Saturday, December 20, 2008

Acai Berry

I’m sure you have known about strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry. But, have you ever heard about acai berry? If you search in the internet, you will find many topics about this. Many people, especially women, use it to lose weight and to get a good skin appearance. Of course, there are some other uses of this kind of berry. Interested? Just visit the website.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Line of Credit

Nowadays there are a number of non-bank financial institutions. They offer some kinds of loans to their customers. A line of credit is provided to fulfill the customers’ needs. This kind of financial institutions usually demand easier requirements compared to banks. America One Unsecured has been in this business for such a long time. It has had much experience in coping with the customers’ problem. Unsecured small business loan is offered to those who has a small business or who want to develop their business. The application process is easy and the approval is fast. You do not need to bother yourself with many kinds of difficult requirements and you do not need to wait long for the approval. Everything is simple and easy!

America One Unsecured also offers personal loans if you need some money for your personal necessities. Whether you are planning to go for vacation or anything, this type of loans is suitable for you. So, what are you waiting for? If you need loans, just visit America One Unsecured. This website will serve you by offering lending programs throughout America. Besides that, customer service staff will also be ready to help you. Service excellence becomes the priority of this website.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

LifeLock & Your Identity Protection

Identity theft protection has become a crucial problem. Without this protection, it will be harmful to our identity. As we know, when we have a credit account, for example, we will also have identity or personal information that we should keep well. Or else, other bad people will be able to access our personal information and use our financial information to ask for credits in our name. Now many people and websites use the service of LifeLock which focuses on identity security. By using this service, the clients will feel more secure because their identities or their accounts are protected by Life Lock.

Bad news has traveled that the cases of identity theft have frequently happened. The victims certainly suffer from a lot of losses. I am sure you do not want to undergo the same situation, do you? That’s why, you need to know more about this to make a prevention. Prevention is better than cure, right? So, why not get more information from LifeLock.com? This is one of the good resources for you to learn more about identity theft. Identity theft is a serious problem. Once your identity or your personal information is stolen, it will be a disaster for you!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Nouveau Riche

I am very sure that you have known Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (the Sultan of Brunai Darussalam), Queen Elizabeth II (the Queen of England), Liem Sioe Liong (Indonesian entrepreneur who has many big companies), and William Soeryadjaya (also Indonesian entrepreneur who has many big companies). They are famous and rich people. Now there have also been so many new rich people that we often call them ‘Nouveau Riche’.

Nouveau Riche comes from French. People become very rich because of many factors. They are among others: the wealth of their parents, their strong willingness to reach their goal, or learning in a special educational institution. Community for Nouveau Riche is available. Even they have their own website where the members can share their experiences. Of course, the community website is very important and can become a bridge which links one member of the community to the others.

As a matter of fact, there are several definitions of Nouveau Riche. It can be a person who get higher position in his financial condition. For example, he is very poor, but because of something, he can become very rich. Or, the definition can also refer to an ordinary person who suddenly becomes famous.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Jokes

Websites containing jokes have seemingly become the choice for some visitors. Jokes are always interesting to tell or to be heard. Some people say that if we like jokes, we will look younger than our real age. Is it right? Maybe you can prove it by yourself. Jokes can be written on magazines, newspapers, or websites, and can also be spoken out directly or through radio or television.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Business Loans

Business financing plays a very important role in the success of the business goals. In many cases, business owners need business loans to run their businesses. EZUnsecured.com is a company which provides services in giving financial assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs. EZUnsecured.com applies an easy process in giving a business loan. This fast funding system, accompanied with excellent service, will certainly satisfy the clients.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Jim Piccolo, A Visionary CEO

Once Jim Piccolo said,”To succeed, you must build relationships and recognize that you create your own success when you create success for others." This quotation is very interesting and inspirational. It is absolutely right that if we want to be successful in our life, we must build relationships with other people. Without these relationships, how can we achieve the success that we have dreamed of before. Relationships are needed in many aspects of life.

Maybe a question crosses your mind,”Who is Jim Piccolo?” Well… as a matter of fact, he is a very famous and successful person. He becomes the driving force behind Noveau Riche University. This university teaches its students how to create wealth, how to build confidence, how to make a business, how to become a real estate investors, how to be a successful entrepreneur, etc.

Jim Piccolo has becomes president and Chief Executive Officer of many national and multinational companies. Innovative companies have been established by him. With his skill, he can make his businesses run well. Many people learn from his success. He masters self-developmental methods and business strategies and shares them with other people. Now he has become an examplary figure for many people in the world.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Stocks Online

Have you ever heard about eToroUSA? Well… this independent finance and stock info portal is famous for its forex trading business. This portal also gives information on stocks online and forex exchange. The design of eToroUSA’s website is good and interactive. All currency trading activity can be monitored well. If you want to know more about this trading business, just visit the website.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Real Estate Investment College

Do you want to be a real estate investor? If you do, Real Estate Investment College Nouveau Riche can become one of your choices. Here you can learn many things having to do with real estate investment. You can also learn how to create wealth in such an effective way that you can apply it more easily. The learning system offered by Nouveau Riche is very good, interesting, and applicable. So, you will learn excitedly at this college.

As we know, success of a learning program will depend greatly on the learning system applied by the college and the instructors who are in charge of teaching the students. The instructors at Nouveau Riche are experts who have much experience and expertise in their fields. They are persons who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with the students. If you want to get further information on this real estate investment college, feel free to visit its website. Many things can happen to you and success can also come to you. You must believe this! Nothing is impossible in this world, is it? So, take a positive action as soon as possible and grab all the golden opportunities which come to you.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Custom Writing Service

There are many nursing schools or nursing courses now. Not only women can become nurses, but also men. People are interested in this career because this career has a good prospect in the future. At the end of learning process in any study programs, including nursing, students are usually given an assignment to write an essay, scientific paper, or nursing thesis. Actually, there are a lot of interesting materials that the students can write for their thesis. Unfortunately, some students sometimes meet difficulties or obstacles in writing their thesis. The existence of overnightessay.com seems to be able to help such students because this website specializes in assisting those who have problems with essay or paper writing.


When you are assigned to write Great Expectations coursework, it will be time-consuming to read the source, to collect the materials needed, and to write it. For example, what you are going to write is a popular novel entitled The Count of Monte Cristo. So, you should deeply describe and analyze the main characters in the novel and how he/she solves the problem.


Writing a thesis on Islamic terrorism is much more difficult because there are many aspects that should be taken into account. Moreover, not all you see on TV can describe Muslims as a whole.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Zenni Optical

Nowadays there are various kinds of frames for eyeglasses. The consumers can choose the suitable material and shape for them. If you visit Zenni site, you can see incredible stylish new frames from Zenni. Zenni Optical is not a new name in optical business. Zenni Optical was on FOX news! That’s great! Oh yeah… now Zenni offers Zenni Optical $8 Rx eyeglasses. Interested???

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Hypertension

Hypertension, most commonly referred to as "high blood pressure", HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. It was previously referred to as nonarterial hypertension, but in current usage, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier normally refers to arterial hypertension.


Hypertension can be classified either essential (primary) or secondary. Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient's condition. Secondary hypertension indicates that the high blood pressure is a result of (i.e., secondary to) another condition, such as kidney disease or tumours (pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma). Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. Even moderate elevation of arterial blood pressure leads to shortened life expectancy. At severely high pressures, defined as mean arterial pressures 50% or more above average, a person can expect to live no more than a few years unless appropriately treated.


Hypertension is considered to be present when a person's systolic blood pressure is consistently 140 mmHg or greater, and/or their diastolic blood pressure is consistently 90 mmHg or greater. Recently, as of 2003, the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure has defined blood pressure 120/80 mmHg to 139/89 mmHg as "prehypertension." Prehypertension is not a disease category; rather, it is a designation chosen to identify individuals at high risk of developing hypertension. The Mayo Clinic website specifies blood pressure is "normal if it's below 120/80" but that "some data indicate that 115/75 mm Hg should be the gold standard." In patients with diabetes mellitus or kidney disease studies have shown that blood pressure over 130/80 mmHg should be considered high and warrants further treatment.


Hypertension is labeled resistant if a person’s blood pressure remains above their target blood pressure despite taking three or more medications to lower it. The American Heart Association released a scientific statement in May 2008 with guidelines for treating resistant hypertension.


Source: Wikipedia

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Bloggerwave

Many bloggers still don’t know that their blogs can actually be used to make money. If you are one of them, you can also make money by registering your blog to Bloggerwave. If your blog is approved, you will be given job(s) to write reviews and you will get paid for every post you have written.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Look of the Year Contest


Hello young boys and girls….

Have your ever heard about Look of the Year? If you still don’t know what it is, I’ll explain to you a little bit. This is a kind of beauty contest which is carried out through the internet. You just need to send your picture and the visitors of the site will give their votes. So, if you think you are beautiful or handsome and want to be a model, join it. There are four categories you can join: Girls 14-19, Boys 14-19, Women 19+, and Men 19+.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Calcium

Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet. Calcium is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of bones and teeth, and calcium requirements must be met throughout life.


Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, in which the bone deteriorates and there is an increased risk of fractures. While a lifelong deficit can affect bone and tooth formation, over-retention can cause hypercalcemia (elevated levels of calcium in the blood), impaired kidney function and decreased absorption of other minerals. High calcium intakes or high calcium absorption were previously thought to contribute to the development of kidney stones.


However, more recent studies show that high dietary calcium intakes actually decrease the risk for kidney stones. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are a well-known source of calcium. However, some individuals are allergic to dairy products and even more people, particularly those of non Indo-European descent, are lactose-intolerant, leaving them unable to consume non-fermented dairy products in quantities larger than about half a liter per serving. Others, such as vegans, avoid dairy products for ethical and health reasons.


Fortunately, many good sources of calcium exist. These include seaweeds such as kelp, wakame and hijiki; nuts and seeds (like almonds and sesame); blackstrap molasses; beans; oranges; figs; quinoa; amaranth; collard greens; okra; rutabaga; broccoli; dandelion leaves; kale; and fortified products such as orange juice and soy milk. An overlooked source of calcium is eggshell, which can be ground into a powder and mixed into food or a glass of water. Cultivated vegetables generally have less calcium than wild plants.

Source: Wikipedia

Friday, May 2, 2008

Myrtle Seaside Resorts

Going for a picnic with the members of the family or with our friends is fun. We can really enjoy the atmosphere. Where are you going in this vacation? Hiking or climbing a mountain? Staying in luxurious hotels? Or, visiting a beautiful beach? If you like to visit beaches, Myrtle Beach is worth visiting. Why? Because this beach is very beautiful and very suitable for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere on the beach. Myrtle Beach resort is available for you. You can spend your days there.

Besides enjoying the situation on the beach, you can also invite your friends to play golf together. There are tricky courses in which you can play. Those courses can really challenge you. You must think hard to conquer the courses. Yet, those courses are also entertaining and inspiring. I bet you will be addicted to playing golf there. Myrtle Beach golf is an interesting place for those who are crazy about playing golf.

Superb accommodations are also provided to the visitors. You can stay in luxurious hotels or condominiums. So, you can really feel the comfort. Are you interested in coming to this place? Take the members of your family and book now! Have a nice Myrtle Beach vacation!

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

How to Remove Links in Microsoft Word

Browsing is an interesting activity. Sometimes, when we find a good article, we will copy the text and paste it to Ms-Word document. The problem is, if the article contains some links, the links will also be copied.

If you don't like or don't need those links, you can remove them. Please follow these steps:

  • Highlight the whole text with your mouse. (Or, you can also press CTRL+A.)
  • Press the combination of CTRL+SHIFT+F9. (Remember! You must press these three keys simultaneously.)

Now you can see that all the links in your Ms-Word document has been removed.

Source: Computer Tips & Tricks

Friday, April 25, 2008

Mac Games

Do you like playing Mac games? Are you looking for free Mac games? Maybe you should visit macgamesandmore.com. This site contains weekly news on Macintosh software and hardware. There is an interesting game you can get from this site, i.e. Airport Mania for Mac. In this game you can try to play your roles as well as possible, such as landing various kinds of planes or avoiding delays. Interested?

Paris Bed & Breakfast

Have you ever been to Paris? Do you have a plan to visit that romantic city and stay for several days there? Hotel Paris is one of the luxurious and cozy Paris hotels where you can enjoy the atmosphere and refresh your mind. Even you can get away from your bad mood. You will feel better if you also have Paris bed and breakfast. Well… Enjoy your stay with so much fun!

Osteoporosis (Part 2)

Signs and symptoms

Osteoporosis itself has no specific symptoms; its main consequence is the increased risk of bone fractures. Osteoporotic fractures are those that occur in situations where healthy people would not normally break a bone; they are therefore regarded as fragility fractures. Typical fragility fractures occur in the vertebral column, hip and wrist.


Fractures

The symptoms of a vertebral collapse ("compression fracture") are sudden back pain, often with radiculopathic pain (shooting pain due to compression of a nerve) and rarely with spinal cord compression or cauda equina syndrome. Multiple vertebral fractures lead to a stooped posture, loss of height, and chronic pain with resultant reduction in mobility.


Fractures of the long bones acutely impair mobility and may require surgery. Hip fracture, in particular, usually requires prompt surgery, as there are serious risks associated with a hip fracture, such as deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism, and increased mortality.


Falls risk

The increased risk of falling associated with aging leads to fractures of the wrist, spine and hip. The risk of falling, in turn, is increased by impaired eyesight due to any cause (e.g. glaucoma, macular degeneration), balance disorder, movement disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease), dementia, and sarcopenia (age-related loss of skeletal muscle). Collapse (transient loss of postural tone with or without loss of consciousness) leads to a significant risk of falls; causes of syncope are manifold but may include cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beat), vasovagal syncope, orthostatic hypotension (abnormal drop in blood pressure on standing up) and seizures. Removal of obstacles and loose carpets in the living environment may substantially reduce falls. Those with previous falls, as well as those with a gait or balance disorder, are most at risk.

Sumber: Wikipedia

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Osteoporosis (Part 1)

Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in women as a bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass (20-year-old healthy female average) as measured by DXA; the term "established osteoporosis" includes the presence of a fragility fracture.[1] Osteoporosis is most common in women after menopause, when it is called postmenopausal osteoporosis, but may also develop in elderly men, and may occur in anyone in the presence of particular hormonal disorders and other chronic diseases or as a result of medications, specifically glucocorticoids, when the disease is called steroid- or glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (SIOP or GIOP). Given its influence on the risk of fragility fracture, osteoporosis may significantly affect life expectancy and quality of life.


Osteoporosis can be prevented with lifestyle advice and sometimes medication, and in people with osteoporosis treatment may involve lifestyle advice, preventing falls and medication (calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates and several others).


Source: Wikipedia

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Superior Performers

Superior performers intentionally seek out feedbacks; they want to hear how others perceive them, realizing that this is valuable information. That may be part of the reason people who are self-aware are also better performers. Presumably their self-awareness helps them in a process of continuous improvement.

Self-awareness in itself is an invaluable tool for change, especially if the need to change is in line with the person's goals, sense of mission, or basic values--including the belief that self-improvement is good.

(Source: Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman)


Sunday, April 20, 2008

When Your Computer Is Not Stable

Have you ever come across a problem where the computer that you use restarts or turns off by itself? If this problem happens to your computer, there are some possibilities:
  • Your computer is too hot. To overcome this problem, install an additional fan inside the case of the CPU. This fan can function to make the CPU cooler.
  • The quality of the power supply in your computer is not good. Try to use a power supply with the output power of at least 400 Watts. The higher the power is, the better it will be.
  • The system files of your computer are corrupt. Try to reinstall your operating system to make your computer fresh again.
  • The problem can also be caused by a virus. Try to update your antivirus and scan your computer regularly. But remember! Installing an antivirus program does not always guarantee that your computer is free from viruses. Some viruses cannot be detected.

Source: Computer Tips & Tricks

Saturday, April 19, 2008

A Short Biography of Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe was born in London in 1660. After many years of studying for the ministry, Daniel decided that a religious life did not suit him. He chose, instead, to become a merchant.

He traveled widely and built up a successful business. During this period, he married and started raising a family.

But in 1692 his business failed, leaving the 32-year-old Defoe heavily in debt, with a wife and six children to support. Since he had always been interested in politics, he tried making his living by writing political articles for newspapers. These articles often criticized the king and the ruling party. As a result, Defoe spent many years in and out of prison.

Since his political writings had brought only troubles and increasing debts, Defoe turned to fiction writing. His first novel written in 1719 when Defoe was nearly sixty years old, was to become one of the best known adventure stories in the world. That novel was Robinson Crusoe--a story which still thrills readers today, more than two hundred fifty years later.

Robinson Crusoe brought Defoe great success and helped him pay back part of his debts. He continued writing novels such as Moll Flanders, Colonel Jack, and two other Robinson Crusoe stories, but his creditors always seemed to be one step behind him.

During his last years, Defoe was a sick, lonely old man, hunted by his creditors and abandoned by his ungrateful children. He died in 1731 at the age of 71, as alone and frightened as his hero, Robinson, had been during his 28 years on a deserted island.

Source: What-Who-Why

Friday, April 18, 2008

The Life of Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri, on November 30, 1835. During his school days, he was often mischievous and inattentive. Therefore, he left school when he was only twelve years old. But... many years later he became a man of many interests and occupations.

He began his career as a printer, then became a pilot of a Mississippi riverboat. Next, he also worked as a journalist, travel writer, and publisher. He wrote a number of articles, short stories, and novels. Some of his great works are The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Life on the Mississippi, The Prince and the Pauper, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Mark Twain was a pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens. This name came from his riverboat days. At that time he was measuring the depth of the water which was called "marking the twain."

Mark Twain died in 1910. Now his name is very popular. He becomes one of America's greatest writers. If you want to know more about him and his works, I suggest you read one or more of his works.

Source: What-Who-Why

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Imagination

Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire; you will what you imagine; and at last you create what you will.
-George Bernand Shaw-

Imajinasi adalah awal penciptaan. Anda membayangkan apa yang Anda inginkan; Anda mau apa yang Anda bayangkan; dan akhirnya menciptakan apa yang Anda mau.

Sumber: English Proverbs And Quotations Oleh Hendro Darsono, Penerbit Dioma

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Jangan Sombong yeah....!

Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light.
(Victor Hugo)

Di atas awan dengan bayangannya masih ada bintang dengan cahayanya.

(Sumber: Buku English Proverbs & Quotations oleh Hendro Darsono, diterbitkan oleh Penerbit Dioma Malang)