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Posted:May 1, 2013 12:12 am
Last Updated:May 2, 2013 5:38 pm 1777 Views
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Sharing with all of you a forward that I received from a gentleman friend.
HE IS SO RIGHT
The officer at the Driving License counter asked the lady "What is your occupation?"
The woman seeking renewal of her license seemed to be puzzled. So the officer said "Ma'am, are you employed, have your own business or........
The woman replied "Oh, yes!! I have a full time occupation. I am a mother"
Officer: "We don't have 'mother' as an option for occupation. I will write it down as 'Housewife'. That takes care of all questions."
This had happened long ago, and was forgotten. Years later when I went to get my license, the Public Relations Officer was a somewhat pompous woman.
"Your occupation?" she asked in a rather authoritative tone.
I just had an inspiration and replied "I am a researcher in the field of Development, Nutrition and Inter-personal Relationships"
The lady officer stared at me in amazement. I calmly repeated my statement and she wrote it down verbatim. Then, unable to conceal her curiosity, she politely asked "What exactly do you do in your profession, Ma'am?"
I was feeling good about having described my occupation so calmly and confidently. So I replied "My research projects have been going on for a number of years (Mothers never retire!!). My research is conducted in the laboratory as well as in the field. I have two bosses. (One is God and the other is my entire family). I have received two honours in this field. (A and a ) My topic is considered to be the most difficult part of sociology. (All moms will agree!!). I have to work more than 14 hours every day. Sometimes even 24 hours are not enough and the challenges are tougher than many other professions. My compensation is in terms of mental satisfaction rather than money"
I could see that the officer was thoroughly impressed. After completing the licensing formalities, she came to the door to see me off.
This new viewpoint about my occupation made me feel much better on my way back home. I was welcomed by my 5 year old research assistant at the door. My new project (my 6 month old baby) was energetically practicing her 'music'. I had earned a small victory over the Governmental red tape today. I was no longer 'merely a mother', instead I was now a highly placed functionary in a service vital for mankind -Motherhood!!
'Mother' - Isn't it a great title? Fit to be added to the nameplate on the door!! By this standard, grandmothers deserve to be called Senior Research Officers, and Great Grandmothers qualify as 'Research Directors'. (Fathers,) aunts and other ladies of that age group can be called 'Research Facilitators'.
Please share this with all the other ladies and gentlemen.
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SOME INTERSTING FACTS - THOSE WHO KNOW PLEASE CONFIRM
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Posted:Apr 29, 2013 1:45 am
Last Updated:May 4, 2013 7:08 pm 1952 Views
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I HAVE HEARD/READ THE FOLLOWING - THOSE WHO KNOW ARE REQUESTED TO CONFIRM   :-
In Lebanon, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but
the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male
animal is punishable by death...(Like THAT makes sense.)
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In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman's genitals,
but is prohibited from looking directly at them during the
examination. He may only see their reflection in a mirror...(Do they
look different reversed?)
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There are men in Guam whose full-time job is to travel the
countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the
privilege of having sex for the first time...Reason: under Guam law,
it is expressly forbidden for virgins to marry...(Let's just think
for a minute; is
there any job anywhere else in the world that even comes close to
this?)
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In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her
adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The
husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner
desired.
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In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and
the first time this happens, her mother must be in the room to
witness the act...(Makes one shudder at the thought.)
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In Santa Cruz, Bolivia, it is illegal for a man to have sex with a
woman and her at the same time...(I presume this was a big
enough problem that they had to pass this law?)
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In Maryland, it is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines
with one exception: prophylactics may be dispensed from a
vending machine only "in places where alcoholic beverages are sold
for consumption on the premises."...(Is America a great country or
what? Not as great as Guam!)
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A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.(In my next life I want to be a
pig)
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Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour...(Still
not over that pig thing)
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Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for
pleasure...(Is that why Flipper was always smiling?)
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The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue...(Hmmm....I won't
touch THAT one!)
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The ant can lift 50 times its own weight, can pull 30 times its own
weight and always falls over on its right side when
intoxicated...(From drinking little bottles of...? -- did the govt
pay for this research??)
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Some lions mate over 50 times a day...(In my next life I STILL want
to be a pig...quality over quantity)
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Butterflies taste with their feet...(Ah, geez)
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An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain...(I know some people
like that.)
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Starfish don't have brains...(I know some people like that too)
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After reading all these, all I can say is.......DAMN THOSE PIGS!!!
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ANOTHER GANG - NOW IN BOMBAY
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Posted:Apr 29, 2013 1:24 am
Last Updated:May 1, 2013 1:39 am 1855 Views
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A woman at a nightclub (Mumbai) on Saturday night was taken by 5 men, who according to hospital and police reports, gang her before dumping her at a Bus stand in Mumbai.
Unable to remember the events of the evening, tests later confirmed the repeat along with traces of Rohypnol in her blood.... Rohypnol, drug, is an essentially a small sterilization pill.
The drug is now being used by at parties to AND sterilize their victims. All they have to do is drop it into the girl's drink. The girl can't remember a thing the next morning, of all that had taken place the night before.
Rohypnol, which dissolves in drinks just as easily, is such that the victim doesn't conceive from the and the needn't worry about having a paternity test identifying him months later.
The drug's effects ARE NOT TEMPORARY - they are PERMANENT.
There is need for caution for all ladies - the post menopauasal ones should advise the younger ones about the permanent effects of the drug. Others need to be extra careful not to accept a drink unless very sure.
The gentlemen must advise all their younger female relatives and friends of the evil tactics adopted by the 'campus ' drug users.
In my opinion should be hung by the tes...les till dead. 
PS : Photograph is that of a victim, 17-year old Rahtesh Parsons, in Nova Scotia, who later killed herself.
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DESTRESSING WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS
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Posted:Apr 26, 2013 1:47 am
Last Updated:May 6, 2013 5:52 pm 1828 Views
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I am listing the reasons for my low stress level which is because I understand the CORRECT meaning of various medical terms.
It is reproduced for de-stressing all of you at the SFF.
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DOG IN THE HOTEL
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Posted:Apr 24, 2013 11:18 pm
Last Updated:Apr 28, 2013 9:25 pm 1921 Views
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A man wrote a letter to a small hotel in a Midwest town he planned to visit on his vacation. He wrote: I would very much like to bring my with me. He is well-groomed and very well behaved.
Would you be willing to permit me to keep him in my room with me at night?"
An immediate reply came from the hotel owner, who wrote: SIR: "I've been operating this hotel for many years. In all that time, I've never had a steal towels, bedclothes, silverware or pictures off the walls.
I've never had to evict a in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly. And I've never had a run out on a hotel bill. Yes, indeed, your is welcome at my hotel. And, if your will vouch for you, you're welcome to stay here, too."
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ASPIRIN AND BREAST CANCER
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Posted:Apr 23, 2013 7:15 am
Last Updated:Apr 24, 2013 6:20 am 1780 Views
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Aspirin may be able to slow the spread of one of the most virulent forms of breast cancer according to a new study.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. researchers, and the University of Kansas Medical Center reportedly have found that a frequent low dose of aspirin may slow and even upset the development of breast cancers particularly triple-negative breast cancer.
Lab tests showed that the common painkiller was also able to significantly slow the growth of existing tumors, and that aspirin appeared to boost the effect of tamoxifen, a drug used to treat the more common forms of hormone-receptor positive breast cancers.
What is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?
When breast cancer cells test negative on three key markers, estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and HER2 receptors, the cancer is called triple-negative.
This form of cancer, usually diagnosed in women before they reach the 40-50 age bracket, represents about 10-20% of all diagnosed breast cancers. It is more common among African-American or Hispanic women.
Triple-negative breast cancer, though beatable, presents a particular challenge because it does not respond usual chemo therapies and often requires surgical intervention. Recurrence is said to be common with a lower five-year survival rate than other forms of breast cancer.
For these reasons, finding a way to effectively tackle triple-negative breast cancer and improve the prognosis for sufferers has been a key area of investigation for the researchers.
The fact that the aspirin therapy showed promise in the lab is immensely encouraging in terms of potential future treatments, but it also presents a little bit of a conundrum for researchers.
Positives and Drawbacks to Aspirin Therapy are Well Documented
Aspirin’s benefits as a painkiller are well documented. Its prowess at potentially staving off cancers has also been a mainstay in research.
Three year daily use of Aspirin reported reduced cancer development by 25 % whereas six to seven year use reduced it by 36% while reducing other forms by as much as 46%. Cases of Esophageal reduced by as much as 75% according to British study. Similar alleviation is reported in lung and cardiac diseases.
However, and in no way meant to scare-monger, aspirin is not without its side effects.
There are known cases of blood vessel ruptures, gastro-intestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic strokes and development of ‘wet’ age related macular degeneration. These dangers can be effectively managed by careful monitoring and, most scientists agree, are far outweighed by the benefits aspirin can offer, and that is why physicians continue to prescribe aspirin today.
The potential hitch for any future cancer treatments involving aspirin would obviously be how researchers would mitigate such risks.
The Aspirin Study does not mean very much for breast cancer patients today. It can not be emphasized enough that these findings are the very first stage in an investigation. The study is not a green flag to abandon other forms of cancer treatment, nor is it a call to take up a daily aspirin routine without first consulting with a physician.
Of particular interest about aspirin is its role as a cheap and affordable cancer inhibitor.
- Care2
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STRESS - THE GENESIS
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Posted:Apr 18, 2013 8:10 am
Last Updated:Apr 24, 2013 10:23 pm 1709 Views
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Our everyday decisions often involve ethical dilemmas: do we take a selfish, short-sighted position or inclusive, long-term stance? Voices from within prod us in opposite directions. One part demands immediate gratification regardless of the consequences. A more mature part counsels choices that offer long-term satisfaction and fulfillment. The tension from these competing voices is extremely stressful; even more so if self-serving, harmful motives prevail.
The anxiety and tension created by destructive, unethical choices is more threatening to our health than generally realized. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands when a person is stressed. When cortisol levels rise, health and well-being suffers. Stress reduces the immune system’s ability to protect against infection, causes cognitive impairment, insomnia, depression and abdominal fat. These conditions can increase the risk of liver disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Consider all the inequitable, unsustainable and dishonest decisions made every day; disreputable choices sow the seeds for much of the world’s poverty, pollution and conflict.
In our interconnected world we need to trust one another and take responsibility for our actions. Ethical behavior is essential. Given the universal desire for good health, we must understand the ethics-health connection and think twice before engaging in behavior we will later regret.
Every state of hostility is a result of error and creates other negative feelings, thus again tension. When we are tense, for whatever reason, we must be in error because we are in fear. And every slightest tension closes the energy centers.” Distress and disease is sure to follow.
- Excerpts from a Pathwork Lecture
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THE NEW BRITISH NAVY AND ADMIRAL NELSON
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Posted:Apr 9, 2013 5:47 pm
Last Updated:Apr 9, 2013 5:52 pm 1738 Views
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Sharing with all of you a forward from a friend in British Navy :
ADMIRAL NELSON THEN & THE BRITISH NAVY NOW !
Nelson: "Order the signal, Hardy."
Hardy: "Aye, aye sir."
Nelson: "Hold on.., this isn't what I dictated to ‘Flags’. What's the meaning of this?"
Hardy: "Sorry sir, what do you mean?"
Nelson (reading aloud): "England expects every person to do his or her duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability. What ‘gobbledygook’ is this for God's sake?"
Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal
opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting
'England' past the censors, lest it be considered racist."
Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco."
Hardy: "Sorry sir. All naval vessels have now been designated
smoke-free working environments."
Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the main brace to steel the men before battle."
Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. It's part of the Government's policy on binge drinking."
Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it, full speed ahead."
Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch of water. It's an environment protection initiative."
Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest, please."
Hardy: "That won't be possible, sir."
Nelson: "What?"
Hardy: "Health and Safety have closed the crow's nest, Sir, no
harness; and they said that rope ladders don't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until proper scaffolding can be erected."
Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy."
Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the foredeck Admiral."
Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd."
Hardy: "Anti-discrimin ation requirements, sir. We have to provide a barrier-free environment for the differently abled....."
Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of Admiral by playing the disability card."
Hardy: "Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under-represent ed in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency."
Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons."
Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without hard hats. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt; haven't you seen the adverts?"
Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy."
Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral."
Nelson: "What? This is mutiny!"
Hardy: "It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being
charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There are a couple of legal-aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks."
Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?"
Hardy: "Actually, sir, we're not."
Nelson: "We're not?"
Hardy: "No, sir. The French and the Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation."
Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil."
Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you
saying that sir. You'll be up on disciplinary report."
Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy who speaks ill of your King."
Hardy: "Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your ‘Kevlar’ vest; it's the rules. It could save your life."
Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety again! Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?"
Hardy: ""As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on corporal punishment."
Nelson: "What about sodomy?"
Hardy: "I believe that is now legal, sir."
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NATURAL REMEDIES TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS AND REJUVENATION
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Posted:Mar 30, 2013 1:12 am
Last Updated:Apr 3, 2013 12:00 am 2298 Views
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I read this article out of self interest having lost much of what used to be my hair some years ago.
I even tried a mixture of urea and organic fetisliser. Nothing happened - the hair loss continued unabated. 
Finding this article on the subject interesting and since it affects both men and women, I thought of sharing this with all at SFF. While genetics plays a role in hair loss, there are other factors, including hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation. Here are some natural remedies that can help boost hair growth.
I have resolved to try them all out - with or without any effect. 
Cut back on Meat
Hormonal imbalances are a primary culprit in hair loss. Japanese researchers also link excessive sebum production in the scalp to high levels of 5-alpha reductase. Their research indicated that animal fat intake may increase sebum production.
Add the Herb Saw Palmetto
A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine reported that saw palmetto (serenoa repens) may increase hair growth in men. Hair growth improved in men taking 400 mg of a standardized extract of saw palmetto and 100 mg of beta-sitosterol (from saw palmetto) daily. Historically, saw palmetto has been used by herbalists for hair loss in both men and women.
Address a Possible Underactive Thyroid Gland (hypothyroidism)
Which Can Cause Thinning Hair
Add sea vegetables like kelp, nori, dulse, kombu and wakame, all of which are rich in iodine may be helpful to balance this condition. Avoid drinking tap water since it typically contains fluorine and chlorine, two chemicals that inhibit iodine absorption. You may also want to supplement with 100 mg or 1 mL of the herb bladderwrack (focus vesiculosus) daily. Work with a qualified holistic health care professional if you suspect a sluggish thyroid gland.
Get Enough Essential Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acids from walnuts, flaxseeds, fish and avocado are also important for healthy hair.
Boost Bioton
Biotin encourages hair and scalp health. Dietary sources of biotin include: nuts, brown rice and oats.
Boost keratin production with MSM: Methylsulfonylmethane aids in the production of keratin (a protein in the hair) while doing double-duty to strengthen hair follicles. In one study 100 percent of people who supplemented with MSM showed reduced hair loss and increased growth in only six weeks.
Rejuvenate Hair Follicles with B-complex Vitamins
100 mg daily of a B-complex supplement that includes biotin and vitamin B6 can reduce hair thinning by increasing scalp circulation.
Rev up Collagen Production with Vitamin C
Collagen surrounds the hair strands but as we age collagen breaks down, causing hair to be more vulnerable to breaking. The best way to boost collagen is not through some expensive medical procedure, it’s by getting more vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include: citrus fruits, strawberries and red peppers. Supplementing with 250 mg daily can help boost collagen production which has the added bonus of reducing wrinkling.
Prevent Breakage with Vitamin E
Vitamin E is required to nourish damaged hair and to prevent breakage. It aids the body’s ability to manufacture keratin within hair strands to reduce breakage. Supplementing with 400 IU of vitamin E can be helpful to restore locks.
Eat Foods Rich in Iron
Iron is also essential for hair growth and can be found in blackstrap molasses, green leafy vegetables, leeks, cashews, dried fruits, figs, and berries. To help your body absorb iron, you’ll need enough vitamin C.
Give your Hair a Mineral Boost
The minerals silica and zinc are also critical for hair growth. Take 500 mg of silica two times daily and 30 mg of zinc once daily.
Boost Scalp Circulation with Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oil has been traditionally used to increase circulation to the scalp. Add a few drops per dollop of shampoo or, better yet, add a few drops of rosemary to coconut oil and massage your scalp regularly.
- Michael Schoffro Cook at Care2
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