Good and bad cholesterol ratio
For years we’ve heard about how cholesterol ratio is the leading indicator for heart disease potentiality. That’s great to know, but rarely was that information bundled with an actual description of what cholesterol ratio means and how to adjust yours to lead to a longer, healthier and happier life.
Let’s start simply: Your cholesterol [...]
Fine Chinese foods are a rarity on the east coast
Fine Chinese foods are a rarity on the east coast
I grew up in Connecticut and now live in New York City. I’ve spent my entire life in the northeastern corridor, living for a summer in a Boston and going to school just outside of Hartford. I’ve traveled a lot – Europe, Africa, Latin [...]
Chinese cuisine is one of the worlds most diverse and interesting, with the massive geography of the country creating a number of fascinating (and delicious) variations. As an amateur Chinese chef, Id like to share with you some of the recipes that Ive enjoyed making and eating. These Chinese food recipes are fairly low-impact, but [...]
Understanding Chinese Acupuncture
One of the most promising trends in health care over recent years has been the rise of a number of alternative medicine therapies. Cultures across the globe have developed their own methods in parallel with Western technology, and studies are proving that they can be just as effective if not more so in treating chronic [...]
The incidence of childhood diabetes is rising: how to help
The incidence of childhood diabetes is rising: how to help prevent it
Not so long ago, type 2 diabetes, also known as ‘adult onset diabetes’, afflicted mostly older folks. In fact, diabetes was almost unheard of in children. Today, there are many kids, not even out of grade school, who have been diagnosed with type 2 [...]
There isn’t a city in the world quite like Chicago. It is a thriving metropolis, pulsating with commerce and culture. For the Chicago tourist, this can be exhilarating – and quite a bit intimidating. Chicago isn’t the small town you might be from and it can be easy to get lost – in a good [...]
Hostel traveling is one of the great coming-of-age activities for college aged kids the world wide. Whether you’re backpacking through Europe, North or South America, or even parts of Asian and Africa, the one place you can find in each continent where you’ll see a similar culture is the hostel. No matter if [...]
Chess sets make a terrific gift choice for people of
Chess sets make a terrific gift choice for people of all ages: teach kids critical thinking skills, and help adults prevent Alzheimer’s!
Although the game of chess has been played by people from a variety of cultures for many centuries and provides hours of cheap, but fascinating entertainment, for some reason, chess has never become a [...]
How to Make your own Cheese Basket
Sometimes it seems like it is impossible to find the right gift for the right person. Maybe they’ve got everything they want. I have an uncle who is always saying “Don’t get me anything. If I want something, I’ll buy it.” Talk about taking the fun out of gift buying! Luckily, I’ve come up with [...]
Is a new Nintendo DS worth it?
On April 5, 2009, the third-generation Nintendo DS console hit the US market. If you are trying to get your hands on a cheap Nintendo DS system, then chances are that this new console may not be within reach anytime soon. However, this does not mean that you cannot get cheap Nintendo DS deals. In [...]
Some of the oldest relics of antiquity are ceramic vases, some of which date back into pre-history before the dawn of civilization. A British Broadcasting Company report from June of 2009 reported the discovery and carbon dating of pieces of ceramic vases from Yuchanyan in China’s Hunan province. They were dated to between [...]
Is the non-stop nattering of people on their cell phones offensive to you? Are they yammering up a storm in a place that you wish they just wouldnt, like a movie theater, quiet caf or other private location? Until now, the only thing that you could do about it is confront them, which may or [...]
One of the most unsettling recent trends in the national health forecast has been the rise of gastrointestinal disorders like Celiac disease. Although the cause of these conditions is still unknown, it is inarguable that more people are suffering from them than ever before. If you are one of the individuals who has had your [...]
Carnival Cruise Ships, or Carnival Cruise Line, is probably the best known cruise line in the Americas. They’ve been around for nearly forty years, and their (somewhat annoying) ads have been a staple of daytime TV commercial breaks for seemingly that entire time. Carnival Cruise Ships can be seen from Alaska to Hawaii [...]
Take an Exotic Honeymoon on the Caribbean
Otherwise known as the West Indies islands, the Caribbean consists of over 7,000 islands, islets, cays and reefs. It is a melting pot of cultures and diversity and you will feel right at home in this exotic place. Caribbean honeymoon resorts are many and the islands offer a great selection of spots for one to [...]
Times are tough on the job market these days. With the recession entering its second year, job security has reached a new low amongst both blue and white collar workers, and job fluidity is a desired trait amongst employees of all stripes.
That’s why it’s important to constant update your career profile. Gone are [...]
Career guidance seems to be everywhere. But who do you trust? I don’t know who to listen to for career guidance and after hours and hours of reading all of the different articles and tests and advice, I finally realized something. The only career guidance I need is the career guidance I can give myself. [...]
The capital gains tax rate in the United States has been a political football for more than thirty years. This in spite of the fact that most people don’t know what the capital gains tax rate should be, what it is set at now, or even what it is.
According to wikipedia, the capital gains [...]
No, Cancer Cat isn’t some awareness mascot desiged to promote awareness of feline leukemia and the like. Nor is it a youtube or general internet meme that people watch or play with to while away their days at work.
Cancer cat is a search term, often googled since cats are tragically suceptible to multiple forms [...]
Canada is like the United States’ little brother. very similar in many, even most respects, but just different enough to be its own thing. Sort of. If you like herring and clubbing baby seals, anyway.
Canada holidays are much like the United States’, they just celebrate them at the wrong time. We [...]
You are trying to access your files saved on your hard disk but it is taking forever to open them. You are trying to open your email but the browser is not even responding or it keeps on hanging. Maybe you have found yourself in one of these situations. You may have began to wonder [...]
A bond is a debt security. If you buy bonds you are actually lending money to a corporation, government, municipality or federal agency that is called the issuer. In turn, the issuer promises to pay an interest on the loan offered during the life of the bond. A bonds interest rate is competitive since it [...]
Are you tired of using your old cell phone? Does it seem to lack the many features that can be found in your friends phones? If yes, then it may be time to buy a cell phone that has the needed features. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of cell phones to choose from. In [...]
What is business website hosting? Simply, this is putting your business website online so that it can be accessed by online visitors. Having a website today is something that any business, large and small will want to have. Every year thousands are getting connected and many people are getting into this new trend of doing [...]
Your Guide To Business Planning Software
Is this economic downturn upending your life? If youre one of the many people who have found themselves newly unemployed as a result of the onrushing recession, you may have found yourself idly thinking about starting your own business. Im not going to lie to you starting a business is a risky proposition, even [...]
Do you really need a Business attorney?
If you are contemplating starting a business, you will need some guidance in each stage of the business process. Even after the business is established and running, you will still need to take care of legal requirements such as licenses, filing taxes, and other miscellaneous costs. Sometimes it may even be necessary to first find [...]
Ah, George W. Bush. Has any politician ever been such a good target for satire? From his mumbling malaprops to his horrible executive decisions, his eight years in office were a fine time for comedians not so much for the rest of us. To commemorate the end of his term, Ive compiled some of [...]
Having a brunch party? How to line up a fabulous
Having a brunch party? How to line up a fabulous menu of do-ahead brunch recipes
Brunch parties are a year around favorite. However, if you’re the cook, you can be worn to a frazzle before you sit down to eat. This can take all the fun out of the occasion for you. You might be surprised [...]
Many women wonder at what age they should start screening for breast cancer, and what types of breast cancer screening are the most efficient and effective. Unfortunately there are no easy answers to these questions, but medical professionals do agree on certain guidelines that all women should know. Screening for cancer means looking [...]
Lose unwanted pounds and gain sustained energy with these easy,
Lose unwanted pounds and gain sustained energy with these easy, quick breakfast recipes!
One of the first, most common of casualties in the modern daily American diet is breakfast. Both kids and adults are guilty of neglecting this important first meal of the day. Not having eaten for close to twelve hours, our bodies are in [...]
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