Etisalat introduces new Samsung Galaxy Note

Africa,s leading  gsm outfit sets to  consolidates on its  position in the nigerian markets with its another innovative  produts.

                             

Nigeria's telecommunication company, Etisalat in partnership with Samsung electronics has introduced into the Nigerian mobile market the new Samsung Galaxy Note at a media parley in Lagos, Nigeria.
The smartphone which is exclusive to Etisalat is a high-end device running on android ginger operating system and is designed to perform pocket digital assistance functions for download of applications, e-mails-at- go, and editing-at-a-go amongst other features. It also combines all the functionality of a computer and a personal phone.

The regional director HHP, Samsung electronics, in his opening remark explained that the galaxy note is a new concept in the smart-phone world and is a Tablet smart phone. He further explained that the new phone falls in between tablets and smart phones and has the freedom and functionalities of a smartphone.

Speaking at the event, Etisalat commercial officer ,Wael Ammar made it clear that the introduction of the new device is a further entrenchment of etisalat's position as a leader in the delivery of innovative services and world class products. In his words “Etisalat thrives on innovation. We are happy to be the first network in Nigeria to launch this device to the Nigerian market because we always look for new opportunities to help us deliver unique products and services to our customers.”

The Galaxy note comes with an S-pen that will make the user experience an optimal usability that other devices cannot offer. It aims at eradicating old writing pads and diary and introducing a new concept for digital writing and drawing with its unique S-pen experience.

Apart from its distinguished features, the phone also comes with an Etisalat Sim card which offers 100MB data access and call rates of 20K/second to all national networks with no access charge every month for 12 months.

The phone would be available in the market from mid December to both old and new etisalat subscribers.   the nigerian markets is now set to witness another of its kind from etisalat      

BABA Suwe VS Ndlea

'LET THE RULE OF LAW PREVAIL AND APPLY CAUTION WHERE DEEMED FIT;'

                     

The last two and a half weeks have been quite entertaining for Nigerians who have followed the NDLEA/Baba Suwe drama. Without paying a dime to buy or rent his movies, we have enjoyed every bit of a comedy series that doesn’t look like its ending soon.
Let’s do a short recap: On Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Baba Suwe (real name Babatunde Omidina) was reported in several papers to have been arrested by the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on suspicion of possession of hard drugs believed to be Cocaine while attempting to depart Lagos for Paris on a 10pm scheduled Air France flight AF3051. He was immediately taken into custody and placed under ‘observation’ where the NDLEA said he ‘tested positive to Drug Ingestion’.
The news of Baba Suwe’s supposed ‘arrest’ spread like wild fire and even made its way to foreign online publications like BBC.com and Yahoo News. Trust social networks like Facebook and Twitter to have already made the news a trending topic. It wasn’t the first time a Nigerian actor would be detained over the suspicion of possession of hard drugs but Baba Suwe is practically known by everybody. The search for hard substances in his excrete soon became a global concern.
The NDLEA through their rep Ofoyeju Mitchell later on disclosed to the general public that they never arrested the actor but that he was only detained by their officials. ‘There is reasonable ground for suspicion and the actor is currently under observation’, Hamza Umar, NDLEA Airport commander disclosed. As of the sixth day in NDLEA custody, the actor had excreted three times but nothing was found.
Today makes it 17 full days in detention for a now embattled Baba Suwe and tongues have started wagging. Some believe that that the actor should have been released after his third day in custody but a Federal High Court on Friday, October 21, 2011 approved the request made by the NDLEA to further keep the accused in custody for 15 more days. The request which was made through NDLEA’s lawyer, Theresa Asuquo was granted by Justice Okechukwu Okeke.
Reports also say that a 29-paragraph affidavit presented by an NDLEA intelligence officer, Femi Johnson Osifuye and a CT scan result issued by a consultant radiologist from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Subhash Vijayvargiya further suggested that Baba Suwe has ‘large amounts of drugs’ in his body.
The NDLEA also made known to the court that Baba Suwe while under observation refused to eat, claiming that he eats only once in three days. Hence they reason for keeping him longer.
This however didn’t stop a ‘Fundamental Rights Group’ to drag the NDLEA to court and even sue them for N100M (One hundred million Naira). On Tuesday, October 26, 2011, a fundamental enforcement rights suit was filed at the Lagos high Court, Ikeja presided over by Justice Yetunde Idowu. Justice Idowu ordered the NDLEA to produce Baba Suwe in court on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in suit for the enforcement of his ‘fundamental rights’.
Baba Suwe’s son, Adesola Omidina in an affidavit before the court made it known that his father told him that he eats thrice daily and has excreted eight times so far. The affidavit further stated that his father has been a diabetic patient for over five years and is in danger of death.

LIBYA BATTLE AND VICTORY FOR LONG AWAITED EMANCIPATION

THE END OF THE ROAD FOR A ONCE UPON A TIME UNTOUCHABLE DICTATOR WAS HIS KILLING JUSTIFIABLE?
                                      THE UNDER LISTED VIEW SHOULD GIVE YOU A CAUSE TO WONDER IF THE WEST IS REALLY IN SUPPORT OF THE WAY HE WAS CAPTURED AND KILLED OR DO THEY JUST PREFERRED TO SEE HIM  CAPTURED ALIVE AND TRIED ACCORDING TO LIBYA REFORMED Constitution's TO INSTITUTIONALIZED BY THE NTC 
 

A military coup brought Muammar Gaddafi to power 40 years ago

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Libya Crisis

• As it happened
• Wild celebrations across Tripoli
• The Muammar Gaddafi story
• A life in pictures

Muammar Gaddafi came to power in Libya in September 1969 as the leader of a bloodless military coup which overthrew the British-backed King Idris.

He was 27 years old, inspired by Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser and he seemed to fit the regional template of Arab nationalist from the military becoming president. But he outlasted his contemporaries.
During nearly 42 years in power he invented his own system of government, supported radical armed groups as diverse as the IRA in Northern Ireland and the Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines, and presided over what may have been North Africa's most totalitarian, arbitrary and brutal regime.
In the last years of his rule, Libya emerged from the international isolation that followed the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in December 1988. The country was once again courted by Western governments and companies drawn to its vast energy reserves and the rich contracts on offer in an ambitious infrastructure programme.

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KEY FACTS: LIBYA

• Col Muammar Gaddafi has led since 1969
• Population 6.5m; land area 1.77m sq km
• Population with median age of 24.2, and a literacy rate of 88%
• Gross national income per head: $12,020 (World Bank 2009)

The uprising that eventually overthrew him started in Libya's February 2011 in second city Benghazi, a city he had neglected and whose residents he mistrusted throughout his rule.

Jamahiriya Col Gaddafi was born to a Bedouin family in Sirte in 1946.
He always played on his humble, tribal roots, preferring to greet visitors in his tent, and to pitch it when on foreign visits. His legitimacy depended on his anti-colonialist credentials at first, and then on keeping the country in perpetual revolution.
His stated political philosophy, expounded at length in the Green Book, was "government by the masses".
In 1977, Gaddafi proclaimed the Libyan "Jamahiriya" - a neologism meaning roughly state of the masses.
The theory was that Libya had become a democracy of the people, governed through local popular Revolutionary Councils.
In practice, all key decisions and state wealth remained tightly under his control.

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Col Muammar Gaddafi

• Born in Sirte, Libya 7 June 1942
• Attended military academy in Libya, Greece and the UK
• Seized power on 1 September 1969
• The Green Book published in 1975
• Married twice, with seven sons and one daughter
• Killed on 20 October 2011 in Sirte after two months in hiding

Social theories

Gaddafi was a skilled political manipulator, playing off different tribes against each other and against state institutions or constituencies. He also developed a strong personality cult.

More and more, his rule became characterised by patronage and the tight control of a police state.
The worst period for Libyans was probably the 1980s, when Col Gaddafi experimented on his people with his social theories.
As part of his "cultural revolution" he banned all private enterprise and unsound books were burned.
He also had dissidents based abroad murdered. Freedom of speech and association were absolutely squashed and acts of violent repression were numerous.

Col Gaddafi experimented on his people with his social theories during the 1980s

This was followed by a decade of isolation by the West after the Lockerbie bombing.
For Libyans critical of Col Gaddafi his greatest crime may have been the squandering of wealth on foreign adventures and corruption.
With a population of only six million and annual oil revenues of US $32bn in 2010, Libya's potential is huge. Most Libyans do not feel this wealth and living conditions can be reminiscent of far poorer countries.
A lack of jobs outside government means that unemployment is estimated to be 30% or more.
Libya's particular form of socialism does provide free education, healthcare and subsidised housing and transport, but wages are extremely low and the wealth of the state and profits from foreign investments have only benefited a narrow elite.
In 1999, the Libyan leader made a comeback from almost total international isolation when he accepted the blame for the Lockerbie bombing.

The demonstrations spread to Tripoli after after cities in the east appeared to fall to the opposition

Following 11 September 2001, he signed up to the US government's so-called "war on terror". Soon after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, Libya announced that it was abandoning its nuclear and biological weapons programmes. Both of these were seen by his critics as highly cynical moves.
In the final years of his rule, as questions of succession arose, two of his sons seemed to be in open and damaging competition against each other for his favour.
The influence of Saif al-Islam, the elder son who took an interest in the media and human rights issues, appeared to be waning as the influence of Mutassim, who had a powerful role in the security services, grew.
Inspired by neighbours to the west and east, Libyans rose up against 40 years of quixotic and often brutal rule in early 2011.
SOURCE ;BBC

 Esquire Names Rihanna Sexiest Woman Alive.

Popular men’s magazine Esquire has named Barbadian R&B recording artist Rihanna as the sexiest woman alive.
The three-time Grammy Awards winner Rihanna, appears on the cover of the forthcoming November edition of Esquire magazine completely nude. In the magazine’s interview she claims she’s not aware of her sexuality.
‘At the end of a concert, I don’t feel like I’ve been this sexy thing. Really, I don’t even think about it’, Rihanna told the magazine.
Rihanna also discusses about her relationship with former boyfriend and pop singer Chris Brown and on how she has moved on with after the 2009 assault. ‘It was too much anger. I’m really excited to see the breakthrough he’s had in his career’, she said.
Rihanna is currentlyworking on her sixth solo album ‘Talk That Talk’.
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THE COMPELLING LAW OF ATTRACTION

Law of Attraction and Relationships

This article will help you understand the connection between the Law of attraction and relationships, and how you can use it to get what your heart desires. To know more, read on…

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." ~ Albert Einstein

If you have read "The Secret" or the law of attraction quotes, and understand the law of attraction, you would know how you can be the creator of your own future and the things you want in it…including your relationship! Many of us will not believe the statement I am about to make. "You have attracted everything that you have in your life today! " Well, now you'll say that you never wanted to be miserable in life, or lose your job, or be in a bad relationship…or simply be alone! Well, the answer is, yes, you did, in your thoughts! The law of attraction says that, "We are like magnets - like attract like. You become AND attract what you think." It is important to have control on your thoughts as every thought releases into the universe and prepares to act accordingly. So even if you have pondered over some negative thoughts over and over, be it in the form of a discussion or imagining yourself to be in that place, it still plays a role in attracting these things towards you. As we proceed with this article, you will understand how law of attraction and relationships can work together… just the way you want them to. Have a look!

How Does the Law of Attraction for Relationships Work?

"If you turn it over to the universe, you will be surprised and dazzled by what is delivered .. this is where magic and miracles happen." ~ The Secret (Law of Attraction) Quotes

If you really want to know some law of attraction tips that will really work for you, all you need to do, is leave it to the universe! How do you do that? The only thing you need to be careful of is your thoughts, because everything that you think, emits a signal to the universe and then the universe responds to it by giving you what you thought! Now you'll say that 'it's ridiculous! I mean now you'll have to control your thoughts, they just come and go!" Well, I am not talking about just random thoughts, I am talking about the thoughts that keep on re-occurring in your head, thoughts that disturb you and thoughts that make you upset. Now you will say that with so much of negativity in the world, how can you not be a part of it?! Well, you will have to learn to leave your habit of 'pondering' over the negativity around, including your relationships! Below are some tips that will help you know exactly how the law of attraction in relationships works for you!

Be Clear of What You Want!

This is the most important step in making the law of attraction work for your life and relationships! Most of us are not really clear of what we want in a relationship, be it the kind of person we want to be with, or the kind of relationship we want. At one time you want someone who looks amazing, and at one time you just look for someone who can understand you! No matter what you are looking for in a relationship, give it a good thought and be clear!

Write Down the Final Verdict!

"Write down the things you like most about them (don't expect change from them). Law of attraction will not put you in the same space together if you frequencies don't match." ~ The Secret (Law of Attraction) Quotes

Once you have clearly thought over the kind of relationship that you want in life, the next step is to write down the final verdict that you are about to emit through your thoughts into the universe! Writing down will help you feel strongly convinced about the idea and put an end to further changes to your thoughts about the same. And as soon as you're clear and strongly convinced the universe will start responding.

Live the Thought!

"Create a Vision Board .. pictures of what you want to attract .. every day look at it and get into the feeling state of already having acquired these wants." ~ The Secret (Law of Attraction) Quotes

By 'start living the thoughts', I mean to think as if you have already met the person that you wish to be with, or start focusing on positive thinking or releasing strong positive thoughts as if you are living the kind of relationship that you want. If you are single, try to incorporate your surroundings in sync with your thoughts. For example, the book of "The Secret" states a story of a man who was handsome, successful, had lots of relationships, but not a steady one! He had a painting of a women in his home, who always looked away from him…and this was the painting that he drew himself! Once he was advised about the law of attraction, he drew a painting which had the kind of women he would want to be with looking at him. He made his surroundings synchronize with what he wanted and after some time, got the women that he wanted to spend his life with…now they are in a strong and 'happy' relationship!

Avoid Thoughts that Upset You

"Write your script. When you see things you don't want, don't think about them, write about them, talk about them, push against them, or join groups that focus on the don't wants... remove your attention from don't wants.. and place them on do wants." ~ The Secret (Law of Attraction) Quotes

Human mind always welcomes random thoughts, and with so much of broken relationships around, we always keep on wondering 'what would happen to us if we be in a situation like that'! We tend to think over them again and again…after all, there is no harm in thinking! I am sure by now you must have realized how what you perceive as 'harmless thinking' ,can 'harm' the way you live! Focus on only what you want your relationship to be like. And what if the negative thoughts occur in your mind? Well, as per the law of attraction, "An affirmative thought is 100 times more powerful than a negative one!" So you need not worry about random thoughts if you are doing a good job at diverting your thoughts on 'what you want'!!

Stop Worrying about How and When!

"Our job is not to worry about the "How". The "How" will show up out of the commitment and belief in the "what"." ~ The Secret (Law of Attraction) Quotes

The above quote is self explanatory! A human mind is always curious about how things will happen and when they will happen! 'How' and 'when' always gives rooms for doubts in our minds which again emits a negative signal in the universe…which in turn stops things to fall in t he right place for you! If you are thinking that 'how do you expect things to happen without knowing the logical flow of things?!'…well, you have been doing that all your life, try to believe in the law of attraction. To answer to the when and how, read the following quote,
"HOW LONG??? No rules on time .. the more aligned you are with positive feelings the quicker things happen!" ~ The Secret (Law of Attraction) Quotes

Love Yourself

Bleeding Gums Cause

Gingivitis is the most common bleeding gums cause and it can be prevented with good oral hygiene. Along with gingivitis, many other conditions can cause gum problems and bleeding gums, which are discussed in this article.

Bleeding gums can be a sign of serious gum diseases. It often indicates that you are at a risk of getting gum diseases, mainly due to the lack of proper oral hygiene. Bleeding gums when brushing can indicate gingivitis, which can progress over time to cause periodontal diseases. However, gingivitis is not the only bleeding gums cause. Gums can also bleed due to trauma or injury. This can happen when you brush your teeth too vigorously. Apart from this, bleeding gum can be caused by various other conditions. A few of the most common and important causes of bleeding gums are explained below.

Bleeding Gums Causes

It is true that gum diseases are the most common bleeding gum causes. But sometimes, gum bleeding can be associated with conditions other than gum diseases. Some of these conditions can be minor, while others can be quite serious. These possible causes of bleeding gums are discussed below.

Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the most common bleeding gums cause. Gingivitis refers to swelling or inflammation of the gums, which can be accompanied by tenderness. Such gums bleed when brushing teeth. Gingivitis is caused by poor oral hygiene, which contributes to the excessive growth of bacteria inside the mouth. Bacteria form plaques and eventually tartar, which in turn results in swollen and bleeding gums. Gingivitis can be prevented and also reversed with regular brushing and flossing.

Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease or periodontitis is the condition that develops from gingivitis, if it is left untreated. It is a serious gum disease, that not only damages the gum tissues, but also the bones that support the teeth. Periodontitis can cause gumline recession and loss of teeth. The signs of periodontitis are, excessive swelling, bleeding and tender gums, development of pus between the teeth, bright red or purplish gums and bad breath. Periodontal disease calls for immediate medical attention, as besides causing loss of teeth, it may raise the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Harsh Brushing
Brushing your teeth too vigorously is not good for your teeth and gums. Your gums can be injured by continued harsh brushing, while the enamel of your teeth can erode slowly. This can expose the dentin layer of the teeth that contains the nerve fibers, which can ultimately make your teeth very sensitive to hot or cold foods, sweets and acidic foods.

Hormonal Changes
In women, gum problems can be caused by hormonal changes. A fluctuation in the hormonal levels can be an important cause of gum problem and bleeding gums in some women. Women may experience bleeding gums during pregnancy, puberty, menopause and also at the time of menstruation. An increase in female hormones can increase the supply of blood to the gums, which may result in swollen and tender gums, that bleed quite easily.

Nutritional Deficiency
Nutritional deficiency, especially deficiency of vitamin K can manifest in bleeding gums. It is the vitamin that is required for blood clotting. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause delay in blood clotting. Deficiency of vitamin C can also cause gum problems.

Other Important Causes for Bleeding gums
Ill fitting dentures, smoking and use of tobacco, improper flossing, infection of the teeth or the gums and use of certain medications like, anticoagulants, calcium channel blockers, nasal sprays, oral contraceptives and antidepressants are some other possible bleeding gums causes. Apart from these, frequent gum bleeding could be a sign of bleeding disorder, scurvy and leukemia. Chemotherapy drugs too can cause bleeding from gums.

Symptoms that can Accompany Bleeding Gums

The symptoms that can be observed along with gum bleeding are:

• Sore and swollen gums
• Development of deep pockets between the teeth and gums
• Loose teeth and receding gums
• Bad breath
• Persistent bad taste in the mouth
• A change in the way the teeth usually fit together.

Treatment for Bleeding Gums

Bleeding gums treatment would depend on the underlying causes. In general, one can prevent gum problems by following a proper oral hygiene program that includes regular brushing and flossing, avoiding tobacco products and by following a balanced diet. It is also essential to avoid eating foods with sharp edges, if your gums bleed too easily. Gum massage, use of clove oil and aloe vera gel, rinsing the mouth with saline water and drinking plenty of water are some of the home remedies for bleeding and swollen gums. Along with these, you can consider using mouthwash recommended by your dentist to keep gum and teeth problems at bay.

So, this was a brief overview of bleeding gums cause, as well as the symptoms and treatment of this condition. The best way to prevent gum and teeth problems is to maintain good oral hygiene and follow proper dental care procedures. To know more about how to take care of your gums and teeth, and learn the appropriate brushing and flossing techniques, you can talk to your dentist.

Best Rapid Weigth Loss Diet

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Best Rapid Weight Loss Diet

Are you looking for the best rapid weight loss diet? This article will give you more information on the diet plan to lose weight fast with natural as well as crash diets. Read on...

You must be aware that a diet is essential in order to lose weight fast. The food that we eat plays an important role in weight gain as well as weight loss. Even if a person performs regular exercise or rather a strenuous exercise, but does not have a proper diet, will never lose weight in the expected way. In order to avoid this, you need to have a proper diet plan which advises you to have all the essential nutrients and minerals, and cut down on the unwanted foods. So what is the best rapid weight loss diet? Here are recommendations on natural as well as crash diets that help to lose weight fast. Let us take a look at it in detail.

Rapid Weight Loss Diet Plan

We often tend to eat large amounts of processed and fast foods everyday which is of no use to the body at all, as they do not contain any nutrients. Therefore, the first step in your best rapid weight loss diet is to cut down on all processed, junk or fast foods.

• We also tend to have a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars by consuming bread, pasta, rice, sweets, etc. All these foods should be eliminated from your best rapid weight loss diet plan. You should rather go for whole grain versions like the whole grain bread and pasta, brown rice and no sweets at all.
• Secondly, the fast weight loss diets are high protein diets, as proteins are required to gain energy. Therefore, you can include egg white, lean meat and fish, beans, lentils, etc. in the regular diet.
• Thirdly, you should include all healthy foods like fruits and vegetables in your diet for quick weight loss. Steamed vegetables, fresh cut fruit, etc. can make up great snacks to munch on during the day. At the same time, vegetable soups, broths, fresh fruit juices, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, flax seeds, etc. should be included in your rapid weight loss diet menu.
• If you are looking for fast weight loss diet then note that you should avoid consumption of all fatty foods like butter, cheese, mayonnaise, salad dressing; fried chicken and meats; whole fat products; fried and greasy foods; salty foods, etc.
• Lastly, you should have smaller meals like 4-5 smaller ones throughout the day rather than going for 2 large ones. You should also have 8-10 glasses of water everyday to boost up metabolism and lead to quick weight loss.

Crash Diets for Rapid Weight Loss

Apart from the above mentioned ones, there are several crash or fad diets that help in quick weight loss. The following are some of the best crash diets to lose weight fast.

No White Foods Diet
This is one of the most popular and best rapid weight loss diet. In this diet plan, you need to avoid foods that are white in color and are made using the white flour like white bread, white pasta, white rice, all sugar containing foods, cakes, pastries, white potatoes and white beans. You should rather go for the whole grain versions and completely cut down on sugar containing foods in this effective crash diet.

Cabbage Soup Diet
The cabbage soup diet is also one of the best soup diets for fast weight loss. According to this diet plan, you need to have only cabbage soup whole day long for meals. You can have different versions of cabbage soup but no other solid foods are allowed. This diet should be followed only for 3-7 days. The cabbage soup is also one of the best rapid weight loss diet for men and women. For more deep insight on this diet, you could browse through our other articles on cabbage soup diet.

Raw Food Diet
As the name suggests, in the raw food diet plan, you should have only raw food during the whole day and not have any processed or cooked foods. You can have fresh vegetables and fruits, soups, broths, juices, nuts and seeds, organic foods, herbal tea, water, etc. This is also considered as one of the best and fastest weight loss diet.

You need not go for any rapid weight loss diet pills, as they have more side effects and may not be effective. It is always better to follow the natural diet and lose weight in a healthy way. The above mentioned best rapid weight loss diet plans will definitely be useful if you follow it but under proper supervision and instructions. Take care!

   

THE UNNOTICE SIDE EFFECTS OF ENERGY DRINKS

Energy Drinks Side Effects

Energy drinks tempt your taste buds, but are not always good for your body. Read on to know more about energy drinks side effects.

Energy drinks are marketed heavily and are easily available in grocery stores. Energy drinks can be bad for you, since they contain a lot of caffeine. Caffeine makes you anxious and may even trigger a headache. Caffeine also causes stomach pain, and can make health problems worse. Caffeine can cause heart palpitations too, which is the irregular beating of the heart.

Caffeine also causes insomnia, so if you have trouble sleeping, the problem could be caffeinated drinks. There are some energy drinks which have more caffeine than coffee, which is the primary source of caffeine. Some students use caffeine to avoid sleepiness, so that they can keep studying throughout the night. Energy drinks won't help you concentrate while studying, so don't believe the hype created by energy drink manufacturers. Energy drinks can also make you feel tired and lazy and it becomes difficult to concentrate after consuming energy drinks.

An energy drink contains ingredients such as taurine, carnitine and creatine. Energy drinks cannot be considered as good source of nutrients, so you should use more natural sources of vitamins and minerals such as fruit juices and milkshakes. These beverages also contain herbs that may have been grown with pesticides. Moreover, they add toxins to your body, which has to work harder in order to expel them. They also have a lot of sugar to make them taste sweet, which can lead to overweight issues for the drinkers.

Amount of Calories and Caffeine in Energy Drinks

One can of Red Bull has 110 calories, and it is difficult to burn off this much calories, if you don't want to gain weight. Manufacturers of energy drinks are not required to include caffeine content on food labels. Here is information about the amount of caffeine found in energy drinks. The Red Bull energy drink contains 80 milligrams (mg) of caffeine in 8.3 ounces (oz) of drink. The Rockstar energy drink contains 80 mg of caffeine in 8 oz of drink. The Monster energy drink contains 160 mg of 16 oz of drink.

These drinks do not cause fatalities, but they are still dangerous especially if consumed by children or teenagers. They are popular in bars, as there are many recipes that combine alcohol with energy drinks. It is not advisable to mix alcohol with energy drinks, because it can cause dehydration and even heart attacks. An energy drink acts as a stimulant, and alcohol is a depressant, so the combination can be risky.

Another health hazard that energy drinks can cause is that you can lose track of the amount of alcohol you have consumed if you mix the two together. You don't realize how inebriated you are, and that can lead to you getting quite drunk. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) doesn't lower because you have had an energy drink. This can lead to a loss of understanding and a hangover, the next morning. Energy drinks also increase the blood pressure, so consume carefully if you are suffering from some heart disease.

Some fitness freaks consume energy drinks before exercising, which can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Another energy drink side effect is that it is diuretic, which causes the kidneys to get rid of extra water, that is, a person urinates more. This, in addition to the fact that you lose water because you sweat during a workout, means that you should not consume energy drinks while exercising. They won't help you lift more weights or improve your stamina, so don't consider them as sport drinks.

Energy drinks also affect the nervous system, which can place undue stress on your body. You should also not consume energy drinks if you are pregnant, because they can cause serious damage to the unborn baby. This is among the other dangers of energy drinks. Combining sleeping pills to energy drinks can also cause adverse affects. Now that you know about energy drinks side effects, you can be more prudent when consuming energy drinks.

HOW TO TAME JEALOUSY IN A PROMISING RELATIONSHIP

If jealousy and jealous feelings are a problem in your relationship or marriage...                               

Could It Really Be Possible That These Simple Secrets Could Help
You Overcome Your Pain, Humiliation, Embarrassment and Constant Struggle With Jealousy and Help You Vanish It From Your Relationship and Life Forever?


The answer for thousands of couples (including us) has been a definitive YES...

Answer these questions below and decide for yourself if these simple secrets will help you as well...

Dear Friend,

You're here because either you or your partner is jealous and this jealousy is painful enough in your relationship and life that you're finally ready to do something about it.

We're relationship coaches Susie and Otto Collins and you may not know us yet, but we're experts on helping people like you overcome jealousy before it ruins your relationship and life.

We created this website because we want to help you get rid of the jealousy that's causing so much pain, misery and uncertainty between you and the most important person in your life.

In order to best help you do that, we'd like to ask you a few questions about jealousy and your relationship.

This will only take a moment and don't worry...

These questions and your answers are for your eyes ONLY as a tool for discovering just how BIG the jealousy problem is for you in your relationship and what your next steps are for overcoming it.

So, take a deep breath, relax and answer the following questions as openly and honestly as you can...
    Have you ever accused your partner being with someone else--even if they adamantly deny it?
    Have you ever lost a relationship in the past because of jealousy?
    Are you insecure, suspicious or not trusting of your partner or spouse?
    Have you ever wondered whether this jealousy and lack of trust is truly justified or not?
    Have you ever checked up on your partner by looking through their cell phone, computer, email, purse, briefcase etc. to see who they may be communicating with that you don't know about?
    Have you ever accused your partner of dressing too provocatively or too nice for the occasion?
    Have you ever accused your partner of "flirting" or being too friendly with someone else?
    Has your partner ever suggested they might consider leaving the relationship because of your jealousy?
    Do you ever call your partner when you're feeling anxious just to make sure they're not with someone else or doing something they shouldn't be doing?
    Do you ever feel that your partner is looking at and paying too much attention to other attractive people when you go out?
    Have you or your partner ever lied about where you were, who you were with or what you had been doing to prevent another fight or argument?
    Do you find that you're still angry or upset about being cheated on either in this relationship or one in your past?
    Have you ever thought that because of your jealousy, you might actually be going a little crazy?
    Have you ever wished you could talk to your partner about your feelings without them blowing up and getting upset?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then your jealousy is much bigger than what would be considered "normal."

The "green-eyed monster" called jealousy can and will destroy your relationship or marriage if you don't do something to stop it in its tracks.

If you're at the end of your rope because of jealousy, hang on a minute because...

There IS a way to eliminate the shame, insecurity, and self- doubt.

You CAN overcome the jealousy, get your life back and enjoy the healthy relationships you deserve... And it's easier than you think!

How do we know this?

In the early days of our relationship--long before we were highly successful Breakthrough Relationship Coaches--we had our own struggles with jealousy.

We've been there, maybe exactly where you are right now. In fact, things got so bad, we didn't think our relationship would survive. It tore us apart-- made us question ourselves, we felt unloved and it caused a great deal of unnecessary turmoil.

We don't know how jealousy comes up for you in your relationship or marriage-- but in our particular situation jealousy came at the worst possible moments...

For example...

We would be out at a restaurant, a social gathering, a party or a get-together at a friend's house and Susie would see Otto talking to someone else--especially another beautiful woman--and her whole body would start to tense up, her heart would start beating faster (and not in a good way), her mind would start racing and then she'd start seeing and imagining the worst possible scenarios in her mind.

It wasn't that Susie didn't trust Otto.

She did.

It's just that these jealous thoughts were like scenes from a bad movie that she couldn't get out of her mind and the worst part is that they would seemingly come out of nowhere and just "blind" her to the point that this was all she could think about and focus on.

Her jealous thoughts were enough to drive any sane person crazy.

When these thoughts would come up, she would start saying things to herself like... "He's going to leave me for someone else--someone younger, more beautiful, more fun, sexier, more outgoing, more 'spiritual'."

You name it and she thought it-- and as we just said a moment ago--it very well could have totally ruined our love and relationship.

Jealousy was so intense that neither one of us could really be who we were and this was awful.

Otto was always trying to reign himself in and not really be his normal, outgoing self when we would go out.

He didn't feel like he could talk to as many people as he would like in social situations out of fear of how Susie might react.

Because of the tension that the jealousy created for the two of us, we also weren't nearly as connected as we would have liked and our intimacy suffered.

Communication was strained, we both felt like we were always walking on eggshells and there was even an underlying tension when we had sex (after all, it's hard to have deep connected, passionate sex with someone who is always accusing you of doing something that you're NOT doing.)

We could have split over this but the good news is, we didn't...

We found a solution for these painful, agonizing feelings!

We discovered the exact steps to take to save our relationship and remove the JEALOUSY out of our lives forever. And you can too!

Now at parties, get-togethers with friends or social gatherings, Otto is the one coming to find Susie -- wanting to be with her, and she's able to have a perfectly fine time NOT watching what he's doing or keeping tabs on him.

As Otto says--"This makes ME want to seek her out and be with her more than anyone at any party we are at... totally changing our dynamic at social gatherings completely."

We're two people (like you) who've lived through this. We struggled with the apprehension, heart-break and uncertainty in our relationship.

But you know what?

Our relationship used to be filled with jealousy and now we have a close, connected and incredibly passionate relationship that we wouldn't trade for anything.

We ended our miserable nightmare and so can you.

Since you're reading this, we believe you're already much smarter than most people and ready to get rid of the unhappiness in your life.

Many people would have already clicked off this site.

But you're still here, because you hear that small voice - the one inside that whispers to you every single day. The same one that keeps you awake at night saying...

You were meant to have a life FREE Of JEALOUSY!


Why Jealousy isn't your fault
and what you can do about it...


Maybe your partner has given you plenty of reasons to cause you to doubt their love, honesty, faithfulness and desire to be with you--and maybe they haven't.

Maybe you've been in other relationships where you've had a partner or spouse who's lied to you or cheated on you.

Maybe you've seen firsthand relationships (maybe your parents) or marriages of people you know, love and care about be totally destroyed because of lies, cheating or an affair or infidelity.

Regardless of whether any of those things are true for you...

If you want to know why being jealous is such a huge issue in relationship today, you don't have to look any further than your favorite media outlet.

We are all being constantly bombarded in movies, television, books, magazines, newspapers, emails, music, and on the internet with the message that everyone lies and cheats--especially in committed relationships and marriages.

The airwaves and other media outlets are filled with real and made- up stories of infidelity and betrayal.

If you hear enough of those media messages over and over (and ALL of us have), it's only natural that you're going to start putting a question mark in front of everything your partner says or does. You might even be tempted to lie or cheat because it seems that "everybody's" doing it and it's somehow acceptable.

Because of all of these messages (plus maybe what happened in your past), it's no wonder you have all these jealous thoughts that you can't seem control!

So, what can you do to get these jealous thoughts and feelings under control?

Here's a technique we want to teach you right now that can help you stop jealous thoughts in 3 minutes or less.

The "3-Minute Jealous
Thought Stopper"


We created this technique to help our Relationship Breakthrough Coaching clients get some "instant relief" whenever those jealous thoughts rear their ugly heads (which is usually at the worst possible moments).

We call it...

The "3 Minute Jealous Thought Stopper."

You'll want to use this when your jealous thoughts are creeping in and running your life--and you feel out of control.

Remember, jealous thoughts are a habit and they can be changed.

Here's how to do the "3 Minute Jealous Thought Stopper"...


1st-- SIT-- Sit in a quiet place. (The bathroom will do).

2. SETTLE--  Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, bringing your breath into your feet so that you feel grounded and connected to the earth. Feel yourself slowing down and your breathing deepen. (Maybe 30 seconds)

3. AWARENESS--  Come into awareness of your jealous thoughts in this moment. (What exactly are you thinking? You might even want to ask yourself... "I'm thinking that_______)." And then fill in the blank with what you're thinking. No judging!

4. ASK-- Ask yourself if you know your jealous thoughts to be true--absolutely true. What evidence do you have to support these thoughts? Whether you think your thoughts are true or not true, bring your attention to your heart or gut area and
feel the sensations in your body. (What are you feeling in your body? Is there tightness, a big knot, emptiness, heaviness?)

5. ALLOW-- Allow your sensations to be there without judging them and breathe into that area of the body. (If you feel heavy in your heart area, breathe into that heaviness until the sensation softens. If you feel a "knot" in your gut area, breathe into that knot until it starts to loosen.)

6. REPLACE-- Replace the jealous "movie" running in your head to one that is more in alignment with what you want in your life--because the reality is that both outcomes are possible.

Here's why the "3 Minute Jealous Thought Stopper" works and an example of how to use it...

If you know that your jealous thoughts aren't true but you see yourself being cheated on or your partner leaving you anyway, replace that movie with a favorite memory from the past with your partner or special moments between the two of you that are happening in the present or could happen in the future.

Here's why this incredibly simple technique of "running a new or different movie" in your mind when jealous thoughts come up is so amazing...

It's an absolute scientifically-proven fact that your brain cannot tell the difference between seeing something that's real and seeing something that you only imagine in your mind's eye.

Why else does your mouth actually salivate when you imagine yourself cutting open a fresh lemon and opening your mouth to take a big bite of it?

It's your body's reaction to something that you only imagined.

The same is true of jealousy.

When you imagine your partner wanting to be with someone else (or whatever keeps you up at night), you are running and re-running that movie until it becomes very real to you.

If you want to change this movie that is manufactured in your brain, our jealous thought stopper can actually dissolve it--and help you to stop being jealous.

The truth is...jealousy is a habit and it's a habit that can be broken.

For 21 days, every time your jealous thoughts come up, do this technique and you won't believe how much ease you will begin to feel.

This is one of the techniques that Susie used to help her put an end to jealousy that was between us and we know it can help you too.

What if your jealous thoughts ARE true and cheating is really going on?

If you know there is truth to your suspicions, we still advise you to practice this technique.

Instead of your new "movie" being a favorite memory, you might see yourself taking your next step in an empowered way instead of continuing your jealous cycle.

This "3 Minute Jealous Thought Stopper" is a great way to help you get some instant relief from your jealous thoughts.

You can do this as often as you like to get the relief you want and need but...

You may also be wondering...


What Else Can You Do To STOP Jealousy
In Your Relationship and Life? 

If you're serious about doing what it takes to stop jealousy in your relationship and life, you're going to want to know about this...

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A new study that involved surveying 90,000 adolescent U.S. students showed that those who considered themselves to be of mixed race were more likely than others to suffer from depression, substance abuse, sleep problems, and various aches and pains.
Conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, the investigation found that adolescents of mixed race were more likely to have other health problems as well.
"It did not matter what races the students identified with, the risks were higher for all of them if they did not identify with a single race," says Dr. J. Richard Udry, principal author of a paper on the work appearing in the November issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
"Most of the risk items we assessed may be related to stress, and so we believe being of mixed race is a source of stress," Udry says. "From this work, we cannot identify further the sources of that stress. More research is needed to identify those sources and possibly suggest programs that might help biracial adolescents."
The new findings derive from data compiled as part of the UNC-based National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the largest and most comprehensive survey of teen-agers ever conducted in the United States.
In the detailed surveys they completed, students could give more than one answer when asked about their race. Those who called themselves biracial tended to be more likely to smoke and drink, Udry said. Overall, older biracial children were more likely to have sex at younger ages, to have access to guns and to have poorer experiences at school such as through suspensions, skipping class and repeating grades.
In characteristics not related to traditional risks, such as grades, vocabulary, family structure and family education, mixed-race adolescents often fell between single-race adolescents, he said. For example, Asians had higher grade-point averages than Whites and were more likely to have a college-educated parent, but children with both Asian and White parents had averages between those two peer groups and were more likely to have a parent who attended college than White-only adolescents.
"Quite a few studies attest in some way to the emotional, health and behavioral risk problems of multiracial adolescents," Udry says. "The most common explanation for the high-risk status is the struggle with identity formation, leading to lack of self-esteem, social isolation and problems of family dynamics in biracial households."
Udry is professor of maternal and child health at the UNC School of Public Health, professor of sociology in UNC's College of Arts and Sciences and a fellow at the Carolina Population Center. His co-authors are Dr. Rose Marie Li, formerly of NIH, and Janet Hendrickson-Smith, research associate at the UNC center.

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Balmoral Hall On Fire During City People Awards

  POSTED BY OLUWASEGUN   Sun, 03/27/2011 

Reports coming in say that fire has just gutted the Balmoral Hall, venue of City People Awards just as the event was going on this evening. Tuface Idibia, Genevieve Nnaji, Sen. Florence Ita Giwa and many politicians were at the venue when the fire started...

Something close to what one will call an explosion occurred some minutes ago at the Balmoral Event center in Oregun. We gathered on good authority that the talk of the town event centre had been reduced to ashes as a result of a fire out break.  

Before the inferno, we gathered the event centre was filed to the brim with politicians, celebrities and government officials among whom included he likes of Sen Florence Ita-giwa, Senators of the federal republic, 2face Idibia, Genevieve Nnaji, Yaw of Wasobia FM, Alariwo of Africa, Segun Obe and many more.

We understand that the purpose of the gathering was for the 14^thCity People Awards for Excellence organized by City People Group, publishers of City People magazine. As at the time of filing this report no casualty was recorded. Some of eyewitnesses we spoke to said “ the fire was definitely deliberate”. Some said it was politically motivated because it started immediately an award was presented to some Lagos state government officials; and that as soon the hall was filled with the shout  “ACN Democracy forever”, the fire started.

While some other people who bared their minds said the fire or "bomb" may have been planted by rivals of the event centre as A-list events are gradually been stage there nowadays and therefore spoiling business for the event centres in the neighborhood. However this goes, let us thank God that no life was lost in the inferno as it would have been another national disaster. We want to be sure that the government will look into the matter and a clearer picture of what really caused the inferno will be made public asap.