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Passive smoking kills 6,800 annually

2010-09-28T19:10:00.001-07:00

Roughly 6,800 people in Japan are estimated to die every year from lung cancer or heart disease caused by passive smoking, and more than half — around 3,600 — are exposed to secondhand smoke in their workplace, a research team said Tuesday.

About 4,600 of the victims are women, according to the team, which operates under the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.

"Huge harm is done," said Yumiko Mochizuki, a senior researcher at the National Cancer Center. "The government and employers need to recognize it is their responsibility to protect the health of working people."

Studies by the team and international organizations have shown passive smoking increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease by 20 to 30 percent. The team's findings are based on this increased risk.

Based on a 2005 survey, the research team estimates that among 76 million nonsmoking adults — 48 million women and 28 million men — 30 percent of the women and 6 percent of the men are exposed to passive smoking in their homes, and 20 percent of the women and 30 percent of the men in their workplaces. The figures include those exposed to secondhand smoke both at home and in the workplace.

The team found in another study that passive smoking caused some 8 percent of 18,000 female deaths and 1 percent of 49,000 male deaths from lung cancer, as well as 9 percent of 34,000 female deaths and 4 percent of 42,000 male deaths from ischemic heart disease, which reduces blood supply to the heart.

The total number of victims in this study came to 4,600 women and 2,200 men, of whom 1,800 women and the same number of men were exposed to secondhand smoke in their workplaces, according to the team.

Simple Tips to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

2010-09-22T23:02:00.001-07:00

You know you need to work out, but your're having trouble getting up the enthusiasm. How do you find motivation to exercise when you just don't feel like getting off your butt? I ask myself this question every now and then, and I have the feeling I'm not the only one.

There are a million ways to motivate yourself to exercise, actually, but these are a few that have worked for me.

Have fun. If you hate running, don't go to the track for exercise. Find something you like. The list of different kinds of exercises are nearly endless. The only really important thing is to get your body moving and your heart rate up.
How you feel after a workout. I always feel great after a good workout. Its a high. And I let that motivate me the next time.
Calories burned. If you count calories (and its really one of the most effective ways to lose weight), you know that the more you exercise, the more calories you burn — and the bigger your calorie deficit.
How your're going to look. Imagine a slimmer, fitter you. Now let that visualization drive you.
Change it up. Even if you have a routine you enjoy, mix it up from time to time. Try entirely different exercises. You can check out a tape at the library and try yoga or kick boxing for an afternoon. This will not only keep you interested, it will break your muscles out of their routine and help produce better results.
Get a buddy. Exercising with a friend introduces a positive kind of peer pressure. You will be more likely to go to the gym if you know someone is waiting there for you. Talking and laughing while exercising will also keep you from being bored.
An exercise log/graph. For some reason, writing it down is extremely important. Really. Do it for a week and youll see what I mean.
Get appropriate clothing. If you don't have the appropriate clothes for the exercise, it can be irritating, uncomfortable, frustrating, or even unsafe. If you exercise outside after dusk, be sure you have reflective clothing to prevent traffic accidents. Also be sure the clothing looks nice; if you don't like the way your clothing looks, you may feel uncomfortable, and less likely to exercise.
Pack Ahead of Time: An iPod, athletic shoes, a towel whatever. Walking around the house trying to find stuff is a good time to lose your resolve. Put everything together in your gym bag. When you finish working out, take out things that need to be laundered and replace them immediately.
Have a Goal. What do you want to achieve? Make it specific, make it meaningful, make it obtainable. Be sure to have short-term benchmarks along the way. Its OK to change your goals if the original plan doesn't work, but have a goal. Regularly evaluate how you are doing on your goals.
Success stories. I find the success stories of others incredibly inspirational. If a fitness website has success stories, Ill almost always read them.
Reward Yourself. Have a healthy reward when you reach a goal. Buy yourself that cute pair of bike shorts. Go for a weekend hiking tri. Soak in the sauna for your workout that day. Buy a new yoga video. Whatever works for you to celebrate in line with your healthy lifestyle!

Transformation to be a Hero

2010-09-21T19:20:00.001-07:00

Croc eat Croc

2010-09-19T20:01:00.001-07:00

An Australian fisherman was boating in the Mission River last summer when he snapped this photo: a saltwater crocodile chowing down on another croc.

Crocs eat their young in times of resource scarcity--the little ones make an easy target. However, this photo could be showing an act of scavenging, one Australian biologist told the local press.

Source www.discovermagazine.com

Other food for surviving

2010-09-19T19:53:00.001-07:00

These are not photoshopped images! These photos were taken by a tourist who witnessed a large male adult polar bear eating a cub in northern Canada. The large polar bear had separated a baby cub from its mother then killed and tore it before the bear eats the cub.
According to scientists, they believe global warming is melting the bears’ Arctic hunting grounds, forcing the polar bears turn to other food for surviving. Just in this year, eight cases of mature male polar bears eating cubs have been reported.

Source www.discovermagazine.com

Amazing toilet paper tubes

2010-08-30T23:01:00.001-07:00

45 Billion Disposable Chopsticks Require 100 Acres of Forests Every 24 Hours

2010-08-24T02:59:00.001-07:00

That's a Lot of Chopsticks

Apparently China's Ministry of Commerce has had it with disposable chopsticks. It sent out a warning to chopstick makers in June to warn them that: "Production, circulation and recycling of disposable chopsticks should be more strictly supervised." The reason? With about 45 billion disposable chopstick pairs made every year in the country, or about 130 million a day, a lot of wood is being wasted, and that in a country that is trying to increase its forest coverage (from about 8% in 1949 to 12-13% today, compared to 30% for the USA).

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Want the peace of mind in Bali

2010-08-24T02:54:00.003-07:00

Foreign tourists who come on holiday to Bali island, generally want the peace of mind, considering that in his country have been busy from the various activities exhausting.

Wealth is not the only one to be happy inner person, especially now that many frightening events such as natural disasters, analysts said Drs Dewa Nyoman Bali tourism copying in Denpasar.

Foreign tourists seeking tranquility in Bali can be seen, they (tourists-ed) is now more like staying at a hotel or villa on the edge of the river (the gap) or on the slopes of the cliff there, mostly in rural areas.

He said the behavior of tourists began to change, around the 1980s the international community who generally favor Bali holiday inn, located on either coast in Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua.

Now he has turned into a villa buildings are mushrooming in the area of rice fields appear in this area, so no surprise then that changes the function of production land about a thousand hectares per year in Bali.

I Wayan Munut known as the pioneer in building hotels in Kedewatan Ayung River ravine, 30 km north of Denpasar, and that kind of hotel development and growing more and more across Bali.

Domestic and foreign tourists with money a lot of staying in the valleys, because the environment quiet, quiet cause the price of land in the area jumped expensive even more expensive than land in urban areas.

Experienced gods to bring foreign tourists as a tourist attraction in this island still remember that the price of land in the 1980s the gap was only Rp. 175 000 per hectare but now reaches hundreds of million rupiah per hectare.

So not surprisingly, foreigners who buy land in a valley or ravine and then build a hotel with the name of the local population, and the marketing done outside the country, this problem has been common knowledge, he said.

Paradise island of Bali which is dubbed by the international community able to serve the silence, it is not surprising that the number of foreign tourists who flew directly to Bali increased from many countries.

Match notes Bali Tourism Office that the number of tourist arrivals to Bali until July 2010 as many as 1.3 million people, or grow up to 12 percent when compared to the same period in 2009.

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Squeezing A Lot Into A Tiny RV

2010-08-24T02:54:00.001-07:00

Many people around the world are experimenting with living in smaller spaces; some are living in recreational vehicles, but they tend to be larger and consume a lot of gas. German designer Cornelius Comanns has converted a Piaggio APE 50 three-wheeled delivery vehicle, a cheap and fuel efficient platform.

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Barracuda Jumps Into Boat, Bites 14-Year-Old Girl

2010-08-20T01:28:00.001-07:00

A 14-year-old Koral Wira was sitting on her family's yacht while her dad was fishing for sharks near Venice, Florida.

Suddenly a 30 pound, 45 inch long barracuda large barracuda leapt out of the sea and latched on to her arm. Koral's dad was able to kill the fish with a fillet knife.

Koral said the barracuda flew into the boat and chomped down on her left arm. It then flopped around until her father was able to catch it. But the girl still needed 51 stitches afterwards.

Banned nicotine found in half of electronic cigs

2010-08-20T00:02:00.001-07:00

Eleven out of 25 electronic cigarettes sold in Japan have been found to contain small amounts of nicotine, which is banned in such devices, according to the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan.
Test results show there is not enough evidence to confirm the safety of the 11 varieties of the devices and consumers are advised to exercise caution, the center said Wednesday.

The health ministry is calling on authorities in each prefecture to tell the companies that are marketing the devices to recall or refrain from selling them because they can be categorized by law as pharmaceuticals or medical equipment if they are found to contain nicotine.

Such devices are generally shaped like a cigarette and allows the user to inhale steam generated with electricity.

In 2008, the World Health Organization issued a statement saying, "Contrary to what some marketers of the electronic cigarette imply in their advertisements, the WHO does not consider it to be a legitimate therapy for smokers trying to quit."
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3-D Porn

2010-08-19T23:33:00.001-07:00

Filmmakers in Hong Kong have hired Japanese AV idols and actors to star in the first ever 3-D pornographic film.
Taking almost twice the time to shoot than conventional films and with a higher budget, more advanced equipment and elaborate lighting, the takeup of 3-D productions has been relatively slow in the porno industry despite early excitement at its promise.

“We have to change the lenses for a long time, the setting, lighting, we need more time than a normal movie,” said Japanese porn star Saori Hara after completing a scene.
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Firefox 4 Additional Tab Classification and Sync Functions

2010-08-19T23:31:00.001-07:00

Are you tired of the old version of Firefox? There are two functions updated in nightly version of Firefox Beta 4 Pre on August 14. Let's review it briefly.

1.Tab Classification
By previewing the introduction, you can find that there is an icon of classification. Click and boost, and we can classify according to the tab. Note: This classification works in current window instead of opening a new window.

2.Firefox Sync
This is actually the original extension Firefox Weave, now renamed Firefox Sync and integrated into the browser. Local data can be uploaded to the server, and the server can also use the data cover local data.

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Japan plans second asteroid sample grab

2010-08-19T23:22:00.001-07:00

Japan will send another satellite on a mission to capture material from an asteroid and bring it back to Earth for study, scientists say. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says a successor to the troubled Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa, which managed to return a capsule to Earth this year, could launch as early as 2104.
The cost of the new spacecraft is estimated at $2 billion. Like its predecessor, it will visit an asteroid to collect dust samples. But whereas Hayabusa visited the 500-yard-wide asteroid Itokawa to collect silicon- and iron-rich dust, Hayabusa 2 will visit a half-mile-sized space rock called 1999 JU3 in search of organic molecules that might have been the genesis of life on Earth.
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Modem IVIO IX

2010-08-11T19:31:00.000-07:00

Already have an IVIO 3G CDMA modem plus a free SIM Card Flexy. But after the purchase we do not have a handset to activate the SIM Card. The cd software that was on packaged IVIO been able to make call and SMS ..
Display mini software once to the point that after doing the registration card must take a deep breath first .. hahahaaa .. I think this view is too much mini ..
SIM Card Registration conducted in IVIO application by sending an sms to 4444

Do you know Luwak Coffee from is ?

2010-08-11T00:10:00.001-07:00

Luwak coffee is one of a kind coffee comes from coffee beans eaten, and which have previously been entered into the digestive tract of animals called Luwak (mongoose). The popularity of coffee has been known among the fans of coffee and even abroad. Even in the land of Uncle Sam, can be found in a cafe or coffee shop that sells coffee mongoose (Civet Coffee). Mongoose coffee can be bought with a fairly expensive price. Coffee taken from this mongoose droppings spelled price higher than the other types of coffee. However, it does not reduce coffee lovers to hunt down copies of this mongoose. Which must be ensured that the authenticity of copies sold is a truly original mongoose coffee and we provide copies of the original mongoose.

This coffee is known to have long and it started happening when the coffee plantation was opened as a major Dutch East Indies government until the 1950s, when it was still a lot of the same type found in animal mongoose mongoose. Civet is like looking at all the grain that is good enough to eat, including coffee beans. Civet is very fond of coffee beans from the best fruit, after eating and issued with feces, which was previously fermented in the digestive tract mongoose. These coffee beans, used to look for and demand of coffee farmers, because they believe that the beans are derived from the best coffee beans and has been fermented naturally. And based on the beliefs, mongoose coffee taste is very different and special was among the fans and connoisseurs of coffee.

However, Civet currently difficult to find. Because the meat is believed to cure asthma disease makes these animals continue to be hunted. Thus, the enjoyment of coffee comes from beans picked from the droppings Luwak coffee is currently very difficult to find, even if there will be a very expensive price.

Summer from around the world

2010-08-10T23:12:00.000-07:00

Aquarium bag on wall

2010-08-10T02:59:00.000-07:00

Aesthetically pleasing fishbowl that hangs on the wall, saves counter space and adds a decorative element to your wall.

Save your brain

2010-08-09T23:38:00.001-07:00

Research shows a lot you can do to hone the sharpness of the brain.

Learn techniques that can help to preserve your mental intelligence following, as quoted from Woman's Day.

1. Calm
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology said that the brain remembers better when relaxed. Take a few minutes each day to draw a deep breath or meditation.

2. Focus on future
Based on recent research, people who regularly make plans and look forward to upcoming events Alzheimernya reduced risk of 50 percent. Do not worry if you do not have many events that could change your life. Make an appointment with your friends to meet and chat.

3. Walk
Researchers from Columbia University says a slightly higher glucose levels (even if you do not have diabetes) could endanger the brain regions that help you form a memory. The experts agreed that physical activity can help blood sugar levels drop to normal.

4. Eat blueberries
Robert Krikorian, PhD, professor of psychiatry and neurologist at the University Cincinanati, says blueberries have compounds called "anthocyanins" which helps the communication between brain cells and appears to enhance memory.

5. Learn something new
Learn Spanish online, follow sewing course or learn to play tennis. Research at the University of California Irvine found that mental stimulation limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and mind.

Witch child in Africa!

2010-08-09T22:49:00.000-07:00

Number of children who are accused of being witches in Africa increased sharply. Orphans, street children, albino and children with disabilities become very risky.

The report from UNICEF stated that children who are accused of being witches, there are eight years old, burned, beaten and even killed as punishment directly.

At 10-20 years ago, which accused the witches are women and old people.

Increased violence against children due to the increasing urbanization on the continent and also the distortion caused by the war.

Economic difficulty factor is also expected to cause this.

As reported by the BBC, Monday (19/07/2010), more than 20 thousand street children accused of being witches in the capital Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Most children who are accused of being witches were boys with an average they are 14 years of age. They always attacked, tortured and even killed.

The children were also doused with petrol in their eyes or ears as a form to expel "evil spirits" which is believed to have possessed them.
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Albino Bat believe the embodiment of someone

2010-08-09T22:37:00.000-07:00

Albino bat captured in the house of a citizen Kebonsari Wetan Village, District Kanigaran, Probolinggo, East Java.

They believe the creature was an animal imitation aimed at draining the treasure. Bats in the Java language called the flying fox, but in Probolinggo, which was inhabited ethnic Madurese, the animal called Pok-kopok.

Animals fist for teenager was arrested by the arch, the RT 4/RW 4 Kebonsari Wetan Village.

Animals were first known Sudarmo, the local residents. Fearing capture bats entering the house, Sudarmo call arc to be asked.

The chairman of the RT finally caught him and put these animals in a glass jar that is stored in her home.

In a flash, the news of the arrest spread throughout the animal village. No doubt, citizens from across the arc coming into the house to watch it.

They assume, somewhat orange-brown bats, as a creature invented. Because besides they rarely see the bats like that.

In addition to his body color is not black like most bats, his eyes red. Increasingly strong presence was associated with the occult because Sudarmo right into the house on Friday night Legi, a sacred day for some residents.

"I have never seen a bat like this. This is not a regular bat, this is definitely Pok-kopok (bats imitation). These animals are often stolen money, "said Khofi, local resident.

With the capture of this rare animal, the resident street Gang KH Hasan Genggong Bayusari VIII, somewhat relieved. The reason is, animals who often stole the money, had been arrested.

"Actually people here no one lost money. Do not know if in other areas. This just happened to stray into the bats here, "said Miftahul Huda, a local youth leaders.

By Huda, after the animal was caught, local residents had confused what to do with. For a while it put a strange animal in the house arch.

To stay alive, arc placed in a jar of banana on it for food. "Well, let me live. If it is Pok-kopok, something must have. Let's wait owner. And if this is normal bat, what's wrong with maintaining a rare animal, "Huda added.

It seems, according to local stories, Pok-kopok intentionally released by their owners to steal the wealth of others.

He was reared by a person to become rich without working. "He said if this kopok Pok-arrested and killed, then who have, will also die," added Huda, the man who had studied and had to learn to spiritual experts.

Is the bat-pok kopok or not is still a question mark, but the residents were quite amused to see animals.