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La Obesidad Infantil

2009-10-24T16:27:00.004-05:00

¿Qué es la obesidad?

Se trata de la acumulación excesiva de grasa corporal, especialmente en el tejido adiposo, y que se puede percibir por el aumento del peso corporal cuando alcanza 20% a más del peso ideal según la edad, la talla, y sexo de la persona en cuestión.
Para calcular el peso ideal de un niño entre 2 y 5 años de edad, aunque de forma apenas aproximada, hay que multiplicar la edad en años por dos más ocho. Ejemplo: para saber cuánto debe pesar, en media, un niño de cinco años, multiplica la edad (5) por 2 y suma 8. Es decir, 5x2+8=18kg. Insisto que este método no es exacto. Se trata de apenas una ilustración. Lo cierto es consultar y considerar lo que diga el pediatra del niño.

Niños con sobrepeso

Para muchas familias, el tener un hijo gordito, mofletudo, y lleno de pliegues es todo un logro, una señal de que el niño está bien, fuerte, y lleno de salud. Pero los expertos en nutrición infantil no piensan igual. Y van a más: dicen que estas familias están muy equivocadas. Lo que importa no es que el niño esté gordo o delgado. Lo que interesa es que el niño esté sano. Y es ahí donde queríamos llegar. En la última Jornada Nacional sobre Obesidad y Factores de Riesgo Cardiovascular, realizada en Madrid, España, se diagnosticó la obesidad infantil como una enfermedad emergente. Tanto en Europa como en Estados Unidos, desde los años noventa hasta hoy, la incidencia de la obesidad infantil se ha duplicado. España se ha convertido en el cuarto país de la Unión Europea con mayor número de niños con problemas de sobrepeso, presentando un cuadro de obesidad en un 16,1% entre menores de 6 a 12 años de edad, superado apenas por los datos de Italia, Malta y Grecia. Un hecho alarmante en una sociedad que lleva en su "currículo" una de las mejores dietas alimentares del mundo: la dieta mediterránea, y en el cual hace solo cinco años presentaba apenas un 5% de menores obesos.

Qué y cuánto debe comer un niño

No existe una cantidad exacta de comida a que debe consumir un niño. Cada niño es un mundo distinto, y sus deseos y necesidades son diferentes. En razón de eso, es el niño el que puede decir, con exactitud, cuánto puede comer. Y no se puede obligarle a que coma más. Ni por las buenas ni por las malas. Normalmente, los niños comen más que las niñas, pero en cuestión de apetito no se puede generalizar.

How To Catch Trout

2009-10-13T17:05:00.005-05:00

How To Catch Trout

EQUIPMENT
1. 7' MEDIUM ACTION ROD
2. SPINNING REEL WITH 8-10 # TEST MONOFILAMENT
3. 2 1/2 - 3 FT. OF 20# TEST MONOFILAMENT LEADER TIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR 8-20#
TEST LINE USING A SURGEON'S OR UNI TO UNI KNOT.
CLICK HERE FOR KNOTS PAGE
AREAS TO FISH
1. ALWAYS LOOK FOR GRASSY AREAS WITH WHITE SANDY POTHOLES.
2. WATER DEPTH SHOULD BE FROM 4-6 FT. DEEP
3. DURING THE WINTER TIME, YOU SHOULD FISH THE EDGES OF THE SAND BARS
ADJACENT TO THESE GRASS FLATS BECAUSE THE TROUT LIE IN THE MUDDY
BOTTOM WHERE IT IS WARMER.

LIVE BAIT

1. LIVE SHRIMP: HOOK THE SHRIMP UNDER THE "HORN" WITH A 2/0 HOOK. USE A
POPPING CORK 2 1/2 TO 3 FEET FROM YOUR HOOK. YOU SHOULD ADJUST THE CORK
DEPENDING ON THE DEPTH OF THE WATER.

2. WHITE BAIT: (SCALED SARDINE ) USING A 2/0 HOOK, HOOK YOUR WHITE BAIT
UNDER THE PECTORAL FIN USING A FLOATING CORK APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 - 3 FT.
FROM YOUR HOOK.

3. CAST YOUR BAIT AND WAIT FOR THE BOBBER TO GO UNDER. DO NOT SET THE
HOOK UNTIL YOU FEEL THE FISH PULLING THE LINE UNDER THE SURFACE. THEN
GIVE IT A SLIGHT TWITCH. REMEMBER, TROUT HAVE A VERY SOFT MOUTH. IF YOU
YANK TOO HARD IT WILL JUST RIP THE HOOK RIGHT OUT OF THEIR MOUTHS.
ARTIFICIAL BAITS

HARD PLASTICS

1. SOME OF THESE LURES HAVE LITTLE PROPELLERS ON THE FRONT, THE BACK OR
BOTH FRONT AND BACK. THESE PROPELLERS MAKE A NOISE THAT ATTRACTS THE
FISH TO YOUR LURE. THEY THINK IT'S A WHITE BAIT THAT IS INJURED.
2. THE BEST TIME TO USE THESE HARD PLASTIC LURES IS IN THE EARLY MORNINGS
OR LATE AFTERNOONS .
3. TIE YOUR LURE ON A 2 1/2 -3 FT OF 20# TEST MONO LEADER USING THE IMPROVED
CLINCH KNOT ( LOOK AT THE KNOT SECTION ) ( THE IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT LETS
THE LURE MOVE EASIER AND MORE REALISTIC WHEN TWITCHING IT.)
4. CAST THE LURE AND WORK IT WITH A SLIGHT TWITCH. DO NOT SET THE HOOK
UNTIL YOU FEEL THE FISH SWIMMING WITH YOUR LURE. THEN AND ONLY THEN
WILL YOU SET THE HOOK.( NOTHING AGAINST BASS FISHERMEN). JUST GIVE IT A
SLITCH TWITCH. THE HOOKS ON THE LURE WILL DO THE REST. DO NOT SET THE
HOOK LIKE YOU SEE ON T.V.
5. IF THE FISH HITS THE LURE AND MISSES THE HOOKS, DON'T JUST WIND IT IN. LET
IT SIT THERE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND MORE THAN LIKELY THE FISH WILL COME
BACK AFTER IT.

SOFT PLASTICS

SOFT PLASTIC LURES ARE THE EASIEST LURES TO USE FOR TROUT BECAUSE THEY
RESEMBLE A SHRIMP GOING THRU THE GRASS.
1. USE A 1/8 OUNCE LEAD JIG HEAD ON A PLASTIC TAIL THAT IS 4-6 INCHES LONG.
2. THE BEST COLORS SEEM TO BE ROOTBEER, RED, GOLD OR SILVER. BUT TRY OUT
DIFFERENT OTHER COLORS IN YOUR AREA.
3. SOMETIMES YOU MAY WANT TO USE A POPPING CORK ( AS PICTURED ). AGAIN THE
CORK IS APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 - 3 FT. FROM THE LURE.
4. CAST THE LURE AND RETRIEVE IT WITH A POPPING MOTION. THE CORK MAKES A
SPLASHING SOUND WHICH THE TROUT CAN HEAR FROM VERY LONG DISTANCES.
WHEN THE TROUT INVESTIGATES THE SOUNDS, IT SEES THIS SOFT PLASTIC LURE
GOING UP AND DOWN ABOVE THE GRASS RESEMBLING A FLEEING SHRIMP.
5. MOST OF THE TIME THE TROUT WILL HIT THE LURE JUST AFTER YOU HAVE
TWITCHED IT AND IT IS FALLING. WHEN YOU GET READY TO TWITCH IT AGAIN,
THEN YOU WILL NOTICE THE TROUT HAS ALREADY TAKEN YOUR BAIT. YOU HAVE
ALREADY SET THE HOOK SO DON'T GET CARRIED AWAY WITH YANKING THE HOOK
OUT OF IT'S MOUTH
6. DURING THE WINTER, DO NOT USE THE POPPING CORK. LET THE LURE RUN ALONG
THE WARM MUDDY BOTTOM. REMBER WORK THE LURE SLOWER BECAUSE THE
FISH'S METABOLISM IS A LOT SLOWER THIS TIME OF YEAR.

SPOONS

1. TRY USING EITHER A 1/4 OUNCE SILVER SPOON OR GOLD SPOON FOR TROUT.
2. JUST CAST THE SPOON AND REEL IT JUST ABOVE THE GRASS.

Hydrogen the new Era

2009-10-06T16:31:00.003-05:00

The reason I decided to writer about this subject is because of the environment, the ecology, and global warming. while the government is enriching themselves they are also destroying the environment,
This concept has been around for over 100 years and it is has not been put to work we have the technology to develop hydrogen and the power to save our planet yet we are completing destroying the world. what can we do to save it well is right in front of our hands. AND IS CALL WATER. Brown's gas is basically water broken down to its core elements of hydrogen and oxygen.

The structure is actually HH0, meaning two hydrogen atoms bonded together in the
presence of an oxygen atom.

cleaner and produce less
harm-full emissions into the environment.

Also called Brown gas. Brown's gas burns wonderfully and contains tons of energy nearly three times that of
gasoline.

Not well received attorney questions

2009-10-06T16:16:00.002-05:00

ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?
WITNESS: No, I just lie there.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
___________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Do you know if your daughter has ever been involved in voodoo?
WITNESS: We both do.
ATTORNEY: Voodoo?
WITNESS: We do.
ATTORNEY: You do?
WITNESS: Yes, voodoo.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his
sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
____________________________________
ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: He's twenty, much like your IQ.
___________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shitting me?
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Getting laid
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a
new attorney?
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town, I'm going with male.
_____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a
deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?
______________________________________

And the best for last:

ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you
began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No..
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

How to prevent the flu

2009-10-06T16:09:00.002-05:00

Good tip
>
> How to Prevent a Sore Throat from Progressing to a Cold
> By Dr. Ben Kim on March 09, 2008
> Natural Health Solutions
>
> Before I share a great little tip on how to stop a sore
> throat from
> progressing into a week-long cold, please know that
> periodically
> experiencing a cold or the flu can actually be helpful to
> your health. If
> you have no idea why this is, please view the following
> popular article that
> I wrote on this topic:
> *
> What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Colds and Flus*
>
> You just won't get this information on why colds and
> flus can help you stay
> healthy over the long run from medical textbooks and
> mainstream media -
> please consider sharing it with family and friends.
>
> Although experiencing a cold or the flu once in a while can
> help rid your
> body of your weakest cells, I'm willing to bet that
> there are times when you
> would really prefer to delay such a period of cleansing and
> malaise.
>
> Here's how you can stand a good chance of preventing a
> cold from developing:
>
> As soon as you experience that sore, tickly feeling in your
> throat that
> precedes a full-blown cold, gargle with warm salt water.
>
> And when I say gargle, I mean really gargle; take in a
> mouthful of warm salt
> water, look up at the ceiling, and gargle aggressively. You
> may want to tap
> at your throat (the Adam's apple region) with your
> fingers while you gargle
> to encourage the warm salt water to trickle deeply into
> your throat.
>
> Gargle like this several times with a glass of warm salt
> water, and repeat
> as often as possible throughout the day.
>
> Warm salt water can remove viruses from the tonsils and
> adenoids that line
> the back of your throat region. Viruses that cause colds
> and flus typically
> get caught by your tonsils and adenoids before they spread
> through your
> body. Your tonsils and adenoids are important parts of your
> immune system
> because they are located near the entrance of your
> breathing passages, and
> they serve as a first line of defense against undesirable
> airborne
> microorganisms and substances.
>
> This, by the way, is why it is best not to remove tonsils
> and adenoids from
> your throat region. Chronic swelling of tonsils and
> adenoids is best
> addressed by reducing sugar intake, adopting a minimally
> processed diet that
> is rich in fresh plant foods, and supporting immune system
> health by getting
> plenty of rest, exercise, and exposure to sunlight and
> fresh air.
>
> Cold salt water may also help to remove viruses from your
> tonsils and
> adenoids, but warm salt water tends to be more effective.
> Warm water may
> help to melt the fatty coating that protects viruses that
> cause the cold and
> flu.
>
> What if you gargle for all you're worth but still end
> up developing a
> full-blown cold?
>
> Get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take comfort
> in knowing that
> countless viruses are at work destroying your weakest
> cells. And don't
> forget to blow your nose as often as it runs; help your
> body get rid of what
> it wants to get rid of.

Horoscopes

2009-10-06T16:06:00.002-05:00

Personality Chart

ARIES = Enthusiastic,impulsive, independent, pioneering, intensive, excitable.

TAURUS = Practical, generous, patient, purposeful, constant, obstinate.

GEMINI = Inquisitive, versatile, dextrous, articulate, cheering, inconstant.

CANCER = Protective, tenacious, changeable, tough, caring, possessive.

LEO= Extravagant, creative, dignified, domineering, passionate, haughty.

VIRGO = Meticulous, critical, analytical, methodical, practical, pedantic.

LIBRA = Diplomatic, amendable, charming, romantic, courteous, pedantic.

SCORPION = Magnetic, intense, secretive, willful, penetrating, understanding.

SAGITTARIUS = Optimistic, freedom-loving, idealistic, philosophical, honest, undisciplined.

CAPRICORN = Dutiful, industrious loyal, enduring, ambitious, selfish.

AQUARIUS = Humanitarian, intuitive, sociable, detached, individualistic, cranky.

PISCES = Sensitive, self-sacrificing, dreamy, compassionate, imaginative, vague.

Leo Horoscope

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Leo

July 23 August 22

THE BRIGHT SIDE: This aspect of Leo is very bright indeed, for this is a personality very much attuned to the vital life giving qualities of the Sun.

Flamboyant
The typical Leo personality is flamboyant and generous with tremendous charm and magnanimity of spirit, which draws people close. The fix quality of the sign, meanwhile, helps to restrain the fire element's tendency to over exuberance. Leos are also loyal, full of self-assurance and hard working, being excellent organizers (as long they are the BOSS). Leo's ability to ply hard and they value placed on pleasure makes for an excellent companion.

THE DARKSIDE: This aspect of the Leo personality usually emerges when Leo is being ignored, which may result in sulking, or when inferior mortals challenge the devine right rules. Leos can be very self opinionated and consequently bombastic and overbearing. One of Leo's most characteristics traits is pride, and there is s tendency, too, toward pomposity and snobbery. .

Touchy It can be difficult to spot when Leo is hurt ( and this sign is surprisingly touchy very touchy better yet):
But the sudden drop in temperature as Leo retreats back into regal dignity provides a clue. In long term disagreement, Leo can also prove to be something of a formidable enemy so watch out don't get them PO.

KING
Leos are warm, sunny and outgoing but just love to be adored and looked up to. Those who fail to recognize a Leo's innate need to be superior may find themselves on the receiving and of a right royal snub, or the victim of typical aristocratic wrath.

Sun Signs
FOR LOVERS
Expansive, generous and caring, Leos revel in love affairs and all things romantic. They are passionate and demonstrative, and like nothing than spoiling their love ones.

Emotions
Happiness knows no bounds for Leos in love. Their big hearts and warm emotions really come into their own when they fall for someone. Then their leonine personalities emerge.
Because they value love above all else. Leos are naturally faithful, and very loyal. But they can sometimes almost over-whelm their partners with adoration. They invest all their emotions in their love affairs; but if things go wrong, they come down to earth with a bump. Once a Leo heart is broken, it takes a long time to mend. Problems can arise if a Leon forgets that he or she is one half of a partnership, and begins to act in the roll of BOSS. Although outwardly they seem to be bursting with self assurance and confidence, and often revel in being the center of attention, underneath they showy their exterior Leos can be very sensitive, but usually they hate to admit it. Their fiery feelings and expensive emotions have to find an outlet and they yearn to express their inter-most thoughts to their partners. However, they almost expect an equally heartfelt sentiment to be return by the loved ones.

FULL OF PASSION
Leos spare no expense when courting a new love. They are very demonstrative and loyal,
and are almost continually in the throes of passion, remaining very faithful. They only lose their sparkle when love begins to fade.

LEOS BODY
Radiant and energetic, Leos bring so much light into other people's lives that they can be blind to the needs of their own, especially where health is concerned. Their need to be appreciated drives them on the endless feats of achievement; and because they have so much natural vitality, they refuse to ease up.

Vitality
While some will approach middle life with more energy that those half their age, Leos will have to come to terms with their own mortality sooner or laterif not, the rich foods and wines they find irresistible will be their undoing.

Excesses
Leo rules the back and the hearths and it is these two areas that are most vulnerable to Leonine excesses. Exercise and obvious remedies for and expanding wasteline. Leos go on until they drop, so usually holidays away will recharge those exhausted batteries. There is no unhappier sight than unadmired or loved Leo. This can cause tremendous depression and may bring an enormous amount of nagging back trouble less as assign of lack of emotional support they so greatly need.
Back problems can be added to if Leo becomes overweight; a daily brisk wall will tone up the whole body, keeping the muscles in the back supple so they are mo able to take the strain.

BACK COMPLAINTS
Leos have an enthusiasm which will lead them to put their back out for anybody, except themselves they do not like to be reminded that they are made of all too brittle bones, and will often mean about a bad back while doing very little about it.

LEOS AFFINITIES
Who praises all his kindred Do expects his friends to praise them too and cannot see their senseless view? Ah Leo.

The sign of the Leader, the Ruler.
Symbol: The lion
Element: Fire
Quality: Fixed
Planetary ruler: Sun
Color: golden yellow
Gemstone: amber, ruby
Metal: gold
Perfume: alibanum
Keyword: creatively, authoritative, dramatically
Rules: the Fifth House (self expression, creativity, children, love pleasure, speculation, recreation).

Mythology: The constellation of Leo commemorates the Nemean Lion a ferocious beast sent by the goddess Hera to test her enemy, Hercules, in the first of his Twelve Labours. Arrows proved useless against the animal's thick hide, so Hercules trapped the Lion in its lair and choked it to death with his bare hands despite losing a finger. Afterwards he cloaked himself in the Lion's skin as a protection against all future enemies.
Positive traits: creative generous, enthusiastic, good organizer, broad minded, expansive, dramatic.
Negative traits: vain, proud, bully, pompous, snobbish, intolerant, dogmatic, stubborn, patronizing, egotistical, conceited.

THE LEO BODY
Parts of the body ruled: heart, upper back, spleen, spine, circulation, aorta.
Acupuncture meridian: heart meridian.
Leo ailment: backache, palpitations, fainting, blood disorders, fevers, dizziness, hearth problems.
Beneficial foods: oranges and peas.

Taurus Horoscope

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Taurus

April 20 May 20

THE BRIGHT SIDE Taurus has a patient, steadfast and reliability. People generally know where they are with Taurus -unless they make the mistake of goading one too far! The Taurean personality is also warm and sensual, with an appreciation of fine things.
Security
As Taurus is firmly motivated by a need for security, this sign is often excellent at business matters and can be trusted to plan carry things through carefully with resolute attention to detail. An Earth sign, Taurus also values the environment and will do everything possible to preserve its well-being.
THE DARK SIDE
Unfortunately, the Taurus personality can be so committed to self-preservation and so cautious in approaching anything new that it may become boring - although many are prepared to brave the possibility of a tedious evening in view of the excellence of the foods served at Taurean dinner parties.
Taureans at their best are typically "strong, silent type; but all too often they appear ignorant and willfully obstinate to others.
Explosive
Taureans have two other main difficulties in interacting with people: a very slow-to rouse but terrible temper, and possessiveness. Sexual jealousy, another Taurean trait, can often lead to explosions of anger.
ENDURER
The typical Taurean personality is earthy, solid and enduring; continuing with dogged persistence long after everyone else has given up. However, Taurean can be particularly resistant to change, unable to adapt to new innovative way to thinking.
FOR LOVERS
Tuareans are extremely faithful, with a strong need for security and a settled routine. Although they have Earth as their element, they can highly romantic and sensitive when it comes to love.
Security
Security is of paramount importance to Taureans, and emotional contentment and stability come high on their list of priorities. Although passionate, they are steadfast which may not appeal to those who crave constant excitement. Nevertheless, there are many who fall for that Taurean charm, those film star good looks and that placid, easy-going nature. Taureans like to take things slowly, and they make no exceptions to this rule when it comes to love. In fact, they like to be extra sure of sweethearts before they commit themselves, so they often spend lots of time getting to know them well. Reliability is second nature to Taureans , which means that they are faithful lovers. But they can be overpoweringly possessive. They need to learn to let go and give their partners the freedom they need, or they may end up alone. When In a serious relationship, marriage is often a better solution than living together, since it helps boost their much-needed sense of security. They are often traditionalists who prefer not to fly in the face of conventions.
FAITHFUL MATE
Although they do not sweep prospective lovers off their feet, Taureans are incurable romantics and shower their loved ones with gifts. Once in love, they are prepared to make a commitment and remain very faithful.
BODY
By nature, Taureans are slow and persistent. They settle into comfortable groove and need a great deal of persuading before they will change. but while they generally have sturdy constitutions, their earthy attraction to the good life often leads to over indulgence. Indeed there is nothing more appealing to the Taurean palate than rich and sweet foods, and nothing more difficult for them to forfeit. But discipline with eating habits is essential to their well being. Taurus rules the thyroid gland, which regulates the body's metabolism. Unless high calorie, fatty diets are avoided, weight problems will plague their later years.
Fitness
Exercise is another key to Taurean health. It is not easy to persuade normally passive Taureans to rouse themselves, however, since they tend to accept being overweight as the yoke they must carry. But they do love to dance, and enjoy the more sensual therapies such as body massage and saunas.
Tension
This sign also rules the throat, neck and voice. Overdoing things often result in muscle tension in this area, or laryngitis. Regular, gentle massage should ease stiffness in the neck muscles. Their natural weak spot in the throat mat lead to long lasting colds. If this happens, Taureans, should recheck their diet and take up some form of exercise.
SOAR THROATS
The throat is traditionally a venerable point for Taureans, and problems here represent a refusal to change. Typically, Taureans need to learn to look critically at their habits and understand that they alone can alter health patterns for the better.

Spanish

2009-10-06T15:29:00.002-05:00

Spanish has been a language that has grown so much in the last 10 to 15 years.
I know alot of people they speak or want a speak this language the idea of this lense is to learn more Spanish or to correct somehow, how we say some words in Spanish or phrases in that case.
your welcome to leave my any questions or comments

My experience just a few days ago I meet this lady and she only spoke spanish me been a Latin person I thought no problem I can speak very well in Spanish, WRONG I actually made a fool out of myself she was using so many very sophisticated words I was able to understand but couldn't express myself whats so ever and I was blank and out of speech, not to mention next day my jaws were hurting I have no idea why , but they did I think that in spanish we use certain muscle of our mouth I'm guessing not sure but o well that was my story tell me yours...

Speed learning spanish

How you say it !!

Como se dise

hello = Hola
how are you? = Como esta usted?
bye = Adios
baby = bebe
music = musica
dog = perro
cat = gato
cow = vaca
the boy = el nino
the girl = la nina

Where do you live? ¿Dónde vive?
I live in... Vivo en...
Do you speak Spanish? ¿Habla español?
I speak a little. Hablo un poquito.
It doesn't matter. No importa.
I don't think so. No creo.
Just kidding. ¡Estoy bromeando!

Days of the week
Monday. Lunes
Tuesday. Martes
Wednesday. Miercoles
Thursday. Jueves
Friday. Viernes
Saturday. Sabado
Sunday. Domingo

Aries Horoscope

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The first sign of the horoscope is "Me First"

The Daredevil

Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge... EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.

March 21 April 19

THE BRIGHT SIDE The Aries personality is fiery and warm, passionate, and self-expressive with an argue to act - now! This is not a patient sign: everything is done on impulse, and with great urgency.

Enterprise
Aries is a courageous leader, not averse to taking risks, but will often feel that " I know best". As Aries has a quick grasp of the essential of any situation, this may well be so; but Aries rarely hangs around to check out the details. However, give Aries a good cause for which to fight, a problem to solve, or a new idea to pioneer and this enterprising personality comes into its own.

Intolerance
THE DARKER SIDE Strangely enough for such an active sign, one of its main failings is that of procrastination. Although Aries is extremely impatient and intolerant of delay, the Aries personality is prone to put off what must be done (such as tax returns, for examples) if the matter to be put underway is simple not interesting. Similarly, Aries may resort to lies rather not to do. Arias can also be blunt, often causing offense, or employ bullying tactics in a selfish desire to have their own way.

Egotist
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, and "Me First " is the Arias motto! Active and outgoing, the Arias personality is all set to make its mark in the world - but this can lead to a selfish, egotistical attitude to life. In a vulgar manner, this often proves successful: because the simple fact of the matter is what Arias want, they usually tend to get.

Sun Signs
FOR LOVERS

As the first sign of the zodiac, Arias cannot help putting themselves first, although they are very affectionate and generous towards their love ones. They have warm and enthusiastic natures and can be very demonstrative
Gregarious, social and extrovert, Arias are great people to have around as they are usually the life and soul of any party, thanks to their bouncy, enthusiastic natures. Sometimes, however, the Arias face becomes creased with frown when he or she is crossed in love.

Heartbreak

This usually occurs when they have been let down in love, which is something they take very seriously. Despite they cheery exterior, Arias are very soft hearted and vulnerable.
They often fall in love at first sight and instantly put their partner on a pedestal. This is when the trouble starts. Unless the couples are able to talk through differences, the Arias will be disappointed on discovering that his or her partner is only human after all.
The idea of being faithful to one person forever appeals to the Aria's strong sense of romance; but if things begin to turn sour, he or she may prefer to stay elsewhere in search of more excitement, attention and love.

ARDENT LOVERS
Arias have a heedless attitude to love and are not content with half measures. They are true optimists, refusing to accept defeat, and frequently rush with out thinking when they believe they have found true love. They are sentimental and impulsive, sometimes to the extent of being foolhardily.

ARIAS BODY
This sign has more than its fair share of vigorous health. In fact, always impatient to meet the next challenge, Arias cannot spare the time to be ill. They have remarkably quick powers of recovery; and since Arias rules the head, typically ailments of this fiery sign are raging headaches and fevers which seem to "burn off" in no time.

Stamina
Headstrong Arians appear to live off adrenalin. This mistake them tireless workers when their energy is properly channeled; but when this lacks direction, their stamina tends to suffer. They can be prone to irritability or temper tantrums,too. Resentment add to stress and this tends to affect the blood circulation to their brain and eyes.

Relaxation
Arians need to accept they are not invulnerable, and that relaxation is important. Bracing country walks or a competitive sport should work off excess aggression. They are also incline to experience wildly fluctuating energy levels. Diet is important to every sign, but Arians in particular Should avoid coffee and white sugar as these can place added stress on the nervous system and adrenal glands.
Few Arians have a problem with weight; they are far too active.

IRRITABILITY
If frustration gets out of hand Arians may fall victims to their own impetuous behavior. They always seem to be at war with themselves, and have the cuts and bruises to prove it.
They have to learn to the Libran art of co-operation since, even if this slows then down, it will be less damaging to their emotional and physical health in the long run.

ARIES AFFINITIES

Who works from morning to set of sun and never likes to be outdone?
Who's walk is almost like a run?
Who? Aries

The sign of the pioneer, the warrior
Symbol: the ram
Element: fire
Quality: Cardinal
Planetary ruler: Mars
Color: red
Gemstone: garnet
Metal: iron
Perfume: Dragon's blood
Keyword: assertively, energetically, urgently
Rules: the First House (outer personality, appearance, self image, mode of expression and action)

Mythology: the ram was a supernatural being sent by Zeus to rescue Phirxus and Helle from their wicked stepmother. Helle fell from the Ram's back and was drown in the sea, but Phirxus arrive safely and sacrificed the beast to Zeus who placed its form in the heavens. The Ram's fleece turned to gold and was hung in sacred grove protected by a dragon. This was later found and capture by Jason in the course of his adventures with the Argonauts.
Positive traits: forceful, pioneering adventurous, direct, energetic, freedom loving, self assertive.
Negative traits: selfish, unsubtle impulsive, rash, quick tempered impatient quarrelsome,aggressive.

THE ARIAN BODY
Parts of the body ruled: head , eyes, face, muscles, pineal gland.
Acupuncture meridian: kidney meridian.
Arian ailments: accidents, acne, brain disorders, burns, fainting, headaches, headaches, head injuries, inflammation, neuralgia, stress, swellings sunstroke.
Beneficial foods: rhubarb, tomatoes

Obama calls for Illinois governor to resign

2008-12-10T14:07:00.003-06:00

President-elect Barack Obama called for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign on Wednesday, hours after the embattled governor reported for work amid charges he plotted to sell Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said the president-elect agrees with other prominent politicians in Illinois and elsewhere that "under the current circumstances, it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois."

Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday, accused of scheming to enrich himself by selling Obama's open seat for cash or a lucrative job for himself. The governor has authority to appoint the replacement.

In response to questions from The Associated Press, Gibbs said Obama believes the Illinois legislature should consider a special election to fill the seat.

Blagojevich (bluh-GOY'-uh-vich) is out on bond and has denied any wrongdoing.

The governor left his home on Chicago's North Side early Wednesday and waved to the media before quickly getting into a dark SUV without talking to reporters.

A short time later, Blagojevich's SUV arrived at his office.

"He is still the sitting governor of Illinois today, now, and that is not something we have any say in or control of," U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald said in unveiling corruption charges on Tuesday against the 52-year-old governor.

The governor's attorney, Sheldon Sorosky, said Tuesday he didn't know of any immediate plans for the governor to resign. Blagojevich believes he didn't do anything wrong and asks Illinois residents to have faith in him, Sorosky said.

"I suppose we will have to go to trial," he said.

Blagojevich could still appoint someone to fill Obama's seat despite the charges that he tried to barter it away for cash or a plum job in what Fitzgerald called "a political corruption crime spree."

But it would take a lot of nerve and Blagojevich would have to hurry because state lawmakers are racing to snatch away his power to appoint a new senator and put it in the hands of voters.

"No appointment by this governor, under these circumstances, could produce a credible replacement," U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Tuesday after the governor, a second-term Democrat, was arrested on charges of conspiring to commit fraud and soliciting bribery.

Until state lawmakers call a special election, though, Blagojevich still has the power to fill the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Obama.

Obama was not accused of any wrongdoing.

"I had no contact with the governor or his office, and so we were not — I was not aware of what was happening," Obama said. "And as I said, it's a sad day for Illinois. Beyond that, I don't think it's appropriate to comment."

Prosecutors stepped in and had the governor arrested because he was on "what can only be called a political corruption crime spree," Fitzgerald said.

Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, said he is prepared to call the Illinois House into session as early as Monday to set a special election to fill the seat. Illinois Senate President Emil Jones said he had something similar in mind.

In Washington, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., made it plain he didn't want to seat anyone under such a cloud, saying the charges "are appalling and represent as serious a breach of the public trust as I have ever heard."

Charged along with Blagojevich was his 46-year-old chief of staff, John Harris, who was accused of taking part in the schemes to enrich the governor.

The FBI said in court papers that Blagojevich was overheard conspiring to sell the Senate seat for campaign cash or lucrative jobs for himself or his wife, a real estate agent. He spoke of using the Senate appointment to land a job with a nonprofit foundation or a union-affiliated group, and even held out hope of getting named Obama's secretary of health and human services or an ambassador.

According to court papers, the governor tried to make it known through emissaries, including union officials and fundraisers, that the seat could be had for the right price. Blagojevich allegedly had a salary in mind — $250,000 to $300,000 a year — and spoke of collecting half-million and million-dollar political contributions.

"I've got this thing and it's (expletive) golden," prosecutors quoted Blagojevich as saying about the Senate appointment on federal bugs in his campaign office and wiretaps on his home telephone, "and I'm just not giving it up for (expletive) nothing. I'm not gonna do it."

Besides scheming to swap or sell the Senate seat, Blagojevich — a former congressman, state lawmaker and prosecutor — was accused of trying to strong-arm the Chicago Tribune into firing editorial writers who had called for his impeachment.

Blagojevich was charged with two counts: conspiracy to commit fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and solicitation to commit bribery, which is punishable by up 10 years. He was released on his own recognizance following an afternoon hearing.

Blagojevich becomes the latest in a long line of Illinois governors to become engulfed in scandal. He was elected in 2002 as a reformer promising to clean up after Gov. George Ryan, who is serving six years in prison for graft. He was re-elected to another four-year term in 2006.

Did he actually called?

Obama says he will not smoke in White House

2008-12-08T10:47:00.005-06:00

Obama says he won't be smoking in White House

This is a ridiculous situations who cares if he smokes

Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press" program, interviewer Tom Brokaw told Obama he had ducked answering the question during an interview last month with ABC's Barbara Walters.

Noting that the White House was a no-smoking zone, Brokaw asked Obama, "Have you stopped smoking?"

"I have," Obama replied, smiling broadly. "What I said was that there are times where I have fallen off the wagon."

"Wait a minute," Brokaw interjected, "that means you haven't stopped."

"Fair enough," Obama said. "What I would say is that I have done a terrific job under the circumstances of making myself much healthier. You will not see any violations of these rules in the White House."

Obama was often observed on the presidential campaign trail chewing Nicorette gum, which helps ease the craving for nicotine. He has tried several times to quit.

The 47-year-old president-elect, who takes office on January 20, works out daily at the gym and sometimes plays basketball. His doctor said in May he was in excellent health, often jogged 3 miles a day and was fit to serve as U.S. president.

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2008-12-07T23:03:00.006-06:00

Cheating Husband or Wife?
How to know if your spouse is cheating on you.

It's a sad fact, but this article is necessary because an ever-increasing number of people are wondering if a

husband or wife is cheating. You might be wondering if your husband or wife is cheating on you or you could be

concerned for a friend. In today's world, adultery is becoming common, especially with websites existing solely

to bring people together for affairs. On such websites, people actually advertise themselves as wanting to have

an affair because they are unhappy in their marriage or are sexual addicts.

I realize that you may be in some degree of fear, frustration or sorrow as you read this article. For that, I

offer my deepest sympathy. I can, however, offer the following information as a tool for you to use in

determining the likelihood of whether or not a spouse is cheating. It might require some detective work on your

part, but knowing if your spouse is being unfaithful to you is worth the work.

Phone Usage and Typical Patterns of Cheating Husbands and Wives

If you already think your spouse is cheating on you, you should add an item to your list of clues if you notice

that your spouse turns off his/her cell phone when with you or leaves the room when taking or making calls.

He/she might even become angry if you answer their cell phone. Check the cell phone bill for calls made. Often

times these calls are in the morning of the evening while your husband/wife is driving to and from work. The

only good thing about a cell phone bill is that it lists all the calls made in a billing cycle. Most cheaters

consider a cell phone to be a necessity because it allows them to make calls while driving and away from home,

but if he or she does not have one, you might want to buy them one just so you can track their calls.

Another detail to examine on a cell phone bill would be extremely long calls. Sometimes such calls can be for

business matters, but if your spouse is in a profession that doesn't require a great deal of cell phone use, or

if the cell phone use has increased for no apparent reason, you have logical reason to be suspicious.

Also take note if you receive an unusual amount of wrong number or hang up calls to your home phone and

especially if you notice his or her cell phone ring immediately after someone hung up when you answered. Your

spouse may also occasionally hang up suddenly when you enter the home or a room.

1. Keep an eye on spending. Often, having a romantic affair can greatly change spending habits. For a

girlfriend or wife, it may mean less money spent on daily meals, since a boyfriend may be buying lunches

frequently, or for a guy, he may be buying flowers or lunches, or even paying for an apartment or motel room.
2. Look for the ordinary things, like lipstick on his collar, or her returning home with different odors on

her person.
3. Telephone often, just to chat, and listen to background noises. If the significant other is at work, you

should be able to associate the background sounds to their job. You may also catch a hint of something in their

voice that tells you they are not comfortable talking.
4. Look at the mileage on their vehicle. If they are doing a lot of unexplained travelling, another clue has

been discovered.
5. Listen to what their friends say when you are both around them. She/he may be telling you that they are

spending time with their friend, then their friend may make a comment about how long it has been since they

went out together.
6. Buy her some flowers, not exactly roses, but just flowers in general.
7. Have them delivered to her at work, but make sure that your name is NOT put onto the card, so she doesn't

know who it's from.
8. When she comes home, if she still has the flowers and asks you if you sent them to her, she is probably

faithful, but if she doesn't say a word, more then likely she's cheating on you.
9. Consider using "spy software" to gather evidence against your cheating spouse. Most cheating today

involves email or IM communication.
10. If all this advice doesn't work just ask him/her upfront. If s/he won't tell you use guilt. After a

while, s/he will just give up and tell you.
11. Don't be too hard on your mate if s/he tells you yes. Ask her questions like why s/he was cheating. Try

to understand him/her.
12. If s/he is really that bad don't be afraid to just dump him/her. You should try to understand her first

but if you can't, don't feel bad.
13. Look for obvious changes in behavior; If he/she usually has a set time for getting home from work and all

the sudden, there are "after work meetings" or sudden trips to Walmart at odd hours
14. Sudden Changes in dress, hairstyle, sexual activity (More OR less) These changes could be indicitive of

him or her trying to attract or please someone new
15. Sleeping with their cell suddenly "Hello, what are you hiding"
16. Obviously if you walk in on them in the act, they are cheating.
17. Pick up the book, Ultimate Betrayal: Recognizing, Uncovering and Dealing with Infidelity. It's a step by

step guide to help you find out if he/she is cheating on you. It's written by an investigator and infidelity

survivor.

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