ciskarene on March 18th, 2009

Passing the Purple Hat to You

“When you have nothing left but God, you have more than enough to start over!!”
“The FUTURE belongs to those who plan for it”

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER

by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer)
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IF I HAD MY [...]

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ciskarene on February 16th, 2009

Q: What is marijuana?  Are there different kinds?
A: Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant. You may hear marijuana called by street names such as pot, herb, weed, grass, boom, Mary Jane, gangster, or chronic. There are more than 200 slang terms [...]

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ciskarene on February 11th, 2009

- First Aid for diabetics –
what you can do in a crisis!
There are two types of crises diabetics could have,
both of which can result in a coma if no action is taken.
The one is hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
and the other hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).
The symptoms of hyperglycaemia are rapid, heavy breathing, vomiting, drowsiness, abdominal pain, [...]

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ciskarene on February 5th, 2009

In a guidance approach to discipline, parents use methods that
reduce conflicts respectfully for parents and children.

Discipline is not punishment – It is a means of helping the child learn
acceptable ways to deal with personal feelings and desires.
Punishment, on the other hand, is a reaction to misbehavior that is usually hurtful and may even [...]

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ciskarene on February 5th, 2009

What’s tasty, easy, and has lots of health benefits? Yogurt!

The benefits of Yogurt!
First off, your body needs to have a healthy amount of “good” bacteria in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria. One of the words you’ll be hearing more of in relation to [...]

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ciskarene on February 5th, 2009

Naturally Boost Your Immunity

The emergence of avian flu and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), combined with common bacteria becoming more resistant to antibiotics, make it more important than ever to find ways to naturally boost your immunity.
Not only will a strong immunity help you stave off tougher bugs, but it’ll also help you feel good and [...]

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ciskarene on January 10th, 2009

Common Sources of

Foodborne Illness
Sources of illness: Raw and undercooked meat and poultry
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
Bacteria: Campylobacter jejuni, E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes, Salmonella
Sources of illness: Raw foods; unpasteurized milk and dairy products, such as soft cheeses
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea
Bacteria: L. monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus aureus, C. jejuni
Sources of [...]

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ciskarene on December 2nd, 2008

On November 21 2008, Abraham Biggs,
a 19-year-old student, took his own life,
watched by hundreds on a webcam.
-This was not the first webcam suicide – apparently a man in Shropshire hung himself in a similar situation last year. (see further down)

Biggs posted a suicide note saying that he hated himself for the mistakes [...]

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ciskarene on November 26th, 2008

What is Back Pain?
Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma to the lower back or a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused by a sports injury, work around the house or [...]

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ciskarene on November 22nd, 2008

“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!”
“Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!”
“Try the thigh buster and lose inches fast!”

And so on, and so on. With so many products and weight-loss theories out there,
it is easy to get confused.

The information in this fact sheet will help clear up confusion about weight loss, nutrition, [...]

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