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just too happy today

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:01:56 +0000

I’m just too happy today, truly happy indeed. After months of working, I finally made a purchase for myself and that is a new Iphone. Actually, I just can’t make up my mind on what smartphone brand to purchase because there are just too many options to choose from. But, after weighing down the pros and cons I finally come up with to Iphone.

Anyway, my next target is one of those C Tech Guitars. I’ve been invited a lot of times to join a musical event, which I find interesting. Unfortunately, I don’t know any instruments so I just have to turn it down. Now, that I already have my new phone, there is nothing on my lists to purchase next month so I guess I can purchase at least the most affordable guitar. I’m sure someday I will receive another invitation. By that time I can give it a try, hopefully.

problem with mobile signal

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:07:49 +0000

Recently, after transferring to our new flat, I rarely get good signal for my mobile phone. I’m not sure the real reason; it could be my mobile provider, or my location, or because of the many interferences. But, I’m also having the same problem even if I’m at the office, there are just too many dead zones. So, I thought of changing my mobile provider, but wifey said we can mend the problem by having cellular signal boosters.

Just as the name goes signal booster will enhance the quality of cell phone reception whether that is placed at home or you’re on the go. It can extend the call coverage by actively boosting the signal of the cell phone, allowing better communication with the cell site from further distances. This is indeed what I need especially at home when I’m not receiving any messages or calls since my signal is too low or sometimes close to nothing. Well, better find one that suits my budget and needs.

Earth’s glaciers out of balance?

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:46:31 +0000

According to the recent research, Earth’s glaciers are seriously out of balance with the global climate and are already on their way to losing almost 40% of their volume. This is the assessment of scientists after studying a representative group of 144 small and large glaciers around the world. Their figure assumes no further warming of the climate. However, if temperatures continue to rise as models predict, the wastage will be even higher, the team says.

“When we look at the data, we can see that the glaciers are out of balance, meaning the climate has actually changed faster than the changes we’ve seen in ice area and volume. Our data suggests the glaciers will commit about 30% of their area and about 38% of their volume to global sea level rise. We calculate this figure to be on the order of 22cm. This will happen in the next decades to centuries,” explained Sebastian Mernild from Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico, US.

A glacier is in balance when the snow at higher, colder elevations equals the volume of snow and ice lost through melting at lower, warmer elevations. If precipitation is greater, the glacier will increase its mass; if melting dominates, the glacier will thin and retreat until it reaches a state of equilibrium again.

Dr Mernild’s team says its assessment of the glacier sample indicates climate conditions have changed so fast that many ice bodies have not yet had time to fully adjust to their new equilibrium position. This means a certain amount of mass loss is already locked into the system even if there is no further warming. Glaciers will move up in the terrain, they will become smaller and thinner and they will adjust to the climate conditions.

On the other hand, we expect the climate will warm continuously in the future, meaning that the glaciers will become even more out of balance, and that means the glaciers will commit even more volume to sea level rise. If the models are correct and further warming is seen during the next several decades and longer, the study projects that the Earth’s glaciers could ultimately lose more than half their mass.

The picture is described as regional, with some areas said to be more out of balance than others. Dr Mernild cites the Alps as one glacier group that is farther from balance than the global average. He says alpine glaciers are likely to lose most of their mass by 2100. But if you take into account the volume of ice in the glaciers here in the Alps, it won’t have the same impact on the global sea level rise compared to if we see the same out of balance conditions in other places on the globe where we know there is more ice located. So, the contribution to sea level rise will not be that big from the Alps region.

The COSIM assumption is that there is a sea level equivalent of 60cm locked away in all the world’s glaciers (the number excludes the ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland). This figure has been debated here at EGU. Dr Matthias Huss, from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, presented new data suggesting there was only 48cm of sea level tied up in all the world’s glaciers (and the larger glaciers referred to as ice caps).
“Our number is 192,000 cu km. This is about 25% less than some previous estimates. It is a total potential sea-level rise of 0.48m. We’re using a physically based approach. Until now, people have relied on simple statistical methods,” Dr Huss added.

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Does Anxiety Increase the Risk of a Heart Attack?

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:30:18 +0000

Basically, xanax is now one of the most trusted of medications for the relief of anxiety. But, to many unsympathetic individuals, anxiety disorders are not real illnesses. You can always hear the complaints. These people are faking it to avoid working for a living. This kind of prejudice is difficult to fight because anxiety is something that happens inside your head. You seem out of control. You take a Xanax. You seem calm again. It is not like a broken leg that everyone can understand.

To be anxious or even a little afraid is the most natural thing in the world. Ever since animals first developed a memory, they have learned that danger can result in injury or death, giving us the basic instinct to fight or flee. Today, there are fewer predators lurking in the bushes, but the sense of dread about what faces us in the future remains just as real. Someone who suffers from agoraphobia can be frozen with panic when trying to go outside. Similarly, a person caught up in a social situation where embarrassment is in prospect may start sweating, heart racing and fainting imminent. Xanax relieves these symptoms.

Have you noticed how there is a fairly consistent theme in horror stories? There is a “blood-curdling scream” or “the blood froze in his veins”. Well, a team of researchers based in Germany has found empirical evidence that the blood of those with anxiety disorders does act in an unusual way and that this increases the risk of a stroke or heart attack.

The team recruited sixty participants, half of whom suffered from a severe form of anxiety or panic disorder and were treated with Xanax or an equivalent. The control group were “healthy”. To compensate for factors of gender and age that might influence anxiety levels in different social situations, each of the “disordered” patients was matched with a “normal” participant of the same gender and age. Although this is not a perfect method for eliminating bias, it does at least attempt to compensate for it.

The participants gave a blood sample, performed a series of computer-based tests, and then gave a second sample. Both samples were analyzed to determine the levels of clotting factors. The results were clear. The group with anxiety and panic disorders showed a much more active coagulation system than the control group.

The body’s system for clotting is fundamental to keeping us safe when injured. If blood vessels are damaged and blood leaks out, the blood thickens and hardens into a plug to prevent further leakage. The opposite process is called fibrinolysis. It breaks down clots that might interfere with the smooth flow of blood through the arteries and veins.

The new research shows that those with anxiety and panic disorders have a more active coagulation system with fibrinolysis inhibited. This is a unexpected result because apart from the breaks in the skin to take the two blood samples, there was no injury. It clearly demonstrates that the clotting system was unbalanced. This could be dangerous because, in extreme cases, a coronary artery could be blocked. However, the coagulation levels actually measured were only high within the “normal” range.

This research offers an explanation of the statistical data showing those suffering from an anxiety or panic disorder are three or four times more likely to die of a stroke or heart attack. Thus, when there are other factors such as obesity or smoking which increase the risk profile, an anxiety disorder can tip the coagulation balance into the danger zone.

The moral is clear. The earlier an anxiety or panic disorder is diagnosed the better. In the short term, treatment with Xanax can reduce the psychological triggers for anxiety states. There can be parallel treatment for lifestyle changes, say to reduce weight and stop smoking, so that the risk of heart disease can also be reduced. Xanax in combination with other preventative measures can save lives.

And, of course, the German results do provide empirical evidence that the anxiety and panic disorders have very real and dangerous physical consequences. So keep taking the Xanax as prescribed by your doctor and stay safe.

Suitable Money Making Ideas

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:13:11 +0000

You want to make money but you need new ideas? Where would you search for them? And what it is in particular that you are looking for? Is it a job or home business? Or you might be an impresario with previous experience? What is your education? What skills do you have? These are some of the most important things that need consideration before you start looking for money making ideas. There are hundreds of options you might take advantage of but you should seek them. If I were to give you a piece of advice, I would recommend you to do what you are familiar with.

However, you can also try new things if that’s what you are searching for. Generally speaking, making money costs money, so be ready to pay others for their helpful ideas, it can be a list of resources or any other useful information that has proved to be successful for them. There are quite some many people whose main business is incorporating money making ideas. This is how they make multiple streams of income and so they are constantly making money from one idea or another. Have me for an example, I am a registered nurse, I work part-time when I want to. I am also involved in a freelance writing and I work from home as an independent distributor for a famous health addition.

From my point of view searching for money making ideas is a fun thing to do, so don’t get stressed. If you are looking for an employment position, then you’d better looked at the newspaper or contacted the unemployed office in your area. All that matters is how much time you can wait to make your money making ideas work. In case you don’t really wish to make money for ten years, then medical school is what you are looking for. Not! You wouldn’t make any money until you pay off your students loans. Look what experienced contractors have done with their money making ideas. You can try surfing the internet for money making ideas. However, be careful not to get conned by false investments, just keep your eyes open.

Yoga Clothing and Equipment consideration

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:19:11 +0000

Yoga has really increased in popularity in the last couple of years. Widely held as a great form of exercise for both your body and your mind, people have been adopting this ancient form of meditation all over the world. As far as equipment is concerned there is very little required to get started.

As time goes by you will improve your technique, posture and that’s when you start enjoying your routines a lot more. Even though there are no ‘props’ required for yoga, you will find certain specific forms of clothing that help you in performing these exercises. Not only will these clothing items make you feel more comfortable and confident in your training, but they should also assist you to improve your style.

For those who are doing their own research on this topic please keep in mind that yoga attire includes monks meditation robes, sitting jackets, sitting pants, kimono and jubon. There are also western adaptations of these eastern traditional garments. Besides the clothing, there are also meditation cushions and traditional bags like yogitoes that can also help you with your development and commitment to yoga as an art.

At the very least you should look to make sure that the yoga garments you are considering purchasing are made from one hundred per cent preshrunk cotton. You will also have to ensure that you can dry them on a clothes line after washing, or on the lowest temperature of your dryer.

bored in Kish

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:08:37 +0000

Being in Kish alone is somewhat boring. I wanted to be with wifey, but she is miles away from me. She also can’t travel with me because of her work. Plus, she isn’t allowed to go out of the country because of some company policy. Even if we can’t be on the same room here in Kish, the thought of her being around is already enough – the thing is, she is in UAE.

So, in order to keep my boredom at bay is through going to the beach side and hanging out with new friends. I have few download videos in my laptop, but sadly I left it. I committed the same mistake by thinking I will not stay here for a long time. If I bring it with me I’m sure to have enough movies to keep me entertained. Oh well, I will just pray that my visa will be available the soonest possible time.

tired and bored

thinking of moving out

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:57:25 +0000

Before I left for Kish, wifey and I are considering the idea of moving out. Our current room is already too crowded for all of us. Plus, our movements are very limited due to the number of people. But, we can’t make an outright decision immediately because of some other factors. There are so many things to consider especially the financial aspect. However, before we can make a decision, two of our roommates left. They had some conflicts with the other people before and the rift is getting big.

Now, the room is a cozier as compared before. Wifey suggests purchasing new adult bunk beds queen size. We have been squeezing each other in one small bed for almost two months. We have little choice because the scarcity of space. Now, buying a bigger bed is somewhat doable now that there are only five of us. But, it has to wait until I get back to the country. Good thing I already have ideas in mind.

thinking what to give myself

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:42:44 +0000

I’ve been thinking what to give myself for my birthday this February. I haven’t bought anything for myself for the last two years for this occasion. I’m actually fine, but this time I want to get something. I even want to hold a party. I’m not sure where this motivation is coming from, but I really feel like doing it.

Anyway, I’m thinking of getting myself a rubber necklace. It’s one of the things I want to buy myself before, but unable to do it. This time, I won’t let the opportunity go. But, when I scroll down the page I saw rubber necklaces for ladies and feel like buying one for wifey. Just as always, I might end up buying this thing not for myself, but for her. Well, let’s see about that.

physically, emotionally and socially dangerous

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:28:13 +0000

It is not certain where alcoholism starts. It can be from social drinking, stress, peer pressure, genetic predisposition or many other factors. But, one thing is certain it is a condition that can be physically, emotionally and socially dangerous. It is medically considered a disease, specifically a neurological disorder, and in medicine several other terms are used, specifically “alcohol abuse” and “alcohol dependence” which have more specific definitions.

Alcoholism is characterised by an increased tolerance of and physical dependence on alcohol, affecting an individual’s ability to control alcohol consumption safely. With these characteristics, stopping alcohol consumption is much difficult. But, alcoholism should be mended the soonest as long-term alcohol abuse can cause several physical conditions including cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, epilepsy, polyneuropathy, alcoholic dementia, heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, peptic ulcers and sexual dysfunction, and can eventually be fatal.

So, if you have a loved one or a friend who is having alcohol problem, get help the soonest possible time. Professional help can be obtained through alcoholism treatment centers. Alcoholism clinicians have access today to a wide range of treatment options for patients. There is also continuous alcohol clinical research that led to significant progress of alcoholism therapies that improve the chance of recovery and the lives of those who suffer from alcohol abuse and dependence.