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Exercise Is The Best Way To Improve Your Health

Submitted by: Cindy Browne

Too many people don t get enough exercise and that isn t good for their overall health. You may not realize just how much it is affecting you though. Instead of relying upon vitamins and other supplements though you should turn to natural ways to get your body in better shape. I am talking about much more than your weight and physical appearance though.

Exercising definitely helps your body to look better as you will be burning calories. It also helps you to release endorphins which improve your mood. If you are tired all the time even after a full night of sleep you may think you are just too wiped out to exercise. Yet if you are exercising you will find you have more energy than before. Even 30 minutes a day will get you rejuvenated.

Exercise often gets a very bad name though and it shouldn t be that way. Too many people look at exercising as something that they don t want to do. Why? No one ever said that exercising couldn t be fun! Do you enjoy walking and listening to music? If so you have the perfect combination for a great exercise routine. Do you enjoy playing basketball? Then play a game to get your daily exercise.

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Find great forms of exercise you can do indoors and outdoors. That way no matter what the weather is doing you can fit it into your schedule. It is a good idea to think of several forms of exercise you enjoy as well. That way you don t get bored with the same old routine every day.

No matter what your current health is you can get exercise. It doesn t have to be high impact in order to get results. One of the most effective forms of exercise is yoga and it helps both your mind and your body. You will be amazed at how much better you look and feel in just a short period of time.

When you incorporate a regular exercise routine into your day, your mental health will be better as well. This is important because you need to be sharp all day long. You need to be able to concentrate and to make wise decisions. Exercise will help get rid of unwanted stress as well so you can focus on those things that are important.

You owe it to yourself to look and feel as good as you possibly can. Make a commitment now to getting more exercise that you enjoy. It is a good idea to talk to your doctor first and get a full assessment of your current fitness level. Then you can increase what you do at regular intervals. This method will prove to help you get results without hurting yourself.

Exercising is good for your heart, your body, and your mind. Take part in it every day so that you can avoid common health problems. Preventative methods for your physical and mental health are easier to deal with than ongoing problems that can result from not doing so. If you want to live a long and healthy life today is the day to make necessary changes so it can happen.

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2012 Report on Gender Equality and Development credits Icelandic parental policy with ‘hopeful’ changes

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Tuesday, World Bank released the 2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development. In discussing Iceland, it suggests mandatory paid parental leave for mother and father have played an important role in changing norms in the country. Parents have a government mandated nine months leave, three for the mother, three for the father and three to to distribute between the two. Leave is paid at 80% of their wages. The report describes the changes in gender relations in Iceland as “promising” in terms of impact at work and at home.

Iceland’s boys and girls mean scores for the Programme for International Student Assessment mathematics test were nearly identical with boys just edging out girls with both scores around 510. Girls outperformed boys on the literacy test with a mean score of approximately 525 to 480. Iceland’s girls mathematics performance was similar to that of girls from Estonia, Germany and Belgium. Their performance on literacy was similar to Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, Estonia and Belgium.File:MargretSverrisdottir.jpg

Mortality rates in Iceland for 1,000 people aged 15–60 sits at 56, significantly better than the United States at 107, China at 113, India at 213, Iraq at 285, Afghanistan at 479, Malawi at 481 and Zimbabwe at 772. One of the reasons the report cites for Iceland’s relatively low mortality rate is it not located in a conflict country or in an HIV/AIDS affected country.

Iceland was one of 23 countries that currently have over 30% of its Parliamentarians who are female. Other countries with over 30% representation include Rwanda, Argentina, Cuba, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden. In the mid-1990s, there were only 5 countries. The report cites the 1983 creation of the Women’s Alliance, an all women’s political party, as bringing additional attention to women’s issues and deliberately attempting to increase the representation of women in Icelandic politics.

Despite some of the good news highlighted in the report about Icelandic women, there exists a systematic gender difference in earning potential. Icelandic women in both the private and public sector earn approximately 22% less than their male counterparts. Icelandic men have slightly more access to the Internet than Icelandic women by about 2%. Despite this slight disadvantage for Icelandic women, it is much better than some countries where the percentage differences are much greater. These countries include Austria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Serbia, Turkey, and Macedonia.

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/OH-WY

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Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and Canada are offering late registration for displaced students so that their academic progress is not unduly delayed. Some are offering free or reduced admission to displaced students. At some universities, especially state universities, this offer is limited to residents of the area.

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London Knights trade Steve Mason to Kitchener Rangers

Sunday, January 6, 2008

On the morning of January 4, 2008, while at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, 19-year-old goalie Steve Mason received a phone call from Canada informing him that he was traded by the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights to the Kitchener Rangers.

In a press release Friday, Kitchener Rangers Head coach and General Manager Peter DeBoer announced the trade to the Knights. In return for obtaining Mason, the Rangers have sent the Knights, Centre Phil Varone, Defenceman Steve Tarasuk along with 2nd, 3rd and 4th round draft picks in 2011 and a 2nd round pick in 2012.

Mason said that he had an enjoyable time playing for the London Knights, but nonetheless, he believes that he has a bright future playing for the Kitchener Rangers. He also notes that he doesn’t want the trade to distract him from playing in the Gold Medal Game, against Team Sweden.

Team Canada won the game in overtime 3-2.

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Finding The Right Online Real Estate Program

byAlma Abell

Real estate is a great option for those seeking a change of career. A job in realty can often give you flexibility in your work day and workload. If you have a family or are currently working in another field, however, finding the time to obtain your license and complete your education can be difficult.

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Online real estate programs are a great way for you to take the necessary coursework conveniently in the comfort of your own home. Whether you are new to the field and need a sales agent pre-license course or you’re looking to get your broker license, online education can provide you with the flexibility you need. Those who are continuing their education can also take advantage of convenient online courses, making it easier than ever before to keep up with all of your necessary coursework.

Online courses are not only more flexible than traditional classroom settings, they generally provide added features that a regular real estate program does not. Most classes include audio and video presentations as well as content reviews throughout the duration of the course. Online real estate programs are great if you are a working parent or have other responsibilities that can be difficult to juggle.

These online programs not only provide flexibility for your busy life, they also provide you with 120 hours of state-required education. You will use a PDF textbook covering real estate law, preparing you for your future career. Instructors are available in person and by phone during the week and by email during the evenings and weekends. Chapter quizzes and review exercises will help you know what you should study, and there are several comprehensive practice exams to help you prepare for the final test.

The path to your new career in real estate begins with your education. You must take the required classes before you can obtain your license, so finding a program that works for your schedule and budget is key. Online real estate programs even provide payment options similar to those in a traditional setting, making it easier than ever before for you to start the career of your dreams. No matter what your education level, or what your current job is, you can benefit from one of these online programs.

Take the first step to starting your new career in real estate. Click here and select one of the many online real estate programs that fit your needs. Online real estate programs can help get you on the path to a more exciting and fulfilling career.

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Public disclosure made of final report on deaths of nine in Finnish school shooting

Friday, April 18, 2008

The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation yesterday released 600 pages of the 2,000 page final report into the Jokela school shooting. 18-year-old Pekka-Eric Auvinen opened fire at Jokela High School, killing eight before turning his gun on himself, receiving fatal wounds.

The remaining 1,400 pages of the report are to remain confidential. The public section reveals a number of problems that may have impacted on Auvinen’s decision to conduct the attack, but says that police failed to find any conclusive motive. Also released was an animation depicting events at the school.

The report says Auvinen had been bullied since the age of ten and concludes the extent of this problem was greater than previously thought. Auvinen suffered from anxiety and blushing, especially in lessons, and had been diagnosed with a panic disorder, for which he had been prescribed medication. Auvinen also suffered from sleep disorders and loneliness, and had few friends, although one former bully did go on to become a good friend of Auvinen’s. His mother said inability to settle on a suitable ideology contributed to Auvinen’s depression.

His parents had noticed and reacted to the bullying problem, but their intervention only served to worsen the situation. According to entries in Auvinen’s diary, he first began planning the shooting – which he gave the English name “Operation Main Strike” – about eight months prior to actually conducting the shooting.

Auvinen had told his mother that under certain circumstances he could approve of violence. He had often viewed web sites promoting violence and had a number of online contacts whom he discussed his ideas with. One of these was a United States teen arrested for planning a similar attack, and two others discussed the Columbine High School Massacre with him and traded videos they found online. However, there is no evidence he informed anyone of his plans until immediately prior to the attack.

The report called Auvinen a moderately good student, but noted his mental problems had impacted his performance at school. He had been interested in politics from an early age, being involved with the Centre Party, the Social Democratic Party, the Left Alliance, and the Finnish Communist Party.

“In the best case, this (attack) would create massive destruction and chaos, or even a revolution,” read one diary entry. “In any case, I want this to be remembered forever. Maybe I’ll even have a follower; after all, I am a super-person, almost God.” Another revealed he intended to “kill as many of you bastards as possible”. His diary also reveals he was aware he would be dead by the end of the attack.

He obtained a .22 calliber handgun which he named Catherine, having been denied a license for a 9mm gun, and submitted his plans online – including to YouTube – just 14 minutes prior to firing his first shots, having cycled to school. It was determined that, given the time-frame, there was little that could have been done by anyone who saw the material to prevent the attack. He fired 75 shots, 50 of which struck his eight fatally wounded victims, who were apparently chosen at random. Thirteen others were injured in the event.

The deceased were six students, the school headmistress and the school nurse. Auvinen shot at each several times in the region of the head and upper torso. He ultimately shot himself in the school toilet, and died in hospital from head wounds ten hours later, having never regained consciousness.

Police could not determine why he chose the date he did, although it was noted his online relationship with a foreign girl had ended just days before. It was also determined little could be done to predict and prevent future incidents, although one measure being sought is to require medical checks for gun licences and parental consent for prospective owners under 18.

The confidential section of the report discusses causes of death and police operations.

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Rhode Island District Court freezes Palestinian Authority assets in the US

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

A Rhode Island district court has frozen all the US assets of the Palestinian Authority (PA), prompting Palestinian finance minister Salam Fayyad to request the aid of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

The frozen assets include US holdings in an investment fund worth $1.3 billion, which was used to finance economic development, and $30 million from the Palestinian Monetary Authority.

The ruling was passed upon the PA when they refused to compensate the relatives of a Jewish couple shot dead by members of Hamas in 1996.

US citizen Yaron Ungar and his wife Efrat were killed while returning from a wedding near the West Bank, when their car was shot at repeatedly, killing the couple. Three Hamas militants were jailed as a result.

A lawsuit was filed in 2000 against the Palestinian Authority, the PLO, Hamas, and Yasser Arafat in Rhode Island.

Yasser Arafat hired lawyer and former attorney general Ramsey Clark as his defense. In the case, Clark argued that the PA was a sovereign state, and that it deserved immunity from prosecution accorded to most countries. The court disagreed with this, and in 2004 they ruled that Palestine is not a state, and ordered them to pay the Ungars $116 million. A federal appeals court upheld the verdict in March.

The head of Washington’s PA office, Hasan Abdul Rahman said that his office had been “paralysed” by the verdict.

“It paralyzes the function of the office, and I think that is the intention of the plaintiffs.” he told Associated Press shortly after the decision, and called upon the US administration to intervene.

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Casino Pet Peeves

Submitted by: Gayle Mitchell

As much as I enjoy spending time at my favorite casino/hotels and I have visited my share, it seems that often, the annoyance-factor also accompanies me.

Here is my pet-peeves list. Aren t you annoyed by writers who use lists?

This list is in no particular annoyance-factor order; I dislike all of them without bias.

1) Staff Shortages. Since most casinos today have opted for the TITO, (Ticket In, Ticket Out) and placed ticket redemption booths around the casinos, staff layoffs have ensued.

I miss the many casino employees who were like family in this re-shuffle, however I miss them even more when a machine jams, runs out of paper or a hand-pay is required.

Ideally, I prefer to visit in the wee hours of the morning because it s quiet and there s a wide array of machines open for play. What is not ideal is the hunt for troubleshooting casino staff and/or a beverage server.

2) Comps Cuts. Will someone please explain to me why casinos that are experiencing lost revenue due to the economy or competion would cut down on comps? Casino promotion departments are out of touch with the lack of free cash, free rooms and free meals or meals that have been lowered in value from fine dining to fast food.

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On the other hand, online casinos have bumped up promotion for free spins, free rolls and bonus offers.

3) Machines that are not replaced—the buttons stick or come off in your hand as you try desperately to hold a card. Some screens are so blurred or sun-burnt that you can barely see what is going on in front of you.

4) Game Changes.

a) Blackjack rules – not only do the rules change from casino to casino, but since when do 6-8 decks, burning 10-15 cards and mid-shuffle become attractive to me as a player? When I show the least inclination towards playing intelligently, casino management reserves the right to remove me from the property.

b) A hot craps table that suddenly comes to a grinding halt because dealers decide that it is time to ask questions . Does this game have a rhythm to it – you bet – does this ploy affect the shooter – often. Do the dealers know this – bet your last buck on it!

c) MegaJackpots that are paid out over 20 years, or paid up front at a huge discount to the winner . Certified or guaranteed slots not clearly marked and why are there not loads of these slots everywhere?

5) Machine Hogs – read the message one machine per customer at busy times . Often, when you finally do get to play your favorite machine, you are treated to the foaming at the mouth onlooker who will hover until you surrender.

6) Casino players who touch the screen after enjoying their latest snack, bang on it, caress it or the worst–talk to their newest acquaintance – the slot machine. People who leave little mementos after exiting the slot – cigarette butts-ashes, wrappers, any old garbage – not an appreciated gift.

7) Casinos set-up in such a maze of criss-crossing aisles that you have to be a rocket-scientist to find the exits. During this search, you are regaled by the constant Wheeeeeel of Fortune chant in the casinos. Can we kill or at least soften that sound?

While, we are talking about the set-up of the casino floor, would it be too much to ask for more restrooms?

8) Casino/hotel check-in that takes more than 10 minutes. Casino security – all single women should automatically get a room next to the elevator without asking and get an immediate response when requesting an escort to their car. Parking lots that are not well lit and well patrolled. Easy answer for this one – use valet parking at all times – the few bucks are worth the peace of mind.

Lastly, there is no need to loudly announce my room number or how much money you are counting out.

9) Unfriendly or uninformed staff. I don t know or we don t offer that should not be part of the vocabulary for any hotel/casino representative. A decent, living wage so that staff members are not constantly groveling for tips should be high on casino management s to-do list.

10) Casino/hotel management who are not in touch with customers wants, needs and dislikes concerning all aspects of their gaming establishment. Take a poll, offer comment cards with a free gift for completing, use your club card mailings for feedback, place a suggestion box in a visible area, teach your staff the art of customer satisfaction and ask them to approach customers for their opinions.

What can we, as casino players, do about the annoyance-factor? Plenty – start by being vocal–in a nice way–and make sure that top management people hear your advice.

Write a quick note about your complaints and leave it in your room or at the front desk.

An avalanche of patrons complaints cannot be ignored for long.

I believe all is not lost, casino management can and will change. We just need to nudge them in the right direction before they completely forget what the words customer service means. All of us have the right to enjoy every casino experience.

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/OH-WY

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Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and Canada are offering late registration for displaced students so that their academic progress is not unduly delayed. Some are offering free or reduced admission to displaced students. At some universities, especially state universities, this offer is limited to residents of the area.

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