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Bits & Blogs (Archive April 2007)


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Tomorrow is May Day (April 30, 2007)

May 1st, often called May Day, just might have more holidays than any other day of the year. It's a celebration of Spring. It's a day of political protests. It's a neopagan festival, a saint's feast day, and a day for organized labor. In many countries, it is a national holiday.

 

Saving on Gas April 28, 2007)

Here are suggestions from the Better Business Bureau for saving at the Pump:

  • Drive more efficiently. Stay within posted speed limits. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour.
  • Avoid "jackrabbit" starts and stops. Accelerate slowly when starting from a dead stop. Don’t push the pedal down more than one-quarter of the way; this allows the carburetor to function at peak efficiency. You can improve gas mileage up to five percent around town if you avoid jerky starts and stops.
  • Use overdrive gears and cruise controls when appropriate. They improve the fuel economy of your car when driving on a highway.
  • Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10 percent.
  • Avoid rough roads whenever possible. Dirt or gravel can rob you of up to 30 percent of your gas mileage.
  • Remove excess weight from the trunk. An extra 100 pounds can reduce a typical car’s fuel economy by up to two percent.
  • Properly maintain your car. Keep the engine tuned, tires inflated and aligned, change the oil on schedule, and check and replace air filters regularly. Replacing clogged filters can increase gas mileage up to 10 percent.

 

PDF Pad (April 26, 2007)

PDF Pad is a comprehensive online destination where you can download and print the high quality documents you need for work, school and play, free of charge or registration hassles. They make documents convenient.

 

(April 24, 2007)

Baby animals . . . Too Cute. What more is there to say.

 

Baby Animals (April 22, 2007)

Baby animals . . . Too Cute. What more is there to say.

 

Flight Delays or Not (April 22, 2007)

Picking up someone at the airport? Check their flight status to find out if they'll be on time before you leave your house at flightstats.com. You'll need the airline and flight number but it's well worth the time savings of waiting at the airport for a delayed flight.

 

Pong-Type Game (April 20, 2007)

Newsbreaker is a fun, colorful game that really has nothing to do with new but is still fun. Try it!

 

Dive into the Turtle World (April 18, 2007)

Sea Turtles 101:SWOT Report—The State of the World's Sea Turtles — Don't miss this excellent primer in sea turtles and sea turtle science around the world.

 

Business Plan (April 16, 2007)

A written guide to starting and running your business successfully is essential.  The SBA's Small Buliness Planner will encourage loans, promote growth, and provide a map for you to follow.

 

First-Aid (April 14, 2007)

Medical emergencies don't occur every day. But when they do, information can help you deal with these situations. That's way the Mayo Clinic has published a First-Aid Guide. You may find this site helpful.

 

Prevent Cancer (April 12, 2007)

Let food help you prevent cancer:

1. Cruciferous vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage),

  • Vitamin C rich produce (like citrus fruit, strawberries and peppers)
  • Beta Carotene—found primarily in leafy green and orange-colored vegetables (like spinach and carrots)
  • Lycopene, found in high amounts in tomatoes (as well pink grapefruit and watermelon),

2. Get enough Vitamin D

  • Fatty fish (like salmon and sardines)
  • Vitamin D–fortified skim milk
  • Non-fat yogurt and reduced fat cheese.

3. Limit salty, pickled and smoked foods 

4. Limit meats cooked at high temperatures (especially beef)

5. Limit saturated fat and trans fat beef, butter, lard, whole-milk dairy products (including regular yogurt, cheese, and ice cream), fried foods, fatty marbled meats (including hamburgers, hot dogs, salami, pastrami, and spareribs), and poultry skin

 

Lower Your Cholesterol (April 10, 2007)

These foods can help lower your Cholesterol . . .

Soluble fiber: This may help reduce cholesterol by grabbing onto cholesterol and escorting it through your digestive system and out of your body. It also may reduce the intestinal absorption of cholesterol as well. Foods include; oatmeal, barley, lentils, Brussels sprouts, peas, beans (kidney, lima, black, navy, pinto), apple, blackberries, pears, raisins, oranges, grapefruit, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, broccoli, and sweet potato.

Omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats: There was a time when heart researchers slapped the same label — “bad” — on every kind of fat. Now, we know that trans fats and saturated fats are amazingly dangerous for cardiovascular health, but omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats are actually good for your heart. Best foods for monounsaturated fats include: Olive oil and olives, canola oil, avocado, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts, cashews, pistachio nuts and peanut butter.

Plant sterols or stanols: These are natural substances found in small amounts in the cell membrane of plants, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Sterols are found in relatively high amounts in pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and wheat germ. In terms of their effects in the human body, plant sterols and stanols are virtually the same.

Alcohol: The benefits of alcohol depend, in part, on exactly what your cardiovascular risk factors are. Research suggests that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol (that’s no more than one serving per day for women, and no more than two servings per day for men) may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by about 25 percent, and reduces the risk of death from heart disease by about 12 percent. *Alcohol seems to increase the good HDL cholesterol and to prevent clots. However, BIG CAVEAT: if your problem is high triglycerides, or you’re at high risk for breast cancer, alcohol is contraindicated and should be enjoyed as a very occasional treat. Ask your Doctor if alcohol is right for you.

 

Personal DNA (April 8, 2007)

Here's a new kind of personality test which is free, fun, fast and accurate. This test has been designed by a team of professional psychologists. It employs innovative answering techniques, allowing for increased accuracy and an enjoyable process.

Try the test and see how you score!

 

Got TV? (April 6, 2007)

Discover Full Episodes Of Your Favorite TV Shows at MeeVee. See the current TV guide, find out what shows are new and which ones are re-runs. It's great for the TV Addict in you.

 

Lighten Up Your Day (April 4, 2007)

Looney Tune your world with this fun site. Cartoons, games, and downloads. Fun for adults and kids. Or enjoy this site with your kids.

 

Summer Travel (April 2, 2007)

Planning your summer vacation? SeeAmerica gives you information on traveling, touring & vacationing in the U.S.

 

 

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