Vodafone Smart
Leather flip case with 6 screen protectors
I have just come across this nice bargain for a smartphone. Sure, it is smaller than the HTC Wildfire but that is actually part of the attraction. It is the perfect size for travelling, has all the features you might expect and more and is a very good price.
The phone, which is also known as a T Mobile Rapport, Orange Stockholm amd it's generic name is Huwaei UA 180, comes shipped with charger, headset, Android 2.2 Froyo, all the most popular apps for social media and one very nice feature, the ability to dictate using voice recognition software all your emails and texts!
Straight out of the box, everything worked, popped in an 8 gig micro SD card and the camera and video are very good for the price. I like my Wildfire but this nifty phone is a very good entry for those looking to get into the android market at a reasonable price.
The Portal of Healing.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Down goes Frazier!
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Those almost immortal words, spoken by Howard Cosell, at the fight between Joe Frazier and George Foreman. How those words have managed to survive the years along with the legendary status that goes with the life of Joe Frazier and have characterised his life, is something to behold and something to mourn.
I mourn the passing of this man, a fighter, a warrior, a man who for me knew no fear. I wish also to celebrate his life, for his life and the lives of his opponents Ali and Foreman, gave meaning to my life at that time. When my father switched on the TV to watch what is now known as the 'Thriller in Manila", we had no idea what was to come. Who could have?
What we and many others around the world witnessed that night, were two men who were prepared to die rather than be beaten. For several rounds, Joe Frazier hurt Ali - literally. But what we did not know, was that Joe Frazier was already partially blind in his left eye from a training accident in 1964. Then his right eye started to close and essentially his was a sitting duck. A sitting duck for his skilled and deadly opponent Ali. Ali mercilessly pounded the head of Frazier until it was swollen and grotesque.
At the end of round 14 came the unthinkable, the realisation that if he were allowed to go out for the 15th and final round, Joe Frazier could really get hurt. His trainer, Eddie Futch, would not allow that to happen. So Joe Frazier was retired from the fight for his own protection. The irony of it all was that Ali was prepared to quit as well and not come out for the 15th round. This fight would define Ali in so many ways but most importantly, the damage that Frazier inflicted upon Ali that night would in my opinion and the opinion of many others, seriously affect the health of Ali in later years.
Ali is often quoted as saying that the fight was like "the closest he ever felt to death". It is without doubt one of the greatest fights I have had the honour to witness and for me clearly defined who Joe Frazier was - one of the greatest heavyweight boxers from that era.
Sadly, society has not valued the contribution that Joe Frazier made to boxing or our lives and for someone with that much courage and charisma, to spend the last years of his life living in one room above his gym, with a can of beans for dinner, is a sad commentary on the society in which we live now and then. Perhaps it was meant to be that the poor boy from South Carolina was meant to return to his roots as a poor man? His passing is a sharp reminder that however good you are, you are only as good as your next fight, whatever that may be.
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Fluid Extraction Suction Syphon Pump 6 Litre Extractor
I have seen and used some tools over the years, but this one is simply a must buy. It is quite simple - a device that allows you to suck fluids out of your car namely oil and transmission. I used this tool to change the oil on my car.
To be honest, the price of an oil change has become for me, too expensive. It is about 30 pounds at Kwik Fit in the UK and on average around $50 dollars in North America. For some, this is a lot of money and of all the things on a car that need to be done, changing the oil is one of the most important.
A lot of damage, wear and tear and increased emissions along with reduced petrol economy are some of the results of not changing the oil regularly. It is generally accepted that an oil change should be carried out about every six months for the life of the car. Even with the improved durability and effectiveness of modern day, synthetic oils, oil degrades and does so quickly. It will soon become contaminated with the engine deposits that will be given off over time.
This suction pump is going to make life a whole lot easier and cheaper. So, I followed the very simple instructions, stuck the thin tube down the dipstick until it could go no further, pumped about eight times and there it goes! The pump created a vacuum which sucked the oil out of the engine without any further input from me. This I like very much. It took about ten minutes and I changed the oil when the car was cold although it was about 25 degrees Celsius at the time, so quite warm.
Towards the end, I pumped a few more times just to make sure it had got all the oil it could out. I did not change the oil filter but this had been done three months before. Changing the filter is optional but I do recommend that the oil filter is changed about once a year. That was it. I chatted with my friend while it was doing it's thing and we could have even had a cup of tea!
I had worked out how much the unit holds, what my car needs for a change without oil filter and it had sucked out almost exactly that amount. So, I knew I had to refill to that amount. I checked the dipstick a couple of times and it was perfect. Lastly, I cleaned the unit by putting the tubes in a bowl of soapy water and pumping that out and that worked very well. I disposed of the old oil and waste water in an old can and took it to recycling.
The advantage of changing the oil this way are many but for starters, it is much safer, no jacking up of the car and having to wrestle with the oil nut and no mess when the oil pours out. Also, when I take my car for an oil change, they DO NOT use synthetic oil but conventional oil which is nowhere near as good. I was able to purchase Castrol fully synthetic oil about half the cost of an oil change at the garage which is about 25 pounds.
So, it is a no brainer that you will recoup your money and save money after two or three oil changes and you will be using the oil that YOU want and need to use, when you want and where. The unit is light and compact and can be carried around so you could share it with your family and friends, all they have to do is supply the oil!
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Jollop Recipe
Well, it's been a busy summer, hence the prolonged absence. In that time, I have been garnishing some recipe ideas for healthy cooking and eating. This is very important to me and many others. One cannot trust in any way most of what can be bought in a shop that passes for food.
So, it is with that in mind, I have increased my efforts to make as much of the food that I eat from fresh ingredients, bought from locally produced outlets where possible and if it is reduced in price, that is good too. For instance, on a recent trip to the local grocery store/supermarket, I happened upon a glut of tomatoes, reduced in price, waiting for someone like me to snap them up! That I did for I was reliably informed that tomatoes can be frozen. Yes, that's correct, they can be frozen for use later in cooking or pickling as we shall be doing in this recipe. So, look out for vegetable or fruit that you can freeze which is reduced. Now, I have some 100 tomatoes and my friend is now called 'the mad tomato woman' for she cannot stop buying them! So, without further ado, the recipe.
This jollop, which is a slang term used to describe a concoction, a mix, a blend of ingredients, is something that has become a major ingredient itself in my cooking. Essentially, one can eat it as a pickle, like a dip or use as I do as the flavouring and base for other recipes which will follow. So here it is:
Jollop (Fresh Pickle)
Chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber
Teaspoon each of thyme, oregano/marjoram, coriander, dill, basil, sage
A little salt and pepper or paprika
Put your favourite ingredients from the above in a clean jam-jar
Top up with cider vinegar and extra-virgin olive-oil - I suggest mixing the cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil 50/50 in another bottle which will make it easier to dispense and that mix works fine for me
Shake well and leave for a few hours before eating (You can put all ingredients in a chopper first if you want) Can be eaten fresh or used as a cooking flavouring.
Now, the quantities above are for one jar of jollop. I had so many tomatoes, that I ended up with several jars of the stuff! But that is just fine, for whenever I want to flavour something else quickly, all I have to do is chuck some of the jollop in the pan before! So, once you have made a batch, it will keep very well in the fridge and be there, which means you do not have to spend time chopping garlic and onions and all the other nice things every time you need to cook. Simple!
The Portal of Healing.
So, it is with that in mind, I have increased my efforts to make as much of the food that I eat from fresh ingredients, bought from locally produced outlets where possible and if it is reduced in price, that is good too. For instance, on a recent trip to the local grocery store/supermarket, I happened upon a glut of tomatoes, reduced in price, waiting for someone like me to snap them up! That I did for I was reliably informed that tomatoes can be frozen. Yes, that's correct, they can be frozen for use later in cooking or pickling as we shall be doing in this recipe. So, look out for vegetable or fruit that you can freeze which is reduced. Now, I have some 100 tomatoes and my friend is now called 'the mad tomato woman' for she cannot stop buying them! So, without further ado, the recipe.
This jollop, which is a slang term used to describe a concoction, a mix, a blend of ingredients, is something that has become a major ingredient itself in my cooking. Essentially, one can eat it as a pickle, like a dip or use as I do as the flavouring and base for other recipes which will follow. So here it is:
Jollop (Fresh Pickle)
Chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber
Teaspoon each of thyme, oregano/marjoram, coriander, dill, basil, sage
A little salt and pepper or paprika
Put your favourite ingredients from the above in a clean jam-jar
Top up with cider vinegar and extra-virgin olive-oil - I suggest mixing the cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil 50/50 in another bottle which will make it easier to dispense and that mix works fine for me
Shake well and leave for a few hours before eating (You can put all ingredients in a chopper first if you want) Can be eaten fresh or used as a cooking flavouring.
Now, the quantities above are for one jar of jollop. I had so many tomatoes, that I ended up with several jars of the stuff! But that is just fine, for whenever I want to flavour something else quickly, all I have to do is chuck some of the jollop in the pan before! So, once you have made a batch, it will keep very well in the fridge and be there, which means you do not have to spend time chopping garlic and onions and all the other nice things every time you need to cook. Simple!
The Portal of Healing.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
DiabetesCare.Net - Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics
DiabetesCare.Net - Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics
"In the largest study of its kind to establish a link between sleep and diabetes, researchers found that people with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher insulin resistance, and a harder time controlling the disease."
Please watch the video above which helps to explain insulin resistance.
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"In the largest study of its kind to establish a link between sleep and diabetes, researchers found that people with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher insulin resistance, and a harder time controlling the disease."
Please watch the video above which helps to explain insulin resistance.
The Portal of Healing.
Friday, April 22, 2011
INOSITOL - BENEFITS, SUPPLEMENTS, INFORMATION, ARTICLES, LINKS, NEWS, ADVICE
INOSITOL -BENEFITS, SUPPLEMENTS, INFORMATION, ARTICLES, LINKS, NEWS, ADVICE
"Inositol is part of the vitamin B complex. It promotes healthy brain development and function, and works closely with choline to move fats out of the heart and liver."
I have just discovered this supplement. It is produced naturally by the body but a lack of inositol can lead to some very serious and nasty health conditions. Some symptoms of inositol deficiency are arteriosclerosis, constipation, hair loss, high cholesterol, irritability, mood swings, and skin eruptions.
Most significantly, it has also been said to have a calming effect on the nervous system, and is being studied as a possible treatment for depression, panic attacks, and even Alzheimer’s disease.
It is with this in mind i.e. the benefits for the nervous system, depression, anxiety and mental health that I am going to try it out and see how it goes. I will let you know.
The Portal of Healing.
"Inositol is part of the vitamin B complex. It promotes healthy brain development and function, and works closely with choline to move fats out of the heart and liver."
I have just discovered this supplement. It is produced naturally by the body but a lack of inositol can lead to some very serious and nasty health conditions. Some symptoms of inositol deficiency are arteriosclerosis, constipation, hair loss, high cholesterol, irritability, mood swings, and skin eruptions.
Most significantly, it has also been said to have a calming effect on the nervous system, and is being studied as a possible treatment for depression, panic attacks, and even Alzheimer’s disease.
It is with this in mind i.e. the benefits for the nervous system, depression, anxiety and mental health that I am going to try it out and see how it goes. I will let you know.
The Portal of Healing.
Friday, March 11, 2011
What makes fructose fattening? Some answers found in the brain
What makes fructose fattening? Some answers found in the brain
"The dietary concerns of too much fructose are well documented. High-fructose corn syrup has become the sweetener most commonly added to processed foods. Many dietary experts believe this increase directly correlates to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. Now, new research at Oregon Health & Science University demonstrates that the brain -- which serves as a master control for body weight -- reacts differently to fructose compared with another common sweetener, glucose."
To put it simply, processed sugars are not good for you. For far too long, the food industry has kept quiet about the use and infusion into processed foods of all kinds of High Fructose Corn Syrup. Try to avoid eating any kind of food that has artificial sweeteners of any kind and preferably stay away from high sugary foods such as cakes, sweets and biscuits especially if your blood sugar is prone to fluctuation.
This advice applies to anyone even if you think you are not diabetic there are many people who are pre-diabetic and those of us that think we can get away with eating food saturated in processed sugar need to think again.
The Portal of Healing.
"The dietary concerns of too much fructose are well documented. High-fructose corn syrup has become the sweetener most commonly added to processed foods. Many dietary experts believe this increase directly correlates to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. Now, new research at Oregon Health & Science University demonstrates that the brain -- which serves as a master control for body weight -- reacts differently to fructose compared with another common sweetener, glucose."
To put it simply, processed sugars are not good for you. For far too long, the food industry has kept quiet about the use and infusion into processed foods of all kinds of High Fructose Corn Syrup. Try to avoid eating any kind of food that has artificial sweeteners of any kind and preferably stay away from high sugary foods such as cakes, sweets and biscuits especially if your blood sugar is prone to fluctuation.
This advice applies to anyone even if you think you are not diabetic there are many people who are pre-diabetic and those of us that think we can get away with eating food saturated in processed sugar need to think again.
The Portal of Healing.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Panasonic KX-TG8523EB DECT Trio Digital Cordless Phone
"I surrender!" That is what she said. Oh, alright, I won't tease you all any more, this is what she really said:
"OK, I surrender - 3rd phone playing up now - cut me off after 5 minutes
chat or so.
Have read loads of reviews - this one does texts, 40 minutes answer phone,
Caller ID, which lets you block particular callers and also numbers
beginning 09, 07 etc. as well as identify answer phone messages so you can
listen to ones from specific people, and also you can set a night-time
setting (you set the hours required) so no-one gets through on a
particular handset - e.g. bedroom - except people you specify."
So, here it is. Ready for you to order. It looks like from now on I am going to find it very hard to get hold of her on the phone as I think she is going to be deep in thought reading the manual!
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"OK, I surrender - 3rd phone playing up now - cut me off after 5 minutes
chat or so.
Have read loads of reviews - this one does texts, 40 minutes answer phone,
Caller ID, which lets you block particular callers and also numbers
beginning 09, 07 etc. as well as identify answer phone messages so you can
listen to ones from specific people, and also you can set a night-time
setting (you set the hours required) so no-one gets through on a
particular handset - e.g. bedroom - except people you specify."
So, here it is. Ready for you to order. It looks like from now on I am going to find it very hard to get hold of her on the phone as I think she is going to be deep in thought reading the manual!
The Portal of Healing.
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