune by inheriting a tobacco company from his father. A savvy entrepreneur in his own right, Duke obtained a license to use the first automated cigarette making machine. By 1890, he supplied 40 per cent of the American cig market, and making a smart move, consolidated control of his four major competitors under one corporate name-the American Tobacco Company. Uh huh, at the time, he monopolized the production of cigarettes in the country. When Daddy died, his estate, estimated at $100 million, was left to his twelve-year-old daughter, Doris, which precluded her to be known as "the richest girl in the world." Rough Point, the 49-room mansion, happened to be part of the estate.

Apparently tobacco wealth couldn't buy happiness for a woman considered reclusive and troubled throughout all of her relationships, liasons, and lawsuits. One of the many stains to sully her reputation occurred at Rough Point in 1967. Purportedly, Ms. Duke hit the gas pedal as her interior decorator got out of the car to open the iron entrance gates, crushing him to death. Though ruled an accident, she never lived it down. Upon her death in 1993, she bequeathed the mansion to the Newport Restoration Foundation, along with her vast collection of Ming Dynasty vases, Flemish and French tapestries, and paintings by Van Dyck and Gainsborough. Visits are by guided tour only (May - November; 680 Bellevue Ave., Newport), decorated as Ms. Duke left it, with her clothing and jewelry in opulent array. A tour of the entire first floor, Doris Duke's bedroom, and special exhibition galleries lasts approximately one hour.

The lucrative economic processing of tobacco from growing it, grinding the leaves into powdered snuff, or rolling cigarettes has enabled a select bunch to prosper from the toil of slavery, depletion of soil, and the gradual demise of those who ingest tobacco products. Though Rhode Island's tobacco-inspired attractions smolder with history from the original occupants' valuable contributions and endowments to society, one must peer through the haze of smoke to see tobacco for what it is-leaves of wrath.




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2011年12月30日 星期五

How to Get Rid of Spider Bites


Spiders are one of the most feared creatures not only because of their creepy appearance but their potentially lethal venomous bite. Though not all spiders are venomous, there are quite a number that have this trait. The effects of spider bites vary, depending on the species and the amount of venom that has been injected into you. Some symptoms may simply be swelling and itching for a few minutes to several days, or may be as bad as muscular pain, difficulty breathing, or diarrhea.

In most cases, spider bites are not serious and can be easily treated with home remedies or by over-the-counter drugs like pain killers and anti-inflammatory medicine. However, there are a few spider bites that really need to be treated immediately and be administered with anti-venom to counteract the deadly poison. Spiders like the black widow, brown recluse, hobo, and wolf spider are some of the ones that give nasty, painful, and deadly bites.

The Spider

A spider is not an insect; it is an arachnid. If you look closely at one, you will notice that it only has two body segments, the prosoma and the abdomen, while insects like ants and bees have three. They also have eight legs, while insects only have six. Spiders may have from two to eight eyes, depending on the species. They spin silk to form webs that they use for various purposes such as for their homes and as a means of catching their prey.

Spiders are natural predators, meaning they hunt for their food - insects like ants, bees, and flies. With that, these arachnids are naturally aggressive. Spiders bite either to defend themselves or to catch their prey. A bite is not enough, so they inject venom, a toxic mix of poisons that either paralyze or kill their prey or enemy. Most spiders use their venom to liquefy internal tissues so that they can easily consume the creature with their proboscis-like feeding tube.

Deadly spider bites are quite rare in adults, but they do happen, especially when left untreated. However, children, the elderly, and those who are sick are more prone to allergic reactions that may be life threatening.

Dealing with Spider Bites

Depending on the spider that bit you, effects or symptoms vary. Doctors suggest that when a spider does bite you, you should try your best to capture the spider, especially when you are not familiar with the type that bit you.

You can either use a clear bowl, glass, or jar to capture the spider. Simply flip the container bottom up and place it over the spider. Then, slide a piece of paper or cardboard under it carefully. Flip the container back slowly and tap the cardboard gently to drop the spider into the bottom of the container. Seal the bottle either with a rubber band or adhesive tape to make sure the spider will not escape.




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The Ten Most Poisonous Spiders


Spiders are either loved or hated by the world's population. We appreciate them for their ability to catch other pests, kill them and eat them, but at the same time, there's that "gross-out" factor that many people cannot stand to have. Whether the spiders are small or large, they bring chills to some and celebration to others. They are found in and outside of the home and can even be poisonous. Here is a short list of the ten most poisonous spiders found in the United States.

1. Brown Recluse Spider - found across the United States, predominantly in the South. Venom from this spider can cause injuries of tissue loss and necrosis.

2. Black Widow Spider - Found outdoors and in sheds and cluttered areas in basements and crawl spaces. Bites can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, hypertension and abdominal pain. There were anti-venoms developed in 1956 for bites from these spiders.

3. Hobo Spider- Normally found in some of the north western states, this spider is usually found at ground level and below (in basements). Bites will blister and break open. Symptoms include headache, nausea, fatigue, weakness, temporary memory loss, and even vision impairment.

4. Grass Spider - Found mostly in the Pacific Northwest, these spiders have a low risk to humans.

5. Female Mouse Spider - Both the male and female mouse spiders normally won't bite unless provoked. Male spiders will tend to bite before the female, and their fangs are rather large and produce a very painful bite. It's important to seek medical attention immediately. These spiders are ground dwellers and burrow up to 3 feet into the ground.

6. Male Mouse Spider - Can be found in both coastal and drier habitats. Symptoms include tingling around the mouth and tongue, facial muscle twitching,nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating,salivation and shortness of breath.

7. Black House Spider - While not lethal, black house spiders' bites are poisonous. People who have been bitten have experienced pain, sweating, muscular pains, headaches, and vomiting. First aid should be sought immediately.

8. Wolf Spider - Like the Black House Spider, the wolf spider is poisonous, but not lethal. If provoked, the spider will bite freely. If a child or elder is bit, seek medical attention immediately.

9. Female Trap-door spider - Trap door spiders present a non-toxic bit to humans and aren't very aggressive. They rarely bite, but if so, it can be very painful.

10. Garden Orb-weaving spider - These spiders present a non-toxic venom to humans. They rarely bite, and can be found in garden areas around the home. Their webs can be 6 feet or more in size and can be found between buildings or shrubs.




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2011年12月29日 星期四

Pest Control - Getting Rid of Spiders


For many people, spiders represent the worst kind of insects. However, while many may have an inherent fear of spiders, they actually serve a very beneficial role in the ecosystem, controlling the rest of the bug population by being so high up in the food chain. Seeing one or two harmless spiders around should actually make you feel good about the cleanliness of your home. If they live outside in the yard or the garden, all the better. Still, fear is fear and no one wants their home overrun with arachnids. If you want to get rid of the spider population in and around your home, here are some valuable pest control tips.

There are certain environments that attract spiders like moths to a flame. If you want to control the spider population in your home, you'll need to make your home much less inviting. This means cleaning every corner of the house, especially those corners you've probably neglected to clean in the past. If you see any cobwebs, make sure and get rid of them. If you don't have screens on your windows and doors, now would be a good time to implement them.

While spiders may play an important role in the environment, having poisonous spiders around is just dangerous. If you've seen black widows, brown recluses, or any other type of poisonous spider in the house or around the yard, take precautions. Wear gloves and other forms of protective clothing if you're working out in the yard or in any areas where you've seen the dangerous spiders. A good system of pest control can usually eliminate your problem, but it doesn't make sense to take chances in the meantime. If you are bitten and you believe the spider was poisonous, seek medical attention at once.

If you've taken every precaution and cleaned your home thoroughly and are still plagued with spiders, contact your local pest control company. Any company worth its salt will be able to offer your a spider extermination plan. Often, the extermination will be a catch-all method and will also eliminate other bugs from the home, such as roaches and ants. Make sure and talk with the professionals about further steps you can take to prevent spiders from returning and also ask about what types of spiders are common in the area. This can help you to identify the next spider you see and determine if it's harmful or harmless to humans.




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Profiles of the Powerful: Advertising Exec Steve Grasse


After ten minutes with Ed Tettemer in the offices of the agency he founded with partner, Steve Red, you begin to understand the agency's passion for excellence. After an hour with Ed, you begin to understand the intensity of his personal passion. You begin to understand it but I have a feeling that, even after days and days of exposure to him, you probably wouldn't get the whole picture.

"Passion," the word, may seem descriptive of a complicated set of feelings and opinions. Oddly, in thinking about Ed Tettemer's passion for his agency and its clients, it seems rather simple. It's just that he wants everything to be excellent: excellent clients, excellent co-workers, excellent marketing solutions, excellent creative executions, excellent everything.

"Where'd you go to college, Ed?" (A question most interviewers ask without expecting surprises in the response.) "Never went to college. Dropped out of high school and never looked back. Got my college degree at the Elkman agency and my graduate degree at Earle Palmer Brown."

Maybe it's best to start at the beginning. Ed was born and raised and was "scared of the city," living in a rather parochial environment. His Father was a sheriff in Bucks County and his Mother worked as a secretary in the office of the small township where they lived. Theirs was a simple life, a good life in a small town atmosphere. He and his Dad fished a lot and they ate what they caught. The vegetables on their table came from their garden except for the mushrooms they harvested after heavy rains. It seemed to be an uncomplicated existence far from the pressures and tensions of traditional business, especially the advertising business.

Dad was pretty much occupied with his job and the politics of the community. Mom was more influential on the lives of Ed and his older brother. Neither parent made strong suggestions about what Ed and his brother did to prepare them for a career. They were good people and Mom, especially, influenced the way Ed has turned out. She was passionate about music and books. Ed is, too. She preached, "Keep your eyes and ears open." Ed tries to do that. All she wanted for her children was for them to be happy and she didn't try to control their every move. Today, Ed appreciates that.

His childhood was a happy one. He liked to fish. He played a lot of baseball. He was a fairly typical American kid. Then, when he was in high school, there was a dramatic change. It was called the Viet Nam War. Consistent with how many people felt at the time, his older brother took off for Canada to resist the war. That had severe, negative impact on life in peaceful Bucks County. Overnight, the Tettemer family became pariahs. Friends deserted them. The community changed its view of them. Church changed. Bad stuff!

Clearly, that situation had a powerful influence on Ed's psyche. He dropped out of high school and spent over three years hitch hiking all over the country. He found ways to make enough money to do a lot of both savory and unsavory things. He was a confused young man wandering the country during confusing times.

But he never lost touch with his Mother and Dad so, ultimately, he went home to Bucks County and found a job working as a glorified gopher for the Doylestown Intelligencer. He ran ads back and forth from the paper to its small, retail advertisers. He says, "I guess I was a junior account executive and didn't know it." He delivered ad proofs, started helping small stores with their ad copy and quickly learned how those small retailers did their newspaper advertising.

During the year at the paper, he got to know and got to be friendly with many of his customers. He realized that most of them didn't have a lot of confidence in the help they were getting from the paper. He believed that he could help them do better advertising, advertising that actually worked and could be tracked. He doesn't know why he believed that but he believed it.

He remembered Pete's Place in a rather nostalgic way. Pete's Place was a restaurant in Ottsville just north of Doylestown. Their ad always ran on the same page with other restaurants. All of the ads were the same size, were laid out in a conventional rectangle and had many of the same messages: good food, low prices, family atmosphere, etc.

Pete's Place was pretty much the same as a lot of places in that part of the country.

Except for one thing. Their logo and sign was a big wagon wheel.

After Ed convinced them to try to look different, their next ad was designed to be round. It stood out nicely on the page with all the rectangles. Someone once said that good advertising should zig when the competition's zags. While Ed didn't refer to that specific quote during our interview, much of what he said about Pete's Place and about Red Tettemer's work seems to support that "Zig if they Zag"idea. Ed reflects, "I think I made six bucks on the work I did for Pete's."

The result? He worked with mostly small retailers for four years and developed a keen understanding of how the retailer thinks and of what it takes to motivate consumers to respond to advertising and promotion. In his own words, "I guess I didn't really know what I was doing but I liked my clients, worked hard and made a decent living."

Marriage followed as did a move into Center City where he, wife Lyn and daughter Jessie still live. His first job in the city was with the old Elkman Agency where he claims to have started "Knowing nothing." His boss, Creative Director Jim Block, promised to make him into a copy writer and further promised that he would like doing it. Jim did what he promised and Ed did like it. He had five productive years there but was always the junior writer. He needed more.

Off to Becker/Kanter (now Panzano & Partners,) he soon learned the logic of focusing on vertical businesses. He was a senior creative director there working almost exclusively on shopping center advertising and promotion. The "vertical" idea had great influence on him in the early days of Red Tettemer when they spent most of their effort with cable TV and entertainment accounts.

He was recruited to Earle Palmer Brown where three factors influenced his thinking and his behavior. First, Brian Meridith, then the head of creative at EPB, showed him how important it was to have a good idea at the beginning of creative execution. "What's the idea? What's the idea?" was hammered into his consciousness. Second, he formed a new perspective about "vertical." While it's valuable and, at times, necessary, to focus on specific industries, it's also valuable and stimulating to have a broader base. Today's Red Tettemer is definitely broad based and probably always will be.

The third factor was, perhaps, the most important. In early 1992, Ed just didn't know what to do with his career and his growing, positive reputation. "I was disillusioned.

I just didn't believe in the people I worked for."

Fortunately, he was allowed to do some free lance work and frequently collaborated with Steve Red with whom he had a marvelous working relationship. He got a call from Steve about working with him on several large assignments. His copy, Steve's design skills and their ability to work together so effectively brought out his assertion, "I had the time of my life working with Steve."

It took Ed three years to convince Steve to join with him to form Red Tettemer in 1996.

They live by their mission statement, "Energize our clients and their businesses." Ed is proud when he reports that they try hard to make their clients' competitors envious. They've followed those convictions while moving from "vertical" client groups into more general accounts. Some of their recent acquisitions are SEPTA, University of Pennsylvania Health System and Hatfield Meats.

Neither Ed nor Steve has much tolerance for the traditional approach used by many agencies. So, they've successfully created a fun environment. Their office space is designed in creative ways. The décor is imaginative but comfortable. There are surprises everywhere: a conference room with no conference table, eclectic art work all over the walls, small nooks and crannies with interesting appointments and two balconies which allow for panoramic views of the City. The physical experience of the offices is sure to be pleasant and entertaining for every age group: traditionalists as well as employees, whose average age is under thirty.

What's the smartest business decision you ever made, Ed? Instantly, the response is,

"Being in partnership with Steve Red. In fact, that may be my best life decision."

How about your worst decision? "I waited too long to expand from our "vertical" focus.

also, I think I've been too reclusive." (Maybe this article will help, Ed.)

Fun for Ed? Trying to understand client needs and finding solutions. Cooking. Reading. Joining the fire company near his beach home. Remarking that he thinks he made his Mother and Father proud. Red Tettemer's annual retreat. Family. Many things.

One more question, Ed. "What would you do with a couple of wishes?"

Thoughtfully, he responds in a way that further demonstrates his passion. He says that he'd like to keep in closer touch with all of his employees, that he wishes he could reenergize the agency more frequently and that he'd like to take time to celebrate their good fortune more frequently.

If life is dull, if you need a shot of passion in your life, if you'd enjoy being stimulated by the innards of an ad agency, if you respond to another person's motivation and, yes, passion, visit Red Tettemer. While you're there, try to spend a few minutes with Ed. As his Mother taught him, "Keep your eyes and ears open." You'll enjoy the visit.




Allan Kalish founded, managed and sold Kalish & Rice, one of Philadelphia's largest ad agencies. He is currently chairman of Trichys, providers of intranet and extranet solutions for online collaboration and online document sharing.





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2011年12月28日 星期三

How to Get Rid of Spiders


For some people the most terrifying thing to run into in their home is a spider. However, most spiders look far worse than they really are. There are very few spiders that can actually harm a person. In fact, most spiders are actually helpful in getting rid of other pests. This is still not comfort, though, for most people who just wish to have a spider free home.

Chasing the Spiders Away

It can be very difficult to completely get rid of spiders. The best method is calling in a professional to completely spray your home. There are no major sprays on the market that you can buy to get rid of spiders and spider traps are only minimally effective.

You have to be diligent in order to really rid your home of spiders. You will need to knock down the webs and ensure the eggs are gone. A good way to do this is to sweep up the webs with a sweeper and then dispose of the bag or dump the canister outside.

Other Ideas to Try

People often come up with great ideas to help get rid of pests and that is true about getting rid of spiders. Here are some of the many ideas that people have offered on how to get rid of spiders in your home:

- Keep eucalyptus around the house because spiders do not like the smell. - Cats are great spider catchers. - Use an ammonia solution on windows to repel spiders. - Place hedge apples around your home. - Use lemon scented pledge to dust with.

Get Rid of Hiding Spots

Spiders will seek out wood and wood products, like cardboard. They also can hide in clothing items or under almost anything. Be sure to reduce the amount of clutter you have. In areas like attics, basements and closets you should keep sticky traps to catch any wondering spiders.

Following all of the above tips and ideas should help you to get a good handle on any spider problem you may have. If you find your home has brown recluse or black widow spiders, which can both cause serious health problems if they bite, then you really must contact a professional to spray your home. Make sure to get a guarantee, too, so if the spider problem comes back quickly they will spray again for free.




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Natural First Aid in the Great Outdoors


Rest easy. We've got you covered in the Great Outdoors. Check out our tips and recipes for navigating the great outdoors with more finesse and less stress. Essential Survival Outdoors Essential Oil Tips:

* Natural sunscreen - Mix 4 oz. avocado oil (available at most health food stores) with 30 drops of our lavender oil, and massage generously into exposed areas. Reapply after swimming. (Note -because everyone's skin is different, please test this on yourself to see how you respond before spending the entire day in the sun with it.)

* Natural insect repellent - Fill a 4 oz. spray bottle with purified water and 20 drops of Purification. Spray onto clothing and skin before going outside. Alternatively, rub a couple of drops into exposed skin. Safe, effective, and non-toxic for people of all ages.

* Sunburn - For sunburn, dilute our therapeutic-quality lavender oil 50/50 in almond, coconut, or sesame oil and lightly massage into affected area a couple of times per day. For a particularly severe burn, pour a teaspoon of the lavender/vegetable oil mixture into a medium-sized bowl of cold water. Soak a clean wash cloth in the lavender water preparation and hold it over the burned area for a few minutes. Add ice cubes to the water as needed to keep the temperature low.

* Dehydration - Add lemon oil to your water. It not only makes the water taste fantastic, but it has a gentle purifying and oxygenating effect in your body.

* Insect bites and stings - If you forget to use Purification as your insect repellent, dab it on bites and stings for instant relief in itching, pain and inflammation. This works for bee stings, chiggers, ticks, mosquito, and other bites and stings.

* Overheating - Apply a drop or two of our therapeutic-quality peppermint oil to the bottoms of the feet. Add a drop to your water.

* Sprains/Strains - Apply PanAway essential oil blend strait or diluted 50/50 with a vegetable oil to the affected area. Repeat 2x/day as needed for reduction of pain and inflammation, and to speed the healing.

* Cuts/Scrapes - Apply a drop of lavender oil directly to cuts, scrapes, and wounds to stop the bleeding, cleanse the wound, promote healing, and prevent scarring.

* Blisters - Apply a drop of Purification oil strait to blisters to prevent infection and help them to heal.

* Diarrhea - Rub a drop of peppermint oil on your abdomen. Also, you can take add a drop of peppermint oil to your water and drink. For severe digestive upset, also massage a couple of drops of peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet.

* Allergies/hayfever - For mild to moderate allergies, drop a couple of drops of lavender into your hands, rub them together and inhale deeply. Rub the lavender on the bottoms of the feet, particularly the balls of the feet and toes. For more severe allergies, take lavender oil internally in addition. Drop a couple of drops directly on your tongue, hold for a few seconds, then swallow daily or whenever you have an attack. Alternatively, get some blank capsules from your local health food store and make lavender capsules by pouring in a bit of olive oil and 3 drops of lavender. Take 1 capsules 2-3x/day or as needed.

* Spider bites -For black widow spider bites, apply 1 drop of lavender on the bite every 2-3 minutes until you reach the hospital. For brown recluse spider bites, apply 1 drop of Purification or Thieves every minute until you reach the hospital.

* Snake bites - Dilute Thieves oil 50/50 with a high-quality vegetable oil and apply 2-3 drops on site every 15 minutes until you reach the hospital.

* Poison ivy/poison oak - Dilute either frankincense, Purification, or peppermint 50/50 in a high-quality vegetable oil such as almond or olive oil and apply a few drops to affected area 2x/day. For severe cases, apply the diluted oils with a clean wash cloth in a cold compress as needed.

* Diffuse musty smells - Make a spray bottle with Purification oil (as described above for the natural insect repellent) and lightly spray your gear, clothing, and your space to clear out bad odors. Also, removes strong odors from urine, mildew, smoke, and more! For intense odors, use a small amount of undiluted Purification on site.

* Sleeping Aid - Apply a couple of drops of Peace & Calming oil to the feet and inhale it to promote restful sleep both while camping and at home. Great for adults, babies, and everyone in between!

* Repel rodents and insects from your garden - To keep mice, gophers, moles, and other rodents from messing with your garden, put 3-4 drops of peppermint oil on cotton balls, place the cotton balls in the holes and burrows, and cover them up with dirt. To repel harmful insects, fill an 8 oz. spray bottle with water, a bit of natural dish soap, and 5 drops of peppermint plus 5 drops of Purification. Spray directly on the leaves and flowers of the plants you are seeking to protect. To repel snails and slugs, make a similar spray with pine oil and spray it in the garden.

Natural Personal Care with the Essential Oil Survival Kit

* Natural deodorant - For a 100% natural, non-toxic, and low-maintenance deodorant, apply a couple of drops of Purification oil to the armpits each morning. You will still sweat, but the Purification will keep you smelling fresh!

* Natural oral care - Make your own natural, non-toxic toothpaste with a tsp of baking soda and 3-4 drops of Thieves oil. You will be amazed at how clean your mouth feels!! For children, use less Thieves oil.

* Natural skin care - Add a drop of essential oil to a small amount of sesame or olive oil, and massage into the skin morning and night. Use frankincense for anti-aging and sun damage reversal, or lavender for all skin types including acne-prone skin. This is one of my best-kept skincare secrets!!

Work With Mother Nature, Not Against Her

Essential oils are mother nature's liquid gold. They are the ultimate in first-aid and beauty treatments, and can enhance your enjoyment of all your outdoors activities. They are light-weight, portable, non-toxic, cost-effective, super-concentrated, virtually indestructible, versatile, and most important of all - they WORK! So next time you head out for that camping trip or even to the park, when you grab your water bottle and favorite hat make sure you don't forget your Essential Oil Survival Kit!




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2011年12月27日 星期二

Learn From a Billionaire's Loss


Do you know Joe Louis? I'm sure some of you boxing fans know who he is. I'd be willing to bet that a few of you've heard his matches broadcast on the radio. Joe is known as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.

He was nicknamed the Brown Bomber, and he successfully defended his title 25 times. Amazingly, Joe held the heavyweight boxing title from 1939 to 1949, still a record to this day. To say Joe Louis was a successful athlete would be a gross understatement.

The other Joe Lewis.

There's another Joe Lewis many of you don't know. He's a bit reclusive. This Joe's a British financier and a billionaire. He's reported to be one of the 16 wealthiest men in all of Britain and ranks 369th in the world. Needless to say I think he's successful.

Joe spent his early career expanding his family's catering business. He then started selling luxury goods to tourists. His fortune really bloomed when he started currency trading. Joe's lasting legacy is the Tavistock Group, his private investment vehicle. Through Tavistock he owns more than 170 companies in 15 different countries. This is what puts his net worth in the billions.

So why do we care about some exclusive British financer?

Because he can teach us something very important. Give me one minute and I'll explain.

I like talking with people about their trading experiences. More often than not most people want to brag about a big win. Everyone has a big trade that quickly doubled or tripled their money. Even better stories are from people who sold a stock just before it fell.

What really interests me however are losses.

Strange I know. Think about it for a moment. How often do you look back on a trade and analyze what went right? For your winners you probably do it all the time. How often do you review your losers? If you're like most investors the memory of a trading loss gets tossed into a trash bin and forgotten about.

That's a huge mistake.

Some of the best investors spend more time studying their losing trades than anything else. Losing trades are really important to review. If you look at them the right way you'll get a great insight as to what went wrong. More importantly, you might be able to figure out how to avoid these mistakes in the future.

So back to Joe Lewis - the British billionaire.

Joe made a huge mistake. It cost him more than $1.1 billion. It's bad news for him but great for us. We can learn from his mistake and it won't cost us a dime. So I know what you're thinking, "What was that mistake?"

Joe decided to double up on a trade that was moving against him.

Instead of cutting his losses and revisiting the trade later, he put more capital behind a trade that was going horribly wrong.

Back in September of 2007 Joe spent $860 million. He bought the stock of a company that had fallen from highs of over $170 a share. He was buying in at the bargain price of $100 per share.

Then much to his dismay he watched the stock continue to fall. Over the next few weeks the stock lost another 20% of its value. Joe had paper losses of more than $100 million. He should have cut his losses and sold the stock, but he didn't. He bought more and more. Eventually he spent more than $1.1 billion buying this stock.

The company he was buying so aggressively - Bear Stearns.

You don't need me to finish the story - but I will. Bear Stearns collapsed and his shares lost more than 90% of their value in a few short days. Joe lost billions because he doubled up on a trade that was moving against him.

This is a tough lesson that every investor needs to learn. Cut your losses short and let your winners run. It's the sign of an experienced trader. And if you ever see Joe Lewis you might buy him a drink . . . I'm sure he needs one.




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Skin Rash Treatment - Rule of Thumb, Don't Be Dumb - Don't Scratch It!


When treating a skin rash first look for the obvious causes of the outbreak. Is the skin being chafed by an article of tight clothing? Check to see if there are any other conditions contributing to the outbreak. Is it in the groin area, with urine burning the skin? Is it in the vaginal area- is yeast infection a possibility? Could it be a spider bite? What about chemicals? Poison Ivy or Poison Oak? Think fast, chemicals and spider bites can produce long term problems.

Think about what you've been doing in the past 24 hours. Have you been in the woods-close to any plants like Poison Ivy or Poison Oak? Have you been around any caustic chemicals such as paint thinner, gasoline or lye? Even bleach or dish detergent can cause a reaction. This is very important in determining proper skin rash treatment.

Think about it while you're loosening the clothing and letting the skin breathe. Next, get a clean (sterile if possible) cloth with warm water and lightly begin to clean the rash. Do not wash outside the affected area to avoid spreading the rash. If it is just a rash caused by chafing, loosening the clothing and the application of a moisturizing lotion or ointment should take care of it. Use a lighter crème such as Noxzema or a baza crème which will allow the skin to breathe. Apply it liberally and often. If it is in the groin area, make sure that it's kept clean from urine and sweat. Medicated baby powder will help.

If chafing wasn't the cause and it's not caused by a chemical, look for signs of a spider bite. It can be a small reddish brown or white dot surrounded by a larger red, blotchy area. It may or may not itch, but don't scratch it! Most spider bites are not much more than a nuisance. However, if you think it could be from a poisonous spider such as a Brown Recluse or Black Widow, call your doctor. Bites from these are very rarely fatal and then only in infants or the elderly, but can produce long term neurological damage. Generally the symptoms are flu-like and pass within a day or two. Again, call your doctor to be on the safe side.

If you suspect it is only Poison Oak or Ivy, use Calamine lotion as recommended by your pharmacist. Wash all the clothing that was worn and clean anything that could have come in contact with the plants. This includes bicycles or tackle boxes. Take care and wear gloves and don't allow your skin to come in contact any place the plants may have been. I can't stress enough that you have to have a pretty good idea of what the cause is to determine the proper skin rash treatment.

If the Vaginal area is affected it, may be a yeast infection. The symptoms may be redness in the area and pain during urination or sex. There are over the counter remedies such as Monistat, but it is best to see a doctor. Over two-thirds of the medicine purchased over-the-counter for yeast infections do not help because the diagnosis was wrong. The over use of these substances can set you up for a real yeast infection because your body is building up a resistance to the drug.

First aid will work if the condition is not serious but you have to think fast. If it persists call a doctor or your local poison control center. Don't take chances. Make sure that you're using the proper skin rash treatment.




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2011年12月26日 星期一

The End of Summer Means Pest Control Adjustments For Year-Round Insects and a New Rodent Attack


Most of those insects that pester us during the hot summer days are snug in their winter homes here in the Midwest. I noticed a couple fruit flies buzzing around over the last few days, but I know they'll disappear soon enough.

That doesn't mean freedom from your pest control efforts though. You just need a change to pest control tactics that battle the cold weather visitors you don't want invading your home.

Pest control requires your attention 12-months every year, not just when it's warm.

You still must watch out for a couple of insects that stay active no matter what the season, though they slow down their activities when they're cold. Then there's that little 4-legged guy, and his bigger cousin, that likes the warmth you make available when the out-of-doors atmosphere loses its comfort.

Beyond your usual inspection for cockroaches and spiders, cold weather means an additional pest control procedure for checking along your walls (especially in the corners) for those little calling cards that alert you to the arrival of the rodents.

Most spiders don't bother you except for the unsightly cobwebs they weave in the upper corners of the walls. Use a broom for that, it works well for handling cobwebs.

I see the population of brown recluse spiders constantly growing around my place here in Indiana. Every year I find more of them in my house, and in my storage barn. I advise you study some pictures of these highly poisonous spiders until you know what they look like from a distance. You don't want to get to close to these guys.

Once you recognize them at a glance from three feet or so just spray them with an insecticide. You must constantly be on the watch for them all 12-months of the year. Those sprays only last so long, and once the potency disappears new brown recluse move right back in.

At least that's my experience.

Cockroaches make their home in your walls, venture out mostly after the house is dark, and then usually only visit the inside spaces of your cabinets where they find food, or under your sinks, running along pipes where they get their drinking water.

Most of the time you won't even see these guys because they're shy and don't venture out into open spaces much. When you do see them they're usually in the kitchen roaming around your floors and countertops. Spotting roaches is often a middle-of-the-night thing when you walk into your kitchen, and suddenly turn on the light - and they all go scurrying for cover. Sometimes you find them before lighting up the room when you step down and feel them crunching under your foot.

When the population grows to the size that you see them running around in the open is when you know you have a large infestation of cockroaches. By then your job of eliminating them is difficult.

The variety of roach that infests your kitchen is most likely the German cockroach, and your best method for treating is bait placement.

Then there's that rodent I mentioned.

These pests don't venture out into the open much either. Sometimes you catch movement from the corner of your eye, and maybe catch sight of a mouse running along a wall. Most times you don't see them, but you know they're around because you find those droppings every day.

Rodents like to stay out of sight when they have the opportunity. They rarely run out into the middle of a room.

Cardboard tunnels with glue boards placed inside make great traps for mice and rats. They think the tunnel is wonderful place to hide, and become stuck on the glue. Mechanical traps capture rodents successfully when you place something tasty on the trigger.

Rodent baits are most effective for mice and rats. The problem with placing baits is the rodent eats the bait then crawls inside your wall to die. That means you live with a stink that lasts three or four days for most decaying mice, and one to two weeks for dead rats.

With awareness that new seasonal pests have different habits you'll still be in control. Just make those pest control inspection changes to address those new habits, and you'll keep the populations down.

Pest control is a process that requires your attention all year. Don't let your guard down just because the weather turns cold.




Joseph Jackson is an experienced pest control technician and author of RODENT RIDDANCE, a how to guide for performing do-it-yourself pest control for controlling mice and rats.

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Kill Spiders Now


Have you figured out how costly pest control management is usually? Very costly. Pest control could be challenging for you plus the surrounding environment. Pesticides Or Herbicides can be harmful nevertheless not generate the outcome you would like. Why not consider your pests conditions into your own personal control? It is possible to make your own organic spider spray following a few easy steps.

The spider issue that I used to have is now fully gone. Rather than paying for all those over-priced and deadly sprays, I desired to create my personal all-natural product. Being natural and organic my bottle of spray is safer for your atmosphere as well.

Getting bit by a Black Widow spider and Brown Recluse spider makes me further watchful around spiders. Due to that I have precautionary procedures, that help me make sure that I am not likely to get bit again.

Understanding that spiders are deterred by citrus, I made my own organic spider spray. I made use of citrus essential oils and purely natural soap combined in a spray bottle of standard water. This spray that I just made became my new spider deterrent to repel spiders.

I wanted this spray to become each natural and organic and effective when it had been produced. That Is how I wound up with essential natural oils and natural soap. Blend a couple of drops of essential oil and about a tbsp of all- natural soap in water and put it from a spray bottle. It is possible to easily alter the strength of your natural spider spray with the addition of much more drops of essential oils or organic soap also. Mix both by shaking or mixing nicely. I used this spray on my window sills and the external doorway. Repeat each week for best benefits. My spider trouble no more is present.

My spider spray has exhibited fantastic results, so this is why I include the 100 % natural ingredients to my other cleanup procedures. This stuff can be quite strong. Usually a few drops does the trick.

One More tip you should use when cleaning up is always to put in a drop or two of essential oils to your mop or broom. This gives the citrus smell for your floors while you sweep or clean. For maximum benefits I would recommend cleaning and using essential oils about once a week. This will ensure the best results when trying to keep spiders away.




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2011年12月25日 星期日

Pest Control - Find a Reliable Pest Control Company


When ants invade your home, it's very difficult to get rid of them. When you kill the ones in your home, more just keep coming. No matter how long you keep trying to kill them, up to 1,600 more are born every day so their nest never empties. It's also very difficult to neutralize the scent trail they lay to lead the rest of their nest to their current food source - your home. Their bites are painful and can even leave welts, especially when they come from the Texas Fire Ant. When it comes to your family, it's not a chance you want to take.

Cockroaches are a serious health concern. Even if you keep your house spic and span they are extremely resourceful in finding sources of nutrition. They leave shed body parts lying around as well as reproduce at an shocking rate. When you actually see them, chances are they've already established a large colony that will be very difficult to get rid of.

People cringe at the variety of spiders found in the Houston area. There are the ones so common they've been dubbed 'house' spiders. But there are also the more poisonous species of the Brown Recluse and the Black Widow. Because spiders are not insects, but arachnids, their habits differentiate. They walk on the tips of their feet keeping the rest of their body away from most surfaces. They also do not groom themselves as most other insects do which makes most pest control rather ineffective.

The reasons for finding a reliable Houston pest control company are numerous, but so are the choices. How do you narrow them down to fit what you and your family needs? It may help to know what kind of options quality exterminating businesses offer.

Cost is often the first thing that comes to mind. However, don't just accept a flat estimate. Establish everything their charge covers. Some companies will only charge for outside, or for inside, or both. Find out if they charge for each time they come out to your house or if free, unlimited retreatments are included in their service. Some Houston pest control companies will only charge for yard and foundation treatments in confidence that the barrier they create around your home will be all that you need. In the chance that it isn't enough for your pest problem they will even offer treatments on the inside for free as many times as needed to eliminate the pest population. But above all, they should guarantee 100% satisfaction on every service they provide.

The thought that usually follows immediately after the question of cost is the question of chemicals that will be used. Unfortunately bugs are not the only ones that are effected by these harsh chemicals. Children and pets can also have a negative reaction to the chemicals that are used to exterminate your household pests. Establish for sure that the chemicals your Houston pest control company will use are the safest, finest, and still the most effective products out there. The kind that doesn't come with a warning label because it's safe enough it doesn't need one. No one wants to add to their worries, just exterminate them.

Find out if your prospective Houston pest control company also keeps their technicians informed on pests that have been imported into your area, if any. Are they trained on the many different pests that plague residents' homes as well as their habits and hiding places. If not, their treatments are going to have minimal impact on the household pest population.

Last, but certainly not least, once you've decided on who will best meet your needs, will they go beyond that and actually show up within the time frame you've scheduled? The sign of a good Houston pest control company is one who has an anti "no-show" policy where if their technician doesn't show up within your scheduled time frame without calling prior, then your regular service is no longer charged to you. Also, one that recognizes that no one wants to use up vacation time to meet with the bug guy therefore make their hours more flexible than the standard work day.

Overall, a company who appreciates your business and earns your trust through quality service has the makings for a respectable company/client relationship. Make sure that the Houston pest control company you hire customizes their treatments to your needs.




Jennifer Marshall works with Bulwark Exterminating, a family friendly and environmentally conscious Houston pest control company. Offering 100% satisfaction as a guarantee to assure their clients that their needs are a priority. To learn more please visit http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/ , or call 1-800-445-9313.





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Information Regarding Bornean Bay Cat


Residing solely on the island of Borneo, Bay Cat is also known as Bornean Bay Cat, Bornean Red Cat or Bornean Cat. So reclusive is this cat that it was only in the last decade that the first live specimen was successfully photographed. Bearing close genetic resemblance to the Asian Golden Cat, it is in fact smaller in size - weighing up to ten pounds and having a body length of just under three feet, including tail.

Pardofelis Badia, the Bay Cat is described to occur in two different color variants - reddish brown and bluish gray. Light colored spots exist on undersides and limbs. Face and tail is marked with white stripes, the latter ending in a white tip. Ears are rounded and dark colored, as is the head, marked often by an 'M-shaped' marking. The cat's teeth are unique and the overall appearance bears a striking resemblance with the Jaguarundi.

Very little is known about the behavior, diet and activity patterns of this reclusive feline. It is believed to feed on small animals and monkeys as well as birds and carrion. The reproductive profile of the Bay Cat is also poorly understood.

The Bay Cat is so named since nearly all its sightings have taken place in bay areas, around water bodies, mangroves and swamps - this may be due to the preference of such a habitat for its abode by the cat or simply researcher bias of the area of study. It does however reside solely in the thick rainforests of Borneo.




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2011年12月24日 星期六

Keep Your Pets and Kids Safe at Your North Georgia Cabin


For a dog or a small child, living in a cabin can be a huge treat, with lots of places to explore and play in. However, it's best to keep an eye out to make sure that they are safe when enjoying their time outdoors and in.

When you first buy or rent a cabin, or are coming for a visit to your vacation residence, do a walkthrough to make sure that there are no unwanted animals or insects currently residing in the home. Black widow and brown recluse spiders make their home in the North Georgia mountains and tend to like dark, undisturbed areas. Check corners, untouched items, etc for signs of these spiders. Shake out bedding, clothing, and towels if they have been left lying for a while.

Another walkthrough outside is necessary to make sure that there are no poisonous plants or animals residing in the immediate area. Poison ivy can make a vacation wretched for a child or pet that stumbles into it. Some ornamental plants that thrive in many Georgia homes and gardens can pose a threat, such as Lily-of-the-valley and oleander, as well as common plants like buttercups and bracken ferns. Teach your child not to eat anything found in the woods unless given permission and keep your pets on a leash until you've checked out the immediate area.

Georgia is home to 6 varieties of poisonous snake: the Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Coral, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake and the Pigmy Rattlesnake. Children and pets are much more susceptible to the poison of these snakes than adults and special measures might have to be taken to discourage snakes from viewing your home as their home. Most of the time, snakes won't bother people and pets if they are not bothered, but children and pets tend to be curious and heedless of danger.

Most wild animals don't pose a threat to your pets and children. However, there is always the chance that your child or pet might surprise a wild animal. Bears are common in the north Georgia mountains and can be aggressive if surprised or if they are searching for food. Teach your child not to approach or feed any wild animal, no matter how cute or non-threatening looking. Teach them what to do if they encounter a bear. Tell them not to stick their hands in dark places without making sure that there's nothing in there that might take offense to their intrusion.

Pets should be kept under control when allowed outside; if they are not absolutely reliable about sticking around and coming when called, it's best to keep them on a leash. A pet can harass wildlife and pick up parasites and diseases by running in the woods, eating tainted meat or fighting with a wild animal infected with a virus. Rabies is still alive and well in the southern U.S.; make sure your pet is up-to-date on its vaccinations. Also, the stories about dogs leading bears back to their owners are not all legend. Keep your pet under control.

Wildlife and plants are not the only things that can be dangerous for your children and pets in northern Georgia. The wilderness holds many natural dangers, such as cliffs, rivers, inhospitable climates and, of course, the lack of directional signs. Your children should be taught how to avoid getting lost and, if they do become lost, what to do. Proper attire is also imperative to dealing effectively to sudden weather changes. A light rain shell doesn't add much weight to a pack and can mean the difference between soaked and relatively dry.

A wholesome respect for the power of natural features will also not go amiss. Rivers can be deceptively fast and deep, as well as having hidden undertows and currents. Cliffs and ravines can be tricky to traverse safely. With these, as with just about every aspect of the north Georgia wilderness, common sense and education go a long way to keeping your children safe.

Pets, as always, should be controlled and prevented from dashing headlong into an unknown stretch of water or down a new path. Even a strong swimmer can be overcome by an unexpected current or slip on a crumbling path. Obedience training is a must for dogs taken into wilderness areas, even if they are never let off the leash.

Prevention is the key to having a fun time at the family cabin. Teaching children how to respect the environment and what is in it will keep them safe. Training and controlling pets will keep them safe as well, so that you can focus on the many natural beauties surrounding you at your north Georgia cabin.




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Red Tail Boa Constrictor - Care and Husbandry


The boa constrictor is a large non-venomous snake native to Central and South America. Of all the subspecies, the most well known is the red tailed boa constrictor (boa constrictor constrictor). The common name refers to a deep red/brown coloration on the saddles on the tail and anterior portion of the back.

Size: The red tailed boa constrictor is a large snake, with adults able to reach lengths in excess of 12 feet, although 9 - 10 foot is more common. Female boa constrictors, as with most snakes, tend to be larger and more muscular than the males.

Housing: Since the adult boa is quite large, you need to provide a large enclosure. Always keep in mind that a boa is a very powerful snake and that it can either break the enclosure, if it's not properly made for snakes, or escape it easily if openings are not secured. A single adult specimen will require a floor area of 72" by 36" by 36". As a largely terrestrial snake, height of the enclosure is not so important, although sturdy branches should be provided to make use of what height you have, since some specimens will climb, especially when young.

Substrate: One of the biggest secrets related to red tailed snakes is the substrate. The most common one is the paper towels or newspaper, since they are easily replaceable and hygienic. You will also be able to monitor the conditions in the cage this way; once your pet is established and you don't need to make any more changes, then you can buy one of the commercial substrates, which are specifically made for snake tanks. These are usually made of cypress and fir bark. There are some elements that should be avoided, such as pine and cedar, because they can harbour parasites, and have toxins present which in an enclosed space can be hazardous to your snake's health. Many boa constrictor owners use Astroturf as a more natural looking alternative to paper towels. In any case you should use something that is both easy to clean and safe.

Habitat: The red tailed boas are reclusive need places to hide. Hides can be offered in the form of artificial plastic caves, upturned bowls, or even cardboard boxes. Using rocks is also a good idea, as long as they don't have any sharp edges and are securely fastened so they cannot be dislodged and fall onto your boa.

Heat and Light: While no special lighting is required, a proper temperature gradient must be provided. A thermostatically controlled heat source, such as a ceramic bulb heater, should be set up to provide a temperature range from around 29 - 33 C at the warm end, to 27 - 29 C at the cooler end. A drop of a couple of degrees at night is also a good idea.

Food and Water: Most boas will readily accept defrosted rodents. A single prey item, no larger than the snake's head, should be offered fortnightly for adults, and weekly for neonates. A large bowl of fresh water must always be provided.




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Protect Ourselves From Toxins With Superfooods


According to Wikipedia.org toxins are small molecules, peptides or proteins that are capable of causing diseases on contact with or absorption by the bodies tissues through interaction with biological macromolecules such as enzymes or cellular receptors. The effects of toxins vary greatly in its severity ranging from usually minor and acute like a bee sting to almost immediate death as in botulinum toxin.

Toxins are usually distinguished from other chemical agents by its method of production. The term toxin does not specify the method of delivery such as compared to a venom and a posiom The term toxin simply means that it is a biologically produced poison. The NATO and WARSAW Pact used to had an ongoing dispute over whether to call a toxin biological or chemical agent. The dispute ended with having the former opting for the latter and vice versa.

For the International Committee of the Red Cross during the review of the Biological Weapons Convention Toxins they define toxins as poisonous products of organisms. Unlike biological agents they are inanimate and not capable of reproducing themselves.

For the Title 18 of the United States Code, toxins are defined as the toxic material or product that comes from plants, animal, microorganisms or infectious substances or a synthesized molecule whatever its origin or method of production. Microorganisms include on their list are bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa or rickettsiae.

Other terms that are related to toxin are biotoxin and necrotoxins. Biotoxins is a term that is used explicitly to confirm its biological origin. They vary greatly in purpose and mechanism and can be very complex. Examples of these are venoms from spiders, snakes, scorpions, jellyfish and wasp. Bees, poison dart frog and honeybee also are part of the biotoxin list.

Necrotoxins on the other hand can cause necrosis or death in the cells that they encounter. They destroy all types of tissues. They spread through the bloodstream. In humans, our skin and muscle tissues are the parts that are most sensitive to necrotoxins. Organisms that have necrotoxins include the brown recluse or fiddle back spider, the puff adder and the necrotizing fascitis or the "flesh eating" bacteria.

One way of protecting ourselves from toxins is taking in raw organic superfoods. Superfoods such as ImmuneDetox. ImmuneDetox is a specially formulated mineral rich dietary supplement that is designed to remove heavy metals, toxins and drug residues from our cells. This raw organic superfood is designed to help support the body with benefits such as maintaining a healthy strong immune system, remove healthy strong immune system, increase cellular oxygen levels, boost cellular energy production, improve physical performance, nourish healthy cells and improve mental clarity and mood.

So toxins are a scary thing but raw organic superfoods such as ImmuneDetox are one way of combating them. Hope we all have a safe environment that is free of toxins. Chow!




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2011年12月23日 星期五

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


We all depend on a steady supply of oxygen to keep us both alive and well. But what happens when oxygen is literally forced into bodily tissues under pressure (Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT)? This question was first addressed experimentally in 1662 when a curious and inventive British clergyman and physician named Henshaw treated people with compressed normal air in a sealed chamber he had built for this purpose. He used this apparatus to treat many different ailments but was especially keen on tackling pulmonary diseases. Some mark Henshaw's work as the birth of HBOT.

It was not, however, until over a century later in 1788 that compressed hyperbaric air was put to large scale use, principally for industrial and deep sea applications. Its medical use resurfaced in 1834 when a French doctor named Junod had the world's first hyperbaric tank constructed and began treating patients suffering from a variety of debilitating diseases. The responses were in some instances so profound that Dr. Junod began writing articles about this in the Bulletin of the Academy of Medicine. Within forty year's time enthusiasm for hyperbaric oxygen therapy had spread all over Europe and then reached America in 1860.

Like most things in medicine, HBOT picked up speed in terms of its testing and use in lockstep with the growth and expansion of technology and research methods. It was, in fact, subjected to extensive research and use by the U.S. Military after World War I, and was also employed during the 1930's to help treat deep sea divers with decompression sickness.

HBOT took its present form once pure oxygen was successfully and safely utilized back in the 1950s. Since that time the general medical consensus of opinion is that HBOT is effective for such things as decompression sickness ("bends"), cyanide and carbon monoxide poisoning, anemia associated with sudden blood loss, burns, problem wounds, and bone infections that won't heal up. It is also being evaluated in formal experiments for such things as bites from the brown recluse spider, leprosy, severe head injuries, intestinal obstruction, heart attacks and necrosis (tissue die-off) of the head of the femur (Upper thigh bone.)

More controversial is the use of HBOT "off label" to treat autism, chronic and acute stroke, multiple sclerosis, macular degeneration, neuropathy and cerebral palsy. Critics tend to characterize this as improper if not worse. Proponents point out that definitive studies are largely lacking with respect to HBOT and many of these conditions, while in instances in which studies were carried out they were flawed. In addition, many doctors who have been doing HBOT for conditions such as chronic stroke appear to get clinically significant results in a subset of patients, but as-of-yet appear to lack sufficient case history data to identify those likely to be good responders verse those who are nominal or non-responders. This suggests that the promise of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for these sorts of conditions and many yet to be tackled is still very much an open book.




Dr. Anthony G. Payne holds earned degrees in physical anthropology (B.S., M.A.) and doctorates in nutritional medicine (N.M.D., Aksem Oriental Medical School, Manila, Philippines) and psychology (Ph.D., St. Mark's Catholic College & Seminary). He has been involved in clinical, bench and product development work since 1986, taught in universities and various educational institutes and companies in Japan, authored numerous papers and articles, wrote several books and co-authored "Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy" (2006) with Dr. David A. Steenblock and "Health Benefits of Vitamin K2" (2008) with Larry M. Howard. Dr. Payne is a 25+ year member of the international High IQ society MENSA and is a Bureau of Indian Affairs certified American Indian and tribal member of the Choctaw Nation. He and his Japanese wife, Sachi, live in southern California.





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How to Reel In Big Bass in Texas


We've been receiving a lot of questions asking me about fishing for bass in Texas, and it's no wonder why the state is so popular for fishing with its over 6000 reservoirs and almost 5000 square miles of inland water.

Before you head off for a Texas fishing adventure, first we need to cover a few things, such as pests you'll find. Black widow and brown recluse spiders are known to frequent Texas, along with scorpions, centipedes, fire ants, and a plethora of flying, stinging insects. Additionally, copperheads, rattlesnakes and the Texas Coral Snake may all be living close to where you visit, so be prepared by arming yourself with knowledge on what to treat and how to treat it. A first aid kit combined with some special items just for the area you are traveling to is never a bad thing to bring along, especially if you will be taking children along with you.

Now don't let some friendly cautionary advice turn your head away from Texas, as dangerous and painful pests can and do reside all over the place elsewhere, too. The best thing about Texas fishing is the selection, and here are some great places to start looking:

Caddo Lake used to be a natural lake that received quite a bit of expansion upon the building of a dam on Cypress Creek. Caddo Lake is a great beginner's area to catch loads of bass all day and year long, but only if size doesn't matter so much to you. Over 6 pounds per is pushing expectations here, but the scenery is beautiful and the bounty is plentiful. Check the Cyprus trees at Caddo Lake to find some great hiding spots.

Lake Fork is an excellent place to find a record catch. Beautiful, spacious, and plenty of hiding spots, this lake is definitely where its at, but the fish here are wise and require a great deal of trickery to be caught. My advice here is to sneak out at night without motor and catch them when their guard is down.

Lake Sam Rayburn, with its treasure cove full of hiding spots and structure, has long been a winning area in Texas, and doesn't show any signs of losing in the near future. A vast, scenic area close enough to civilization to mix up a family fishing trip with some city life, this lake has what its got to get great amounts of great-looking and great-tasting bass almost year round, although I suggest during the week when things are slow.

Toledo Bend is just about as good as it gets for cover, even rivaling Lake Sam Rayburn in size and structure. Another beautiful area, this reservoir is partially in Louisiana and is fed by a large number of creeks as well as the Sabine River. The best place in the spring is just on the other side of where the Sabine River empties out into the reservoir, particularly any large muddy areas off to the side of the river, but be careful of the current.

The Rio Grande River empties out into Amistad, which can be a great place for the experienced bass fisher, but beginners need to either steer clear of the area or only go with a seasoned guide. Not only is this fertile topwater area only a potent spot if you know what to look for, but it can also be dangerous with the winds that frequent the area for a good part of the year. Even an experienced boater in a small enough boat can get tipped here!

And that's just a drop on the bucket of what Texas has to offer.




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2011年12月22日 星期四

Summertime: Get to Know the Bugs That Buzz From Cousin to Cousin


I love the poem Summer by Walter Dean Myers.

The line "Bugs buzzin' from cousin to cousin" puts a smile on my overheated face. Hot summer days and nights are perfect for studying all kinds of insects.

Since I take steps to make myself inedible to insects (see my article How to Enjoy a Tick-Free Nature Experience) it's much easier to observe and get to know the ones that crawl or fly across my path.

Here is a list of insects you're likely to see in northeast North America and some interesting facts about each as spring turns into summer:

Ant Lion: The larval stage of the lacewing fly, this million-year-old insect distinguishes itself by digging conical pits in sandy soil. When an ant crosses the rim of this pit, the soil caves in like a funnel, sending the ant to the waiting ant lion.

Ant: This insect uses a chemical scent (pheromone) to mark the trail from a food source to its nest. The ant's nest-mates will follow this trail to the food source. That is why the ants travel in a line.

Bees: Bees also use pheromones to alert hive members to a food source. Honeybees have an internal "clock" attuned to the 24-hour solar day, so they can maximize nectar collecting while flowers are in bloom. Bee hives are typically located in the rotten core of a living deciduous tree, like an oak or maple.

Butterflies: These winged beauties are active during the day, typically keep their wings folded when at rest and have long slender antennae with knobbed ends. Beyond that, each species is distinct. The deep purple Mourning Cloak winters over in northeast North America. The non-poisonous Viceroy Butterfly looks so much like the poisonous Monarch Butterfly that it fools predators.

Daddy Longlegs: This harmless insect has a one-piece body; a spider's body has two segments. I love the delicate feel of a Daddy Longlegs walking along my arm. The longer legs are this insect's sense organs. If I tap my hand launching Daddy Longlegs into the air, its body turns into a parachute, guiding this sky diver to earth. This is one of my favorite summertime memories.

Earthworms: These worms plow the soil, leaving behind castings rich in nitrogen, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. A good place to see earthworms is any moisture-rich soil, like open woods, a grassy lawn, a garden - especially after it rains. Watch how they move their muscled, segmented bodies. If you watch a Robin pull a worm from the ground, you'll see the worm hang on sometimes until breaks. The bristles that it holds on with are called setae. Scientists say that if the worm breaks, new segments will grow.

Fireflies: The higher the temperature, the shorter the period between the flashes this insect makes. When attracting fireflies, notice that each different species of firefly has a distinct pattern of flashing light.

Hornets/Wasps: There are more of these stinging insects flying around late summer, once the workers are no longer needed to forage for food to feed the larvae. Unlike Yellow Jackets, which build their nests underground, Hornets and Wasps build hanging paper-like nests.

Mosquitoes: Entomologists say that larval mosquitoes live harmlessly in water, adult mosquitoes feast on nectar from flowers and when the egg-laying female mosquito does bite, it usually is species-specific. Most mosquitoes prefer the blood of other species to humans, but thanks to habitat destruction, we are often all that's on the menu.

Moths: These winged insects are typically nocturnal, rest with their wings spread and have short, feathery antennae. They typically have subdued colors and will flock to a source of light, making them another fun species to study at night. Bats eat moths and so moths have evolved ways to "hear" the bat sonar and avoid capture by either fancy flying or folding their wings and dropping to the ground.

Spiders: This is another group with a range of distinct members. Wolf Spiders don't weave webs at all, but roam for prey. Certain spiders weave distinct web patterns, others weave distinct shapes. Orb Spiders typically live outdoors, while Brown Recluse Spiders may live indoors or outdoors. In addition to making spider web art, it's fascinating to watch a spider spin a web. Could you weave as efficiently with thread?

Water Striders: These insects use their short front legs to grasp their prey, their middle legs as oars and their hind legs as rudders. They can balance on the water surface without making ripples. Other insects, including moths, that touch the surface of the water, make ripples. Those ripples tell the water strider just where its meal is located. Water striders move by giving a backward push with its middle legs, which do create small ripples, but do not break the surface tension of the water.




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Joss Stone


Born in Dover, Kent, England in 1987, Joss Stone spent her teenage years listening to a lot of music such as R&B, and soul music. Her favorite artist to listen to were Dusty Springfield and Aretha Franklin. Joss Stone adapted a soulful style of singing like the artist she grew up listening to.

At the early age of 14, Joss Stone made an appearance on Star for a Night on BBC Television. She sang Aretha Franklin's "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman". As Joss Stone put ito in an MTV interview, "I kind of clicked into soul music more than anything else because of the vocals. You've got to have good vocals to sing soul music and I always liked it ever since I was little."

In 2002, Joss Stone decided to test the U.S. market by flying to New York City for an audition with S-Curve CEO Steve Greenberg. During that time I believed she signed a global music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing in the UK.

Joss Stone, with a powerful soul voice, was ready to take on the world. Joss Stone's career introduction was performances with Blondie and Gladys Knight. Rumors had it that she was leaving with the son of her record producer at 17 years old. I believe that cost her spokesperson for the megastore Gap.

in 2005 Joss Stone won Best Female Solo artist and Best Urban Artist in England.

Joss Stone signed with S-Curve records and immediately started working on her debut album The Soul Session. She flew to Miami to work with Miami's finest producer and record hit makers such as Betty Wright, Benny Latimore, Timmy Thomas and Little Beaver. She also worked with contemporary acts Angie Stone and The Roots.

The album consists of little known soul tracks by Wright, Franklin, Laura Lee and Bettye Swann. In late 2003 the album was released and quickly reached the top 5 in the UK Albums Chart, and also made the top forty of the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart. The single, "Fell In Love With A Boy", which was a reworking of The White Stripes' song "Fell In Love With A Girl", reached the top twenty of the UK Singles Chart. The second single, "Super Duper Love Are You Diggin' On Me?", also reached the top twenty.

Although Joss Stone was already working on an R&B debut album when The Soul Sessions were recorded, the project was halted due to the success of The Soul Sessions. Soul Sessions remains her biggest selling album.

After the huge success of The Soul Sessions album, Joss Stone recorded an album of original songs in 2004 named Mind, Body & Soul. This album have seen an even bigger success than her first album, it debuted at #1 in the UK breaking the record for the youngest female ever to top the albums charts there, a record previously held by Avril Lavigne and just missed the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200, after peaking at #11. The lead single, "You Had Me", became her first top ten in the UK. Follow-up singles "Right To Be Wrong" and "Spoiled" both made the top forty, and "Don't Cha Wanna Ride" the top twenty. "Spoiled" landed just outside of the top 50 of America's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at #54.

October 2004 Joss Performed for her Mind, Body & Soul DVD live in New York.

In November 2004, Joss Stone joined Band Aid 20 to benefit Sudan's troubled Darfur region. The group, consisting of such luminaries as Chris Martin and U2 lead singer Bono, re-recorded the 1984 song "Do They Know It's Christmas?", written by Band Aid organizers Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. Stone, born 2 years after the release of the original single, wasn't initially aware who Bob Geldof was. The media gleefully reported that she repeatedly referred to him as Bob Gandalf. Despite some criticism of the single the single became the UK's biggest seller of 2004 as well as the Christmas Number 1.

In February 2005, Joss Stone was nominated for three Brit Awards. She took home two; Best Female and Best Urban Act. She was also nominated three times at the 2005 Grammy Awards, where she sang barefoot on stage with rock performer Melissa Etheridge, in tribute to blues rock singer Janis Joplin. Their performance of "Cry Baby"/"Piece Of My Heart" was released as a single, and, through the aid of strong digital downloads, became Stone's first top forty U.S. hit when it debuted at #32 then peaked on the Billboard Hot 100.

In July of 2005 she participated in the soundtrack of the Fantastic Four, singing the title song "What Ever Happened To The Heroes", written by Pink, billymann, and Christopher Rojas.

In July 2005, Stone performed at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London, and did a duet with R&B/soul singer James Brown on UK chat show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

On February 5, 2006, she joined John Legend and Stevie Wonder at the Super Bowl XL pre-game show in performing a medley of Wonder's hits and on the night of the Grammys 2006, she helped perform a medley of hits by the reclusive soul/funk singer Sly Stone.

Joss Stone will make her film debut in the fantasy epic Eragon, which will release on December 15, 2006. In the movie, Stone plays the witch Angela.




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