Coffee Consumption May Reduce Certain Breast Cancer Risks

Have your java and get your health benefits too! On the heels of new research findings that coffee consumption can reduce the risk of stroke among women by as much as 25 percent, comes a discovery by Swedish researchers that drinking a substantial amount of coffee daily may significantly reduce the risk for developing an aggressive form of breast cancer. The details of their study were recently published in Breast Cancer Research.

Just how much coffee consumption will ward off the cancer? A daily dose of at least five cups will do. The study found that women who drank this daily minimum decreased there chances for developing the non-hormone-responsive disease known as ER-negative breast cancer by as much as 57 percent in comparison to those who enjoyed less than one cup per day.

According to study co-author, Dr. Per Hal, a professor in the medical epidemiology and biostatistics department at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, the daily consumption of coffee may protect against ER-negative, known as the most aggressive type of breast cancer. However, he cautioned, “Now, we don’t have all the details. We don’t know, for example, what specific type of coffee we’re talking about here. But what we do know is that the protective effect is quite striking and remains even after adjusting for a lot of other factors that have the potential to play a protective role. And we know that we’re talking about what we could call a relatively normal amount of coffee drinking. Certainly we’re not talking about consuming gigantic amounts of coffee. So, this is a very intriguing finding.”

For their study, the researchers used questionnaires to assess behavioral and health characteristics of 5,929 Swedish women between 50 and 74 years old, including diet exercise, body mass index, education level, family history of breast cancer, hormone therapy protocols, smoking and drinking habits, and coffee consumption habits. About half of the women had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and both type of breast cancer and tumor status were recorded.

The findings of their analysis showed that among women who consumed at least five cups of coffee per day, the reduction in risk for ER-negative breast cancer ranged from 33 percent to 57 percent in comparison to women who drank less than one cup a day. Although the study indicated that a link exists between coffee consumption and a reduced breast cancer risk, a cause-and-effect relationship was not revealed.

Regarding the results of the analysis, Hal acknowledged, “There are one or two other studies that have pointed in the same direction as ours—but not many, just a few.” He then cautioned, “So before I would go to tell my neighbors to start drinking more coffee than they already do, I would like to know what is the biological mechanism at work here. And that’s not yet clear.” Hal further noted that his research team has begun a new study to investigate what specific chemical in the coffee can cause such a significant decrease in the risk for ER-negative breast cancer.

source: healtnews.com

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5 Penyebab Dunia Musik Indonesia Membosankan

Berikut ini merupakan fakta-fakta yang terjadi di sekitar kita, yang mengakibatkan dunia musik Indonesia menjadi membosankan, antara lain :

Plagiat

Plagiarisme adalah penjiplakan atau pengambilan karangan, pendapat, dan sebagainya dari orang lain dan menjadikannya seolah karangan dan pendapat sendiri. Plagiat dapat dianggap sebagai tindak pidana karena mencuri hak cipta orang lain. Di dunia pendidikan, pelaku plagiarisme dapat mendapat hukuman berat seperti dikeluarkan dari sekolah/universitas. Pelaku plagiat disebut sebagai plagiator.

Di Indonesia sendiri banyak plagiator-plagiator yang tidak mengakui bahwa dirinya plagiat (meskipun banyak juga yang tidak plagiat, namun pamor mereka kalah oleh yang plagiat), baik itu penyanyi solo, group band, pengarang lagu dan banyak lagi. Mereka beralasan, hanya meng-influence aliran/genre musiknya saja, dan itu sudah menjadi satu senjata andalan bagi mereka untuk beralasan. Dan ketika salah satu penyanyi solo atau group band sukses dengan ke-plagiator-annya, maka yang lain sepertinya berlomba-lomba untuk mengikuti jejak plagiator sukses tersebut. Dan akhirnya, semakin membosankan musik Indonesia.

Note : Di sini ane tidak akan menampilkan contoh dari plagiator-plagiator tersebut, demi menjaga nama baik mereka. Mungkin dari rekan-rekan pastinya sudah tahu siapa saja dan group band mana saja yang jelas-kelas telah menjadi plagiator.

Lip-sync

Lip-sync atau lip-synch adalah istilah teknis untuk pencocokan gerakan bibir dengan suara. Dalam sebuah konser musik atau siaran langsung di televisi, lip sync merupakan hal yang kontroversial.

Di negara China, kementrian kebudayaan telah mengeluarkan kebijakan tentang lip sync pada bulan Agustus 2009. Kementerian mengeluarkan kebijakan itu karena menilai bernyanyi lip sync termasuk kebohongan publik. Dan sebulan dari itu, dua penyanyi China, Starlets Yin Youcan dan Fang Ziyuan kedapatan hanya bercuap-cuap saat mereka konser di Provinsi Sichuan. Mereka di denda sekitar 80 ribu yuan atau RRp. 110 juta sekaligus menjadi korban pertama kebijakan kementrian kebudayaan. Kebijakan itu dikeluarkan karena pada tahun 2008, panitia Olimpiade Beijing melakukan tindakan kontroversial. Memasang gadis muda yang bernyanyi lip sync saat upacara pembukaan Olimpiade. Panitia beralasan tindakan itu dilakukan karena penyanyi sebenarnya tidak cukup cantik untuk ditunjukkan ke seluruh dunia.
Di Indonesia sendiri, lip sync menjadi sesuatu yang wajar dan pelaku nya pun sepertinya nyaman-nyaman saja (yang penting di bayar kata "mereka"). Banyak acara-acara pagelaran musik yang menggunakan "jasa" lip sync, baik itu di siarkan langsung oleh televisi maunpun tidak. Dan acara tersebut sukses menyedot penonton dan menaikkan rating acara tersebut mengakibatkan menjamurnya acara

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"lip sync show" di berbagai stasiun-stasiun televisi swasta di Indonesia. Namun, banyak juga acara-acara konser musik yang tidak menggunakan "jasa" lip sync, seperti : indiefest, soundrenalin, dan banyak lagi.

Tema Lagu Yang Sama

Dalam hal pemilihan judul lagu, hampir semua penyanyi, group musik, ataupun pencipta lagu memiliki tema yang sama. Ini membuat semakin membosankannya musik di Indonesia. Ketika seorang penyanyi atau group musik memiliki sebuah lagu yang sukses dengan tema, misalkan "selingkuh", maka dengan serempak penyanyi atau group musik yang lain membuat lagu dengan tema tersebut (meskipun tidak semua, tetapi kebanyakannya begitu). Mereka mencoba peruntungannya dengan tema lagu tersebut, meskipun dengan musik seadanya. Dan ini sangat-sangat menyedihkan.

Pemaksaan Karakter

Mungkin hanya di Indonesia saja yang memiliki aktris/aktor segala bidang. Pemain sinetron, penyanyi, pemain film layar lebar, penulis lagu, presenter, dan sebagainya bersatu dalam satu karakter. Mereka menyebutnya "Aktris/aktor Serba Bisa". Apakah dengan begitu, bisa disebut "serba bisa"? Belum tentu!. Karena banyak contoh yang memperlihatkan ke-lucu-an tersebut. Seseorang yang tidak memiliki bekal, bahkan bakat dalam dunia musik di paksakan untuk terjun kedalam dunia musik, maka yang terjadi adalah ke-lucu-an. Mereka menggunakan label keartisannya untuk mendongkrak popularitas di dunia musik. Memang itu hak mereka untuk berbuat seperti itu, tapi apakah mereka melihat hak orang lain?!. Namun, banyak juga yang asalnya terjun di dunia perfilm-an yang akhirnya hijrah ke dunia musik dan sukses.

Selain dari kalangan artis, banyak juga dari sekelompok orang yang mencoba untuk sukses di dunia musik. Dan bagi mereka yang tidak memiliki bakat dalam dunia musik, akhirnya akan tenggelam seiring dengan bermunculannya sosok-sosok yang memiliki bakat di dunia musik.

Kekuasaan Ada di Tangan Major Label

Mungkin inilah penentu seseorang atau sekelompok orang sukses atau tidaknya mereka dalam dunia musik. Dan ini merupakan fakta yang sangat jelas. Major Label-lah yang mengelola rekaman suara dan penjualannya, termasuk promosi dan perlindungan hak cipta. Mereka biasanya memiliki kontrak dengan artis-artis musik dan manajer mereka. Dan sepertinya sudah tidak perlu di jelaskan lagi, bagaimana major label - major label yang ada di Indonesia, sudah tahu sama tahu. Kekuasaan Major Label bisa sampai ke kreativitas atau improvisasi para musisi yang di kontraknya (mungkin di Indonesia saja). Dan hampir semua Major Label di Indonesia seperti itu!

Namun di luar fakta di atas, ane hanya ingin menyampaikan sedikit kritik tanpa maksud menyinggung atau melecehkan seseorang, sekelompok atau bahkan negara sendiri. Ini demi kemajuan Musik Indonesia. Dan bagi seseorang, sekelompok atau yang lainnya, yang merasa tersinggung atau tercemarkan nama baiknya, ane mohon maaf. BANGUN MUSIK INDONESIA! 

source: http://o-onews.blogspot.com/2010/09/5-fakta-musik-indonesia-membosankan.html

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Pengaruh Musik pada Anak

By Staff FFI

Penelitian membuktikan bahwa musik, terutama musik klasik sangat mempengaruhi perkembangan IQ (Intelegent Quotien) dan EQ (Emotional Quotien). Seorang anak yang sejak kecil terbiasa mendengarkan musik akan lebih berkembang kecerdasan emosional dan intelegensinya dibandingkan dengan anak yang jarang mendengarkan musik. Yang dimaksud musik di sini adalah musik yang memiliki irama teratur dan nada-nada yang teratur, bukan nada-nada miring. Tingkat kedisiplinan anak yang sering mendengarkan musik juga lebih baik dibanding dengan anak yang jarang mendengarkan musik.

Grace Sudargo, seorang musisi dan pendidik mengatakan, Dasar-dasar musik klasik secara umum berasal dari ritme denyut nadi manusia sehingga ia berperan besar dalam perkembangan otak, pembentukan jiwa, karakter, bahkan raga manusia. Penelitian menunjukkan, musik klasik yang mengandung komposisi nada berfluktuasi antara nada tinggi dan nada rendah akan merangsang kuadran C pada otak. Sampai usia 4 tahun, kuadran B dan C pada otak anak-anak akan berkembang hingga 80 % dengan musik. Musik sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan manusia. Musik memiliki 3 bagian penting yaitu beat, ritme, dan harmony, demikian kata Ev. Andreas Christanday dalam suatu ceramah musik. Beat mempengaruhi tubuh, ritme mempengaruhi jiwa, sedangkan harmony mempengaruhi roh. Contoh paling nyata bahwa beat sangat mempengaruhi tubuh adalah dalam konser musik rock. Bisa dipastikan tidak ada penonton maupun pemain dalam konser musik rock yang tubuhnya tidak bergerak. Semuanya bergoyang dengan dahsyat, bahkan cenderung lepas kontrol. Kita masih ingat dengan head banger, suatu gerakan memutar-mutar kepala mengikuti irama music rock yang kencang. Dan tubuh itu mengikutinya seakan tanpa rasa lelah. Jika hati kita sedang susah, cobalah mendengarkan musik yang indah, yang memiliki irama (ritme) yang teratur. Perasaan kita akan lebih enak dan enteng. Bahkan di luar negeri, pihak rumah sakit banyak memperdengarkan lagu-lagu indah untuk membantu penyembuhan para pasiennya. Itu suatu bukti, bahwa ritme sangat mempengaruhi jiwa manusia. Sedangkan harmony sangat mempengaruhi roh. Jika kita menonton film horor, selalu terdengar harmony (melodi) yang menyayat hati, yang membuat bulu kuduk kita berdiri. Dalam ritual-ritual keagamaan juga banyak digunakan harmony yang membawa roh manusia masuk ke dalam alam penyembahan. Di dalam meditasi, manusia mendengar harmony dari suara-suara alam disekelilingnya. Musik yang baik bagi kehidupan manusia adalah musik yang seimbang antara beat, ritme, dan harmony, ujar Ev. Andreas Christanday. Seorang ahli biofisika telah melakukan suatu percobaan tentang pengaruh musik bagi kehidupan makhluk hidup. Dua tanaman dari jenis dan umur yang sama diletakkan pada tempat yang berbeda. Yang satu diletakkan dekat dengan pengeras suara (speaker) yang menyajikan lagu-lagu slow rock dan heavy rock, sedangkan tanaman yang lain diletakkan dekat dengan speaker yang memperdengarkan lagu-lagu yang indah dan berirama teratur. Dalam beberapa hari terjadi perbedaan yang sangat mencolok. Tanaman yang berada di dekat speaker lagu-lagu rock menjadi layu dan mati, sedangkan tanaman yang berada di dekat speaker lagu-lagu indah tumbuh segar dan berbunga. Suatu bukti nyata bahwa musik sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan makhluk hidup. Alam semesta tercipta dengan musik alam yang sangat indah. Gemuruh ombak di laut, deru angin di gunung, dan rintik hujan merupakan musik alam yang sangat indah. Dan sudah terbukti, bagaimana pengaruh musik alam itu bagi kehidupan manusia. Wulaningrum Wibisono, S.Psi mengatakan, Jikalau Anda merasakan hari ini begitu berat, coba periksa lagi hidup Anda pada hari ini. Jangan-jangan Anda belum mendengarkan musik dan bernyanyi. Staff FFI SUMBER: http://www.iqeq.web.id/anak/anak02.shtml

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HP Power Cord: Why You Should Buy The Appropriate Product

 by: Ethan Hewitt

When it comes to your Compaq Presario or HP Pavilion Laptop PC, you may not appreciate the true price of an authentic HP power cord, but the guaranties on these products depend on the use of authorized parts and accessories. It is obvious that you cannot use just any power rope and get identical results as the HP power twine for your portable computer contains the AC adapter power unit that's required for charging your battery. The electric current flow depends upon the HP power wire and the AC adapter power unit or the "power brick". This system is essential to the correct operation of your Compaq Presario laptop PC or HP Pavilion laptop model.

It is important to have the proper HP power wire and powering brick when you are contemplating the issues with powering your laptop PC and the ability of the battery to hold a charge. Apart from charging your battery, the unit provides stable flow of power that keeps the elements inside your PC from experiencing power surges and further damage or info corruption. You wouldn't need your portable to be affected by power rises and only the proper HP power twine can be relied on.

It is perilous to accept inexpensive imitations of these accessories, and if your laptop PC is still under guaranty, it is very important that you only use the proper power wire. With the employment of a different powering option, the battery might not recharge correctly and you will spend at least $150 to replace the battery, but that isn't solve your problem. It is cheaper option to replace the power twine and AC adapter first since they are less than half the price of the battery. If you know where to look you can save even more. Often, they will be cheaper if acquired online .

It is important to learn the seriousness of authentic power twine to your computer's operation. Voiding your laptop's guaranty would possibly not be the sole problem, you may also cause damage to your vital info because of power spikes. If you are having battery charge lifespan Problems with your laptop, it might not be the battery but the power twine that is the culprit you are able to save a lot of money and bother by replacing this part first.

Battery life-span depends upon how much you use battery power, but it is normally predicted to continuously wear down after a year or 2. If you are having issues with recharging the battery, the difficulty may lie on the HP power cord or the AC adapter power unit. There may also be a problem with the power jack in your personal computer, that part requires disassembly of your laptop and should only be performed by a Hewlett-Packard authorized fix center. In most situations, you can solve your difficulties by ordering a replacement HP power twine, this could save lots of cost and bother.

You can check out several online stores for the perfect product for your HP laptop. Make sure you have the right one before plugging your device in.

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Make Your Website More Panda Friendly

 by: James Salerno

The recent Google Panda update has raised the bar not only for SEO experts but also for web designers. It’s getting tougher and tougher to rank well and that means that you really have to pay attention to all designing and Google ranking factors. When we do this, search engines rewards us because we are rewarding our audience and providing them with the information and experience they are looking for. The following points will help you to make your website panda proof:-

1.Content is key:The Panda algorithm update emphasizes providing assurance only on websites that contain unique and useful content. This will help users better find content relevant to their search. If you provide web page content that is unique, relevant, high quality and preferably 1000+ words, your site will likely be rewarded with improved rankings and therefore, increased traffic.

2.Above the fold design: Narrowing your header images, removing header banner images and pushing more content onto the top of your site will help with Panda.

3.Web Page indexing: A website with more than 100 web pages and maximum pages indexed by Google would be considered as a Panda friendly website.

4.Page rank: Page rank is still one of the most important factors. PageRank is an independent measure of Google’s perception of the quality/authority/credibility of an individual web page. It does not depend on any particular search phrase. Google conveniently reports this as a number from 0-10 (10 being the best).

5.Check your Domain registration: Domain registration for five years helps to enhance authority points. This is a small tip, but every little bit helps.

6.Webmaster tools: It enables webmasters to get a better idea of what Google “thinks” about their web sites, how the Google “spider” sees them, and what improvements could be made.

7.Social media proof: Google Panda takes social media trends seriously and content that is loved by social media sites like Twitter and Facebook gets better position in search engines.

8.Optimize for Fast Load Times: Avoid flash, single background images in the website. Google tends to favor sites that are snappy, quick, and fast.

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Cheap printer ink cartridges: helps in cost cutting

 by: Jean Colestock

With the increase in the usage of printers in businesses and office, demand for printer ink cartridges has gone up as well. At the same time, quality of the pages and the ink cartridges has become the essential factors in printing the pages. Many a times, people lookout for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ink cartridges whenever their printers fall short of ink. Why throw money down the drain, when you can buy cheap printer ink cartridges. When you go for the OEM ink cartridges, you are likely to spend huge amount of money on the printing needs. They will end up increasing your overall stationery costs.

With the entry of the third party vendors producing cheap printer ink cartridges, the monopolistic market of the branded and genuine ink cartridges is almost shut. These cartridges are cheaper than the original ones. The ink cartridges are non bio-degradable. Every year, people from across the globe add into millions of tons of garbage in landfills. Used printer ink cartridges are dumped without thinking of re-filling. The cartridges are formed of high grade plastic and take up thousands of years before they break down. It is advisable to practice secure ink cartridges recycling to assist and save the environment from damage caused by the unsuitable disposal of the printer ink cartridges. Online world is one of the great places to purchase cheap printer ink cartridges.

There are several online suppliers who provide cheap printer ink cartridges. All you need to do is to woof on the one that provides you with the great services and best prices. The web world is a wonderful tool and it can help you put the cash back in your pocket. Saving money on cheap printer ink has never been easier, however, with the online advancements; you can be assured about the costs. Online traders have their websites with product information. Therefore, inspect some of the known online suppliers and also browse through the prices they are providing.

If you are looking out for cost cutting in your office stationeries, then it is advisable to go for cheap printer ink cartridges. Although, the digital era has taken over in offices across the globe, yet there are many such companies that rely on the documents. Printing is important in carrying out both business and office tasks. Whether you are looking to print mere documents like minutes of a meeting or other essential documents like financial reports or any other project progress report, you just cannot avoid printing. For all such tasks, you can bank on cheap printer ink cartridges.

These days, printer ink is a sore spot for consumers. The consumers are searching for ways to save money in buying ink. Hence, one can save a lot of money by buying cheap printer ink cartridges. Now start saving immediately just by ordering cheap printer ink from the online source.

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Ways to make your skin healthy

 by: Chloe park

The primary step to keeping your skin healthy is preventing damage. Pollutants, air, sun as well as by just natural aging can certainly mortify the form of your skin. Frequent grumbles incorporate dry along with itchy skin, sagging, wrinkles, color alterations, together with age spots. Luckily, there are various methods that you can readily apply in order to maintain a healthy skin, feeling and looking at its most excellent appearance.

Keeping yourself fit, having enough rest, as well as getting healthy diet can set the basis for fine-looking and vigorous complexion. Moreover, a proper diet is not only the excellent way in attaining good health in general but it as well assists you to guarantee that your skin will get all of the vitamins and minerals, along with the nutrients that it requires to preserve and fix itself.

Another way to keep your skin healthy is to apply the right skin care products to your skin. The best anti aging skincare products that can aid you to hydrate the skin are now available at your favorite skin care product store online. Having a clean skin by using the best skin cleanser is also a great way of preventing skin damages.

One of the most essential ways to protect your skin is to keep it away from the harmful rays of the sun. Ultraviolet radiation harms the skin as well as it can result to wrinkles, premature aging, age spots or even cancer as well. An individual should really get further preventative measures in order to be certain that his or her skin is not totally exposed under the harmful rays of the sun. Do not fail to remember that one should apply a natural sunscreen, or a moisturizer that includes sunscreen (with minimum of SPF 15) every day. Although, it does not mean that you should not go out at all during the day, as if you are like a nocturnal creature. Your skin also needs some sunlight every day. A 10 to 15 exposures at sunrise or sunset will be alright.

In addition to that, a variety of fine skin care products such as an all natural moisturizer is one of the essential components for a vigorous complexity. Keep on moisturizing all through the day to keep your sensitive skin vigorous. Your hands as well as your face is especially vulnerable to everyday dent, and might require it to be moisturized further.

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Using Gout Remedies

 by: Meredith Walker

Gout affects a growing number worldwide with chronic inflammatory arthritis. Originally less common than it is now, the lifestyle of the modern world combined with the availability of foods that contribute to gout has led to more people having the disease.

If an individual has gout, this means that they typically suffer from chronic arthritis brought about by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. These crystals are formed within the body because of high levels of uric acid in the blood, which is in turn caused by several factors, which include genetic predisposition, food intake and lifestyle.

Arthritis attacks brought on by gout can vary in intensity, but is often chronic, lasting for days at a time. Without treatment, this can lead to constant pain, and eventually permanent damage that the body cannot recover from.

There are a number of ways to treat gout, though the most common method is to deal with the current arthritis attack. Pain relief is possible through the use of a variety of anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers; should the person with gout choose, there are also more natural methods and gout remedies that can relieve the pain and lessen inflammation.

Whichever specific gout remedy is used to deal with the gouty arthritis, the next step to treatment is to deal with the heightened levels of uric acid. Making sure the levels of uric acid are more normal is vital, in order to prevent future arthritic attacks. Even modern medicine recommends natural methods of doing this, through the use of diet and lifestyle modification to remove sources of uric acid, and encourage more efficient removal of excess uric acid in the blood.

In some cases conventional medicine may prescribe medication to allow the uric acid levels to go down sooner, though this method is only prescribed for more extreme cases. Aside from medication, there are also natural gout remedies that are able to help reduce the levels of uric acid in the blood. These can be used in conjunction with the previously mentioned changes to diet and lifestyle that are recommended to people with gout.

Those with gout may also choose to combine both conventional and alternative natural methods and gout remedies to manage their gout. Generally speaking, natural gout remedies are safe to be combined with conventional medications, though it is still best to get advice from your medical practitioner before doing so.

With proper use of different gout remedies, arthritic pain from gout can be alleviated and avoided. Find out more about gout remedies and natural methods for treating gout by checking out http://www.ArthritisNaturalRemedies.com/gout-remedies.

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Natural Acne Scars Remedies - Common Sense Prevails

 by: Robert taylor

Acne is one of those things that everybody seems to get at one point or another, and yet nobody really likes it. While some cases are mild, other cases are quite severe and can lead to visible scarring. So, not only do these people have to suffer through a bad outbreak of acne, they then have to live with the scars for the rest of their lives. Or do they? The answer to that is no they don't, or at least they can try any number of acne scars remedies that will minimize the scars that are there. Not all of these treatments will work the same on everybody, but they are worth trying if it means you can feel better about yourself.

One of the best known remedies for acne scars is citrus juice. You can apply the juice of a lemon or lime directly to the problem areas. However, some people find that pure citrus juice irritates their skin, so you may want to try different dilutions until you find the one that's best for you. Apply it once or twice a day for several weeks and see how much lighter your scars look. It can take quite a while, but if it just doesn't seem to be working for you, then you can try other acne scars remedies.

A lot of people swear by olive oil for making their acne scars less visible. In fact, there are any number of different oils that you can try. Simply massage the oil into the scar and the surrounding area, and let it sit. This helps to soften and moisturize the skin which can help diminish the visibility of acne scarring.

Here's a natural remedy for acne that you may not be familiar with: tomatoes! That's right. Tomatoes are high in Vitamin A which keeps the body from producing too much sebum, which is the substance that is largely responsible for acne to begin with. Tomatoes are also rich in antioxidants which are beneficial for repairing the skin.

One of the most soothing acne scars remedies is a mixture of rose water and sandalwood. Simply add a few drops of the rose water to the sandalwood until it is at a paste like consistency. Then put the resulting paste directly on the scars and let it sit for about an hour. This is generally very gentle on the skin, so you can even leave it on as you sleep.

You have to be more careful if you are currently experiencing an acne outbreak, as you shouldn't let any foreign material (such as any of the above ingredients we've talked about) get into the sores. Not only can it be irritating, but it can also make the acne worse. However, if you need immediate comfort, you may want to try an icepack to help cool and temporarily tighten the skin.

While a lot of people have found success with the above acne scars treatments, you should always consult with a qualified medical professional before doing anything that has to do with your health.

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Self Tanning Lotion Steps to Follow for a Perfect Tan

 by: Sue Carson

To get the perfect results using a self tanning lotion, there are a few steps that are a must-do. First and foremost, follow the directions closely, primarily because not all lotions are created equal. For example, some may be runnier than others and some may be tinted instead of the normal clear.

Every day more self tanning lotions are coming out and are being improved, such as those that contain bronzers to let you see where you’re putting the lotion on and natural fragrances to reduce the chemical smell from your skin cells reacting to DHA.

In addition, there are other steps that you need to follow to help to ensure that you get the proper color the first time, every time. These include:

• EXFOLIATION! This is in capital letters because this is the one main cardinal rules when you apply any sunless tanning product. At least 4 hours before your session, make sure that you exfoliate.

If you use a salt-based scrub, either do this one day prior to your tanning or use a quality cleanser after so that no oil remains on the surface of the skin.

• Next, you really should use gloves. Using gloves helps to prevent the orange palms syndrome. Make sure the gloves snugly fit over your hands otherwise you will have some trouble applying the tan evenly.

One particularly useful tip is that if you can’t get gloves, keep a warm mixture of bleach water next to you so that you can immediately clean your palms off afterwards.

• Another step that is extremely important is to apply the tanning solution section by section. Many experienced self tanners suggest starting at the legs and working up the body.

Applying the lotion in sections, especially small ones, will help to avoid missing areas and streaking as well as make the application process easier.

• At each section, after you apply the self tanning lotion, work it into the skin until it is completely absorbed. Don’t be vigorous at this, a gentle motion will do, you just want to make sure that you get the full benefit of the lotion.

• If you didn’t buy another tanning product specifically designed for your face, use what you are using on the body.

It’s a good idea though to mix a couple of dabs of regular lotion in with the tanning product to disperse the coloring more evenly.

• In addition, tanning lotions will tint your eyebrows and if they are tinted too much, they will look kind of funny. It has been recommended that you use a damp Q-tip on the eyebrows after you’ve applied the tan to remove any leftover lotion.

• Tan the back of your hands gently and make sure to sponge around the dry areas of your body, such as the soles of the feet, elbows and knees to remove any excess.

• And lastly, let yourself dry completely before you put your clothes on.

When you are applying a self tanning lotion, remember to follow the directions on the bottle. There are also though, other tips of the trade that will help to give you the best tan.

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Acoustic Guitar Facts And Guitars For Small Hands

 by: Zagersguitar

Music is and has been a huge part of most cultures around the world, and in many types of music the guitar plays an important role in creating and molding the sound and style of the music. Of course different types of guitars are used for different sounds and styles, and one quite common and popular type of guitars used is the acoustic guitars.

Acoustic guitars get their name from the type of amplification that they provide. Unlike electric guitars, it don't need external devices in order to form proper amplification, they are amplified acoustically. But the acoustic amplification provided by the Acoustic guitars does not produce a loud sound, so sometimes external devices are used to help amplify the its sound. It was the only type of guitars until electric guitars were created.

It’s generally feature the standard array of six strings, but there are also twelve string Acoustic guitars available as well. Custom Acoustic guitars sometimes feature fours, eight or ten string depending on the use. It is made of wood and the type of the wood used in the manufacturing process of the guitar will play a role in the quality of the sound of the guitar. There are some Guitars that are made of materials other than wood, but wood is the most commonly used construction material for acoustic guitars.

There is a wide variety of its makers but choosing the maker is not as important as choosing the materials that are used in construction and the overall sound of the guitar. Price is also an important factor when looking at Acoustic guitars, however many of the top manufacturers are known for the quality and affordability of their Acoustic guitars. The more expensive it is made of solid wood tops, sides and backs.

Zager is providing guitars for small hands and large hands. You can buy it online at very cheap rates. The quality of guitars is same as other popular brand but price is very less.

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What to Look For in a Guitar Teacher and How to Select the Best One for You

 by: Tomas Michaud

Learning to play the guitar can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it is made even more so if you find the right teacher who is also a guide that will help you achieve your musical goals with the right resources. Choosing the right teacher can be frustrating because it's difficult to figure out which ones are exceptional; in addition to this if you choose the wrong teacher then you can end up being demotivated through no fault of your own.

I have been responsible for hiring all the instructors at my music school Starland Music Center for 30 years. I'll share with you what I've learned over the years what I consider to be the best ways to separate the "wheat from the chaff."

Teaching with a plan

The best teachers always prepare and have a plan: it's said in teaching that for every hour of teaching you need to prepare twice as much. You should be able to tell whether you're dealing with a professional just with your first meeting - they will determine where you are, where you are trying to go and then propose a method for getting you there. Even in the first lesson they might give you exercises to evaluate where you are.

The best teachers are not afraid to tell you their methods.

You can always tell the worst teachers, because they are the ones who "wing it." If you can tell that your prospective teacher hasn't prepared for the lesson and looks like they are making up stuff on the spot - they probably are. Get away as fast as you can. With these types of teachers you won't achieve any progress, because there's no system to their teaching. If you don't realize this right from the beginning, you end up six months later feeling like you haven't progressed at all and you become very confused. You may even blame your lack of progress on some ridiculous notion that "you don't have any talent."

The best teachers stick to their plans and while they may reward you now and then by teaching you a song you really like, more likely they will find out anyway your tastes and incorporate those into later lessons when you get to that level.

Travel distance

How to find a good teacher also depends on how far you are willing to travel for your lessons. The more consistent you are in not missing your lessons the faster you will progress - and it's much easier to be consistent if you don't have to travel too far to see your teacher. 30 minutes travel time is a good average, but only you know what you can honestly tolerate.

Abilities vs. teaching skills

The two are not mutual (but neither are they mutually exclusive). Just because a guitarist is an amazing performer, does not mean that they could be a great teacher. In fact, it's more likely that the best teachers are the ones who are unable to perform so much because they are teaching so much. When you are a beginner, it's best to go with a teacher who is excellent at teaching you all the basics, you don't need to worry too much about how great a performer they are. But then as you advance, you can always seek out another teacher who specializes in a particular style that you like.

What you should be looking for is a teacher who is both an inspiration and someone who has traveled the hard road of being a student and comes back to show you the way.

Instructor experience

1) One way to work out whether your prospective teacher has enough experience is to see how many students they teach. If it's true that it takes thousands of hours to learn to play an instrument, then it's also true that it takes thousands of hours to learn how to teach! Ask them:

- how many years they have taught

- how many students do they teach a week

- how long do students stay with them

But be careful, because teachers with a lot of students may also not have enough time for you or not track your progress enough.

An organized teacher who has many students is also a good choice. This means taking notes, keeping track of your progress and using some sort of register.

Personal Note: At one point I had 60 weekly 1/2 hour private students. Though I was working long hours I had no problems keeping track of each student's progress and giving them my full attention during the lesson because I had a system.

2) The level of current and past students is also something that is significant. If you are looking for beginner lessons look for a teacher who is skilled at teaching beginners. There are totally different teaching methods and styles involved in teaching different levels.

3) Age range of students. It's best to divide students into children, teenagers and adults. Look for a teacher with experience teaching students of your age range.

Training does make a difference

Your prospective teacher should not only be trained at how to play their guitar. Ideally you want to pick a teacher who has also been taught by good teachers. Good teachers will always model their lessons on the good teachers' methods that taught them. These types of teachers will use methods and materials that worked well when they were learning and keep you away from methods that don't work.

A teacher can also be taught by a school. College graduates are likely to have training only in classical guitar as most universities do not offer programs in popular music. But many instructors that I've hired have been to schools such as Musician's Institute in L.A., Grove School Without Walls, and Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA., which do offer popular music.

The other way to learn to teach guitar is to take a course with the same name - though the only one I know of is the one I teach at the Starland Music Center using my proprietary system along with the principles and techniques of proper instruction. You can also get wonderful books on this topic (check out author Joe Livoti) and you can learn a lot from method books and testing the ideas on your students.

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How to Be the Next Justin Bieber

 by: Nicole S.

Do you want to become famous? And do you want to become famous like Justin Bieber did? Well what if I was to tell you that it's not actually that hard to do?

Bieber may be too criticized by many but is a great example of what the marketing, social networking and other elements can do.

First Bieber began releasing their videos through YouTube, a platform that has given 5 minutes of fame to many people, but these 5 minutes stretched into years due to other internet tools... Twitter.

If we learn from the biography of Justin Bieber is that if someone wants to become famous, should begin now to put their videos (as real as possible) on YouTube, because you never know who might "accidentally" discover your talent for delight the young fans. This is exactly what has happened to Justin Bieber.

Twitter really help Bieber began to attract attention from your target market. Many marketers still do not understand the scope that is Twitter users and yet this was the platform that Justin used to engage with your audience. Justin currently offer your movie called "Never Say Never" (never say never), a type of documentary which presents the story of the singer and how he came to where he is now.

And of course had to take a perfume especially for girls called "someday" but the video is a little weird and may even get you a laugh, in two days has reached the 2 million views. A very good example is Google; that is starting to become obsessed with the pop stars. This search engine company has made a change in its marketing strategy. Last month, he joined Lady Gaga in an ad to show all the opportunities offered by the Chrome browser. Now he has done the same with Justin Bieber.

The announcement is similar to Gaga, but also shares some similarities with the recent announcement Dear Sophie, which shows a father using Chrome and other Google products to remember her daughter's childhood.

It makes sense that Google has thought Bieber for their promotion. The young celebrity was discovered thanks to his performances uploaded to Youtube. And with it, Google manages to reach an important demographic: teenage girls.

One of his secrets: Its well-defined market.

Justin Bieber is not intended that all are his fans; he knows it would be almost impossible, yet the market for young girls have it well controlled. So it adds the elements of marketing, good use of digital tools and a well-defined market and the rest is history.

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Learn to play the piano within the comfort of your home

 by: Piano Play It

Everyone has considered learning to play the piano at some point in their lives. Playing the piano is a favorite pastime of many. Now there is a piece of good news for piano aspirants. They can learn to play the piano online. They can enjoy free piano lessons at the touch of a button. How to play the piano is not such a big deal after all! Beginners can learn basic lessons and experienced piano players can hone their skills. It is a fun, exciting experience to learn to play the piano within the comfort of your home.

Piano lessons are available for beginners and experienced pianists as well. Piano enthusiasts can choose from the various lessons available online. These include Piano lessons for beginners, piano keyboard layout, piano fingering, play piano by ear, correct posture for piano playing, musical rhythm, piano note names, etc. Learning to play the piano is fairly easy. It depends on your approach and how well your practice it. It is recommended that you start with some finger exercises in the beginning. Then you can gradually proceed to learn new lessons and songs.

Once you get a hang of how to play the piano, you can proceed to important topics. Piano tutorials are easy to understand. You can grasp a lot from the instructions given. What’s more, the lyrics of the songs are attached. You will also find a free piano sheet music that will help you learn better. Aspiring pianists should opt for downloadable tutorials in order to equip themselves with the information and skills needed to play the piano. It will give them an idea about how their music will sound to others. These tutorials are user friendly and easy to learn.

An increasing number of avid pianists are turning to the web to hone their piano skills. A free piano lesson is bound to work to their advantage. The internet has opened up new avenues for people seeking information on absolutely anything under the sun. More and more people are turning to the web in their quest to learn the piano. Learning the piano can help release stress to a great extent. Learning to play a new instrument is both challenging and exciting. Needless to say, it is a fulfilling experience. There are reputable websites on the web that offer free piano sheet music. It is available on the internet in a variety of formats. Thanks to these sites, finding piano information and sheet music has become easier than ever.

Uncover the secrets of piano mastery! Learn to play the piano like a pro. What’s more, learn to play it without spending your hard-earned money. Explore piano sheet listings for different music genres. Learn how to play the piano at your convenience. Learn to play it within the confines of your home!

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An honest buyer's review of the Yamaha C40 Nylon Strings Guitar Instrument

 by: Cornell Waller
 
The Yamaha C40 classical guitar might be one of Yamaha's most affordable full-size classical models but its quality and tone are spectacular. A real discount for beginner's. Modest budget no longer means putting up with a second-rate instrument, as Yamaha's C40 ably demonstrates.

The Yamaha C- 40 classical is surely an ideal first guitar. A modest spending budget having a incredibly low price no lengthier indicates placing up having a second-rate instrument. Spruce tops, mahogany-like meranti backs and sides and real rosewood fingerboards and bridges ensure that this guitar is blessed having a excellent of tone and playability that certainly matches its reasonably priced price tags. The C40 also includes chrome tuners.Newbies and youthful learners alike will enjoy the top quality found on this Yamaha C40 classical guitar. This top quality instrument delivers outstanding cost-effective performance with extraordinary playability and tone. The C40 is a full-size nylon-string guitar.

Product Features: Superb good quality nylon strung classical guitar, spruce top and mahogany back again and sides, Straightforward to play neck - perfect for beginners, the yamaha C-40 classical guitar package includes spare strings, carry bag, digital tuner, Immediate Guitar DVD.

The Yamaha C-40 Classical Guitar is a great item that provides great create excellent and an outstanding sound - for any extremely low cost. It has a wealthy tone and an easy-to-play fretboard, creating it extremely pleasurable to play. You won't get a a lot much better sounding guitar anyplace for this funds!The C40 Bundle will be the # 1 selling nylon string guitar package deal sold inside the Usa. Includes Gigbag and quickstart DVD to begin enjoying today. An economical, all-in-one package for beginners, the Yamaha C40 guitar package deal consists of a Guitar Strategy guide and DVD, digital tuner, and padded gig bag for transportation and storage. Offering outstanding playability and superb tone, this C sequence classical guitar is actually a full-sized instrument and is also backed by a restricted life span warranty.

Should you study classical guitars on the internet, you may locate that Yamaha brand name will be the most effective classical guitar that you simply can purchase for your funds. They are not hand created such as the more high-priced makes but who cares? They are produced by a personal computer managed machine to exact tolerances. They play equally as great as one made by a craftsman. Sure there are actually much more high priced classical guitars out there but why pay out more for very same factor that you simply can buy less expensive? Particularly when it truly is easy to play and sounds great.

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Tips For Stop Smoking – stop smoking medications

Article by Pierre Mojoro
Do you truly wish to quit smoking or maybe you would like to assist somebody quit smoking? If your answer is YES then this brings us to however another question “How can you quit smoking?” how can you or anybody else quit this stinking habit? Nicely, in rare cases it’s simple for some individuals to quit the smoking habit, they will just wake up 1 day and decide they’ll never smoke again and they quit smoking just like that. Out of my own expertise I believe nobody enjoys smoking, it is only the beginners who appreciate this habit in it is early stages until they’re addicted to the habit and start fighting it back in efforts of attempting to quit the same habit, therefore a majority of so called “smokers” only smoke because they are addicted to smoking and not simply because they appreciate smoking.
I will tell you a short story of my own experience. I began smoking back in 1995 when I used to function in a discotheque as a Dj. I was drawn to the habit by pals and I got deep into it not realizing what I was getting my self into. At first it was enjoyable it was cool and it felt so good “smoking”, it was relaxing. Following a year I decided, well I am tired of smoking and its time to quit so I woke up one morning and said to my self I will by no means smoke once more. 3 hours later on that same day whilst smoking my second cigarette is when I remembered that I had made a choice that morning by no means to smoke again! I felt terrible it was like I had betrayed my self; this went on for days months and years until I realized how tough it was for me to quit the habit.
This “war” between me and smoking went on for twelve years; I tried each and every factor from eating specific kinds of selected foods to all sorts of medicine including herbal medicines within the efforts of attempting to get rid of the cigarette cravings but nothing worked until one day in 2006 whilst searching for the cure to my smoking problem on the internet I came across this amazing Freedom From Smoking Guide. At initial I thought it was just one of the many online money generating scams which are all over the web, but I took some time and thought of how smoking was affecting my life, my health, my finances, my wife, my new baby, nearly each and every component of my life was affected by smoking and I decided to download that guide and give it a try. This guide changed my life almost immediately, finally following 12 years of bondage I stopped smoking just like that merely by following the simple actions and guidelines in this incredible Freedom From Smoking Guide for only 17$ . For Most people smoking is a hard habit to break simply because tobacco contains nicotine which is highly addictive to the body and mind just like cocaine along with other addictive drugs. The body and mind get so utilized to the nicotine in cigarettes that an individual has to smoke just to feel normal and believe straight.
Most people know that smoking cause’s cancer, emphysema, wrinkles, and so on and it also shortens your life span by 10 years or more, it expenses smokers thousands of dollars or more every year yet people continue to smoke, this just shows how powerful this cigarette smoking addiction is and therefore it is not something to play or joke about with.
During the 12 years of my smoking addiction I was a heavy smoker I smoked thirty to thirty five cigarettes in a day, I was spending a lot of cash on cigarettes my skin turned grey and wrinkled my hair was falling off and I finally developed a significant chest condition which crippled me financially I was in lots of discomfort and weak and my life was slowly fading away. It is now very important for you who’s presently addicted or might be you know a loved one you are able to assist get out of this slavery to act now prior to it’s too late by merely downloading this Freedom From Smoking Guide for only 17$ you’ll save yourself or somebody else from spending thousands of dollars in attempting to cure smoking related illnesses or even death.
Remember each of those times, 1 following another, as although they’re happening now. I want you to keep going through those memories and make them as vivid as possible. The more vivid you make those memories, the simpler it will be to stop smoking. See what you saw, hear what you heard and feel how you felt. I want you to take a few minutes now to keep going via those memories again and once more, overlap every memory with the next until you are totally and utterly disgusted by cigarettes.
Cigarette, cigars and pipe smoke contains over 4000 various harmful chemicals which impact a person’s body and well being rapidly some of these effects are: High risk of illness, slow healing of injuries, decreased physical performance, poor smells and breath, stained teeth and poor skin. All forms of tobacco are hazardous. Most smokers try to substitute the normal cigarette with other products that seem like they are much better for them like filtered or low tar cigarettes but the only factor which assists an individual avoid the problems associated with smoking is staying smoke totally free. From my own expertise staying smoke totally free brings with it a lot of benefit, when a smoker quits smoking he/she becomes much more energetic, they turn out to be great looking with much more cash in their pockets and most essential more life to live. Click here to see some effects of smoking.
Next, imagine just how much much better is your life going to be whenever you stop smoking. Really picture it’s months from now and you successfully stopped. Smoking is really a factor of the past, something you utilized to do. Maintain that feeling with you and imagine having it tomorrow, and for the rest of next week. Inside your mind, imagine stepping in to that non-smoking version of you and feel how it feels to be a non-smoker.
Also, your mind is very sensitive to associations, so it is extremely important that you simply have a clear out and remove all tobacco items from your environment. Move some of the furniture in your house and at work. Smokers are accustomed to smoking in certain situations. So, for example, in the event you utilized to smoke on the telephone at work move the phone to the other side of the desk. Throw away ashtrays, old lighters and anything that you used to associate with smoking. Make your environment conducive to stopping smoking.
Be aware of making excuses for your self. Some people talk themselves into smoking, especially if they encounter a stressful situation and in the past they used to deal with it by smoking. If those old thoughts pop into your head, shout the word “STOP” in your head, to stop the thoughts from progressing. Nicotine just stresses your body more and is like that itch that will by no means be properly scratched; the more you smoke, the more you have to. So say “STOP” and steer clear of old slippery slopes.Reward yourself. Congratulate yourself. Really feel how good it feels to stop smoking and be a non-smoker. Treat your self every time you get past a certain milestone; the initial week or initial month, the six month target. Let yourself know that you simply did something truly special here.
Find out 150 tips for stop smoking and easy ways guarranteed to break the smoking habit for good now!

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Hypnosis for stop smoking

Article by Theresa Jordan
Did you know that you can use hypnosis for stop smoking? Are you struggling to stop smoking and tired of your everyday struggles? Are you tired of losing your breath just by walking up the stairs? You know that you want to stop but you just don’t’ have the will power to stop. Perhaps you are afraid that you will quit smoking and gain some unwanted pounds. You can use Self-hypnosis to help you and it can even help you skip the period of withdrawals.
Use hypnosis for stop smoking
Self-hypnosis is a method that helps you quit smoking to ensure that you can live a healthier life. You will likely be able to break free from the nicotine addiction and handle a tension in a far better way. You can use self-hypnosis CD’s to assist you permanently stop. If you have tried to stop and were unable to self-hypnosis can make it feasible and you will likely be able to stop smoking forever. You can now stop your smoking addition by stopping your cravings and by developing a relaxed and tension free of charge atmosphere to ensure that you won’t have the urge to smoke.
Hypnosis for stop smoking – Psychological & Physiological Effects
Smoking is an addiction that affects people on a physical and physiological level. The body is craving nicotine and without it most people will go through physical withdraws. That is why it is so difficult for people to stop smoking. Physiologically you will want willpower to with stand the withdrawals and most people lack that will power and return to smoking. People have a hard time with dealing with the psychological effects of smoking because they can’t handle the mental and emotional parts of smoking.
Hypnosis for stop smoking – Conscious mind vs. Subconscious mind
Whether you know it or not your mind has two parts, the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. Your conscious mind is used while you are doing everyday activities and our subconscious minds are tapped into while we are asleep or in a hypnotic state. The subconscious mind is the place where we are willing to accept and implement new things and ideas. Self-hypnosis taps into your subconscious mind by telling you to quit smoking and you don’t have your conscious mind getting in the way. Using hypnosis for stop smoking will support you eliminate those cravings and it will give you the motivation to stop smoking. You will be in the habit of training your subconscious mind to stop smoking. Hypnosis allows you to get in a relaxed state where you can replace negative thoughts with positive ones. By being in a relaxed state, you can deal with tension, stop bad habits, improve your self-confidence and so much more.
In Conclusion, Studies have shown that self-hypnosis is one of the leading and most successful ways to quit smoking. Self-hypnosis can aid you in your desire to stop smoking. You will find that your subconscious mind will soon absorb the idea and within a few days you will be living a smoke-free and healthy life once again. Hypnosis works only if you are committed to the process. Hypnosis is a safe way to help you quit smoking forever.
Using hypnosis for stop smoking is a life change that will help you be able to stop the bad habit for once and for all. Are your ready to make a change and stop smoking with self hypnosis, visit: hypnosis for stop smoking and sign up for my 10 day self-hypnosis course on how change can be easier than you think with hypnosis.

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The Basics About Skin Cancer

Article by What Causes Skin Cancer.
Basal cell carcinoma is a slow growing non-melanoma skin cancer and is the most common type in America. It starts growing in the epidermis, at the top level of the skin. It is usually painless and is often found on areas of the skin or scalp that have had a high UV sunlight exposure. This form of cancer can strike at any age. It generally is contained in one area and seldom spreads if it is treated quickly. Basal cell carcinoma often is difficult to detect because it resembles normal skin. However, the skin area may be waxy and pinkish or brownish in color.Acral lentiginous Melanoma is quite rare in the U.S.A. but is common in Asian nations. It is very hard to detect because it often surfaces on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, under fingernails and toenails and inside the mouth, nose and genital area. It looks remarkable like a regular bruise in its early stages and is irregularly shaped. It can cause nosebleeds and streaks running through the fingernails or toenails.Moles have proven to play a part in the development of skin cancer, so children whose body is covered with moles maybe at greater risk.Another common surgical procedure for skin cancer is a simple excision where the mole or area is removed, along with a certain diameter of healthy tissue around it. In some cases, tumors may be removed with lasers, liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery), and electric currents.The best methods for prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer include avoiding exposure to the sun, using sunscreen with high SPF and having frequent self-exams.The skin cancer initiates from the moles of the skin which is known as dysplastic nevi. The moles may change in colour or size and/or may start bleeding. Aged people are more prone to such disease. There are various standard and alternative treatment options available for skin cancer which may include the followingIf you are worried about getting cancer of the skin then it is important that you know the signs and symptoms of it. Be aware of the warning signs and signals. When you look at yourself in the mirror, you want to be able to detect the changes, even the smallest, on your skin and body. If you noticed a change in consistency of your breast tissue or a lump, it could be a warning signal of cancer.Like all cancers, it is wise to seek treatment before it starts to spread to other parts of the body. Detecting the cancer early could mean life or death, so dont take it too lightly when you see a small tiny sore on your nose. As the nose cancer will increase in size, it is best to get surgery done as quickly as possible. It does not matter if you see a doctor, general physician or even a dermatologist, they will let you know of your options on available treatments.Other sunscreen products using mineral particles reflect, absorb and scatter UV light. These include titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. The third type of sunscreen is composed of organic molecules that absorb UV light, in particular, but also contains chromophores that scatter and reflect some light.
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Stop Smoking- Break That Old Habit

Are you one of the many smokers who stop smoking? Or are you planning to stop smoking? Quitting is never easy and most often you will have doubts if you want to continue. However, you need to stick with your plan even if you have mixed feelings about this and even if you don’t want to quit. You owe it to yourself, the people around you, and the environment. Give yourself and others the chance to live a healthier life.
It is frequently helpful to write your motivations in a piece of paper. Additionally, it will also help if you write down the strategies you will employ in order to fight against your urge to smoke. Writing your motives and strategies to stop smoking will increase your stimulation and desire to quit the habit. If your desire to cease smoking is strong, the more chances you will have in succeeding your goal. It helps a lot and higher success is expected if your plan to quit is transformed into a strong desire to stop. Experts suggest that you read your reasons at least three times before you commence to stop smoking and during the evening of the very first day you cease to smoke. Reading your motivations regularly will help you increase your determination to stop smoking and renew your commitment to succeed.
There are many programs to follow in order to stop smoking. There are programs which are effective to some but may not be helpful to others. You have to find one plan which suits you best. According to one authority in habits, Dr. Knight Dunlap, the best way to break a habit is to consciously exaggerate it very considerably. This technique usually works. You can also use this in breaking your smoking habit. This can be done at least two days before your planned date of quitting. You can do this by doubling the number of cigarettes you consume in a day. Increase the number greatly. For example, if you consume a pack of cigarettes a day, try to consume twice as many packs of cigarettes or more in a day. Light a cigarette even if you don’t feel like puffing one. Speed up your smoking. Puff as many cigarettes as you can before lunch time, after lunch, and in the evening with or without the urge. By evening time you will notice that your mouth will taste bad like an old leather shoe.
Having done too much smoking in a day, you may feel that the usual pleasant smell of tobacco smoke is turning undesirable and may even smell like a burning hair. By the second day force yourself again to smoke as many cigarettes as possible. You can double the number of sticks you have consumed the previous day. Puff a cigarette even if this is starting to create a revolting taste in your mouth. If you don’t feel like lighting another cigarette because the taste and smell is starting to get into your nerves, don’t! Light some more until your senses and your mind are fed up. In the morning of the third day or the day you have planned to stop smoking, you will hardly miss another cigarette after being fed up the previous days. If after a few hours you start to reach for a cigarette, try to remember how awful it taste and how your senses previously revolted against it. Tell yourself that you will never smoke again and you will stop smoking for good. Divert your mind to some other things or start another activity. The main idea of doing this is to make you thoroughly fed-up with the taste of tobacco. This will increase your stimulation, will and determination to stop smoking.

How to quit smoking cigarettes by dissolving cravings and withdrawal. A self help method to stop smoking that really makes quitting possible.

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Public confidence in corruption eradication down

Public confidence in the government's effort to eradicate corruption declined in the past three years, according to the Indonesian Survey Circle (LSI).

The drop was the first to happen since President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono came to power, LSI Executive Director Kuskridho Ambardi said on Sunday.

"The proportion of the public who saw it (the corruption eradication effort) bad or very bad is larger than those who had the opposite perception," he said.

The results of a survey conducted by LSI showed public perception of the government's performance in eradicating corruption reached 40 percent.

LSI data suggested that between 2005 and 2011 the proportion of the public's positive perception of corruption eradication efforts stayed at more than 50 percent.

LSI conducted the survey using 1,220 samples with a number of select respondents interviewed face-to-face. The interview took place from December 8 to 17 last year.

Meanwhile, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leader Bambang Wijanarko said the anti-graft body must be able to develop corruption eradication efforts through a number of activities other than taking action against those involved in corruption cases.

"Looking ahead, KPK must begin to put the public perception of corruption eradication in wider context so it will not merely focus on taking action," he said.

The results of other survey conducted by LSI show KPK ranked fourth with regard to the public opinion about how far government institutions were free from corruption.

LSI noted that the Indonesian military (TNI) was the cleanest corruption free institution (57.2 percent), followed by the Presidential Office (51 percent), the National Police (39.3 percent), KPK (38.5 percent) and Bank Indonesia (38.2 percent).

source: Antara

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