Refurbished network hardware is the latest thing for hip IT managers who consider themselves "in the know". The used equipment is often renovated by various resellers and integrators, reset and error free. They are then sold in the secondary market at up to 90% off of list price. Products are available even in the most sophisticated and obscure models, and often come with a warranty that supersedes even that of the original manufacturer.
How is the hardware refurbished?
Networking products usually pass a grueling inspection, upgrade and update checklist. This includes testing under a variety of conditions to ensure that electronics, connectivity ports, memory configuration, firmware/software and electrical components perform to standards.
What about the warranty of a refurbished hardware appliance?
Most resellers offer a minimum warranty of three months. It varies with the policy of the supplier. Extended warranty up to two years can be availed from some retailers.
What to look out for when buying refurbished?
There is a growing concern in the industry surrounding fake equipment. Anyone who has taken a stroll down Manhattan's Canal Street lately has no doubt become aware of the thriving market for fake Rolexes, Luis Vuitton hand bags and the like. This phenomenon has recently infiltrated the network hardware market. These fakes, often referred to in the industry as, "Chisco" (fake Cisco products originating in China), are popping up more and more. Cisco Systems is the largest provider of Internet telephony equipment in the world, and account for some 80% of all used equipment sales worldwide. This enormous popularity has made them the obvious target for such fake product reproduction.
It helps to have a few tools to protect yourself from fraud. Rule 1 when shopping for used equipment is to be wary of suppliers from China. Historically, most of these fakes have originated somewhere in China. So be careful when dealing with a Chinese supplier. Try to deal with a reputable supplier and develop a relationship. It helps to look for quality business certifications such as "ISO 9001" and others when choosing a reseller.
When using online auctions, feedback is king! Make sure you deal exclusively with resellers who have significant positive feedback from multiple people. Take a quick peek at the actual responses and confirm that they in-fact come from unique sources and not all the same person. People have been known online, to buy large inexpensive quantities from one another to essentially stuff the ballot box and artificially flood the others feedback score.
Who are some of the leading companies in the refurbished hardware market?
I will breakdown this answer into 2 individual categories. The outlet seller and the full service provider.
Full service provider:
These organizations offer a full suite of services for the IT customer. In this model, relationships are formed between the salesperson and customer. The sales cycle can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 year. The customer will usually disclose all relevant information regarding their project or current network configuration. Educated sales people here will assist the customer to make decision about what product or products might best solve their particular business needs. These providers will often offer integration services as well, helping the customer to install the new equipment into their existing set-up. A prime example of this type of sale would be Digital warehouse. DW is a certified NY based full service supplier of refurbished network hardware. Their mission is "reducing the cost of network infrastructure", and that's exactly what they do. With a rigorous reconditioning and testing process coupled with a warranty program that rivals anyone else's in the industry, they allow you to feel safe and secure that you are getting quality second hand hardware at a great price.
Outlet sales:
Online outlet sales have recently emerged as a new trend in the used hardware industry. Direct selling online has become the latest luxury for IT professionals who know what they want or need. Usedcisco's. website is the ideal address for such transactions. They borrowed Michael Dell's direct approach to selling online and moved away from the traditional consultative sales approach. Basically, assuming that many of these products have become commoditized and listed products and pricing directly on their site. For the first time, an end user could go online quickly and source product at a reasonable price, place the order and be finished in record time. Never once having to deal with a salesperson along the way.
What is the difference between refurbished hardware and used hardware?
Refurbished hardware are renovated, reset and fully tested. The term "used hardware" is often used synonymously with refurbished hardwarein this industry. However; on occasion, particularly in online auctions, the term "used", may also mean that it has not been tested or reconditioned in any way. Under such circumstances it is preferential to inquire about the specifics before purchasing under the title "used".
Are there any other price advantages associated with refurbished hardware?
Absolutely! You can expect to save anywhere form 30 - 90% off list price when buying used. Traditionally people would shy away from used equipment because of the inherent risk that it presented. However, with current competition in the secondary market resellers have raised their quality standards. They now provide guarantee's that outlast the original warranty given when the unit was new.
What does all this mean to you?
This means that most of the risk formerly associated with buying hardware used has been eliminated. With a little bit of knowledge and a touch of common sense you can now enjoy massive discounts on IT equipment, stress free! Making "reconditioned", the new way to go for hip IT professionals everywhere.
Resources:
http://www.usedcisco.com
http://www.digitalwarehouse.com
November 30, 2006
Why Say No to Smoking
Benefits of tossing that cigarette start within minutes.Here is a Timeline of the healthy changes you can expect after you quit:
20 minutes later: Your blood pressure drops to a level close to what it was before the last cigarette. The temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.
8 hours later: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
24 hours later: Your chance of a heart attack decreases.
2 to 3 days later: Your senses of taste and smell begin to retun.
2 weeks to 3 months later: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases upto 30 percent.
1 to 9 months later: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath ease.
1 year later: The excess risk of conorary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
5 years later: Your stroke risk risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.
10 years later: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker's. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas diseases.
15 years later: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's.
20 minutes later: Your blood pressure drops to a level close to what it was before the last cigarette. The temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.
8 hours later: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
24 hours later: Your chance of a heart attack decreases.
2 to 3 days later: Your senses of taste and smell begin to retun.
2 weeks to 3 months later: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases upto 30 percent.
1 to 9 months later: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath ease.
1 year later: The excess risk of conorary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
5 years later: Your stroke risk risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.
10 years later: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker's. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas diseases.
15 years later: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's.
November 29, 2006
On Saving Our Home
We all have different perceptions, and I believe we all care about our home: the earth. Something should set as a wake up call for all of us, to stop what we are doing wrong.
But wait, isn't our current condition already a wake up call? Air pollution killing us all, trash everywhere on the streets, epidemics spreading and all that...
Maybe if we all do something as little as tossing our candy wrappers in the bin, we can indeed save our beloved home.
Tree huggers, are we?
artisticgirl89
Yes, we care about the environment deeply, we have something
in mind on how we can promote our ideas as well as doubling our
environmental interactions. But then, im sorry to say this but we're
bunch of hypocrites, yes, including me. Some of us buy guccis
and LVs in which if im not mistaken made from animal skins. We buy
gucci perfumes that had been tested from innocent animals. We
consume tons of electricity everyday that could lead us faster to
global warming (yes! me, im guilty). We devour meat as if the animals
who got butchered are not living things. The list goes on.
No, im not saying, we all go vegan and vegetarian but you see, it
takes a lot to really save the environment, to really stop animal cruelty etc.
Environment doesnt constitute the air, water, trees alone, i've learned.
There are other things to reconsider that can decreases our daily impact.
Like saving energy or wearing faux fur (sp?), you see? its the small things we fail
to lessen our impact on. Nonetheless, whoever we are on the human chain,
I urge you to keep the environmental act going even if it means you have to
do it in your own simple ways. We need to act as ONE towards the salvation
of our mother earth.
But wait, isn't our current condition already a wake up call? Air pollution killing us all, trash everywhere on the streets, epidemics spreading and all that...
Maybe if we all do something as little as tossing our candy wrappers in the bin, we can indeed save our beloved home.
Tree huggers, are we?
artisticgirl89
Yes, we care about the environment deeply, we have something
in mind on how we can promote our ideas as well as doubling our
environmental interactions. But then, im sorry to say this but we're
bunch of hypocrites, yes, including me. Some of us buy guccis
and LVs in which if im not mistaken made from animal skins. We buy
gucci perfumes that had been tested from innocent animals. We
consume tons of electricity everyday that could lead us faster to
global warming (yes! me, im guilty). We devour meat as if the animals
who got butchered are not living things. The list goes on.
No, im not saying, we all go vegan and vegetarian but you see, it
takes a lot to really save the environment, to really stop animal cruelty etc.
Environment doesnt constitute the air, water, trees alone, i've learned.
There are other things to reconsider that can decreases our daily impact.
Like saving energy or wearing faux fur (sp?), you see? its the small things we fail
to lessen our impact on. Nonetheless, whoever we are on the human chain,
I urge you to keep the environmental act going even if it means you have to
do it in your own simple ways. We need to act as ONE towards the salvation
of our mother earth.
November 28, 2006
The Truth Often Denied
Please take time to read this.. It's something that may change Life as we know it..
I did, and it made me think of the things I'm doing now..
A prophetic secret of Fatima?
By Manuel Dindo Gonzales
Is this of any relevance in the light of what happened in Asia on the 26th of December? Independent of any creed or religion, it is better to be prepared & be in good terms with God, though we never know when we will be leaving this world......The Last Secret of Fatima.
The Church has just given permission to reveal to the people the last part of the message.
The Blessed Virgin appeared to three children in Fatima, portugal in 1917, as you already know. One of these children is still alive, her name is Lucia and she is a Carmelite contemplative nun & lives in a European monastery.
lucia disclosed the message for the first time to Pope Pius XII, who after reading it sealed & stored it away without making it public. Later, Pope John XXIII read it & in the same manner as his predecessor, kept it out of public eye because he knew that once revealed, it could bring desperation & panic to the human kind.
Now, the time has come & permission has been granted by Pope John Paul II to reveal it to the children of God in order not to create panic, but to make people aware of the important message so everybody can be prepared.
The Virgin told Lucia:
"Go, my child & tell the world what will come to pass during the years 1950-2005. Men are not practicing the commandments that our Father has given us. Evil is governing the world and is harvesting hate & resentment all over. Men will fabricate mortal weapons that destroy the world in minutes & half of the human race will be destroyed. The war will begin against Rome & there will be conflicts amongst religious orders. God will allow natural phenomenons like Smoke, Hale, cold, water, fire, flood, earthquakes, winds & inclement weather will slowly batter the planet. These things will come to pass in the year 2004.
"Those who do not believe----this is the time your beloved mother tells you those lacking charity towards others & those who do not love thy neighbor like my beloved Son has loved you all --- CANNOT SURVIVE."
They will wish they have died. Millions are imaginable, they will come & there is no doubt, Our Lord God will punish severely those who do not believe in Him, those who despise Him, those who did not have time for Him. I call upon all of you to come to my son, Jesus Christ. God helps the world but all of those who do not show fidelity & loyalty will be destroyed.
Father Agustin who lives in Fatima said that Pope Paul VI gave him permission to visit Sirster Lucia who is a recluse nun (She does not leave the monastery nor is allowed to receive any visitors). Father Agustin said that she was greatly overwhelmed to receive him & told him:
"Father, our Lady is very sad because nobody is interested in her prophecy of 1971, though the righteous are walking a narrow path, the evil ones are walking through an ample road that is leading them to their destruction. Believe me, Father, the punishment will come very soon. Many sould will be lost, many nations will disappear from the earth, but in the middle of all these, if men reflect, pray & practice good deeds, the world can be saved. On all of these, if men persist with its evil, the world will be lost forever."
The time has come for all to pass on the message of our Blessed Lady to their families, friends, and to the entired world. Start praying to make penitence & catastrophes are near. Due to this, many who were far from the Church will return to the open arms of the Catholic Church. England, Russia, China, the Jews & the protestants, all will return believing & worshipping God our creator, in His beloved son, in our Blessed Mother Virgin Mary. WHAT AWAITS US?
Everywhere there will be "Peace talks" but punishments will come. A MAN IN A VERY IMPORTANT POSITION WILL BE ASSASSINATED AND THIS WILL PROVOKE THE WAR. A POWERFUL ARMY WILL DOMINATE ALL THROUGH EUROPE & THE NUCLEAR WAR WILL COMMENCE.
This war will destroy everything. Darkness will fall over us. For 72 hours (3 days) and the one-third of humanity that survives this obscurity & sacrifice will commence to live a new era, they will be good people. In a very cold night, 10 minutes before midnight, A GREAT QUAKE will shake the earth for 8 hours. This will be the third signal that God is who governs the earth. The righteous & those who propagate the faith & the messages of the lady of Fatima SHOULD NOT FEAR. DO NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT TO DO???
Bow your heads, kneel down & ask God for forgiveness because only what is good & is not under the power of evil will survive the catastrophe. In order for you to prepare & remain alive:
"I will give you the following signs: ANGUISH.....AND IN A SHORT PERIOD THE EARTHQUAKE WILL COMMENCE...THE EARTH WILL SHAKE..."
The shake will be so violent that it will move the earth 23 degrees then return to its normal position. Then total & absolute darkness will cover the entired planet... all evil spirits will be mingling around & free, doing harm to all those souls that did not want to listen to this message & to those who did not want to repent. To the faithful souls, remember to light the blessed candles. Prepare a Sacred altar with a crucifix in order to communicate with God & implore for his infinite mercy... All will be dark; IN THE SKY, A GREAT MYSTIC CROSS WILL APPEAR to remind us the price that His beloved Son had to pay for our redemption. In the house the only thing that can give light will be the HOLY CANDLES. Once lit, nothing will put them off until the three days of darkness are over. Also, you should have Holy Water that should be sprinkled abundantly on windows & doors. The Lord will protect the property of the chosen ones.
"Kneel down before the powerful cross of my Beloved son, pray the rosary & after each Hail Mary, you must pray the following: 'Oh, God forgive us our sins, preserve us from the fire of hell, take all souls into heaven, especially those who are in more need of thy mercy. Blessed virgin Mary, protect us. We love you, save us & save the world.' Pray 5 creeds & the rosary w/c is the secret to my Immaculate Heart. All those who believe in my words, go & take the message to everyone. DO NOT FEAR, FEAR NOTHING. Those who keep quiet will be responsible for all the souls who will perish in ignorance. All those who pray humbly the rosary will have the protection of Heaven & those who are bound to die, I will help them die in peace & they will be Holy when they enter the other world, I wish all my children to attend mass every 1st Friday & every 1st Saturday of each month to confess & receive Holy Communion & in doing so, save the world from TOTAL DESTRUCTION... When the earth shakes no more, the wind will bring gas & disperse everywhere then the sun will rise. Maybe YOU will survive this catastrophe.
Do not forget that God's punishment is HOLY and ONCE IT HAS STARTED, YOU SHOULD NOT LOOK OUTSIDE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, GOD DOES NOT WANT ANY OF HIS CHILDREN TO SEE WHEN HE PUNISHES THE SINNERS.
All these encompasses w/ the writings of the Holy Scriptires... Read in the New Testament: Lucas 21-5; 121, 12:19, 20:20, 29:33, Letters of St. Paul 3-8-14, Isaiah 40, 1:5:9. you must understand that God allows all these to happen.
The Pope & the bishops are now awaiting another message that speaks about repentance & prayer. Remember that God's words are not a threat, but good news. Please reproduce these pages & send them to all people that you know so we all can have the opportunity to repent & be saved. We do not know if those receiving this message believe or not in GOD, but think, there is a reason for receiving this message!!!!
Maybe the Creator is giving us the chance to be saved, no matter what religion or creed. If you do not believe in this message at least send it to others, it will cost you nothing. To all those receiving it, they can have the opportunity to judge for themselves.
Remember, we can avoid a great deal if we practice the 10 commandments that our Father God has left us. They are just 10 simple things that if we put into practice, we can obtain God's pardon. Jesus in you I trust. Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Did you know that Vasula Ryden said something about the towers in NY last September 11, 1991 (years before the tragic Sep. 11 incident) ? Christina Gallagher also said something last Sep. 11, 1999? Something to the effect that America will be destroyed if they do not turn to Prayers. And do you remember the fluvial Marian procession spearheaded by Filipinos, the group of June Keithley, Lydia Sison, etc. and participated in by many countries was held in New York, also last Sep. 11, 1999 for the Lady of all Nations? They are asking for prayers, more prayers, more rosaries---because for one thing accordingly, because of the uncertainty of the times & fear for the worse due to the war more women (especially in NY) are resorting to abortion & they are being helped or encouraged even more. Despite the prevalence already before, now it has increased due to panic. We are asked to pray unceasingly for them all.
I did, and it made me think of the things I'm doing now..
A prophetic secret of Fatima?
By Manuel Dindo Gonzales
Is this of any relevance in the light of what happened in Asia on the 26th of December? Independent of any creed or religion, it is better to be prepared & be in good terms with God, though we never know when we will be leaving this world......The Last Secret of Fatima.
The Church has just given permission to reveal to the people the last part of the message.
The Blessed Virgin appeared to three children in Fatima, portugal in 1917, as you already know. One of these children is still alive, her name is Lucia and she is a Carmelite contemplative nun & lives in a European monastery.
lucia disclosed the message for the first time to Pope Pius XII, who after reading it sealed & stored it away without making it public. Later, Pope John XXIII read it & in the same manner as his predecessor, kept it out of public eye because he knew that once revealed, it could bring desperation & panic to the human kind.
Now, the time has come & permission has been granted by Pope John Paul II to reveal it to the children of God in order not to create panic, but to make people aware of the important message so everybody can be prepared.
The Virgin told Lucia:
"Go, my child & tell the world what will come to pass during the years 1950-2005. Men are not practicing the commandments that our Father has given us. Evil is governing the world and is harvesting hate & resentment all over. Men will fabricate mortal weapons that destroy the world in minutes & half of the human race will be destroyed. The war will begin against Rome & there will be conflicts amongst religious orders. God will allow natural phenomenons like Smoke, Hale, cold, water, fire, flood, earthquakes, winds & inclement weather will slowly batter the planet. These things will come to pass in the year 2004.
"Those who do not believe----this is the time your beloved mother tells you those lacking charity towards others & those who do not love thy neighbor like my beloved Son has loved you all --- CANNOT SURVIVE."
They will wish they have died. Millions are imaginable, they will come & there is no doubt, Our Lord God will punish severely those who do not believe in Him, those who despise Him, those who did not have time for Him. I call upon all of you to come to my son, Jesus Christ. God helps the world but all of those who do not show fidelity & loyalty will be destroyed.
Father Agustin who lives in Fatima said that Pope Paul VI gave him permission to visit Sirster Lucia who is a recluse nun (She does not leave the monastery nor is allowed to receive any visitors). Father Agustin said that she was greatly overwhelmed to receive him & told him:
"Father, our Lady is very sad because nobody is interested in her prophecy of 1971, though the righteous are walking a narrow path, the evil ones are walking through an ample road that is leading them to their destruction. Believe me, Father, the punishment will come very soon. Many sould will be lost, many nations will disappear from the earth, but in the middle of all these, if men reflect, pray & practice good deeds, the world can be saved. On all of these, if men persist with its evil, the world will be lost forever."
The time has come for all to pass on the message of our Blessed Lady to their families, friends, and to the entired world. Start praying to make penitence & catastrophes are near. Due to this, many who were far from the Church will return to the open arms of the Catholic Church. England, Russia, China, the Jews & the protestants, all will return believing & worshipping God our creator, in His beloved son, in our Blessed Mother Virgin Mary. WHAT AWAITS US?
Everywhere there will be "Peace talks" but punishments will come. A MAN IN A VERY IMPORTANT POSITION WILL BE ASSASSINATED AND THIS WILL PROVOKE THE WAR. A POWERFUL ARMY WILL DOMINATE ALL THROUGH EUROPE & THE NUCLEAR WAR WILL COMMENCE.
This war will destroy everything. Darkness will fall over us. For 72 hours (3 days) and the one-third of humanity that survives this obscurity & sacrifice will commence to live a new era, they will be good people. In a very cold night, 10 minutes before midnight, A GREAT QUAKE will shake the earth for 8 hours. This will be the third signal that God is who governs the earth. The righteous & those who propagate the faith & the messages of the lady of Fatima SHOULD NOT FEAR. DO NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT TO DO???
Bow your heads, kneel down & ask God for forgiveness because only what is good & is not under the power of evil will survive the catastrophe. In order for you to prepare & remain alive:
"I will give you the following signs: ANGUISH.....AND IN A SHORT PERIOD THE EARTHQUAKE WILL COMMENCE...THE EARTH WILL SHAKE..."
The shake will be so violent that it will move the earth 23 degrees then return to its normal position. Then total & absolute darkness will cover the entired planet... all evil spirits will be mingling around & free, doing harm to all those souls that did not want to listen to this message & to those who did not want to repent. To the faithful souls, remember to light the blessed candles. Prepare a Sacred altar with a crucifix in order to communicate with God & implore for his infinite mercy... All will be dark; IN THE SKY, A GREAT MYSTIC CROSS WILL APPEAR to remind us the price that His beloved Son had to pay for our redemption. In the house the only thing that can give light will be the HOLY CANDLES. Once lit, nothing will put them off until the three days of darkness are over. Also, you should have Holy Water that should be sprinkled abundantly on windows & doors. The Lord will protect the property of the chosen ones.
"Kneel down before the powerful cross of my Beloved son, pray the rosary & after each Hail Mary, you must pray the following: 'Oh, God forgive us our sins, preserve us from the fire of hell, take all souls into heaven, especially those who are in more need of thy mercy. Blessed virgin Mary, protect us. We love you, save us & save the world.' Pray 5 creeds & the rosary w/c is the secret to my Immaculate Heart. All those who believe in my words, go & take the message to everyone. DO NOT FEAR, FEAR NOTHING. Those who keep quiet will be responsible for all the souls who will perish in ignorance. All those who pray humbly the rosary will have the protection of Heaven & those who are bound to die, I will help them die in peace & they will be Holy when they enter the other world, I wish all my children to attend mass every 1st Friday & every 1st Saturday of each month to confess & receive Holy Communion & in doing so, save the world from TOTAL DESTRUCTION... When the earth shakes no more, the wind will bring gas & disperse everywhere then the sun will rise. Maybe YOU will survive this catastrophe.
Do not forget that God's punishment is HOLY and ONCE IT HAS STARTED, YOU SHOULD NOT LOOK OUTSIDE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, GOD DOES NOT WANT ANY OF HIS CHILDREN TO SEE WHEN HE PUNISHES THE SINNERS.
All these encompasses w/ the writings of the Holy Scriptires... Read in the New Testament: Lucas 21-5; 121, 12:19, 20:20, 29:33, Letters of St. Paul 3-8-14, Isaiah 40, 1:5:9. you must understand that God allows all these to happen.
The Pope & the bishops are now awaiting another message that speaks about repentance & prayer. Remember that God's words are not a threat, but good news. Please reproduce these pages & send them to all people that you know so we all can have the opportunity to repent & be saved. We do not know if those receiving this message believe or not in GOD, but think, there is a reason for receiving this message!!!!
Maybe the Creator is giving us the chance to be saved, no matter what religion or creed. If you do not believe in this message at least send it to others, it will cost you nothing. To all those receiving it, they can have the opportunity to judge for themselves.
Remember, we can avoid a great deal if we practice the 10 commandments that our Father God has left us. They are just 10 simple things that if we put into practice, we can obtain God's pardon. Jesus in you I trust. Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Did you know that Vasula Ryden said something about the towers in NY last September 11, 1991 (years before the tragic Sep. 11 incident) ? Christina Gallagher also said something last Sep. 11, 1999? Something to the effect that America will be destroyed if they do not turn to Prayers. And do you remember the fluvial Marian procession spearheaded by Filipinos, the group of June Keithley, Lydia Sison, etc. and participated in by many countries was held in New York, also last Sep. 11, 1999 for the Lady of all Nations? They are asking for prayers, more prayers, more rosaries---because for one thing accordingly, because of the uncertainty of the times & fear for the worse due to the war more women (especially in NY) are resorting to abortion & they are being helped or encouraged even more. Despite the prevalence already before, now it has increased due to panic. We are asked to pray unceasingly for them all.
November 27, 2006
tasty power up: banana
Bananas...
This is very interesting.
After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again
Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we nee d to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking: Bananas can also help pe ople trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, "eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!
This is very interesting.
After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again
Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we nee d to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking: Bananas can also help pe ople trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, "eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!
November 26, 2006
Free Hugs!!
Have you heard of this??
The Free Hugs Campaign appears to have begun in 2004, and was widely publicized in 2006 by a music video. It involves individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public settings. The campaign is an example of a random act of kindness, a selfless act performed by someone for the sole reason of making others feel better.
-wikipedia
You have to watch the video..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diccc7je8tg
official site: http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Makes me want to hug someone... haha...
The Free Hugs Campaign appears to have begun in 2004, and was widely publicized in 2006 by a music video. It involves individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public settings. The campaign is an example of a random act of kindness, a selfless act performed by someone for the sole reason of making others feel better.
-wikipedia
You have to watch the video..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diccc7je8tg
official site: http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
Makes me want to hug someone... haha...
November 25, 2006
Friendster and the Like facts
Someone posted this in a bulletin, and I found it quite funny and true.. read on! =)
Online Community Facts:
ONE
If you're ugly,
stop acting like you don't know it
& stop using cute nicknames.
The captions under your picture that says
"top model pose"
"sexy"
"arnt i hot"
doesn't convince anyone.
TWO
To the people who have like
over 25,000 friends, are you serious?
Nobody in this universe can keep up with
that
many
friends.
You're just stupid. Go play in traffic.
THREE
If you're real pretty, dont approve all
friends
request
and !@#$ later on how u hate getting
stupid
comments & messages.
You're the one who approved them in the
1st
place!!
Be realistic on what u're getting into!!
FOUR
Don't ever post pictures and say
"OMG, I'm so ugly"
"OMG,I'm so fat"
because if you were, you wouldn't post
them.
FIVE
Stop posing like a japanese girl if you
don't hav
da cute look! It makes ppl think, "She
doesn't
have a mirror or what??"
For guys, Don't make those bubble cheek
and poke
it with a finger! COME ON DUDE! YOU
ARE A
GUY CURSE
IT!!!
SIX
Making 20 bulletins a day
about how you have new pictures
and begging people to comment on
them is
pathetic.
Make the bulletin once if you have to,
and those who actually care about you
will comment on your pics.
SEVEN
If all your pictures look the same,
don't post them all.
Please put some variety in your pics.
Nobody wants to see your face
10 different ways.
EIGHT
Who really cares if
I don't accept you as a friend?
MOVE ON!!!
Don't send me another request or
message asking
"what's up with you not adding me?"
I don't want you as a friend;
that's what's up!
NINE
Little 6th graders who have Friendster
and look like
sl*ts,
go somewhere else
because nobody wants you here.
TEN
If you want to SignOut.
Dont post it in the bulletin and try to tell
everyone.
You're not taking the world with you.
Just go close the cursed browser.
ELEVEN
If you have decided to read this,
you are a true Friendster .
TWELVE
I say you go and pass this on
and maybe it will finally get through
people's brains
(if they have them).
THIRTEEN
And if you open a bulletin and it says
something
like
"repost this within 100 seconds or you'll
die
tonite!!,"
IT'S NOT REAL!! QUIT BEING AN
IDIOT!!!!!!!!
-----------
Let's face this! All of this facts are true! Don't you agree?
Online Community Facts:
ONE
If you're ugly,
stop acting like you don't know it
& stop using cute nicknames.
The captions under your picture that says
"top model pose"
"sexy"
"arnt i hot"
doesn't convince anyone.
TWO
To the people who have like
over 25,000 friends, are you serious?
Nobody in this universe can keep up with
that
many
friends.
You're just stupid. Go play in traffic.
THREE
If you're real pretty, dont approve all
friends
request
and !@#$ later on how u hate getting
stupid
comments & messages.
You're the one who approved them in the
1st
place!!
Be realistic on what u're getting into!!
FOUR
Don't ever post pictures and say
"OMG, I'm so ugly"
"OMG,I'm so fat"
because if you were, you wouldn't post
them.
FIVE
Stop posing like a japanese girl if you
don't hav
da cute look! It makes ppl think, "She
doesn't
have a mirror or what??"
For guys, Don't make those bubble cheek
and poke
it with a finger! COME ON DUDE! YOU
ARE A
GUY CURSE
IT!!!
SIX
Making 20 bulletins a day
about how you have new pictures
and begging people to comment on
them is
pathetic.
Make the bulletin once if you have to,
and those who actually care about you
will comment on your pics.
SEVEN
If all your pictures look the same,
don't post them all.
Please put some variety in your pics.
Nobody wants to see your face
10 different ways.
EIGHT
Who really cares if
I don't accept you as a friend?
MOVE ON!!!
Don't send me another request or
message asking
"what's up with you not adding me?"
I don't want you as a friend;
that's what's up!
NINE
Little 6th graders who have Friendster
and look like
sl*ts,
go somewhere else
because nobody wants you here.
TEN
If you want to SignOut.
Dont post it in the bulletin and try to tell
everyone.
You're not taking the world with you.
Just go close the cursed browser.
ELEVEN
If you have decided to read this,
you are a true Friendster .
TWELVE
I say you go and pass this on
and maybe it will finally get through
people's brains
(if they have them).
THIRTEEN
And if you open a bulletin and it says
something
like
"repost this within 100 seconds or you'll
die
tonite!!,"
IT'S NOT REAL!! QUIT BEING AN
IDIOT!!!!!!!!
-----------
Let's face this! All of this facts are true! Don't you agree?
November 23, 2006
Capital Punishment---SERIOUS.
I read this article off some forum, and I think that she said exactly what's on my mind. This is serious. Action should be done to prevent this.
Capital Punishment---SERIOUS.
by baller_chick23
Capital punishent, is basically, death sentence. We've seen it happen in the past, and is still being debated on by the world leaders today.
my question is, how do you feel about it?
Do you feel that it is right for a murderer to be killed? do u think that it serves justice to everybody involved?
WEll, i feel that this punishment is entirely based on the Ancient Egyptian's philosophy: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." In order to give a valid input regarding this matter, you have to put yourself in the victim's and the family's shoes. YOu have to see things from their perspective. What would u like to do to the person who killed, lets say, your mother? OF course, you will indescribable hate towards the murderer, right? You will be heavily inclined to have them executed.
It's hard to say what I'd do, given that it has not happened to me or anyboyd close to me, so i dont have the slightest idea of how badly it would hurt to lose a loved one to a murderer.
I do, however, feel that capital punishment, WILL NOT solve anything. it will not serve justice. what would it solve, honestly? would it bring back your dead mother? no. would it make u feel better? like i said, it's hard to say, but i dont think that it would put me in peace. i would much rather have the murderer locked up in jail for the rest of his life, so that he can contemplate on his wrong doings.
another major setback of death sentences is that IT'S IRREVERSIBLE. meaning, you cannot undo it. all the time, people are falsely accused of crimes. what if the 'murderer' that they executed did not do the killing after all? what are they gonna do? NOTHING -- HE'S DEAD. just keep that point in mind.
Capital Punishment---SERIOUS.
by baller_chick23
Capital punishent, is basically, death sentence. We've seen it happen in the past, and is still being debated on by the world leaders today.
my question is, how do you feel about it?
Do you feel that it is right for a murderer to be killed? do u think that it serves justice to everybody involved?
WEll, i feel that this punishment is entirely based on the Ancient Egyptian's philosophy: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." In order to give a valid input regarding this matter, you have to put yourself in the victim's and the family's shoes. YOu have to see things from their perspective. What would u like to do to the person who killed, lets say, your mother? OF course, you will indescribable hate towards the murderer, right? You will be heavily inclined to have them executed.
It's hard to say what I'd do, given that it has not happened to me or anyboyd close to me, so i dont have the slightest idea of how badly it would hurt to lose a loved one to a murderer.
I do, however, feel that capital punishment, WILL NOT solve anything. it will not serve justice. what would it solve, honestly? would it bring back your dead mother? no. would it make u feel better? like i said, it's hard to say, but i dont think that it would put me in peace. i would much rather have the murderer locked up in jail for the rest of his life, so that he can contemplate on his wrong doings.
another major setback of death sentences is that IT'S IRREVERSIBLE. meaning, you cannot undo it. all the time, people are falsely accused of crimes. what if the 'murderer' that they executed did not do the killing after all? what are they gonna do? NOTHING -- HE'S DEAD. just keep that point in mind.
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