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White Polar Bear computer desktop wallpaper

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:48:26 +0000

White Polar Bear computer desktop wallpaper (click to download wallpaper):

White Polar Bear computer desktop wallpaper

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Hope Chest for Breast Cancer to receive NAWBO award

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:56:10 +0000

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will honor Hope Chest for Breast Cancer at its 2009 Women’s Business Conference in Chicago on June 25.

Hope Chest was one of three women-owned businesses selected to receive the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award, which recognizes “women business owners who have successfully developed unique products, services or delivery channels in their businesses.” The award also includes a cash grant of $5,000.

Hope Chest sells donated upscale furniture, designer clothing and decorative accessories through its retail stores in Orono and St. Paul. A portion of the stores’ earnings fund breat cancer programs, including emergency financial support, education, research, treatment and hospice care.

Founder Barbara Hensley lost two sisters to breast cancer.

This year’s other Trailblazer Award recipients are Pacific Grove, Calif.-based Psi Brands and DeSoto, Texas-based Warrior Group.

Psi Brands develops, manufactures and sells stylish acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea caused by morning sickness, motion sickness, chemotherapy and anesthesia. Its products are carried by various national retail chains and online stores. Owners Romy Taormina and Carla Falcone donate a portion of their proceeds support Fertile Hope, a nonprofit that works with cancer patients whose medical treatments may cause infertility.

Warrior Group provides construction and management services. President and CEO Gail Warrior-Lawrence also founded the Heart of a Warrior Charitable Foundation to provide educational-enrichment programs for underserved children in Texas.

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Two tonnes of ‘missing’ explosive found

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:52:36 +0000

Two tonnes of the powerful explosive ammonium nitrate that were missing Wednesday afternoon have now been found, the RCMP in B.C. said.

“It was a clerical error and the missing bags of ammonium nitrate are now accounted for,” Sgt. Rob Vermeulen said.

Earlier Wednesday, the RCMP said the transportation company Kinder Morgan had reported a discrepancy in late December in the inventory of the powerful explosive from a storage facility in Surrey.

The missing ammonium nitrate consisted of two one-tonne bags in a 6,000-bag shipment.

“Out of an abundance of caution, it’s being investigated by the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team as well as both North Vancouver and Surrey detachments,” Vermeulen said.

Ammonium nitrate was used in both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

“The amount is quite large. If you detonate 1,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate it would make for one heck of an explosion,” said Andre Gerolymatos, a Simon Fraser University professor and expert on terrorism.

The 2010 Winter Games could be a target for terrorists, Gerolymatos said.

“Any large event that attracts world media is a potential target for terrorists,” Gerolymatos said.

The ammonium nitrate, which was destined for the mining industry, was shipped from Alberta to North Vancouver in the fall of 2009, Vermeulen said.

It was then sent from North Vancouver to Surrey, where the discrepancy was noted and reported to police by Kinder Morgan. Vermeulen stressed that there was never any evidence of theft or criminal wrongdoing.

He said Kinder Morgan conducted an extensive inventory audit to resolve the discrepancy. Ammonium nitrate can be used as a fertilizer or as an explosive to open up mining quarries.

Since the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, ammonium nitrate that is intended for use as a fertilizer is coated so that kerosene and diesel fuel cannot penetrate it, Gerolymatos said.

“It was always easy to get fertilizer. Until Oklahoma City, no one thought about fertilizer as a bomb, but [Timothy] McVeigh changed all that,” Gerolymatos said.

The missing ammonium nitrate is the non-coated variety, Gerolymatos said. “If you put kerosene on it, or diesel fuel, then kaboom.”

Kinder Morgan is a North American pipeline transportation and energy storage company that operates the Vancouver Wharves terminal in British Columbia.

In 1993, a 675-kilogram bomb killed six people and injured more than 1,000 people when it exploded under the World Trade Center.

The Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 killed 168 people and left a crater six-metres wide and 2.5-metres deep.

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admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:51:16 +0000

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Genital Warts in Men Is More Common than You Might Think

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:55:26 +0000

There’s no doubt about it. Genital warts in men is a very common condition, but for those that suffer from it, that doesn’t supply much comfort. It’s embarrassing and most men simply do not want to speak to anyone about it. However, there is some good news concerning the treatment of genital warts in men.

How Many People Suffer from This Condition?

You would probably be surprised to learn that this condition affects nearly 20 million people across the United States, with an additional six million cases diagnosed every year. This probably doesn’t make you feel much better, but at least you know you’re not alone. These numbers also mean that there is constant research on how to cure this condition.

What Causes Venereal Warts?

The Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV, is responsible. While there are over 100 strains of HPV, only about 30 cause this specific condition. Since it’s a sexually transmitted disease, most of the time it’s spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner. Experts estimate that approximately 66% of the people that are infected contracted the disease through sexual activity. Other possible ways of transmission include childbirth and contact with fomites. Fomites are objects that carry the disease form one person to another, such as bath towels or contaminated medical equipment.

What Are the Symptoms?

Most cases will start with grey, pink, or red cauliflower shaped lesions. They may appear flat or raised. These may be present on the penis, urethra, and around the rectal area. In most instances, it’s not painful, but there are few cases that can cause extreme pain. Some will experience very little growth in the size of the warts, but others may find it grows to a huge mass.

Is There a Cure?

Currently, there is no cure for genital warts in men. However, there are several treatment options that can make the disease more manageable. These might include several over-the-counter products that work by destroying the tissue of the wart. These are relatively easy-to-use, cheap, and safe.

If these products don’t work, then your physician may speak with you about cryosurgery (freezing the lesions off), the LEEP procedure (cutting the lesions off), or carbon dioxide surgery.

In Closing

Genital warts in men are very common. There is no cure, but there are several options for treatment. The best thing to do about this condition is to prevent the spread of the disease. This means you need to speak with your sexual partners before you become intimate.

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West Australia fires raze dozens of homes

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:52:15 +0000

The wildfires blaze around the township of Toodyay

Nearly 40 homes have been razed in wildfires tearing through farming areas north of the Western Australian capital, Perth.

State Premier Colin Barnett declared a natural disaster, freeing up emergency funds for those in need.

The blazes have consumed about 13,400 hectares (33,000 acres) of land.

Wildfires are common during the summer, and experts had warned that this year’s fires could be particularly bad after one of the warmest winters on record.

Some parts of the country have also been suffering from years of drought, making them more susceptible to fire damage.

Two major blazes broke out on Tuesday afternoon local time in a wheat- and sheep-farming district, forcing the evacuation of Toodyay, a township, and threatening a second town, Badgingarra, further north.

Dead livestock

The state Fire and Emergency Services Authority (Fesa) said at least 37 houses had been destroyed.

Fesa spokesman Allen Gale said: “The people directly affected by the fire, obviously, want to get back to their properties, but the area is very unsafe.”

Many homes were destroyed in Toodyay, about 80 km (50 miles) north-east of Perth, where hundreds of firefighters were at work.

Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation and a third was treated for a heat-related illness. Farmers also reported livestock dying.

“It’s a devastating fire with great destruction,” the state premier told media.

Cooler conditions and water-bombing helicopters were expected to control the fires on Wednesday.

Investigators believe falling power lines sparked the Toodyay blaze, reported the West Australian newspaper.

Australia is still recovering from “Black Saturday” in February, when 173 people died and more than 2,000 homes were lost in the state of Victoria in the country’s worst natural disaster of modern times.

In the aftermath of “Black Saturday”, officials issued a new level of “catastrophic” fire warning.

Parts of Western Australia were given this “catastrophic” rating earlier on Wednesday.

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Visualization: An Easy Way to Start Meditating

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:12 +0000

Have you considered incorporating meditation into your daily routine to help you unwind and relieve your tension? It may appear that meditation is a complex process that requires advanced awareness and ability, but at its foundation, meditation is largely about focus and relaxation.

The following visualization exercise will help you realize just how simple it is to meditate. The instructions aren’t hard to follow, and the exercise can be done easily in any comfortable location in your house.

You can meditate at any time throughout the day, but mornings are the ideal time. You’ll have fewer disturbances then, and since the day has just started, you won’t have so many distracting thoughts and feelings getting in the way.

Before you start, find a peaceful, secluded room, somewhere where you feel calm and quiet. Now seat yourself in a comfortable position, sitting straight with your spine relaxed but upright. Sit wherever you feel most comfy, either in a chair, on the floor, perched on a cushion, or on the bed. People frequently meditate sitting cross-legged on the floor, but if you find this uncomfortable or restrictive to your circulation, keep your legs extended. The important thing is that you’re relaxed.

Now that you’ve settled in, it’s time to calm yourself. Close your eyes and relax your body. Let go of your thoughts for the moment.

Now comes the visualization part. Choose an object to think about. This can literally be anything – a flower, a pet, or even a kitchen appliance! Mentally focus on this object and think about its features. Think about its color, its shape and its texture. Then imagine what it would be like to be that object.

Let your thoughts come effortlessly. Be aware of the object you have chosen to focus on and feel it becoming part of you.

It’s important that you are not distracted by external noises and activities, so a secluded location is vital to your success. If a thought occurs to you, or a noise distracts you, just set it aside and return to focusing on the object.

You won’t be able to achieve this level of contemplation in your first session, and it will probably take many efforts before you feel that it comes effortlessly. But it will happen if you are determined.

By adding visualization meditation to your daily routine, you’ll find it becomes less effort to concentrate fully and block out distractions. And you will find that you have learned to relax your body and focus your mind.

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The Best Drive Time Slots

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:06:18 +0000

Getting the right drive time tunes can make or break a day. If you are running courier jobs, here are five great radio stations to get your day started.

The radio is a driver’s best friend – it provides news, some tunes to keep you entertained, and lets you know about a snarl up on the M25 before you end up stuck in traffic for hours on end. This is especially true for couriers – when you’ve got a long day of courier jobs ahead of you, you want to make sure you’ve got some good tunes playing.

Drive time doesn’t really mean the same thing to couriers as it does to most people – after all, for a courier all day is drive time. But the way you start can put you in a good or bad mood for the rest of the day. Here are five drive time shows to consider listening to when you first get in your vehicle.

Radio 1 – For light entertainment

If you’re looking for something fun and entertaining to start your day, then Radio 1 is the place for you. Chris Moyles, who hosts from 6.30am to 10am, is someone that people either like or loathe, but if you like his style, his mixture of music, discussion and comedy will be the ideal thing to listen to as you start the first of your courier jobs of the day.

Classic FM – For relaxation

Sometimes, you just know a day is going to stress you out, and if you’ve got some unpleasant courier jobs lined up, tune into Classic FM in the morning to try and maintain your levels of calm. For some people, of course, classical music is about as calming as listening to nails down a blackboard, but if listening to Schubert and Mozart makes you mellow, listening to some popular classics might be just the ticket if you’ve got a long day ahead.

Radio 4 – For self improvement

If you are running courier jobs and spending a lot of time in your car or van, perhaps you would like do something a little more constructive than listening to the latest tunes or hearing Chris Moyles crack jokes. If so, then Radio 4 may provide the kind of stimulation that you are after. From radio plays to political debates and cultural documentaries, there’s plenty to get your teeth into. The Today show that plays in the morning provides a good roundup of news, sport, weather and the famous Thought of the Day.

Resonance FM – For something different

Sometimes you may feel the need for something strange to kick off your day. Plenty of radio stations can get pretty wacky late at night – few manage to maintain this level of surrealness throughout an entire day, let alone at drive time. Resolutely non-commercial radio station Resonance FM (only available in London) provides its Nightloop show from 1 in the morning to 12 noon, playing highlights and archive music from its bizarre back catalogue. Expect the unexpected; whether it is four hours of birdsong, a talk by a Slovenian cultural theorist, or the latest ear-bleeding techno music, Resonance FM is guaranteed to give you something utterly unpredictable every time you tune in.<<< visit new projects >>>

The Olympic Games: It’s All About Time

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:57:11 +0000

***At this moment I am obsessive watching the Winter Olympics. I would consider myself a bit of an Olympic junkie. Summer or Winter, doesn’t matter. Every two years for two weeks in either February or August, my life seems to stop and, to quote Fight Club, everything just seems to have the volume taken down- unless it’s Olympic related. These aren’t people who have decided to take HCG for weight loss to get their bodies in shape; these are people who have worked their entire life to for a chance to win. These people spend every day of their life in constant training for their event. They are in it physically and emotionally. So many sacrifices have been made all in the name of either making the Olympics or winning the gold. This, to me, is what makes the Olympics so incredible. It’s not about getting a new contract; it’s about giving your all and hopefully winning a medal.

One of the things that make the Olympics so incredible to watch is the idea of time. While some might like to watch the judged events like Figure Skating, I love watching events like downhill skiing and speed skating where one one-hundreth of a second can mean the difference between winning and losing. Yes, you heard that right: a hundredth of a second. That’s an amount of time that most of us can’t even comprehend. We deal in minutes and hours, we can’t imagine our entire life coming down to tenths and hundredths of seconds.

Yesterday I was watching a biathlon race where the winner won by four tenths of a second. Considering the fact that it was a 15 kilometer race, we are talking about mere inches separating the gold medalist from the silver medalist. It’s amazing to think that two athletes can stay that close for just over 10 miles.

Things like this make me wonder how this is worth it to the athletes. I’m not talking about the guy who won because I’m sure his life has just been made, no I’m talking about everyone is position 2-50. I’m sure a good majority of the participants are just happy to be there so they are just going for a personal best. But for those who were going for gold I can’t imagine what it would feel like to lose by .4 seconds. How do you sleep at night after something like that? I’m guessing being a world class means you’re as strong mentally as you are physically. That seems to be the only way you could get over that. Well, that, and keeping the faith that in another four years you’ll get your chance again.

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Jumping dolphins wallpaper

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:20:01 +0000

1024 x 768 wallpaper: 2 nice dolphins jumping in the sea. Good photo:

Jumping dolphins wallpaper

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