Monday, July 25, 2011
REBELZ - AKA MY BAAAAABY!!!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Removing Odors & Smells from Clothing
Written by;
Organic Clothing Blog ~
Here are guidelines for removing or reducing fumes, odors, scents (like perfume, cologne and deodorants), smells and chemical irritants (like shipping fumigants, pesticides and anti-mildew sprays) from your clothing.
- Air them out. Hang clothing, even nearly purchased clothing, in the open air and allow to air out and off-gas. This will help remove smoke, fumes, and smells trapped in your clothing and will also allow offgassing ofVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde used in the garment dyeing or finishing process or of pesticides and fumigates such as methyl bromide used during shipping. Hang the clothing in a breezy (you can use a fan), warm and sunlit room to facilitate the airing-out and off-gassing. Because the off-gassing might contain VOC’s, hang the clothes outside or in a room containing fresh air and lots of leafy green plants, such as Boston Ferns, which will absorb and remove VOCs from indoor rooms. The length of time depends upon how saturated the clothing and the sensitivity of the wearer. The hanging length of time can be as little as a few hours to a couple weeks. Remember, formaldehyde used in new carpet adhesives and wood building materials can take several months to a year or more to off-gas.
- Soaking. Soak clothing in a sink or washing machine filled with warm water before washing. Add one cup of baking soda, washing soda or Borax. Our experience is that several hours (or overnight) are usually sufficient although some people will suggest up to several days. Rather than soaking for several days, it is probably more effective to repeat the airing – soaking – washing – drying cycle several times if necessary.
- Washing. Complete the laundry cycle and wash according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The choice of laundry detergents is very important. Most conventional laundry detergents are made from synthetic petrochemicals and laced with artificial dyes, fragrances and optical brighteners. Besides being hard on the environment, the toxic chemicals in these laundry detergents can also leave a residue on clothing that can irritate the skin and cause a rash. The new generation of ‘green’ laundry detergents is made from vegetable-based cleaning agents, do not contain artificial dyes or fragrances, are more effective at removing dirt, stains and odors from clothing, and are gentler to the environment and to the wearer.
If possible, stop the washing machine when it has filled the basin for the rinse cycle and add a cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle. The vinegar rinse will also brighten fabric colors and remove alkali residues from soaps and detergents. Let soak for an hour before completing the rinse cycle. To insure that all detergent has been rinsed from your clothing, select your washing machine’s extra rinse cycle if it has one and add nothing – just water – to this extra rinse. - Drying and Airing. Dry on a clothes line or clothes rack in the sunlight. Sunlight will help remove odors and smells but bright sunlight can cause dyes to fade. The line drying will also provide a final opportunity for clothes to air out. If you must dry in a clothes dryer, use a low temperature as high temperatures can actually cause any remaining odors to “set” into the fabric by bonding with fibers and dyes.
- Repeat if necessary. Once through this process will effectively remove smells and irritants for most people. If your clothes still have bothersome odors or are chemically irritating, you can repeat the process.
There are some chemicals, such as formaldehyde, that are bonded tightly to the fabric. The conventional clothing manufacturer went to great effort to put that chemical in your easy-care fabric and they really don’t want it to come out easily. Repeated washings and airings will reduce the effects but it might take many washings and many days to reduce them to a level that is acceptable to you, especially if you are chemically sensitive. We strongly recommend avoiding conventional chemical clothing. Do the environment and yourself a favor and dress in natural and organic fabrics.
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Wednesday, July 06, 2011
online search help ~
The Basic search help article covers all the most common issues, but sometimes you need a little bit more power. This document will highlight the more advanced features of Google Web Search. Have in mind though that even very advanced searchers, such as the members of the search group at Google, use these features less than 5% of the time. Basic simple search is often enough. As always, we use square brackets [ ] to denote queries, so [ to be or not to be ] is an example of a query; [ to be ] or [ not to be ] are two examples of queries.
- Phrase search ("")
By putting double quotes around a set of words, you are telling Google to consider the exact words in that exact order without any change. Google already uses the order and the fact that the words are together as a very strong signal and will stray from it only for a good reason, so quotes are usually unnecessary. By insisting on phrase search you might be missing good results accidentally. For example, a search for[ "Alexander Bell" ] (with quotes) will miss the pages that refer to Alexander G. Bell. - Search within a specific website (site:)
Google allows you to specify that your search results must come from a given website. For example, the query[ iraq site:nytimes.com ] will return pages about Iraq but only from nytimes.com. The simpler queries[ iraq nytimes.com ] or[ iraq New York Times ] will usually be just as good, though they might return results from other sites that mention the New York Times. You can also specify a whole class of sites, for example[ iraq site:.gov ] will return results only from a .gov domain and[ iraq site:.iq ] will return results only from Iraqi sites. - Terms you want to exclude (-)
Attaching a minus sign immediately before a word indicates that you do not want pages that contain this word to appear in your results. The minus sign should appear immediately before the word and should be preceded with a space. For example, in the query[ anti-virus software ] , the minus sign is used as a hyphen and will not be interpreted as an exclusion symbol; whereas the query[ anti-virus -software ] will search for the words 'anti-virus' but exclude references to software. You can exclude as many words as you want by using the - sign in front of all of them, for example[ jaguar -cars -football -os ] . The - sign can be used to exclude more than just words. For example, place a hyphen before the 'site:' operator (without a space) to exclude a specific site from your search results. - Fill in the blanks (*)
The *, or wildcard, is a little-known feature that can be very powerful. If you include * within a query, it tells Google to try to treat the star as a placeholder for any unknown term(s) and then find the best matches. For example, the search[ Google * ] will give you results about many of Google's products (go to next page and next page -- we have many products). The query[ Obama voted * on the * bill ] will give you stories about different votes on different bills. Note that the * operator works only on whole words, not parts of words. - Search exactly as is (+)
Google employs synonyms automatically, so that it finds pages that mention, for example, childcare for the query[ child care ] (with a space), or California history for the query[ ca history ] . But sometimes Google helps out a little too much and gives you a synonym when you don't really want it. By attaching a + immediately before a word (remember, don't add a space after the +), you are telling Google to match that word precisely as you typed it. Putting double quotes around a single word will do the same thing. - The OR operator
Google's default behavior is to consider all the words in a search. If you want to specifically allow either one of several words, you can use the OR operator (note that you have to type 'OR' in ALL CAPS). For example,[ San Francisco Giants 2004 OR 2005 ] will give you results about either one of these years, whereas[ San Francisco Giants 2004 2005 ] (without the OR) will show pages that include both years on the same page. The symbol | can be substituted for OR. (The AND operator, by the way, is the default, so it is not needed.)
Learn about a few special search features to help you find exactly what you're looking for as quickly as possible.
Exceptions
Search is rarely absolute. Search engines use a variety of techniques to imitate how people think and to approximate their behavior. As a result, most rules have exceptions. For example, the query [ for better or for worse ] will not be interpreted by Google as an OR query, but as a phrase that matches a (very popular) comic strip. Google will show calculator results for the query [ 34 * 87 ] rather than use the 'Fill in the blanks' operator. Both cases follow the obvious intent of the query. Here is a list of exceptions to some of the rules and guidelines that were mentioned in this and the Basic Search Help article:
Exceptions to 'Every word matters'
- Words that are commonly used, like 'the,' 'a,' and 'for,' are usually ignored (these are called stop words). But there are even exceptions to this exception. The search
[ the who ] likely refers to the band; the query[ who ] probably refers to the World Health Organization -- Google will not ignore the word 'the' in the first query. - Synonyms might replace some words in your original query. (Adding + before a word disables synonyms.)
- A particular word might not appear on a page in your results if there is sufficient other evidence that the page is relevant. The evidence might come from language analysis that Google has done or many other sources. For example, the query
[ overhead view of the bellagio pool ] will give you nice overhead pictures from pages that do not include the word 'overhead.'
Punctuation that is not ignored
- Punctuation in popular terms that have particular meanings, like
[ C++ ] or[ C# ] (both are names of programming languages), are not ignored. - The dollar sign ($) is used to indicate prices.
[ nikon 400 ] and[ nikon $400 ] will give different results. - The hyphen - is sometimes used as a signal that the two words around it are very strongly connected. (Unless there is no space after the - and a space before it, in which case it is a negative sign.)
- The underscore symbol _ is not ignored when it connects two words, e.g.
[ quick_sort ]
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tastebuds In The Lungs?
New Findings May Mean Flavored Inhalers For Asthma Sufferers
Written by TeamDS
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Everyone knows our taste buds are in our mouths. Now it turns out they may be in our lungs too. Research has led to a new discovery that there are "taste receptors" in lungs that respond to bitter substances.
The lung taste buds don't act like taste buds in our mouths. We can't actually taste anything with our lungs, and curiously, when lungs do respond to taste, they don't send any kind of signal to the brain. In the study by the University of Maryland, the airways of mice were "treated with bitter substances, then exposed to allergens." And then the mice lungs do something very curious and unexpected; the air passageways don't protectively contract or close up. Instead they open wide, as if they had been influenced by a drug for asthma. In fact, according to a researcher quoted by the BBC, they "opened the airway more profoundly" than any current used drug.
And this is why the findings are so interesting-- they may bring new options to traditional drug treatments for those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. New treatments could use inhalers that have bitter substances in them "such as quinine or even saccharine, which has a bitter after-taste," for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Although the study is intriguing, and studies on mice can provide meaningful data, it's another step to see if human lungs react the same way. And this is the next step. And clearly it's an important step to take, as in many cases asthma drugs fail to effectively control the symptoms, leaving many millions of people suffering without recourse to what one day may be a simple and effective way open our airways.
Of course, in the research journey from mouse to human, other problems may arise that make the new treatment idea unfeasible. But this is exactly the kind of medical research that is worth supporting; something that if it works, may lead to kind of safer, more effective, and less expensive treatments that will allow millions of people to finally breathe a deep and happy sigh of relief.
Preventing Asthma Tip: There's a common drug in most of our medicine cabinets that can cause asthma or make it worse. If you have asthma attacks, you may wish to avoid using NSAIDS, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen.
For more asthma management tips, visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/
Written by TeamDS
.
Everyone knows our taste buds are in our mouths. Now it turns out they may be in our lungs too. Research has led to a new discovery that there are "taste receptors" in lungs that respond to bitter substances.
The lung taste buds don't act like taste buds in our mouths. We can't actually taste anything with our lungs, and curiously, when lungs do respond to taste, they don't send any kind of signal to the brain. In the study by the University of Maryland, the airways of mice were "treated with bitter substances, then exposed to allergens." And then the mice lungs do something very curious and unexpected; the air passageways don't protectively contract or close up. Instead they open wide, as if they had been influenced by a drug for asthma. In fact, according to a researcher quoted by the BBC, they "opened the airway more profoundly" than any current used drug.
And this is why the findings are so interesting-- they may bring new options to traditional drug treatments for those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. New treatments could use inhalers that have bitter substances in them "such as quinine or even saccharine, which has a bitter after-taste," for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Although the study is intriguing, and studies on mice can provide meaningful data, it's another step to see if human lungs react the same way. And this is the next step. And clearly it's an important step to take, as in many cases asthma drugs fail to effectively control the symptoms, leaving many millions of people suffering without recourse to what one day may be a simple and effective way open our airways.
Of course, in the research journey from mouse to human, other problems may arise that make the new treatment idea unfeasible. But this is exactly the kind of medical research that is worth supporting; something that if it works, may lead to kind of safer, more effective, and less expensive treatments that will allow millions of people to finally breathe a deep and happy sigh of relief.
Preventing Asthma Tip: There's a common drug in most of our medicine cabinets that can cause asthma or make it worse. If you have asthma attacks, you may wish to avoid using NSAIDS, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen.
For more asthma management tips, visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/
Thursday, April 28, 2011
BEYONCE' "RUN DA WORLD!"
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/
Monday, February 07, 2011
Today's Lessons...
Little Jimmy watched his Daddy's car pass by the school playground, and then go into the nearby woods. Curious, he followed, and he saw his Daddy and his Aunt Jane in the middle of a passionate embrace.
Little Jimmy found this so exciting, that he could hardly contain himself, as he ran home to tell his Mother. Mommy! Mommy! I was at the playground, and I saw Daddy's car go into the woods, with Aunt Jane. I went back to look, and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, and then he helped her take off her shirt and Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off. Right at that point, his Mother cut him off, and said to him, 'Jimmy, this is such an interesting story - save it for dinner time. I want to see the look on your Daddy's face when you tell it tonight.
Later, at the dinner table that evening, the Mother asked little Jimmy to tell his story.
Jimmy then started in: 'I was at the playground, and I saw Daddy's car go into the woods, with Aunt Jane. I went back to look, and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, then he helped her take off her shirt. Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off, and then Aunt Jane and Daddy started doing the same thing that Mommy and Uncle Bill used to do when Daddy was away on the oil rigs.
The moral: Sometimes you just need to shut the fuck up, and listen to the whole story, instead of interrupting folks all the damn time!
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/
Little Jimmy found this so exciting, that he could hardly contain himself, as he ran home to tell his Mother. Mommy! Mommy! I was at the playground, and I saw Daddy's car go into the woods, with Aunt Jane. I went back to look, and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, and then he helped her take off her shirt and Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off. Right at that point, his Mother cut him off, and said to him, 'Jimmy, this is such an interesting story - save it for dinner time. I want to see the look on your Daddy's face when you tell it tonight.
Later, at the dinner table that evening, the Mother asked little Jimmy to tell his story.
Jimmy then started in: 'I was at the playground, and I saw Daddy's car go into the woods, with Aunt Jane. I went back to look, and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, then he helped her take off her shirt. Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off, and then Aunt Jane and Daddy started doing the same thing that Mommy and Uncle Bill used to do when Daddy was away on the oil rigs.
The moral: Sometimes you just need to shut the fuck up, and listen to the whole story, instead of interrupting folks all the damn time!
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
WILLOW AS ANNIE!!!
Overbrook Entertainment has teamed up with Jay-Z, Will and Jada Smith to produce an “Annie” vehicle that the superstar couple’s daughter Willow will star in.
“The time is right to bring back ‘Annie’ to the big screen,” said Columbia Pictures President Doug Belgrad (the film will be developed by Sony Pictures) in a statement. “Of course, we’re true believers in Willow’s talent and believe she will be perfect in this role. Combining Willow with the Overbrook team that re-imagined ‘Karate Kid’ and the spectacular Jay-Z makes this a dream project.”
Overbrook Entertainment, which was founded by partners James Lassiter and Will Smith. Jada, Will, James Lassiter [of Overbrook] and Jay-Z decided to co-invest in the now successful beauty products line Carol’s Daughter. They continued this partnership as co-producers of the successful Broadway production ‘Fela!’, which earned a total of eleven Tony Award nominations in 2010.” Lest you forget, Jay is the guy who signed Willow to his Roc Nation label, which produced her smash single, “Whip My Hair.” Not to mention that Jay himself has had success with sampling the “Annie” property to create his own single, “Hard Knock Life.” But the partnership isn’t stopping there – this team is also aiming to develop and produce other feature films.
Willow’s previous acting experience includes roles in “I Am Legend,” “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl,” “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” and “True Jackson, VP” — not to mention that she also has a hit record with last year’s single “Whip My Hair.”
Reps for the project wouldn’t confirm whether the new “Annie” would be set in contemporary times and include original songs, although it’s rumored that Jay-Z is working on the music (his 1998 tune “Hard Knock Life” included a chorus from the musical).
This isn’t the first time Will has produced movies for his kids. He developed last year’s “The Karate Kid” remake for his son Jaden.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnosis, cure, or prevent disease. All contents of this blog are carefully researched and studied; however, individual results may vary. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant or nursing; it is always advisable to consult with your own health care professional before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program. (including all natural herbal products) Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my website... http://www.xrsyz.com/ Oo
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