How Would Default Affect Social Security and Medicare?

The word from Washington is that the U.S. is hours away from defaulting on its public debt, because Congress is unwilling to raise the debt ceiling. If the debt ceiling is not raised, the Treasury Department will be unable to raise money to pay all of the government’s current obligations.

By some estimations, if the debt ceiling is not raised on August 2, the Treasury Department will have $306.7 billion in expenses in August but will receive only about $172.4 billion in revenue. The government will be forced to slash spending by as much as 40 percent.

America’s seniors must be especially worried. Will Social Security checks arrive next week? Will the Medicare program still pay for health care? Since most mesothelioma patients are in their seniors years, many must worry whether they will be able to continue mesothelioma treatment.

We do not yet know what might happen. But here is what some experts say might happen:

Social Security. The Social Security Administration appears to have enough funds to pay Social Security checks through August. The SSA also is still receiving money from payroll (FICA) taxes. As long as revenue from FICA is at least enough to cover current expenses, seniors should still receive their Social Security checks.

That said, it is possible that the government will be forced to divert some of the FICA revenue to pay for other needs, such as national security. That would probably be a last-resort move, but it is not out of the question. If that happens, Social Security checks would stop much sooner.

Assuming the Social Security Administration is still receiving its usual share of FICA taxes, what might happen when FICA income isn’t enough? When there is a shortfall, as there was for a time last year, the Social Security Administration normally would turn to the Social Security Trust Fund.

And what is the trust fund? When Social Security receives more money in revenue than it needs to meet current obligations, the “extra” money is invested in U.S. Treasury interest-bearing securities, such as bonds. These securities are the trust fund. When Social Security has a shortfall, it can redeem some bonds to make up the difference.

However, some experts warn that default could affect the value of those securities. In particular, the Treasury Department might stop paying interest on the bonds. If that happens, the Social Security Administration could be short the money it needs to issue checks. And if playing politics with the national debt brings the value of U.S. securities into question, the health of Social Security could be permanently impaired.

And if you are about to become eligible for Social Security, your application may have to wait on someone’s desk for a long time. The Social Security Administration may be forced to lay off employees or even shut down.

Medicare. Medicare appears to be a bigger question mark than Social Security. The Medicare programs also is funded by FICA taxes, and as long as those taxes are not diverted elsewhere, it ought to be able to continue for a time. But Medicare is in a bigger danger of future shortfalls than is Social Security.

In a worst-case situation, rising interest rates caused by default could drive companies out of business and increase unemployment, which would also mean a serious reduction in the amount of payroll taxes the government is receiving. Even if the programs do not shut down immediately, a default could cause both programs to be less secure in the future.

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Waiting for the Call: Is it Cancer?

I sit in front of the computer…mind oscillating between being seemingly numb to running a million thoughts a minute.  The office is unusually quiet today, none of the usual whispered gossip, expressions of frustration, jovial camaraderie at lunchtime.  We are waiting for a call from the doctor, who will tell us if our office manager, Merilou, has terminal stage IV cancer.    Merilou also happens to be my mom.  My dad, the founding attorney at our law firm, Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason, is all too familiar with advanced cancer and the prognosis it carries.  We all are.  My sister and niece work here at the office, the family loyalty strong.  The other partners in the firm are solemn.  Everyone is.  Even Buddy and Barnum – the small dogs who somehow have become a part of the office staff – are unusually lethargic.

Our firm specializes in mesothelioma lawsuits.  Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos that is almost always diagnosed in very advanced stages, with short survival times, often less than a year.  We are all too familiar with incurable cancer, and the devastation and loss that come with it.  We have mourned the loss of many clients and done all we could to support bereaved family members after the loved one has passed.  We have researched every possible clinical trial, specialist, hospital, and alternative treatment that might keep our clients living longer with better quality of life.

Now, everyone in the office is acutely reminded of the impact of terminal cancer.  We wait.  We try to occupy our minds with work.  We try to eat, but there is no real appetite.  We move through the motions.  And wait.

I decide that since I can’t seem to wrap my mind around the latest asbestos headline news, that I will write this. I think of how many thousands of others are out there in the world, also waiting for that call from the doctor.  I pray, not just for my mom, but for all our clients, for their families, and for all the others in the world who are in the same situation.

Lawyers get a bad rep.  Lots of bad jokes about chasing ambulances and the like.  But, at least at our law firm, the attorneys really want to help, and see justice.  Unlike with my mom, who is possibly facing Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), our clients cancer could have been avoided if manufacturers of asbestos had just given warnings, trainings and protections when they first found out that asbestos caused serious illnesses.    My mom’s diagnosis, IBC, accounts for only 1-5% of all breast cancers, yet is the most aggressive and lethal.  Like IBC, mesothelioma is rare, affecting about 3000 people in the United States each year.

There are other similarities between IBC and mesothelioma.  For instance, the symptoms, which often are similar to other common ailments, are often not accurately diagnosed until the cancer has reached stage IV and then there is little that can be done, even with the most advanced treatments.  Neither is curable.  When I look on-line and at the information sent on IBC from MD Anderson, one of the leading cancer treatment facilities in the U.S., there is no mention that a simple red rash that is completely painless with no lumps or any other noticeable changes on the breast could be a symptom of cancer.

Likewise, symptoms of mesothelioma are very similar to pneumonia, the flu, a severe cold, digestive problem, etc.  Because of this, by the time an accurate diagnosis is made, there are few options for treatment and no chance of a cure.

When I asked why they don’t put out more information about IBC, the response is that they don’t want every woman who has a spider bite or slight rash to be rushing to the doctor seeking expensive tests to see if it’s cancer.  I can understand this.  We get lots of emails every day from people who have coughs or hard time breathing and want to know if they have mesothelioma and what should they do.

So here are some basic facts about mesothelioma:

It is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.  You can read our website to see what products most likely contained asbestos, what occupations are most at risk, and most common ways to be exposed outside of work.   If you have known prior exposure to asbestos, you will need to tell your doctor and be more aware of symptoms.Long latency period of anywhere from 10 to 50 years.  This means that if you think you were exposed in the last year or two and are experiencing symptoms, it most likely is not due to mesothelioma or your exposure since it takes decades for the disease to develop.Mesothelioma diagnosis is usually done by an oncologist who takes a pathological review of tissue taken from a tumor.Symptoms can mimic many less serious ailments.  They include but are not limited to:

Shortness of breathChronic coughChest and back painLoss of appetiteDifficulty sleepingWeight lossAbdominal painFeeling of fullness or nausea

You can see by how common the symptoms are how easy it would be for one of two things to happen:  either the symptoms are misdiagnosed as something else OR people who have these symptoms incorrectly think they have mesothelioma when in fact they have something quite treatable.   This is the challenge with mesothelioma.  Many of our clients are in their late fifties to eighties, become ill, see their doctor or enter the hospital, and in short time, are diagnosed with stage IV mesothelioma.

If you think you might be at risk, just as you think you might be at risk of breast cancer, it’s best to educate yourself as much as possible about the disease as well as have the proper screenings to try to detect it early.  Early diagnosis of any cancer leads to the best possible survival.

My mom has no prior history of breast cancer in her family.  She has had regular checkups and is in good health.  She did not have typical symptoms of breast cancer.  This came as a complete surprise, as it does to many of our clients who are diagnosed with mesothelioma.

So why do I share all this with you, as the writer of our law firm?  It’s so you know that if you or a loved one in your life has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestosis, we truly understand what you are going through.  We are dedicated to helping you in any way we can.  You are not just a case to us.  As with a family member, we will do all we can to support you, help guide you, and fight for justice.

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Prayer Can Treat Strokes

Lecturer of the Faculty of Nursing and Community Padjadjaran University (Padjadjaran University) Bandung, Setiawan, introduced the treatment of stroke by means of complementary therapies prayers.

"Alhamdullilah cure the patient using the methods of treatment and healing prayers reach 90 to 97 percent," he explained in a seminar at the College of Health Sciences (Stikes), Bengkulu, recently.

According to him, the world of health and treatment of many of today combines the medical and spiritual approaches, with some research done by scientists there is a correlation between prayer of Tahajjud on the immune system.

"The foreign scientists believe spiritual approach significantly influenced. Movement prayer can influence the performance of blood to the brain and this is very useful for health, especially in improving immunity to diseases," he added.

In Science, wake up at night ablution and prayer will trigger the positive energy of several important molecules in water and the body.

"Prayer solemn notes because that's a direct relationship with the creator, lead concentrations of the brain," he explained.

In addition to prayer, he also introduced several methods of treatment that has been done experimentally in UNPAD educational institutions.

He said there are 10 methods of treatment which he did them, anatomy physiology, flower aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture, therapeutic environment, water treatment systems, full-blooded, hypnosis and bio energy.

Until now he has opened several treatment areas of complementary therapy research at the institution which he did not just stroke UNPAD even includes 120 kinds of other diseases.

"Science is a unique, blend of intellectual and spiritual importance and rarely get students," said Lidya one of the students participating in the seminar.

Do Not Underestimate The Fatigue

Hepatitis B is one of the highest virus transmission in the world. It is estimated that approximately 350-400 million people suffer from chronic hepatitis B, resulting in higher chance of getting cirrhosis (hardening of the liver), liver failure and liver cancer.

Quoted from Roche Indonesia, hepatitis B is estimated one million people die every year due to Hepatitis B, causes this disease ranks 10th in the world's deadly diseases.

Hepatitis B is highly infectious - 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV. The virus is found in body fluids of infected people (in the blood, sweat, tears, breast milk and semen).

This virus can be transmitted from mother to infant during childbirth, through unprotected intercourse, or through blood contact that may occur during the use of needles, tools. razors and toothbrushes together. Similarly, the hepatitis C virus, Hepatitis B virus can survive up to a week outside the body.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that most often occurs in the world, and is the type of viral hepatitis are the most widely spread.

As many as two billion people worldwide are infected with hepatitis B. Nearly 350 million people living with chronic hepatitis B or long-term infection, and those at high risk for liver damage.

Forty percent of people who suffer from chronic hepatitis B will have advanced liver disease. Hepatitis B is endemic in China and part of other Asian countries where 80-10% of the adult population suffering from chronic hepatitis B.

Approximately 500,000 to 1.2 million people die each year because of serious liver disease caused by chronic hepatitis B infection, which put him in position ten causes of death in the world.

The symptoms appear in about 70 percent of adults infected with Hepatitis B. The symptoms may not begin until several months after the person is infected. Fatigue is one of them.

Do Not Underestimate The Child's Bedwetting Habits

Do not underestimate the child's bedwetting habits. Incontinence but a lot of drinking can be an early symptom of diabetes mellitus in children.

Bedwetting is not just a lazy child factors urinate before going to sleep or fatigue after a day of activities. Bedwetting is also considered a marker of diabetes in children, namely diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1.

Chairman of the Pacific Association of Children's Endocrinology Expert Dr. Aman Bhakti Pulungan, SpA said that children who frequently drink but also frequently wet the bed are the early symptoms of type 1 DM.

In addition, easily hungry and tired is another symptom. Children with type 1 diabetes eat lots of food, but not accompanied by increased body weight.

On the contrary, the weight will continue to decline gradually for no apparent reason, although food intake exceeds the size of the average daily consumption.

Children with type 1 diabetes who experience complications may have symptoms similar to appendicitis such as stomach pain, vomiting, decreased consciousness or coma, and so forth.

"People are encouraged to be alert, especially for parents whose children show symptoms like the above, plus shortness of breath, breath smelling boy acid / acetone, a fungal infection of the skin, blurred vision, vomiting or abdominal pain," he explained.

If such symptoms are found, it is advisable to seek immediate medical experts and blood sugar checks. If it's too late can cause death.

"Beware the symptoms of type 1 DM who did not appear suddenly, as soon as possible treatments can reduce the risk of disability and death," he added

Do Not Underestimate symptoms of Typhoid

The introduction of typhoid fever or symptoms of a disease known as typhoid fever is very important in order to prevent more serious infections. If delayed, typhoid fever can be fatal.

Experts in the disease, tropical diseases, and infections of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Prof. Djoko Widodo, said, typhus is often preceded by mild symptoms. Family sufferers usually difficult to recognize the symptoms early on.

"In typhus, the fever rises slowly. In the first week of fever up and down. It was not until the second week of high fever, to be severe, "he said in a symposium entitled" Handling of Typhoid Fever in Everyday Practice "on Saturday (25/06/2011) pecans ago in Jakarta.

Symptoms of typhoid is usually a pain in the gut, stomach, and muscle. In addition, patients experience diarrhea, headache, nausea, to vomiting.

This acute condition will not occur if handling is done early. Therefore, once the initial symptoms appear, people are advised to immediately consult a doctor.

According to Djoko, typhoid fever primarily affects the population at productive age.

At that age, a person eat more meals outside the home so that cleanliness is not guaranteed. Bacteria Salmonella typhi, the cause of typhoid can enter the body through food and beverages consumed by a person. Germs will get into the intestines and multiply.

Considering Correctly

Considering the body seem trivial. But, in order to obtain maximum results, there are some things to watch.

1. Always use the same scales. Each scale must be different, it will be difficult for us in determining the rise and fall of our weight. The period of calibration of each scale was different.

2. Always place the scales in the same place. Differences in temperature, air pressure, humidity, and even gravity will give different calculations on the same scales.

3 Considering at the same time. The best time is the morning after waking. While the ideal frequency is once a week.

4. Wearing the same clothes. Wear clothes as possible. Better yet, if no dressing to determine the net weight.

5. Stood quietly during weighing. Even the slightest movement can affect the rate scales.

6. Make a note: to aid memory, attach a small note near the wall where the weighing. It could be tips on maintaining your weight, or a record rise and fall of body weight.

Hugh Hefner Plus Playmates VS Crystal Harris

'War' between two people who've almost got married, Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris, it seems increasingly heated. However, it seems this time the boss of Playboy, Hefner was in a stronger position, because it supports some of the Playmate.

Previously, Crystal never gave a statement that he had a miserable sex life with ex-fiance had left five days before the wedding. Some Crystal statement was quite sensitive, call Hefner never naked when having sex, and even their sex only lasted two seconds.

Both had been 'Hefner's girls', some were inclined to defend Hefner's Playmate in this regard. "I'm with the girls having fun in there (Playboy Mansion)," said Hiromi Oshima, Miss June 2004 in People.

Dani Mathers, who worked at Playboy TV, also said, "Hef is a merciful God. I think they had sex more than once and did not last two seconds. Hef had a good sex life."

If Shanna McLaughlin, Miss July 2010, it tends to give a neutral opinion, without blaming them. "I think all the things going on at Crystal pathetic. Hef also is an amazing man. He provides everything needed by those who lived nearby, also for all the Playmate. Should some things must be kept closed and only known two people, especially in case of separation, "he concluded.

Skin Problems For The Lovers of Sport

Exercising certainly can nourish the body. Regular exercise can also make natural skin beauty appears. But if you pick the wrong skin care methods, is precisely the problem will arise on the skin.

As quoted from Carefair, during exercise, many people choose to wear tight clothes olahaga. This resulted in the skin pores become closed and flooded with sweat. As a result the skin accumulate dirt. For those with sensitive skin, sweat and dirt that came out of the body during exercise to cause problems such as red-red skin, severe acne as well.

To avoid the above problem, here are some tips that you can follow:

1. When exercising, try to menguncir hair and wearing a bandana, to prevent falling into the forehead bangs. The forehead and neck skin is a sensitive part. Letting your hair in a state of sweaty and dirty down in the skin can cause problems such as rashes or acne.

2. When the exercise is completed, immediately take your clothes are soaked with sweat (including bandanas). Bathing is the most appropriate activities - for the rest of the dirty sweat did not get lodged in the pores of the skin.

3. Saunas can also be a fun activity after exercise. But do not be too long in the sauna because it can make the skin's natural moisture disappears.

4. Avoid wearing sports clothes that are too tight let alone choose materials that do not absorb sweat. In addition to making the pores of the skin covered with sweat and dirt, this dress is also not good for your health.

Cigarette Smoke also Disturb Hearing

Adverse effects of cigarette smoke for health is irrefutable, both in those who smoked cigarettes and for smokers who are exposed to passive smoke or a burning cigarette is also known as secondhand smoke. Recent research shows that teens are exposed to smoke have nearly twice the risk of hearing loss.

Researchers from New York University School of Medicine, analyzed more than 1,500 young people aged 12-19 years who participated in nutrition and nutrition research nationwide in 2005-2006.

Participants undergo blood tests to measure levels of chemicals called continine, a fraction of the nicotine. The teens also examined the function of hearing.

The results showed that adolescents exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to have hearing loss associated with cochlear problem. The cochlea is the auditory organ that functions to send messages to the hearing nerves and brain.

"This is the type of hearing loss that usually occurs due to aging or experienced by children born with congenital deafness," said Dr. Michael Weitzman who published his research in the journal Archives of Otolarygonology.

Another researcher, Dr. Anil Lalwani, assess the facts about cigarette smoke that can cause hearing loss among adolescents has implications for public health.
While Dr Ralph Holme of UK charity Action on Hearing Loss, stating the need for more research on hearing loss to prove a causal relationship between smoking and hearing loss.

"But, as a precaution and the protection of your child's hearing, it is recommended to avoid smoking around them," he said.

Babies Should Not Sleep With Smokers

We recommend that parents who smoke do not sleep in the same room with their babies. Therefore, the nicotine levels of cigarettes attached to the skin or clothing can be dangerous to the health of the baby.

Researchers conducted a study in Catalonia, Spain. The study highlights the effects of tobacco smoke in infants and is associated with a private room. They also interviewed the parents of 1123 infants under 18 months of age.

After analysis, hair samples in 252 infants contain nicotine. The baby was sleeping with parents who smoke in one room. Levels are even three times higher than babies who sleep apart from smoking parents.

"Being a second-hand smoke is a major cause of child mortality in developed countries," said Guadalupe Ortega, principal investigator, recently. Ortega also added ventilation bedroom is not necessarily effective in reducing levels of toxins in secondhand smoke exposure.

Passive Smokers Prone to Hypertension

"Children who are classified as passive smokers, especially males, will be more susceptible to high blood pressure than girls," said researchers in a study reported by the Daily Mail.

In the first study, researchers found that boys who breathe secondhand smoke at home may experience high blood pressure increased significantly. However, in girls, passive smoking appears to be associated with a decrease in blood pressure.

Research involving more than 6,400 children showed that boys aged 8-17 years who are exposed to tobacco smoke had lower blood pressure significantly higher than those who do not inhale smoke.

Smoke exposure was associated with systolic blood pressure, which is associated with surges of blood each time the heart contracts.

U.S. researcher Dr. Jill Baumgartner, of the University of Minnesota, said the finding supports some previous research that suggests that something about the female gender can provide protection from harmful vascular changes due to exposure to secondhand smoke.

While the blood pressure of children who live with smokers increased by 1.6 millimeters of mercury in the boy, but lowered to 1.8 millimeters in girls.

"While the increase in blood pressure were observed among boys in our study may not be clinically meaningful for an individual child, they have major implications for the population," said Dr Baumgartner.

Dr. Baumgartner added, the relationship between second-hand smoke exposure and blood pressure observed in our study provides further incentive for the government to support the smoking ban and other laws that protect children from secondhand smoke.

Meanwhile, the findings presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, U.S. states, researchers analyzed health data from four surveys conducted between 1999 and 2006 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sex with Hugh Hefner Just 2 Seconds

Although he is a boss of Playboy and she is one of the Playmate, do not imagine the relationship of love Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris met a hot sex. In fact, a woman who was not married sex Hefner admits he does with his fiancee took place in a 'moment'!

The 25-year-old model broke off the engagement with Hefner about 5 days before the wedding procession was held. Crystal admitted that during their courtship and engagement, he only once had sex with Hefner.

When present in an interview with Sirius XM Radio, Crystal and even states that sexual intercourse did take place just two seconds! "(After 2 seconds), I finally ended it. I finally 'Aahh' is over. I never aroused by Hef, sorry," said Crystal.

In the same interview, Crystal also opened one of the secrets of her ex-fiance who is 85 years old. "He never really took off all her clothes. I never saw Hef naked," he continued.

Since the split from Hef, Crystal reportedly associated with male peers, the son of Dr. Phil, Jordan McGraw. Both were often seen together, including during a visit to one of the bars in New York some time ago.

New York Chemist Receives $2.5 Million Jury Award in Mesothelioma Case

A short two week trial in the New York Supreme Court ended with a victory for mesothelioma victim and former laboratory chemist James Ginter late last week.  Ginter spent a good portion of his working career at the Durez Plastics Plant in North Tonawanda, New York.  It was here that his job put him in direct contact with asbestos and asbestos materials.  Even worse—his job required him to grind these materials releasing asbestos fibers into the air multiplying the risk to his health.

Ginter was one of many who used the FAST (Friction Assessment Screening Test) Machine manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.  With the machine, he filed and ground experimental materials, many of which contained asbestos, intended to be used in brake pads for automobiles.  Many times his work space was left coated in a visible dust which contained varying percentages of asbestos.

It seems ridiculous that such callous disregard for health and safety went unnoticed seeing as how the dangers of asbestos were known as early as the 1940s and 1950s.  However, the Ford Motor Company knew for a fact that their employees were dying of this preventable cancer as far back as the early 1970s and still allowed such work to continue.

This exposure eventually caused Ginter to develop mesothelioma, a deadly type of cancer caused by ingesting or inhaling asbestos fibers.  Though he had been exposed to the hazardous materials years before, Ginter was not diagnosed until 2010.  This is common, as with many mesothelioma victims, since the latency period can be decades from time of exposure until symptoms of mesothelioma develop.    By the time of diagnosis, the cancer has usually reached late stages and is difficult to treat.

Supreme Court Justice Hon. John P. Lane, J.H.O., now retired,  presided over the jury which awarded $2.5 million.  They found Ford itself to be 15% responsible for the financial damages incurred by Ginter while the remainder of the responsibility fell on other corporate entities, many of whom settled with Ginter before the case went to trial.

Occupations concerned with the manufacture and maintenance of automobiles, trains, and ships of all sizes run the risk of exposure on the job.  While the large majority of mesothelioma victims are like Ginter and have worked in factories, plants, and other industrial settings, carpenters, electricians, and other home repair workers are also in danger.

While asbestos use was severely restricted in the 1970s and banned in the 1980s -leaving most current industrial workers “out of the line of fire”- construction materials containing asbestos which were manufactured and put in place before the ban still exist.  That means that the danger for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis may be growing in populations of tradesmen and women who routinely come into contact with such materials.

In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory bodies urge anyone who must open walls, ceiling spaces, or floor spaces to be wary of asbestos materials.

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Mesothelioma Research Gets Financial Boost from the DoD

Since 2008 the Department of Defense (DoD) began giving grants to researchers trying to find new treatments for mesothelioma and other types of cancer.  While the amount of money the DoD has to give out is limited, the grant process is open to researchers and can provide a much needed financial boost for cutting-edge and experimental technologies that might otherwise fall to the wayside.

Such technologies will allow researchers to identify gene markers for earlier diagnosis, study tumor growth and create methods to retard or reverse malignancies.  They may also lead to a mesothelioma vaccine, which won’t help current patients but may prevent others from developing this deadly cancer.

While the injection of funds into the research for mesothelioma treatment and cure is welcomed and much needed, one might ask why the Department of Defense is making these monies available and not some other branch of the government.  Unfortunately, it’s not out of the goodness of bureaucratic hearts.

The federal office is responsible for addressing diseases and injuries which occur during military service.  For decades, military service (especially in the Navy) was one of the leading risk factors for developing mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases.  In fact, it has been estimated that American Veterans make up 30 percent of all the mesothelioma cases in the United States.

That’s because naval ships, military bases and equipment often contained materials partially comprised of asbestos.  The naturally occurring mineral was widely used in insulations, gaskets and seals, and heat resistant coatings.

Since the grants began, the DoD has been responsible for nearly $7 million in research funding—which may sound like a lot but is really just a drop in the bucket.

The DoD grants, available through the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP), are earmarked for programs that aim to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for service members who have mesothelioma and their families.

While mesothelioma research is not the only type of cancer research eligible for funding through this grant process, it may be one of the most important.  The new diagnosis rate for mesothelioma patients is expected to crest very soon, which means the medical society will be coping with more patients than ever before.

Sadly, mesothelioma is a deadly disease.  There is no cure and the condition is invariably fatal.  That’s why the pressure to find some stopgap measure to increase longevity is so great.

The application process ends on November 22, 2011, and the winning agencies and researchers will be announced no later than September 30, 2012.  Each award recipient will be eligible for up to three years of funding.

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Amy Winehouse’s Song, Selling Downloadable

A few days after the death of Amy Winehouse, CD sales are the work of British singer continues to soar in the United States.

Based on data from monitoring agency sales, Nielsen SoundScan, the fans bought 50 thousand Winehouse Winehouse CDs in the past week until July 24. That number rises than the average sales Winehouse album in one week in 2011 which reached 44 thousand pieces.

According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album Winehouse released in 2006 and contains the song "Rehab", "Back to Black", made ​​a 37 thousand copies in the United States. The amount was the highest in a week since March 2008.

Winehouse's debut album came out in 2003, Frank, earned sales of 7600 units.
Of the total sales, more than 95 percent of a sale via digital download.

The song "Rehab" most downloaded with sales of around 34 thousand in the United States.

Nielsen SoundScan says fans buy songs Winehouse through digital download as many as 111 thousand, up 2,000 percent from the previous week's sales.

Winehouse has died at his home in London at the age of 27, July 24, 2011.

Winehouse's sales are expected to continue to rise this weekend. Therefore, fans learned Winehouse Winehouse's death at the weekend.

Throughout her career, Winehouse is grappling with problems of alcohol and illicit drugs. However, on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, Winehouse's father says Winehouse start exercising and yoga every day several times before he died.

Autopsies on the bodies Winehouse has done. But, the cause of death was not immediately known.

Private Funeral For Amy Winehouse

Fans who hoped to accompany the corpse Amy Winehouse is up to the final resting should be disappointed. Controversial British singer's family said they would hold a private funeral attended only the closest relatives.

Currently, they were discussing the best location for burying the singer and songwriter is a genius. Five-Grammy-winning album Back to Black through (2006) is planned to be buried Tuesday afternoon local time (GMT last night).

It was delayed from the original plan because police were still running the autopsy. Post-mortem examination on Monday has not provided a significant explanation about the cause of death Winehouse. Speculation is also growing. Parents Winehouse, Mitch and Janis, suspected that his daughter died of a heart attack.

Meanwhile, her former lover, Reg Traviss, denied rumors that the singer was 27 years died from an overdose of drugs. "That's impossible," said Traviss told The Sun.

"He was very cheerful and very excited about lately. He's always thinking well what's going to wear. She likes to juxtapose her clothes before deciding. Amy always seemed eager to lately, "said the director of the film.

Although the location has not been determined, the funeral Winehouse is feasible in three stages. First, his body will be cremated at a crematorium in London. And then, funerals Jews (Shiva) will be held in a synagogue and continued in the family home.

Lady Gaga "Amy Winehouse so Special”

World pop star, Lady Gaga, acknowledged that the figure of Amy Winehouse as a figure of different musicians and so special.

Citing news from Digitalspy, Gaga admitted feeling a closeness with Amy at the beginning of his career. Sometimes people mistakenly call her Amy.

"I loved him so much, I was not there when he first came out. I have really dark hair and all the people on the street will go say, 'Amy! They would yell at me'," recalls Lady Gaga.

Gaga adds, Amy's death scene is a thing that could be a warning to everyone.
"This is really awesome and I think it's a lesson for the world. Do not kill the superstar. Take care of him. Take care of his soul," he added.

Reg Lamenting the Tragic Death of Amy Winehouse

Reg Travis, 35, believes the death of his girlfriend, Amy Winehouse, 27, a tragic accident when planning to go to her friend's wedding on Sunday (24 / 7).

Citing femalefirst, Tuesday (26 / 7), Reg in an interview with the newspaper The Sun said, "Amy has been so full of new life and so optimistic. He yoga daily exercise. The fact is such a horrible accident."

Discussing marriage, Reg added: "Amy kept trying to decide what to wear. He set the dress as he wishes. Amy really looking forward to it."

As reported previously, Back to Black 'singer is scheduled to be cremated on Tuesday (26 / 7) according to Jewish custom. His family will also meet the wishes of the previous Amy, who wanted his ashes combined with his grandmother, Cynthia, who died in 2006 due to lung cancer.

Reportedly, his funeral will take place at Golders Green Crematorium in north London on Tuesday (26 / 7) at 15.00.

A family friend said, "We all hope that Amy can finally find peace."

27-old singer was found dead in her luxury apartment in North London on Saturday (23 / 7).

Amy Winehouse Spent $ 1,500 for Drugs in One Night

Friends of Amy Winehouse, Alex Foden said Amy spent U.S. $ 1,500 in one night just to buy cocaine, heroin and marijuana. That's not including his treat.

Citing femalefirst, Tuesday (26 / 7), in an interview with the Daily Mirror Alex explains, "Amy is very generous, so he will pay for all drugs, including cocaine, heroin and marijuana. Amy spent U.S. $ 1,500 in 24 hours for it. Foreign usual, but Amy know its limitations. "

"Yes, because heroin depletes sugar levels in your blood. Amy also uses candy to survive.

As reported previously, Back to Black 'singer is scheduled to be cremated on Tuesday (26 / 7) according to Jewish custom. His family will also meet the wishes of the previous Amy, who wanted his ashes combined with his grandmother, Cynthia, who died in 2006 due to lung cancer.

His funeral took place at Golders Green Crematorium in north London on Tuesday (26 / 7) at 15.00. A family friend said: "We all hope that Amy can finally find peace."

The 27-year-old singer was found dead in her luxury apartment in North London on Saturday (23 / 7).

Be Careful!!! Video of Amy Winehouse Death was Circulated

Facebook users should be careful, because Amy Winehouse scam circulating widely. This scam circulating on Facebook a few hours after news of Winehouse's death last Saturday.

The target is to fan the singer who died from an overdose of it. Link scam that masquerades as recording the last moments of jazz-soul singer Amy Winehouse before his death.

For example, by the title link "-Amy Winehouse's Shocking Final Minutes" and "Video leaked of Amy Winehouse's death!" The truth is, if clicked will link to online survey sites.

Quoted from Yahoo! News, Tony Neate, managing from the Get Safe Online said, although only an online survey, there is likely a scam it is a means of people to make money from the bad things that are happening. Like when the tsunami of 2004, held a fund-raising fake scammer via email scam.

Amy Winehouse's ex-Husband Would not be Inherited.

After the death of a young British singer, Amy Winehouse, surprisingly, some things are still a mystery. In addition to the cause of her death, Amy wealth in large quantities is also a big question.

The singer is scheduled to be cremated on Tuesday (26 / 7) reportedly already gives testament that his wealth would not fall into the hands of her ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil penny. Amy wealth is estimated at 6 million pounds in April, and rose to 10 million pounds, will be divided equally to the father, mother, and brother of Amy.

Some experts in legacy issues that would help a lot of wealth Amy's mother, Janis, who suffers from multiple skleroris, also the father, Mitch, who was a former taxi driver, and his brother, Alex. "Do not think everything will be open. Janis is very sweet, but also weak and sickly. Mitch was the one who always came to power," said a source, as reported by dailymail.

However, suffered the same fate would not be ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who is now behind bars. "When a divorce, all of Amy's financial problems will be settled. Blake could not get a dime from him," said another source.

Amy Winehouse Distinctive Style Will Always be Remembered.

Although fans will miss his music is awesome, Amy Winehouse is also a beautiful woman and a fashion icon. Indeed, his style is sometimes excessive and a bit crazy, but the choice of hair, makeup and clothes together with a unique voice.

To the memory of Amy Winehouse, who died Saturday in London at the age of 27 years, these are some particular style which inspired many designers, stylists, and fellow musicians.

Beehive hair styles: One characteristic of the singer who grew along with the famous himself. Sometimes decorated with flowers and headbands. Her hair had become a trend in 2007. Karl Langerfield even dress the models at the Chanel fashion show with a big bun (and eyeliner thick).

Extreme eyeliner: Amy often use winged eyeliner styles in a unique way, with the cat eye makeup that reaches to below the eyebrows. Style to complement the 60's beehive hair and fashion model retronya.

Ballet shoe model: When most stars use super high stilleto and the right platform, Amy often performed using flat ballet shoes. He is also a big fan of Fred Perry and in 2010 collaborated with the brand to a collection.

Tattoos: In the moment of his career, Amy get 13 tattoos on his body. This includes the angel tattoo, the anchor and the name of her ex-husband, Blake Fielder Civil, on his chest.

Amy Winehouse Phone was Hijacked.

The name of the late Amy Winehouse entry to the list of British celebrities who hijacked his phone line.

The singer was found dead at his home in London on Saturday, his medical records and phone accounts have been accessed by a tabloid newspaper, according to reporter Charles Lavery.

Charles, who is a former reporter for the Scottish newspaper, Sunday Mail, wrote in a blog Wordpressnya that parents Amy and sometimes ex-boyfriend, Blake Fielder-Civil, became the target of the tabloids. In addition, phone lines Amy's brother, Alex, and their personal data is also accessible to reporters.

Charles did not mention what the newspapers call Amy plow, so it is unclear whether the plow is also a newspaper News of the World.

A spokesman from the parent company of News of the World, News Corp.. not to comment when asked by the problem.

Amy Winehouse's Body was Buried

After being found lifeless in his home in North London, Amy Winehouse finally corpse interred was scheduled for Tuesday (26 / 7). Even this young singer will be buried in a ceremony attended by close family and closest friends.

The news about the funeral of 27-year-old singer from the UK has been announced by a spokesman for his family. Unfortunately, until his body was buried later, the mystery of Amy's death had yet to unfold. Because the autopsy done St. Pancras Mortuary on Monday (25 / 7) yesterday failed to find the cause of death was still the singer of this song Back To Black.

"We are still awaiting results of further toxicology tests, which will take until about 4 weeks," said a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police.

Ahead of the funeral Amy, her parents, Mitch and Janis, Amy looks greet and reminisce with fans who had gathered in front of Amy's house in Camden Square on Monday (25 / 7) morning. "I could not tell you how meaningful your attention to us. You guys make it easier for us. We are very sad and I still can not say much, but thank you for coming," said the father.

Unfold the Mystery of the Hotel Maid Who Claimed to be Raped by the IMF Boss

During this time, the identity of the hotel maid who accused former boss of the IMF, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, sexual assault is always protected. But do not start yesterday. Women from Guinea named Nafissatou Diallo was known, and openly spoke for the first time since the assault charge was sticking. However, he only revealed his story exclusively to Newsweek and ABC.

Diallo shared her story with Christopher Dickey and John Solomon for the latest edition of Newsweek magazine, published Monday.

"She is not glamorous," they wrote, open writing about her 32-year profile. "The light-brown skin was pitted with what look like faint acne scars, and a stiff black hair."
Diallo also can not read or write in any language. He is also known to have few close friends.

The two media, Diallo and outspoken. "He pulled hard on the bed," he recalls. "I pushed him. I woke up. I want to scare."

Diallo also spoke with ABC's Brian Roberts in an interview aired on "Good Morning America" and will continue to be lauched in the record which are guided Diane Sawyer and also in the program "Nightline."

"I want justice. I want him in jail," he said. "I want him to know that there are some places you can not use your money, you can not use your power when you do something like this."

Dragon Fruit Prevent Colon Cancer

Dragon fruit has beneficial properties for human health. The benefits of dragon fruit such as balancing blood sugar levels, protecting oral health, prevention of colon cancer, reduce cholesterol, preventing bleeding and treating complaints of vaginal discharge.

Dragon fruit is usually consumed as fresh fruit as relieving thirst, because the dragon fruits contain high water content of about 90% by weight of the fruit.

It was pretty sweet because it contains sugar content reaches 13-18 briks. Dragon fruit can also be presented in the form of juice, fruit juice, sweets and jam or various forms of presentation according to your taste.

In general, experts agree and acknowledge the dragon fruit is rich in potassium, ferum, protein, fiber, sodium and calcium is good for health compared to other fruits are imported.

According to AL Leong from Johncola Pitaya Food R & D, an organization that examines the red dragon fruit, cactus fruit is quite rich honey with a variety of vitamins and mineral substances which greatly helped improve the durability and beneficial for metabolism in the human body.

Research shows the red dragon fruit is excellent for the circulatory system, also gives the effect of reducing the emotional pressures and neutralize toxic in the blood. Research also shows this fruit can prevent colon cancer, in addition to preventing high cholesterol content in the blood and reduce levels of fat in the body.

Overall, each of the red dragon fruit contain adequate protein can increase metabolism and maintain cardiovascular health; fiber (to prevent colon cancer, diabetes and diet); carotene (eye health, strengthen the brain and prevent the entry of the disease), calcium (bone strengthening).

Dragon fruit also contain adequate iron to increase the blood; vitamin B1 (to prevent fever entity); vitamin B2 (add to taste), vitamin B3 (lowers cholesterol) and vitamin C (increase slipperiness, smoothness of skin and prevent acne).

Drinking Coffee Before Jogging Can Help Diet

Exercise the right to reduce the fat content is running. However, three hours before fleeing to drink coffee.

"If the person has ulcer disease, stomach ulcers heal first, then drink coffee," said Dr. Paidon.

Consumption of coffee a few hours before running on an empty stomach according to Dr. Paidon very good for lowering fat levels in the body. Coffee is useful for burning fat. This method can be done twice daily in the morning or late afternoon.

After diet and exercise, the mind must be healthy. Always think about positive things and have a desire for healthy living. Negative mindset that will free the cells grow poorly and undermines the body.

But to get the body healthy with a balanced fat content, must be balanced with strong intention.

The Qur'an and Science: Unveiling of Two Kinds of Water

By: Abdul Basith DR & DR Daliya Sadiq Jamal Jamal

Water is an area that includes approximately 75 percent of Earth's surface area. Where sea water (salt water) has a quantity more than fresh water. But both come from the same source after passing through several processes that are constantly spinning.

The second rotation of the water, starting with the volatility of water contained in the seas and oceans. So that the water initially in the form of liquid Zait turn into each other substances that accumulate in the vapor cloud that subsequently forms into water droplets that fall to earth in the rain that fell in the seas, oceans, rivers and the entire surface of the earth in certain areas where rain are down.

Both types of water is an important element for the survival of objects that exist on the surface of the earth in the process of their lives.

Salt water is the biggest part of the overall water on earth, there in the oceans, seas and lakes. Ocean is in the earth is divided into three: the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Waters is interconnected between one of the sea with one of the ocean. For example the Mediterranean which together with the Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea, which together with the Indian Ocean. As this occurs between one ocean to another sea. Such Adriatika Sea which connects the White Sea (Mediterranean Sea).

And stunning, this combination does not only happen between salt water to salt water, but also between fresh water to salt water. As happened between the River Nile which flows into the Mediterranean. And there are many more rivers in the continental United States that flows into the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic.

The meeting between the two points of salty and fresh waters, has raised many questions for scientists: What is one of the two water could affect the other? What percent purity level of both types of water when the two met at one point? Is it possible to control the meeting point between the two?

To get satisfactory answers to some questions, scientists have a lot of research and observation. As the initial results of research they did, it was concluded that at the second meeting between the two types of water points, there is a limit likely magnitude of a particular area that serves to prevent mixing between the two, so that each maintained its purity.

But along with advances in the field hedrologi and use of electronic and magnetic media, scientists, has been able to ensure that the actual meeting of the two different parts of the two types of water is what has resulted in a 'frontier' of certain functions to prevent the mixing of the two types of water , continuously and not stop.

Some scientists explain that the 'frontier' was due to electrical and magnetic effects are opposite each other so as to create barrier between the middle of the two waters.
If we notice the verse of the Qur'an, then we will find that the Qur'an has been signaled for this phenomenon, in surah Ar-Rahman verse 19 and 20. Allah says: "He let the two seas that they both met. Between them is a barrier that is not exceeded by each."

Found Fish - King of the Sea, Extinct 65 Million Years Ago

umpaan market, South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, shocked discovery that the fish had become extinct about 65 million years ago.

Fish early or so-called King of the Sea (coelacanth), was found by a fisherman named Rafles Tampi on Friday (22/07/2011).

Rafles said on Friday at around 5:00 pm, he plans to come home after fishing in the waters Popareng. Suddenly, there was a great swim in the water near the boat.
Rafles was immediately caught the fish. However, he was surprised to see the shape of the fish. His face was strange and has five fin-like tail, rough and scaly.
Fearing, Rafles release the fish into the sea. "Because of a strange shape, I'm off again," said Rafles.

Once removed, the fish were still floating on the surface of the water, not diving. Out of curiosity, he directed his boat approached the fish back, and recapture. A few minutes later the fish was dead.

"After that I bring to the market Tumpaan, residents and other traders who are also new this time to see, instantly excited," he said.

Jefri Lamia, a local resident who knows if the fish is protected Sea King advised not previously deducted, but the informed consent of Fisheries and Marine Affairs (DKP) South Minahasa.

After informed citizens, Head of South Minahasa DKP, Arifin Kiay Demak immediately went to the Fish Market Tumpaan and found if the fish is dead.
He then took him and keep in the refrigerator in the Office of DKP. Having weighed the fish weighed 13.8 kg and 105 cm long.

"It's fish or Sea King Coelacanth, Latimeria manadosiensis Latin language," he said.
Fish Coelacanth found Rafles then be used as research material by DKP and the South Minahasa North Sulawesi. "So we deliberately freeze in frezer so durable for examination," said Arifin.

Brown scaly fish and it will soon be investigated to find out how breeding in North Sulawesi, especially in South Minahasa.
"It turns out there are found in the waters of South Minahasa, namely in the sea Popareng. This will be investigated again who knows there is still a lot," he said.

Coelacanth fish believed to have gone extinct since the late Cretaceous period, ie 65 million years ago, until a specimen was found in eastern South Africa, in river waters Chalumna 1938.

In 1998, a Sea King fish ever caught fishing nets in the waters of the island of Manado Tua, North Sulawesi.

To date, there have been two species of coelacanth found the Comoros coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) and Sulawesi coelacanth (Latimeria Menadoensis).

Coffee Good For Male Fertility

Drinking coffee in the morning may have become a habit for some people. In addition to eliminating drowsiness, drinking coffee before starting the activity was good for fertility for men. Black coffee could make sperm swim faster and improve male fertility.

This opinion is not without reason, the results of research conducted by the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. revealed, The Adam who regularly drank a cup of coffee every morning has a more agile swimming sperm than men who never drank coffee in the morning.

According to the researchers, the caffeine content in coffee can help the sperm swim faster than sperm samples to help improve the process of IVF (in vitro-fertilization), the method of fertilization outside the womb. The study was conducted by 750 men who will do a vasectomy (surgical contraception for men). They were divided into four groups based on the amount of coffee consumed.

Four groups were, those who drank no coffee, light coffee drinkers (1-3 cups of coffee per day), coffee drinkers are (between 4-6 cups a day). And heavy coffee drinkers (more than 6 cups per day), with a size scale of 100 ml cup. The result, respondents who drank regular coffee per day (1-3 cups of coffee per day) had a much better quality sperm than men who drank no coffee.

But keep in mind, excessive coffee drinking can increase the stroke because it can damage blood vessel walls. In pregnant women, can increase heart rate, attack the placenta, can even cause death.

Kiwi Fruit, Helping Women to Get Pregnant Quickly

The results of an in-depth research in the field of the new health show, pregnancy in a woman can also be triggered by eating fruits, especially fruits contain high vitamin C levels.

Thus, the fertility of a mother or a wife who supported the husband of healthy eating habits coupled with fruits containing high vitamin C which will further open the possibility of pregnancy is certainly desirable, or coveted a husband and wife.

Clinical nutrition specialist, University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine, doctors Fiastuti Witjaksono MS, Sp. GK in Jakarta recently gave an example that consume Zespri kiwi fruit should be taken into consideration for a woman who wants to get pregnant.

Fiastuti Witjaksono give the reason vitamin C in the kiwi is twice that of oranges and five times more than apples.

Elements of fruits that contain vitamin C rich in folic acid is beneficial for mothers who want to get pregnant easily.

Folic acid is beneficial for mothers who want to get pregnant and have a "glycemic index" which is low making it safe for diabetics.

Vitamin C is needed in women aged 19-30 years for normal limits 45 mg per day, pregnancy requires 60 mg per day and breastfeed as much as 85 milligrams per day.

Vitamin is a molecule that our bodies need for metabolism and normal growth.
Therefore, the role of vitamin C is very large in the body as an antioxidant and cofactor in the formation of collagen and hormones.

It also can increase the body's immune system to prevent various diseases.
Man must accept the intake of nutritious foods such as meat, chicken, eggs and vegetables as well as supported by the fruits of kiwi fruit, oranges, and apples, then called four of five perfectly healthy fulfilled.

Fruits for humans is a primary need because without the intake of fruit bodies received less support its growth.

Increase Sperm Production with Mango and Almond

The information that this one might be very useful for those who crave the middle of a baby. A study conducted by experts from the University of Western Australia found that eating mango and almonds to increase sperm production.

Mango and almonds are rich in antioxidants, beta-carotene and vitamin E can help men to produce more sperm. The combination of all three can also protect sperm from damage.

The study also found eating fruits and vegetables like orange, carrots, and pumpkins can improve sperm quality.

"This is a common thing that the sperm fight to be able to fertilize an egg. The most competitive will be the winner. We found that sperm have a high intake of antioxidants has speed and excellent quality," says study leader Leigh Simmons.

Quick Search Partner! Can Tackles Four Health Problems

Based on research results, have a spouse has many benefits, especially for health.
Here are some health problems that can be resisted from a romantic relationship:

1. Mental Health. Research from the University of Florida students in 2010 to 1621 found that overall the people who undergo a mental health commitment have less than singles. Single men and women tend to have depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment problems, suicide and psychological pressure is higher.

2. Pain. The phrase "love hurts" is not always true. It's when love dies, the pain more so. In a study says there is a relationship between pain, feelings of romantic love and the activation system in the brain. To love and be loved can distract a person from the pain and this sends signals to the brain and decreased activity in the area of ​​pain.

3. Short Lifespan. Studies in the United States in 2000 showed that adults who are not married have a great chance to experience early death. Those who are married have a more supportive social networks. Children also stimulate the family to continue living, despite being divorced.

4. Sad. Some couples who are madly in love seems to know how to have fun to get happiness. Studies show that when we see the faces of people who truly loved one, there are certain areas in the brain that move and cause euphoria.

Alert, Baby Born with Low Weight Prone Diseases

You gave birth to a baby weighing less than 2,500 grams? It seems you have to give extra attention to the baby.

Because babies are born with a weight like this is more susceptible to mortality and morbidity. They are also more prone to having behavior disorders.

"Babies are born with very low weight is at least already brought four illnesses in his life. At age 40 they are more prone to disease," said Dr. Judi Januadi Endjun, SpOG, fetomaternal experts from the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, Jakarta.

According to the Barker hypothesis, a disease that affects a person in adulthood are programmed from the moment he was in the womb.

"Babies are born with low weight at risk of death within the first 28 days of his life and in adulthood prone to suffer from hypertension, diabetes, or heart attack," he explained in Nutritalk event themed "Early Forms of Mother Love to The Fruit Heart" held by Sari Husada in Jakarta, Thursday (21/07/2011).

He added that the baby's weight at birth was predictable since the gestation of 10 weeks or 2.5 months. "Normally the baby is growing each week length of 8 millimeters. If at the age of 10 weeks in length is not increased, we can be sure the baby will be born with less weight," he added.

Fish-eating Crocodile

Crocodiles eat fish not uncommon, but that is not commonplace is the fish eating crocodile, but it turns out there and it can happen. Then what kind of fish that could buasnya crocodiles are known to prey on wild and fierce that? Just look at his picture below, the shape of his teeth are not the same as the shark, but no less dangerous because it is ready to tear apart their prey until destroyed.

Jeremy Wade is 52 years of a man who followed the fishing competition which was announced by Facebook account managed to catch these fish. Perhaps you will say is Piranha predatory fish, but this is not his name is Goliath Tigerfish has pointy teeth numbered 32, was arrested in a river in Congo in the Facebooker the fishing competition.

With the strong guts Jeremi carrying fish that weighed over 60 kg has a length of up to 5 feet. Goliath Tigerfish is one of the world's fish terbuas far more savage and magnitude of the Piranha and Tench. Jeremi using bait fishing with catfish fishing for Goliath Tigerfish this, as quoted by the Daily Mail ruanghati.com revealed that these fish generally eat the fish whose size is large and equal to its size, not even the sparsely populated around the Congo river is hunting these fish encounter known wild crocodiles.

Why Do Drugs Cost So Much?

Last week, while most people were focused on the debt ceiling debates, Congress also was arguing about health care costs.

Economists tell us that much of the nation’s economic woes, from the growing budget deficit to the slow growth of jobs, is tied directly or indirectly to out-of-control health care costs. This problem is affecting all of us, including those diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease. Rising medical costs not only make medical care harder to obtain; they are also weakening the U.S. economy.

Last month this blog discussed the fact that health care costs in the United States are higher than in any other nation in the world, and those costs are rising faster than in another other nation in the world. And this is not, as some would like to believe, because our health care here is so much better. By many measures — such as waiting time to see a doctor, treatment of chronic conditions, life expectancy, and mortality rates for infants and children — many other nations are doing a better job of providing health care for their citizens, and doing it at much less cost.

There is no starker example of this than the cost of prescription drugs. Americans pay, on average, twice as much as people in other nations for exactly the same drugs. This was the finding of a 2010 hearing by a Senate Special Committee on Aging, and the Senators wanted to know why. So, letters were sent to the pharmaceutical corporations AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, and Sanofi-Aventis to ask about their price discrepancies.

Now the responses are back and have been compiled in a report released last week. In brief, the single biggest reason drugs cost less in other countries is that other countries have legislated price controls on drugs. The United States has not. So in the U.S., drugs cost whatever the market will bear.

U.S. pharmaceutical companies have argued for years that their drugs have to be priced high enough to pay for research. But when pressed to produced hard information on how much of the price of drugs is actually needed to pay for research, the companies were evasive.

One company did provide a detailed breakdown on the costs behind one family of drugs available in both brand name and generic form. These drugs are priced at nearly 33 percent over cost in the U.S. market, and most of the costs of producing the drugs were related to marketing, not research. The report concluded,

“None of the data received demonstrated a direct relationship between prices charged and the costs of manufacturing, distribution, or research and development. Across the board, the largest expense category was always marketing. …

… we have learned that drug companies charge prices based mostly on what the market will bear without strong pushback from purchasers, and less on what the drug costs to develop, market or manufacture.”

The Senate’s report also notes that “while the U.S. represents the world’s most profitable pharmaceutical market, almost all of these companies employed the majority of their workforce in foreign countries.”

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Lung Cancer Rates Increase Among British Women

A new report by the group Cancer Research UK compares lung cancer rates in the British population from 1975 to 2008. The report showed that the number of women over sixty years of age diagnosed with lung cancer jumped from 5,700 in 1975 to 15,100 in 2008, an increase of nearly 165 percent in just over thirty years.

Also, the number of women overall diagnosed with lung cancer increased by 125 percent, from 7,800 in 1975 to 17,500 in 2008. By comparison, the number of men over sixty diagnosed with the disease actually fell, from 23,400 in 1975 to 15,100 in 2008.

The report cites the increase in the number of women taking up smoking in the 1960s and 1970s as the reason for the sharp increase. Statistics have shown that between 80 and 90 percent of all instances of lung cancer are tied to smoking.

Dr. Stephen Spiro, a spokesman for the British Lung Foundation, said that lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in Britain and several European nations. Dr. Spiro praised the efforts of government officials to raise the public’s awareness of the dangers of smoking, but also cited the fact that up to ten million adult Britons, about 20 percent of the population, still smoke.

Jean King, the director of tobacco control for Cancer Research UK, said that the group would continue to support smoking cessation programs. Also, Cancer Research UK is attempting to have advertisements for cigarettes covered or removed from stores that young people might frequent. Ms. King said that the advertising ban would “protect young people from being recruited into an addiction that kills half of all long term smokers”.

Sources:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/03/07/lung-cancer-rates-in-women-over-60-have-almost-trebled-in-past-40-years-115875-22971496/

http://www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=19967

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12651455

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Lung Cancer Rates Increase Among British Women

A new report by the group Cancer Research UK compares lung cancer rates in the British population from 1975 to 2008. The report showed that the number of women over sixty years of age diagnosed with lung cancer jumped from 5,700 in 1975 to 15,100 in 2008, an increase of nearly 165 percent in just over thirty years.

Also, the number of women overall diagnosed with lung cancer increased by 125 percent, from 7,800 in 1975 to 17,500 in 2008. By comparison, the number of men over sixty diagnosed with the disease actually fell, from 23,400 in 1975 to 15,100 in 2008.

The report cites the increase in the number of women taking up smoking in the 1960s and 1970s as the reason for the sharp increase. Statistics have shown that between 80 and 90 percent of all instances of lung cancer are tied to smoking.

Dr. Stephen Spiro, a spokesman for the British Lung Foundation, said that lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in Britain and several European nations. Dr. Spiro praised the efforts of government officials to raise the public’s awareness of the dangers of smoking, but also cited the fact that up to ten million adult Britons, about 20 percent of the population, still smoke.

Jean King, the director of tobacco control for Cancer Research UK, said that the group would continue to support smoking cessation programs. Also, Cancer Research UK is attempting to have advertisements for cigarettes covered or removed from stores that young people might frequent. Ms. King said that the advertising ban would “protect young people from being recruited into an addiction that kills half of all long term smokers”.

Sources:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/03/07/lung-cancer-rates-in-women-over-60-have-almost-trebled-in-past-40-years-115875-22971496/

http://www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=19967

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12651455

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Al Qaeda Releases Animated Film

The supporters of Al Qaeda is making animated films for children. Animated film aims to inspire children to participate in armed struggle with the militant group Al Qaeda.

"The photos are severed from the animated film which is currently being made by supporters of Al Qaeda is published on jihadist websites in Arabic, Al-Shamouk," reports Quilliam, a counter-extremism''institution''which is based in London, as reported by the BBC, Thursday (21 / 7).

The agency said it shows the animated film''heroic measures''including the''contact''weapons. However, an adviser to the U.S. government for counter-terrorism affairs expressed doubts if such cartoons were actually made by supporters of Al Qaeda.

According to Quilliam, posting information about the animated film was written a man who called himself Abu al-Laith al-Yemen. The author posts a cartoon says Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is a very interesting story that tells the facts about who is demeaning Islam and Prophet.

''This film aims to mobilize youth and children to follow in the footsteps of leaders of Islamic militants. The film covers the events and displays real-perisiwa actions of heroic mujahideen in the Arabian Peninsula of the Prophet (Arabian Peninsula),''wrote Abu al-Laith.

"Such incidents include assault, armed clashes and killings,''he added.

Sender's post also includes four images that seem drawn from the film that he said at the last stage of manufacture and Internet sites ask visitors to provide feedback.

''Regardless of whether this film will actually come or not, this shows significant progress in Al Qaeda's attitude towards the media and recruitment,''said Benotman, a former adherent of jihad ideology and now works as an analyst at Quilliam.

''They are trying new methods to make terrorism attractive to youth and even children. But the plan was''likely''to the detriment of al Qaeda, "added Benotman.

Will McCants, a researcher Saxon Islamic militants and counter-terrorism adviser to the U.S. government, told readers of his website, Jihadica, that he was''very skeptical''that the movie really exists.

''But if it's legitimate and more or less like a computer screen image shown below and promotion, it would be an indication that Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is becoming increasingly sophisticated in its efforts to reach out to youth. They now only require action figures (action figures),''McCants said.

Oslo Explosion Victims Reach 80 People

Bomb blast in the city of Oslo, Norway and shooting on the island Utoya, located about 30 kilometers from Oslo has become increasingly serious. Victims of incidents that occurred at the same time, an estimated 80 people on Friday (22 / 7). The number is expected to increase. Since the time of the incident in Utoya Island, about 100 teenagers having a picnic.

Norwegian police said the two incidents are related. However, police still have not found a link bomb.

While about 90 people injured in hospital. Bodies of the victims killed in the blast have been found only seven people. Expected to find another victim, remember there are still many people trapped in the building.

Four Ways to Dress Always Looks New

1. Do not be too often washed
If clean clothes are only used for 2-3 hours and is not affected by dirt or sweat, do not immediately washed. Hanging and winds only. The process of washing and drying can affect the quality of the fabric.

2. Do not use cheap detergent
Cheap detergent did make a monthly expenditure to be more frugal. But clothes shopping budget will swell because of the color of clothing so quickly fading. Invest in a quality detergent products. Or use the natural way: before washing clothes, soak for 10-15 minutes in a tub filled with water that has been mixed two tablespoons of vinegar. This serves to hold the color so as not easily fade.

3. Separate laundry
Your mother may have taught long ago to separate the colored clothes with white clothes. But it would be better if we separate the laundry into four types:
- White dress
- Dark-colored clothing (black, dark blue, dark brown)
- Brightly colored clothing (pink, red, yellow and other colors of the rainbow)
- Soft clothing (which should be washed by hand such as underwear, silk lingerie, bikinis, etc.)

4. Use a MSG to remove stains
Blood stains, oils, beverages, and food is often difficult to remove from clothing. The trick to remove it is to soak the clothes in water that has been spiked with a teaspoon of MSG, aka MSG. After that, wash as usual.

5. Do not rely on the dryer
Although it easier for us, it's good once in a while leave the dryer. Fabrics are dried naturally will be more durable than ever put into the dryer.

4 Drinks that are Good for Consumption

beverages sold in the market, from offering health benefits Many types of to keeping your freshness. Though there are only a few types of drinks that are good for your consumption.

Nutritional consultant from New York Keri M Gans says anything good drinks and decent you swallow every day.

Mineral water. This is the ultimate healthy beverage. White Water has no calories and pure nature. You are free to eat whatever the amount. However, health experts still recommend two liters per day.

Fruit juice. Fruit juice fruit juices are allowed as well who were not given extra sugar. But Gans said the real fruit is still better to meet the needs of fiber the body than fruit juice.

Milk. This is a healthy drink that is important, especially for children. Milk provides many health benefits because they contain more than nine essential nutrients. "For an old, drink milk without the fat," said Gans.

Tea. Any tea, either green tea, black tea or herbal tea, all terbuktu contain high levels of antioxidants that are believed to protect the body from damage.

Alcoholic Beverages Fetal Brain Damage

Alcoholic beverages consumed by pregnant mothers can cause permanent genetic damage or DNA, birth defects, and lack of comprehension of the fetus. Similarly, findings by scientists Medical Research Council, Cambridge, England. "We have long suspected alcohol cause DNA damage. But no one has been able to prove it. We were the first," said Ketan Patel, head of research, recently.

This is due to excessive levels of alcohol in the bloodstream that can damage the fetus's natural defenses. The researchers also found that alcohol will accumulate over time in the bloodstream. This will exacerbate the damage to vital organs of the fetus.

"This is the first direct evidence that alcohol can cause DNA mutations," said Patel. "This is also an indication of why alcohol can also cause cancer."

Marriage Makes Men Healthier.

Men who left their partners for a divorce or death will likely be healthier if remarried.

The findings by Harvard University is based on research that studied the effects of dissolution of marriage on men, either through death or divorce his wife.

The study involved more than 40,000 men aged between 40 and 75 and conducted from 1986 to 1994.

Researchers noted the condition of each participant every four years based on marital status, diet, exercise and overall health.

The results found that men who left his wife due to death or divorce consume more alcohol and reduce the intake of vegetables in the diet.

This condition is contrary to women. Women tend to increase their vegetable intake and reduce the amount of alcohol when already divorced.

On the other hand, marriage is also not entirely good news for men. Researchers say that priayang married more likely to experience weight gain and reduced the time to exercise.

But overall, the researchers believe the marriage still provide substantial benefits to men's health. Only physicians and other health experts should take over the task of education to the men not to change dietary patterns that have been executed or any other health behaviors even married.

More Healthy by Singing

Not just unwind, singing can also make a person healthier. This was revealed from the research conducted by scientists from Harvard University, USA.

Quoted from Genius Beauty, the researchers conducted a study of hospital patients in the United States. In the process of healing, patients were asked to memorize songs, and singing on a regular schedule.

The study proves that those who sing are recovering more quickly than other patients. Not only that, patients who regularly sings also admitted to not feel pain, which they used to feel before singing routine.

Furthermore, experts explain what happens when people sing. Apparently when singing, the body's increased oxygen intake, so that a smooth blood circulation. Not only that, when the singing human muscles and nerves are also becoming more casual and relaxed. That causes the pain goes away and a person becomes healthier.

5 Makeup Should be Avoided in the Summer

Entering the summer, or when you will be traveling to places with high temperatures, there are several styles of makeup that you should avoid, especially if your skin is oily. One-one, your face will look like a clown instead. What type of makeup is?

Eyebrows fade. Eyebrow style was a trend for this summer is thick and full. You can work around this by making it bold using eyebrow pencil. But if your skin is oily, heat and sweat can make the colored eyebrows so it looks too thick, messy, or even wear off easily when touched. To be more durable, use an eyebrow pencil or eye shadow powder with a brow color.

Light in the eyes and lips. No harm in trying the bright colors typical of summer like yellow, green, or blue. But be sure the colors are just focused on the eye region alone, or in the lip area only. Do both.

Thick foundation. Reduce the use of foundation when the weather is hot. Addition will make the face of difficult breathing, a foundation is too thick will look when your face starts to clot oily and sweaty. It is better you switch to tinted moisturizer moisturizer alias color is already functioning well as a foundation.

Lipliner. No need to use a lip liner if you want to look fun and natural in the summer. But if you are already accustomed to wear, make sure the lip liner color selected is not older than the color of her lipstick.

Blush excessively. Using a blush on too thick or with a striking color will make your makeup look menor, especially in summer when your face is easy oily and sweaty. For the impression of sexier, just use blush that contains a thin layer of bronzer on your cheeks.

Rafflesia in Bengkulu Endangered

Researchers corpse flower Rafflesia arnoldii University of Bengkulu, said Agus Susatya rare endangered flora and increasingly difficult to find in the forests of Bengkulu and Sumatera and host habitat due to the growth of increasingly hard to come by.

"Even according to my already over endangered, because it can not be predicted how the population at this time and no one can predict," he said in Bengkulu, on Tuesday.

This he said while visiting the sites of rare breeding is initiated puspa Care Group Puspa Rare dam Monok Kepahiang District, Bengkulu.

He shared a number of journalists and members of Community Care for Rare Puspa Bengkulu (KPPL) established a number of social networking facebook users who are concerned over the preservation of Rafflesia spp expedition to the habitat of a rare flower in the Forest Preserve Love Heart, Kepahiang.

According to him, Rafflesia spp bloom in the forests increasingly difficult to find as rampant illegal logging and encroachment action of forests to plantations in the wild.
"Love Heart Protection Forest as one of the habitats of Rafflesia spp increasingly damaged by the encroachment but no concrete action from the government to solve this," he added.

He said the illegal encroachment on forest areas became increasingly threatening the habitat of interest is sustainability.

Government attention, especially related institutions such as the Conservation of Natural Resources according to him are not enough to preserve rare puspa even the iconic symbol of Bengkulu province.

Flower Rafflesia spp, according to him, did not receive attention for rare fauna Sumatran tiger (tigris sumatrae Phantera) whose status is also endangered.
"If the dead tiger was definitely excited, but if the habitat of the Rafflesia spp continue narrowing was no response," added the inventor of this bengkuluensis Rafflesia cultivars.

Government support for conservation by allocating a budget for the study of flora is also very minimal.

While the Philippines in the last five years has managed to find five new species of Rafflesia spp and claims to be the center of puspa rare.

And he said, from 25 species of Rafflesia spp in the world, as many as 14 species in Indonesia and 11 were located on the island of Sumatra. "In Bengkulu we've found four species of Rafflesia arnoldii, hasseltii Rafflesia, Rafflesia Rafflesia gadutensis and bengkuluensis.

Research on Raflesia said he has not got a decent portion among researchers. This is evident from the number of researchers Raflesia that can be counted with the fingers. "Besides me, there is a lecturer at the University of Riau and another lecturer at the IPB," he said.

Agus expect government and public awareness of the existence of the world's largest flora so that it remains sustainable in the Earth Rafflesia.

David Beckham, Victims of Phone Tapping

With the news that the more widely about himself, his wife and family, David Beckham reportedly suspected that she was a victim of phone tapping the News of the World is emerging. In fact, the footballer is already preparing a lawsuit.

Former Manchester United star was recently in the spotlight in the world of celebrity and sport, not only because of his achievements, but also because of personal life and scandalous. With some personal news that aired on some media, David was suspicious of his personal phone was tapped.

In fact, if his team can prove that he is one of the 4000 victims of this crime, the man who had just blessed with a baby four plans immediately filed suit. An informed source said that according to Beckham, between 40 to 50 stories that developed in various media during 2002-2007 is the result of his personal telephone tapping carried out by irresponsible elements. David also believes there are several media that tried to steal the medical records of Victoria Beckham, the wife, when it contains her first son, Brooklyn.

"David believes he is one of the biggest target, are also victims of this crime. He was also confident their privacy is violated seriously for nearly a decade," said a source close to Beckham, as reported by Splashnews.com.

When asked what 'secret' is revealed and makes the star suspect, the source replied, "Not just the big things, like his affair with Rebecca Loos, but also a few little things like the gift he bought for Victoria, the home they want to buy, also the car (which they bought). It may sound trivial, but this incident is a serious security problem, because the privacy of their children is also linked. "

"There is so much news about Beckham and his family over the past decade, and still can not be sorted, which is the result of phone tapping and not," he continued. Unfortunately, until the news was revealed, Beckham's spokesman simply said, "This problem is not going to talk about."