Yogurt Diet - Why it is a must read ???? - Read Ana Luque's book

You Tube turned 5 on April 23rd 2010.............Belated "Happy Birthday YouTube"

Grey Hair Remedy - Many people seems to have this issue - Try this

• Eat protein rich foods. Proteins - Sources: sprouted whole grains, cereals, meat and soy in your diet.
• Eat foods rich in iron, minerals and vitamin A and B.
  Vitamin A - Sources: dark green vegetables & yellow fruits. Vitamin B - Sources: fresh green leafy vegetables, bananas, tomatoes, cauliflower, cereals, liver kidney, yogurt, yeast and wheat germ.
  Minerals like zinc, iron and copper - Sources: zinc - red meat, chicken & green vegetables
  iron - beef, dried apricots, red meat, parsley, eggs, wheat & sunflower seeds (Iron Rich Foods)
  copper - sunflower seeds, cashews, almonds, crabs and oysters, egg yolk & whole grains.
• Eat foods rich in iodine such as banana, carrots and fish.
• Drink butter milk with a 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ will prevent and cure premature greying of hair.
• Rub Indian gooseberry (Amla) mixed in coconut oil into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, your gray hair will turn black. Boil some dried amla pieces in coconut oil till it turns black. Apply this oil to prevent hair greying.
• Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 teaspoon everyday.
• Massage your hairs with coconut oil and lemon juice everyday.
• Boil some dried ribbed gourd (i)torai in coconut oil till it turns black. Massage this oil in scalp and hair roots should be massaged into the scalp.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of table salt to a cup of strong black tea without milk. Massage this water on the scalp. Wash your hair after an hour.
• Boil some curry leaves in coconut oil and apply in scalp and hair roots.
• Make a paste of 2 tspn henna powder, 1 tspn yogurt, 1 tsp fenugreek (methi seed powder, 3 tspn coffee, 2 tspn basil juice and 3 tspn mint juice and apply to the hair. Wash hair with shampoo after 3 hours.
• Massage your scalp and hair with butter made from cow milk twice a week.

Juno Award Winners April 2010

•Juno Fan Choice Award: Michael Bublé
•Artist of the Year: K'Naan
•Album of the Year: Michael Bublé, Crazy Love
•New Artist of the Year: Drake
•New Group of the Year: Arkells
•Songwriter of the Year: K'Naan, Wavin' Flag
•Group of the Year: Metric
•Single of the Year: Michael Bublé, Haven't Met You Yet
•Rap Recording of the Year: Drake, So Far Gone
•Pop Album of the Year: Michael Bublé, Crazy Love
•Adult Alternative Album of the Year: Joel Plaskett, Three
•Alternative Album of the Year: Metric, Fantasies
•Rock Album of the Year: Billy Talent, III

How the Body Works

Great site for Parents/Kids and Teens

Benifits of GINGER

Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb:

Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.

Colon Cancer Prevention

A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.

Morning Sickness

A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.

Motion Sickness Remedy

Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.

Reduces Pain and Inflammation

One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller.

Heartburn Relief

Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose.

Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment

Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flus or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.

Migraine Relief

Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.

Menstrual Cramp Relief

In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.

Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy

A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).

Have YEAST infections??? Ladies....Read this

Tea Tree Oil can be used as a highly effective douche treatment against yeast infections. It is recommended that you purchase a small dropper bottle that can be used to store the solution.

•Combine 1 teaspoon of Tea Tree Oil with 1 teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).

•Mix the solution, which should appear milky white.

•Store the solution in the dropper bottle.

•Add 10 drops of the solution to a pint of water.

•Use this douche once a day for a week in order to rinse the vagina.

NOTE: Using Tea Tree Oil during pregnancy is not recommended. During pregnancy, it is best to consult with your doctor before using any treatment.

Natural Remedy for Yeast Infection With Yogurt

The active bacterial cultures in yogurt help to fight yeast, which is one of the main reasons why many people have found it to be effective at treating a yeast infection. In the case of vaginal infections, a simple remedy is to dip a tampon in plain, unsweetened yogurt, and insert the tampon into the vagina. Repeat this twice a day until symptoms disappear. For other types of yeast infections, applying yogurt directly onto the surface for 10 to 15 minutes each day works well.

If your infection persists for longer than a week, it is best to consult your doctor.

Garlic as a Natural Cure for Yeast Infection

Many people have found that garlic is wonderful at fighting yeast infections. Simply insert one garlic clove directly into the vagina, and repeat this every few hours for 2 days. You can also take garlic internally, either as tablets or by crushing a fresh garlic clove into a few small pieces and quickly swallowing the pieces with a glass of water.

Teeth Whitening Using Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

Baking soda is known to help make teeth appear whiter since it helps to scrub the surface of the teeth without damaging tooth enamel. This is one of the reasons why many toothpastes advertise their baking soda content. A simple home remedy is to mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and use this mixture as a toothpaste. The hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleaching agent, and it also helps break down stain-absorbing particles between teeth, allowing them to be easily rinsed away.

•Add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into a small cup.

•Add one tablespoon of baking soda.

•Mix together until a paste is created.

•Add some of the paste onto your toothbrush, and brush your teeth gently.

•Rinse your mouth, and then brush your teeth using a regular toothpaste with fluoride.

Use this remedy once per week, and you should start to see results within one month. It is important to avoid using this remedy on a daily basis, since the abrasive properties of baking soda can wear down the enamel on your teeth.

Teeth Whitening by Rinsing with Water

Rinsing your mouth with water right after you drink soda, coffee, tea, or any flavored and colored drink is one of the best teeth whitening remedies. This prevents the color from building up in your teeth, which is one of the leading causes of yellow stained teeth. Brushing your teeth after every meal is an even better idea, but water is excellent since it is much more convenient than carrying around a toothbrush.

Fenugreek can treat arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, improve digestion and maintain a healthy metabolism.

Fenugreek (also known as Greek Hay, Fenigreek and Methi), is a herb that is commonly found growing in the Mediterranean region of the world. While the seeds and leaves are primarily used as a culinary spice, it is also used to treat a variety of health problems in Egypt, Greece, Italy, and South Asia.

Fenugreek seeds have been found to contain protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, and diosgenin (which is a compound that has properties similar to estrogen). Other active constituents in fenugreek are alkaloids, lysine and L-tryptophan, as well as steroidal saponins (diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogenin).

What are the Benefits of Fenugreek?

Due to its estrogen-like properties, fenugreek has been found to help increase libido and lessen the effect of hot flashes and mood fluctuations that are common symptoms of menopause and PMS. In India and China it has also been used to treat arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, improve digestion, maintain a healthy metabolism, increase libido and male potency, cure skin problems (wounds, rashes and boils), treat sore throat, and cure acid reflux. Fenugreek also has a long history of use for the treatment of reproductive disorders, to induce labor, to treat hormonal disorders, to help with breast enlargement, and to reduce menstrual pain. Recent studies have shown that Fenugreek helps lower blood glucose and cholestrol levels, and may be an effective treatment for both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Fenugreek is also being studied for its cardiovascular benefits.

Uses of Fenugreek

Home Remedy for Balancing Cholesterol

Studies have found people who took 2 ounces (56g) of fenugreek seed each day had significantly (around 14 percent) lower cholesterol levels after 24 weeks, and had lowered their risk of heart attack by more than 25 percent. Therefore, a recommended remedy for lowering cholesterol is to take 2 ounces of Fenugreek seeds throughout the day. The seeds can be sprinkled onto prepared food, or they can be consumed with water if they are in capsule form.

Treating Diabetes and Lowering Blood Sugar Levels

Studies have shown that participants with type 2 diabetes had significantly lower blood sugar levels after eating fenugreek. Therefore, a recommended home remedy for treating Type 2 diabetes is to consume 500mg of fenugreek twice daily.

Herbal Cure for Skin Inflammation

Research has shown that Fenugreek is an effective topical treatment for skin problems such as abscesses, boils, burns, eczema, and gout. Therefore, a simple skin inflammation remedy is the following:

•Take a spoonful of fenugreek and grind it into a powder.

•Mix the ground fenugreek with warm water.

•Take a simple piece of clean cloth and soak it into the mixture.

•Apply the soaked cloth directly onto the affected skin as a poultice.

Natural Cure for Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Fenugreek seeds contain a lot of mucilage, which helps sooth gastrointestinal inflammation by coating the lining of the stomach and intestine. Therefore, for an effective remedy against heartburn or Acid Reflux, simply sprinkle 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds onto your food. Another option is to take one teaspoon of Fenugreek seeds and swallow them with water or juice before any meal.

Home Remedy for Fever

The Fenugreek herb has been known to help reduce fever when taken with lemon and honey, since it nourishes the body during an illness. Therefore, to treat a fever, simply consume one to two teaspoons of Fenugreek seeds three times a day along with an herbal tea (such as green tea) with a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Some health food stores also sell herbal Fenugreek teas, which can be used instead of the green tea.

Breast Enlargement

Fenugreek is often used in many teas and other products that help balance women's hormones and/or enlarge the breasts. Therefore, a simple home remedy for breast enlargement is to make Fenugreek a part of your regular diet. A common suggestion is to consume up to 3g of Fenugreek per day.

Remedy to Ease Child Birth for Pregnant Women

Fenugreek stimulates uterine contractions and can be helpful to induce childbirth. However, pregnant women should only use Fenugreek for inducing labor after consulting with their doctor.

Remedy to Aid Milk Production in Lactating Women

Fenugreek has been known to increase milk production in lactating women. Research has even shown that milk production can increase by over 500 percent within 24 to 72 hours after consuming fenugreek. Although it is not known why this happens, researchers speculate that the oil contained in fenugreek seeds plays a role. Therefore, a recommended remedy to increase milk flow is to consume one capsule of fenugreek seed (at least 500mg) three times a day.

What are the Side Effects of Fenugreek?

While Fenugreek is generally considered to be safe when used moderately, there have been reports of a few minor side-effects. Nausea is one common side effect, while other people have reported gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea and/or gas). Also, when using fenugreek topically on the skin, it is important to watch out for skin irritations and rashes.

Fenugreek use during pregnancy is not recommended, since it has the potential to induce labor. If you are pregnant and wish to take it, you should do so only after consultation with your doctor.

If you are currently taking any oral medications, you should always use Fenugreek at least 2 hours before or after these drugs. This is important since Fenugreek fiber has the potential to interfere with the absorption of oral medications due to its mucilaginous fiber (which gives it a moist and sticky texture).

Ash from volcano grounds flights accross Northern Europe

Hundreds of flights worldwide were cancelled or delayed on Thursday as volcanic ash from Iceland swept across northern Europe, closing airspace above Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and other countries.

Symmetrix - EMC enterprise storage still running even after falling on the floor after massive earthquake in Chile....Amazing

This is not a photoshop edited image, it is the fact and I have read that it is still serving data. and everything is still intact.

Metrocity Torronto to get additional area code and there are lots of other cities in Canada have extra number set aside for future use.

As the population grows and cellphone subscribers multiply exponentially, Canada is running out of new area codes.

The CRTC announced Tuesday that the suburbs surrounding Toronto will become the first region in the country to have three different area codes.

The new number, 365, will be introduced on March 25, 2013, a year before the area’s existing codes — 905 and 289 — are expected to be exhausted. A fourth area code, 742, has also been set aside.

Overlay or relief codes, as they are known, are multiple area codes assigned to one region, and there are only so many to go around. The available options are quickly being reserved for major urban centres across Canada, although they are not always accepted willingly.

In Vancouver, residents already dial 604 or 778, while the area code 942 has been identified as a potential future number for the 902 region of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Manitoba will soon have a second area code in addition to 204.

And next month, 343 will pop up on displays along with 613 for calls from the Ottawa region.

But while the new numbers are necessary, they are not always popular.

North America has about 750 usable area codes, said Mr. Pilley, divided among Canada, the United States and about 20 Caribbean nations. The codes cannot start with 0 or 1, which route directly to the operator or indicate a long-distance call. And they cannot end with the numbers 11, which are reserved for emergency or information calls. And no one, he says, wants the area code 666.

About 10 years ago, area codes began “going like hotcakes” in the United States as cellphones became popular. California, for example, has more area codes than all of Canada.

At the request of the Canadian government, 50 area codes were set aside for Canadian use, and fewer than 30 remain unassigned.

To determine an overlay area code for a specific region, the CNA compares the available numbers to local central office codes — the first three digits in a phone number — to avoid duplication.

“There’s so many rules it would make your head spin,” Mr. Pilley said of the selection process.

The reaction to the new area codes is more visceral than scientific.

According to UrbanDictionary.com, 905 is a term used by Toronto residents (416ers) to imply that someone is “bland, boring, unsophisticated and/or ignorant.”

And Toronto is not the only city to have such hang-ups about their digits.

In the 1990s, an episode of Seinfeld dealt with a character’s panic when she was assigned a new phone number in New York City, the first in North America to have more than one area code.

Since then, area codes have been used as shorthand for regional affinities in TV shows, movies and hip hop anthems.

Denis Carmel, a spokesman for the CRTC, said that because 10-digit dialling is now the norm across Canada, fewer people object to new area codes.

In Toronto, young people identify with the number 647, an area code that was once perceived as a telephone kiss of death.

And when Montreal got a new code recently, few people reacted strongly.

“It’s amazing how quickly people adapt,” he said.

The reintroduction of old numbers as people ditch their land lines and toss out their fax machines is expected to slow the pace of area code expansion.

But within the next 30 years, Mr. Pilley predicts that North America will run out of 10-digit numbers, leading to the next phone-related identity crises.

That’s when the CRTC will introduce four-digit area codes and central office codes, he said.

In the meantime, Toronto residents should avoid being smug about the 905 region’s new number.

A third area code for Toronto will be unveiled next year.

Terry Fox Marathon of HOPE - 30 years ago in April

Portable LED Monitor

MEDL Technology recently announced a prototype, The Panel, which they are calling the world’s first fully functional portable LED monitor. Basically, with the portable monitor anyone can add a second or third monitor to their laptop and carry it along with them easily too.

This is in fact the first multi-purpose 13″ LED display that weighs just 2.2 lbs and can be used almost anywhere. Ideally suitable for both business and home users, the 13″ portable LED monitor features its own battery which lasts for almost 5 hours and can be connected to your computers using a USB cable. Once connected, it takes less than 10 seconds before you are able to use the display. It works with almost any computer which runs on either Windows or Mac OS with USB support.

What else? The portable monitor can be used with video players, cameras, DVD players, iPhones, iPods and gaming platforms such as Xbox and PS3 as well

Travelling down South? starting tomorrow you can carry two carry-on bags...

Canadians flying to the U.S. can take two carry-on bags and personal items with them on a plane, starting Thursday April 8 2010 announced by Transport Minister John Baird

Restrictions on carry-on bags for Canadian airline passengers flying to the U.S. were made following the Dec. 25, 2009 terrorist attack on a Northwest Airlines flight between Amsterdam and Detroit.

Immediately after the failed bomb attack, Canada placed a ban on carry-on luggage. The government loosened restrictions in January, allowing passengers flying to the U.S. one carry-on bag and some personal items, including purses, laptops and camera bags.

“With more robust air security measures in place for passengers, we are able to remove the temporary carry-on baggage restrictions put into place following the December terrorist attack,” Baird said in a release. Those security measures include full body scanners at airports and screening systems to detect passengers exhibiting suspicious behaviours.

Passengers can check with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority or their airline for more information.

Baja earthquake kills 2 people in Mexico

At least two deaths are being blamed on a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that was centered in Baja California, Mexico and felt all over Southern California on Easter Sunday, rocking high rise buildings from San Diego to Los Angeles.

Both deaths occurred in Mexico, officials said. One man died when his home collapsed on him, according to Baja California state Civil Protection Director Alfredo Escobedo. The man's home was very close to the quake's epicenter, just outside Mexicali.

This home in Mexicali collapsed from the force of Easter Sunday's 7.2 magnitude quake.

A second man was killed when he panicked as the ground shook, ran into the street and was struck by a car.

According to Escobedo, there were reports of people trapped in collapsed homes in Mexicali and rescue teams from nearby Tijuana were called in to help.

There are no reports of U.S. deaths or injuries. The quake struck about 6 miles below the earth's surface at 3:40 p.m. PT Sunday, about 110 miles east-southeast of Tijuana, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

After examining data, seismologists upgraded the size of Sunday's 25-second quake from a magnitude 6.9 to 7.2, according to Dr. Lucy Jones of Caltech.

"This is the largest earthquake since the [7.3 magnitude] Landers earthquake of 1992," Jones said, "A 7.2 is going to happen over a pretty long fault, probably close to 50 miles long."

Scientists believe the quake originated on the Laguna Salada fault, which has not produced a major temblor in more than a century, according to preliminary data.

The last time the fault unleashed a similar-sized quake was in 1892.

It has since produced occasional magnitude 5 earthquakes. According to reports, the force from Sunday's temblor caused high-rise buildings in San Diego to sway back and forth around 30 seconds before rocking high-rise buildings in downtown Los Angeles.

Caltech officials reported that over 20 million people felt shaking related to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

Meryl Davis and Charlie White - ice skating dance during Olympics 2010 on Jai Ho...