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Ten Things The Philippines Bus Siege Police Got Wrong
A security analyst who has worked in counter-terrorism with the British Army and Scotland Yard, Charles Shoebridge, says the officers involved in Manila's bus siege showed great courage - but they were not properly trained or equipped for the task.
Here are 10 areas where, in his view, they could have done better.
How Fast Should A Healthy Heart Beat?
It seems to be part of the DNA to push ourselves to the limit. We cram as much as possible into every hour of the day, overworking, over committing and overstressing—and the way we exercise is no exception.
Hiding And Locking A Folder Without Using or Buying a Software
I found this simply neat tutorial years ago, tried looking for it again but have no luck finding it, so I’m posting here what I’ve got left from that tutorial and hope you’ll find this little script handy in hiding and protecting your important folders from prying eyes.
Are Artificial Sweeteners Healthy?
Just because it’s labeled ‘sugar-free’ or ‘diet’ doesn’t mean a food is completely healthy or calorie-free. That’s because some sugar-free sweeteners actually contain simple carbohydrates, each gram of which can raise blood glucose just as much as sugar does. And some sweeteners have side effects. We’ve broken down the four most popular sweeteners to show you why you can’t eat as much as you like without consequence.
Smoking and Diabetes: An Awful Combination
How many times have you heard that smoking can kill you? A thousand times? Closer to 10,000? Join the pack. A few decades of nearly nonstop messages about the dangers of smoking have made it thoroughly clear to most everyone in the United States of the health dangers of smoking. Smoking rates are clearly falling as a result, to well less than half of our peak levels of the 1960s.
Not All Fruit is Created Equal: The Unhealthy Truth About Dried Fruit
If fruit is good for you, then dried fruit is just as good, right? Well, not exactly. Dried fruit can have a place in your diet, but as a person with diabetes, you need to know the pitfalls to avoid and exactly how to enjoy this snack safely.
The Perfect Breakfast Food for Diabetes
If there’s one food that’s developed an undeservedly negative reputation, it’s eggs. You’ve heard it for years: Limit your egg intake because they’re loaded with artery-clogging cholesterol. And it’s true: Eggs are full of cholesterol—about 213 milligrams—all in the yolk.
The Diabetes-Depression Connection
You likely know that people with diabetes have elevated risk for heart disease and stroke. But did you also know that nearly 30 percent of people with diabetes also suffer from depression? That compares with less than 7 percent for the general adult population, according to U.S. government data.
Five Reasons You Should Eat Dark Chocolate
If you eat one square of at least 60% cocoa dark chocolate every day, you can reap truly amazing health rewards. Just be sure to stick to ONE square per day, because the magic only works in small doses. And don’t substitute milk or white chocolate for dark—you won’t get anywhere near the same health benefits. Here’s why dark chocolate is so good for you:
What Does My Name Means?
I found this site ( paulsadowski.com ) giving explanation of what your name may mean. I just typed my first name in the site and I’ve written below what comes up. This one will give you a brief preview of my personality if you want to know something about me since I find some of what the site has written about me – True. That’s why I’m writing it here.
