The Great Debate
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Apparently, the eruption of the Icelandic volcano was not officially the largest ever but it was apparently like a champagne cork exploding with particles that could have endangered the engines of aeroplanes. This, of course, had led to England becoming a no-fly zone for the first time in history. Personally, I would always prefer safety although apparently not everyone agrees! People on news bulletins this morning were querying the decisions taken to ground all planes. Did they not see what the rest of us saw?
The Great Debate
ITV News assembled 20 undecided voters from the key marginals of Bolton NE and Bolton W. The voters watched the debate from a location in Bolton, and participated in a worm poll as they watched the debate. They each had a handset on which they registered approval/disapproval or neutral feelings constantly throughout the debate. The output of each handset created a live "worm" graph throughout the debate, showing a total positive or negative rating for the audience appreciation.
How did this Great Debate appear to you? For my money, the more you listened to all three leaders the more difficult it became to see who really came out on top. I think we all new Gordon Brown is no media person. David Cameron is bright eyed and bushy tailed and Nick Clegg certainly looks the part. It would appear the television companies are the possible winners. Hidden cameras would seem to be taken more seriously than the words of the party leaders. The ITV commentaters seemed to be more concerned in their hidden audience comprised of the undecided voters in Bolton. The ITV seemed to be trying to turn the debate into a political X-Factor. Nick Clegg won the debate for this particular X-Factor according to the ITV. It would appear the Swingometer is being replaced! Maybe British politics are about to change and the LibDems will re-emerge as a major force?
We had a lovely day Benidorm yesterday and it has started well today. The clouds dissipated around 3 pm and we were able to enjoy a very pleasant afternoon. Let's see what the official take on the weather is although yesterday the experts were discredited.....
They still disagree with what my eyes are seeing although we must, as always, identify Benidorm's micro climate. Having seen just how much foul pollution is being spewed from that Icelandic volcano I can enjoy and appreciate our own weather a lot more today.
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A big ´Thank You´to Kristina Ridley who has written the following article
Glucose Level Control and Diabetic Treatment
Our pancreas is affected by diabetes – specifically, Type 2. Our body contains glucose found in the blood stream, which it gets from the sugar in food. Our body uses the glucose, but only when it goes into our blood cells and the insulin released by our pancreas converts it. Insulin production and utilization is difficult for someone who lives with Type 2 diabetes. There is a lot of glucose in the body, but your cells cannot locate them.
The American Diabetes Association has the duty of looking for information regarding this important medical condition. 23.6 million individuals living in America currently have diabetes, and because of this the country is seen as very unhealthy. Ninety percent of this figure has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes and the tendency to be overweight usually run in the family. If there is too much glucose in your body, it could result in serious internal organ damage and affect one’s nervous system.
A Diabetic Life
A life with Type 2 diabetes is best lived in a healthy way. Diabetics will find that healthy practices will have a huge effect on them. Simple actions like eating healthy food and exercising are considered as healthy practices. Keeping the levels of your glucose within the appropriate range ensures you stay away from health complications. To check the levels of blood glucose in your body, you can do the common finger prick test. Physicians say that such a test is comparable to the HbA1c test when tracking the glucose fluctuations in your body. This HbA1c test works by determining how high your glucose levels are and by identifying the blood’s exact glycated hemoglobin percentage. According to results of the A1c tests, people who have diabetes maintain their levels at seven percent. A seven percent maintaining level of a1c, according to the CDC, can dramatically reduce the risks of this disease by around forty percent.
Too-Tight Controls
If your a1c levels are below this seven percent mark, studies indicate that this could result into something bad. One particular study done in Lancet and Swedish Medical Center located in Seattle, showed that there is a higher death risk for people who use insulin regularly and those who have a1c median levels. On the contrary, there have been many tests that show that it is also healthy to keep your a1c levels at 7%. According to accredited endocrinologist Matt Davies, the seven percent maintaining level of a1c is all right; still, physicians need to consider their patient’s medical history even before they prescribe the treatment.
About the Author - Kristina Ridley writes for the blood glucose meter blog , her personal hobby blog focused on healthy eating and tips to measure blood glucose levels at home to help people understand early diabetes symptoms. The website is http://www.diabetesmeters.org/
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Chinese in Spain
Chinese Language Year in Spain was inaugurated Monday night in Madrid, with the participation of around 400 guests, in an event that saw numerous artistic performances from both Spanish and Chinese students.
The song ‘Tu y Yo’ (You and Me), which was interpreted by students from Kankai University and the Instituto de Confusio ( Confucius Institute) of Madrid, received generous applause from the audience in the Circulo de Bellas Artes, after a magnificent performance.
Many traditional songs such as ‘Mi Partia’ (My homeland), the dance of Xinjiang, ‘Vuelve a Mi Tu Rostro’ (Bring your face back to me), the Guzheng solo instrumental, ‘Lucha contra el Tifon’ ( Battle against the Typhoon), as well as Martial arts, the Torero’s dance and the female solo — Paloma, all of which were interpreted by Chinese students, were especially well received. Full Story
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Wealthy Footballers?
The Spanish Footballers’ Union (AFE) has decided to call off the strike action called for this weekend following talks with the Football Federation (RFEF) and the Spanish Government.
All of Spain’s professional footballers were due to strike this weekend in a move that would have meant the postponement of fixtures such as Espanyol – Barcelona and Real Madrid – Valencia.
The strike was over unpaid wages to players, especially the 4.1 million euro owed to over 200 players in the third category Segunda B.
Full Story
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Word of the Day
Espero poder ayudar. - I hope I can be of some help.
For more information and examples, visit the SpanishDict.com entry for esperar.
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Music Stuff April 16th
1956, Buddy Holly's first single 'Blue Days, Black Nights', was released
1964, The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK
1964, The Beatles filmed the "chase scenes" for A Hard Days Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London.
1969, Desmond Dekker and the Aces were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Israelites'. Dekker was the first Jamaican artist to have a UK No.1 single and the song became an advert theme for later success.
1977, David Soul went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Give Up On Us', his only US hit. Also UK No.1
1983, Bonnie Tyler UK No.1 on the UK chart with 'Faster Than The Speed Of Night.'
1994, Prince UK No.1 with 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World', (his 37th single release).
2000, German eurohouse group Fragma went to No. 1 on the UK singles chart with 'Toca's Miracle.'
2003, Jerry Lee Lewis filed for divorce from his sixth wife, Kerrie McCarver Lewis.
Birthday Boys and Girls April 16th
1924, Born on this day, Henry Mancini, US composer and conductor, died 14th June 1994
1924, Rudy Pompilli, saxophonist with Bill Haley and his Comets
1935, Bobby Vinton
1939, Dusty Springfield
1947, Gerry Rafferty
1963, Little Jimmy Osmond
1963, Nick Berry
Latest Podcasts Latest CoolFM Shows
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Apparently, the eruption of the Icelandic volcano was not officially the largest ever but it was apparently like a champagne cork exploding with particles that could have endangered the engines of aeroplanes. This, of course, had led to England becoming a no-fly zone for the first time in history. Personally, I would always prefer safety although apparently not everyone agrees! People on news bulletins this morning were querying the decisions taken to ground all planes. Did they not see what the rest of us saw?
The Great Debate
ITV News assembled 20 undecided voters from the key marginals of Bolton NE and Bolton W. The voters watched the debate from a location in Bolton, and participated in a worm poll as they watched the debate. They each had a handset on which they registered approval/disapproval or neutral feelings constantly throughout the debate. The output of each handset created a live "worm" graph throughout the debate, showing a total positive or negative rating for the audience appreciation.
How did this Great Debate appear to you? For my money, the more you listened to all three leaders the more difficult it became to see who really came out on top. I think we all new Gordon Brown is no media person. David Cameron is bright eyed and bushy tailed and Nick Clegg certainly looks the part. It would appear the television companies are the possible winners. Hidden cameras would seem to be taken more seriously than the words of the party leaders. The ITV commentaters seemed to be more concerned in their hidden audience comprised of the undecided voters in Bolton. The ITV seemed to be trying to turn the debate into a political X-Factor. Nick Clegg won the debate for this particular X-Factor according to the ITV. It would appear the Swingometer is being replaced! Maybe British politics are about to change and the LibDems will re-emerge as a major force?
We had a lovely day Benidorm yesterday and it has started well today. The clouds dissipated around 3 pm and we were able to enjoy a very pleasant afternoon. Let's see what the official take on the weather is although yesterday the experts were discredited.....
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
 17° C | 10° C |
17° C | 8° C |
17° C | 10° C |
21° C | 11° C |
 21° C | 11° C |
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A big ´Thank You´to Kristina Ridley who has written the following article
Glucose Level Control and Diabetic Treatment
Our pancreas is affected by diabetes – specifically, Type 2. Our body contains glucose found in the blood stream, which it gets from the sugar in food. Our body uses the glucose, but only when it goes into our blood cells and the insulin released by our pancreas converts it. Insulin production and utilization is difficult for someone who lives with Type 2 diabetes. There is a lot of glucose in the body, but your cells cannot locate them.
The American Diabetes Association has the duty of looking for information regarding this important medical condition. 23.6 million individuals living in America currently have diabetes, and because of this the country is seen as very unhealthy. Ninety percent of this figure has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes and the tendency to be overweight usually run in the family. If there is too much glucose in your body, it could result in serious internal organ damage and affect one’s nervous system.
A Diabetic Life
A life with Type 2 diabetes is best lived in a healthy way. Diabetics will find that healthy practices will have a huge effect on them. Simple actions like eating healthy food and exercising are considered as healthy practices. Keeping the levels of your glucose within the appropriate range ensures you stay away from health complications. To check the levels of blood glucose in your body, you can do the common finger prick test. Physicians say that such a test is comparable to the HbA1c test when tracking the glucose fluctuations in your body. This HbA1c test works by determining how high your glucose levels are and by identifying the blood’s exact glycated hemoglobin percentage. According to results of the A1c tests, people who have diabetes maintain their levels at seven percent. A seven percent maintaining level of a1c, according to the CDC, can dramatically reduce the risks of this disease by around forty percent.
Too-Tight Controls
If your a1c levels are below this seven percent mark, studies indicate that this could result into something bad. One particular study done in Lancet and Swedish Medical Center located in Seattle, showed that there is a higher death risk for people who use insulin regularly and those who have a1c median levels. On the contrary, there have been many tests that show that it is also healthy to keep your a1c levels at 7%. According to accredited endocrinologist Matt Davies, the seven percent maintaining level of a1c is all right; still, physicians need to consider their patient’s medical history even before they prescribe the treatment.
About the Author - Kristina Ridley writes for the blood glucose meter blog , her personal hobby blog focused on healthy eating and tips to measure blood glucose levels at home to help people understand early diabetes symptoms. The website is http://www.diabetesmeters.org/
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Chinese in Spain
Chinese Language Year in Spain was inaugurated Monday night in Madrid, with the participation of around 400 guests, in an event that saw numerous artistic performances from both Spanish and Chinese students.
The song ‘Tu y Yo’ (You and Me), which was interpreted by students from Kankai University and the Instituto de Confusio ( Confucius Institute) of Madrid, received generous applause from the audience in the Circulo de Bellas Artes, after a magnificent performance.
Many traditional songs such as ‘Mi Partia’ (My homeland), the dance of Xinjiang, ‘Vuelve a Mi Tu Rostro’ (Bring your face back to me), the Guzheng solo instrumental, ‘Lucha contra el Tifon’ ( Battle against the Typhoon), as well as Martial arts, the Torero’s dance and the female solo — Paloma, all of which were interpreted by Chinese students, were especially well received. Full Story
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Wealthy Footballers?
The Spanish Footballers’ Union (AFE) has decided to call off the strike action called for this weekend following talks with the Football Federation (RFEF) and the Spanish Government.
All of Spain’s professional footballers were due to strike this weekend in a move that would have meant the postponement of fixtures such as Espanyol – Barcelona and Real Madrid – Valencia.
The strike was over unpaid wages to players, especially the 4.1 million euro owed to over 200 players in the third category Segunda B.
Full Story
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Word of the Day
esperar ehs-peh-rar' (transitive verb)
to wait for, to await; to hope; to expectEXAMPLES
La fuimos a esperar a la estación de tren. - We went to wait for her at the train station.Espero poder ayudar. - I hope I can be of some help.
For more information and examples, visit the SpanishDict.com entry for esperar.
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Music Stuff April 16th
1956, Buddy Holly's first single 'Blue Days, Black Nights', was released
1964, The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK
1964, The Beatles filmed the "chase scenes" for A Hard Days Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London.
1969, Desmond Dekker and the Aces were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Israelites'. Dekker was the first Jamaican artist to have a UK No.1 single and the song became an advert theme for later success.
1977, David Soul went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Give Up On Us', his only US hit. Also UK No.1
1983, Bonnie Tyler UK No.1 on the UK chart with 'Faster Than The Speed Of Night.'
1994, Prince UK No.1 with 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World', (his 37th single release).
2000, German eurohouse group Fragma went to No. 1 on the UK singles chart with 'Toca's Miracle.'
2003, Jerry Lee Lewis filed for divorce from his sixth wife, Kerrie McCarver Lewis.
Birthday Boys and Girls April 16th
1924, Born on this day, Henry Mancini, US composer and conductor, died 14th June 1994
1924, Rudy Pompilli, saxophonist with Bill Haley and his Comets
1935, Bobby Vinton
1939, Dusty Springfield
1947, Gerry Rafferty
1963, Little Jimmy Osmond
1963, Nick Berry
Latest Podcasts Latest CoolFM Shows
Music Source 1 music source 2 music source 3 music source 4
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