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Living with Acne
Living with Acne
People with acne face a number of challenges that affect their daily lives. Acne care involves taking careful steps to improve, rather than worsen, acne symptoms as well as avoiding activities that can harm the skin. At the same time, people with acne must deal with emotional issues that acne can cause. Meeting these challenges helps people with acne lead happy lives.
Practicing Good Health Habits
One important thing people with acne must do in order to reduce their acne symptoms and lead happier lives is to practice good health habits. Although this is an important step for everyone to take, it is especially important for people with acne. For people with acne, practicing good health habits can keep bacteria from spreading, increase circulation and oxygen to the skin, help balance hormone levels, and reduce inflammation and infection.
Keeping the Skin Clean
Perhaps the most important good health habit that people with acne can practice is keeping their skin clean. Having clean skin keeps bacteria from spreading, reduces excess oil, and helps the skin shed dead cells. For acne patients this involves maintaining a delicate balance between cleansing the skin without irritating acne lesions, drying the skin, or spreading bacteria. This is accomplished through a carefully prescribed regimen that begins with gently washing the face no more than two to three times a day.
Although many people think that frequently scrubbing acne-infected areas stops acne outbreaks, this is not true. In fact, washing too often or using ordinary soaps can make the skin dry and sore, which worsens acne symptoms. Instead, acne patients use mild facial cleansers, which are specially formulated not to irritate the skin. Ordinary soaps, on the other hand, contain harsh ingredients that can irritate inflamed acne lesions and dry out the skin. If the skin becomes too dry, the sebum glands overcompensate by producing even more oil, which exacerbates acne outbreaks.
Not only do acne patients use gentle soaps, they also use disposable washing pads or their fingers rather than a washcloth or loofah to cleanse acne-prone areas. The reason for this is that when a washcloth or loofah is used more than one time, it can trap and spread bacteria. In addition, washcloths and loofahs made from scratchy fabrics can irritate acne lesions and worsen inflammation. For the same reasons, acne patients use a fresh, clean, soft towel to gently pat, rather than rub, their skin dry once they are finished cleansing. Then, once acne patients have cleaned and dried their face, they can apply topical treatment. An acne patient recalls:
When I first started breaking out, I scrubbed my face all the time with the same washcloth that hung in my bathroom for weeks, and the same soap that I scrubbed my hands with after I worked on my truck. Then I rubbed my face dry with the same towel I used on my hands. The only thing all that cleaning did was turn my blackheads into pusy red zits. Once the dermatologist straightened me out, I stopped using all that stuff, and my skin started to improve right away.43
Showers and Shampoo
People with acne must maintain the same delicate balance when they shower and shampoo their hair as they do in cleansing their faces. As with facial cleansers, acne patients use a specially formulated, gentle body cleanser when they shower, such as Dove or Oil of Olay body wash. This helps protect sensitive acne-prone areas of the body like the chest, back, and shoulders from being irritated.
Moreover, since many people with acne have oily hair, in order to keep oil from the hair from being transferred onto the forehead, neck, and back, where it can clog the pores and worsen acne outbreaks, people with acne must shampoo their hair every day. In addition, they must take special care to rinse their hair thoroughly. Otherwise, residue from shampoos or conditioners can clog the pores on a person's back and forehead. A young woman with acne explains how she solves this problem: "I have figured out how to keep my back and chest clear of zits: when you're in the shower, wash these areas with a gentle soap after you have rinsed the conditioner out of your hair. I know this can be a problem especially for girls with long hair; the conditioner goes down your back and leaves this nice zit-causing film that water doesn't wash off."44
Drinking Plenty of Water
In addition to using water to keep their skin clean, people with acne are advised to drink at least half their body weight in ounces of water each day. This means a one-hundred-pound individual should drink fifty ounces, or about seven glasses, of water a day.
Water carries waste material out of the body. This includes harmful chemicals, fats, and excess hormones. Without adequate water, the kidneys cannot produce enough urine to flush out wastes. Therefore, impurities that cannot be eliminated through urination are eliminated through the skin. This can cause toxins to build up in the pores, worsening acne outbreaks. In addition, without adequate water the liver, whose job it is to clear excess hormones out of the body, cannot function properly. As a result, excess hormones remain inside the body, where they stimulate the production of sebum and worsen acne. According to author and skin care expert Jennifer Thoden:
Water… is quite possibly the single most important contributor to healing and preventing acne flare-ups.… If not enough water is consumed, toxins can build up causing breakouts. Water flushes these toxins out.… By drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, you are flushing out the toxins that would normally escape through the pores of your skin… thus preventing acne breakouts.45
Getting Adequate Sleep
Another good health habit that is especially important for people with acne is getting adequate sleep. Sleep strengthens the body by allowing the body to rest, which in turn strengthens the immune system's ability to fight off acne-causing bacteria. It also helps regulate hormone production. A 1999 study at the University of Chicago Medical Center showed that cortisol production increases when people do not get adequate sleep. Since excess cortisol leads to increased sebum production, getting plenty of sleep keeps cortisol levels low and thus helps control acne.
In addition, a 2003 study conducted by the Endocrine Society in Chevy Chase, Maryland, found that a loss of just two hours of sleep per week increases the body's production of inflammation-causing chemicals by 60 percent. The result is a worsening of inflammatory acne. A former acne patient describes how lack of sleep affected his skin: "When I pulled an all-nighter my face erupted like a volcano; and not with little blackheads either, but with big red welts. As a teenager with acne I needed to get at least eight hours of sleep a night."46
While getting adequate sleep is important, acne outbreaks can be exacerbated if the bedding on which acne patients sleep is not changed often. When people sleep, oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells rub off their skin and accumulate on their bedding. The bedding absorbs these items, which then find their way back onto the skin, clogging the pores and causing new acne outbreaks. Therefore, it is important that people with acne change their sheets and pillowcases often. An acne patients explains: "I have found that changing my bedding, especially my pillowcase, every few days has helped my skin stay clear."47
Exercise is another good health habit that helps improve acne symptoms. Besides being good for a person's overall health, exercise causes the body to release endorphins, natural chemicals that give exercisers a feeling of well-being. This reduces stress and stress-induced acne outbreaks. For these reasons, it is important that people with acne get plenty of exercise.
As beneficial as exercise is, people with acne must take special care after they exercise to remove excess perspiration from their skin in order to prevent acne outbreaks. The reason for this is that perspiration can trap bacteria on the skin. If it is not washed off, the bacteria will eventually get trapped in hair follicles and aggravate acne symptoms. Tight-fitting athletic clothing can trap perspiration and rub and chafe the skin, which irritates and inflames acne lesions. Such garments as sweatbands, bicycle shorts, chin guards, and shoulder pads, to name a few, can exacerbate acne symptoms. Therefore, people with acne must take special care when they wear these types of garments and shower immediately after exercising to remove perspiration from their bodies.
Eating a Healthy Diet
Another good health habit that many people with acne practice is eating a healthy diet. Good nutrition helps the body to work properly. This is important in maintaining healthy skin. Eating a balanced diet high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber helps support the immune system and the body's ability to fight infection, including the bacteria that causes acne. Fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and cereal, in particular, helps the digestive system effectively eliminate waste. This keeps the body from eliminating waste through the skin, which can clog hair follicles.
Although specific foods have not been proven to cause acne, many scientists believe that certain foods may worsen acne symptoms. For instance, eating a diet high in linoleic acid, a fatty acid found in many fast foods and processed foods such as potato chips and donuts, may trigger the production of chemicals in the body that worsen inflammation. For this reason, people with acne are urged to limit their consumption of foods high in linoleic acid.
In addition, scientists have also linked foods high in iodine with increased acne outbreaks. For reasons that are yet unknown, the body cannot use excess iodine for energy. Nor can iodine be broken down effectively by the liver. Instead, it is excreted through the pores, where it can block hair follicles and cause irritation, inflammation, and worsening of acne symptoms.
Foods high in iodine include iodized salt, shellfish, and milk. In fact, a liter of milk contains anywhere from 450 to 1,000 micrograms of iodine, which gets into the milk through milking equipment and medication given to cows. According to Dr. James Fulton, the head of the Acne Research Institute in Newport Beach, California, "In some who are acne-prone, I'd say 1,000 micrograms or 1 milligram of iodine a day could be a problem."48 Therefore, in order to reduce acne outbreaks, many people with acne avoid foods rich in iodine.
Avoiding Activities That Worsen Acne
Even when acne patients carefully practice good health habits, certain activities can worsen acne symptoms and should therefore be avoided. One such activity is squeezing acne lesions. Because acne lesions are filled with oil or pus, many acne patients think that they can reduce the size of a lesion and clear their skin by squeezing the oil and pus out of the lesion. However, this is not the case.
When acne lesions are squeezed, some oil and pus can be squeezed out. But at the same time, squeezing an acne lesion puts pressure on both the surface of the skin and the underlying layers. This pressure forces oil and bacteria deeper into the skin, leading to the formation of painful cysts. Moreover, squeezing the skin causes the skin to swell. Swelling puts pressure on the upper part of the hair follicles, which leads to the follicle becoming inflamed and the formation of new acne lesions.
Worse still, squeezing acne lesions damages skin tissue, and in the case of cysts, causes them to break and bleed. The result is a scar that forms where the skin tissue was damaged or the cyst was broken. Los Angeles skin care expert Arcona Devan warns her clients: "Don't pick at your skin. It's one of the worst things you can do. Squeezing blemishes injures your skin and can create scars."49
Keeping the Hands off the Face
Even when individuals with acne refrain from squeezing acne lesions, unless they are careful to keep their hands off their faces, acne symptoms can worsen. Unwashed hands hold bacteria that can easily spread from the hands to the face. Even clean hands can spread bacteria when they touch bacteria-infected acne lesions. The bacteria is transferred onto the hands and then onto the face or body. Because many people habitually rest their chins on their hands, people with acne must make a conscious effort to avoid doing this. A young man explains: "When the dermatologist told me to keep my hands off my face, I had to work at it. I was surprised how often I touched my face. It's not something you think about until the doctor tells you to. It's not easy to stop either. But I don't want new zits all over my face, so I really watch myself."50
Avoiding Oil-Based Cosmetics
Just as touching the face can worsen acne symptoms, so can using makeup that contains oil. Lanolin, petroleum jelly, and other oils in oil-based makeup can clog the pores, causing acne outbreaks. Even lipsticks with moisturizers and hair products such as gel and mousse can clog the pores along the lip line and forehead, respectively. Since many people with acne use cosmetics to conceal acne lesions, the oil in these products can be a problem. Therefore, in an effort to hide acne blemishes without worsening their acne, many acne patients use specially labeled, water-based, noncomedogenic makeup. Unlike oil-based makeup, such makeup does not clog the pores. And, in order to keep from spreading oil and bacteria, acne patients should wash their makeup brushes and sponges often.
Unfortunately, even noncomedogenic products sometimes contain a small amount of oil that makes the product easier to apply. This can aggravate acne outbreaks in some patients. In order to test how much oil is in a product, many acne patients place a dab of makeup on a piece of white paper and wait to see if an oil ring forms. The larger the oil ring, the more oil in the product. Many acne patients report being surprised by the size of the oil ring that many popular cosmetics form. But by doing the test, acne patients learn which products they should avoid.
When patients switch from oil-based cosmetics to water-based products, they are usually quite happy with the results. They report water-based cosmetics work well at concealing their complexion flaws and cause fewer acne outbreaks. Beauty and skin care expert Bobbi Brown agrees. "Don't even think of wearing anything except an oil-free [makeup] formula,"51 she advises her clients with acne.
Taking Special Care When Shaving
Shaving can also worsen acne. Razors can cut acne lesions, causing pustules and cysts to rupture. If the cutting edge of the razor is not clean, it can spread bacteria and oil. If it is not sharp, it can irritate the skin and cause a razor burn, which makes the skin appear redder than usual.
In particular, shaving with a dry razor causes problems. Washing the face before shaving softens the skin and beard. Conversely, when the face is dry, the shaver's skin and beard are tough. Therefore, the shaver must apply more pressure to the razor in order to remove facial hair. This irritates the skin and leads to razor burn. Consequently, most men with acne use a wet razor or an electric razor, which requires even less pressure than a wet razor and is thus gentler on the skin.
Shaving lotions can also cause problems. Lotions that are not noncomedogenic can clog pores just as cosmetics can, and after-shave lotions that contain alcohol can dry out the skin and cause an increase in sebum production. In fact, because shaving and shaving products present so many problems for men with acne, many male acne patients try to avoid shaving whenever they can. A former acne patient explains: "I've had some bad experiences shaving, like burning my face and turning it bright red, and slicing open my pimples. Some of the scars I have are from pimples I destroyed shaving. Even now, I try not to shave every day. I still get little pimples, and shaving is hard on my skin. When I do shave, I use an electric razor, and I don't press hard."52
Avoiding Unhealthy Environments
Just as people with acne avoid shaving with a dry razor, they also often avoid certain environments that can worsen acne symptoms. Oil in the air in the kitchen of a fast-food restaurant or in a gas station, for example, can settle on the skin of acne patients and clog hair follicles, causing acne outbreaks. For this reason, many people with acne avoid working where they come in contact with oil in the air.
Hot, humid environments, which cause people to perspire excessively, also exacerbate acne symptoms by causing perspiration that traps bacteria on the skin. Indeed, many acne patients report increased acne outbreaks when they travel to hot, humid places on vacation. Consequently, they often choose to vacation in cooler, drier environments. Many people with acne who live in hot, humid environments try to stay indoors in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible. When they do go outdoors, they take special care to remove excess perspiration from their skin as quickly as possible.
Sunlight can also cause problems for people with acne. Although sunlight helps dry out oily skin, for patients who are using Accutane, antibiotics, or retinoids, exposure to sunlight can be dangerous. Many acne medicines cause photosensitivity, which makes the skin burn easily when it is exposed to sunlight. Therefore, many people with acne avoid exposure to sunlight.
Coping with Emotional Issues
While people with acne should avoid certain activities and environments and practice good health habits to improve the physical symptoms of acne, they also must deal with the emotional issues caused by acne in order to lead happier lives. One such issue is low self-esteem. Talking with a counselor or a psychologist helps acne patients recognize why they suffer from low self-esteem and investigate ways to change or avoid these feelings. An acne patient describes how talking to a counselor helped her. "Before I started seeing him [the counselor], I hated the person I saw in the mirror. He helped me realize that there is more to me than my appearance. I'm smart and funny. I realize the person in the mirror isn't all I am. Because of what I learned in counseling, I'm a happier person, and I feel better about myself."53
Another way acne patients deal with emotional issues is by staying active. Getting involved in activities that are fun and that focus on others helps people with acne to forget about their appearance while raising their self-esteem. Supporting a cause, joining a club or church group, or doing volunteer work are a few of the ways people with acne stay active and raise their self-esteem in the process. A former acne patient explains:
Being a teenager with pimples, that was bad. I knew I wasn't popular. I knew I wasn't attractive to girls. There was a lot of anger and humiliation. I wanted to avoid social activities and stay home and hide. But I went out anyway. I had to get over myself. I had to put myself out there, pimples and all. One of the things I did was volunteer at the animal shelter. The animals didn't care how I looked. They licked my face, welts and all. After a while I didn't care either. I was doing something that made me feel good inside. That made me look better outside.54
It is clear that people with acne face many challenges. But by dealing with emotional issues and carefully protecting and caring for their skin, they can meet these challenges and live happy, productive lives.

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Sunday, May 30, 2010
The demo book is coming along nicely and I have even managed to come up with a few of my own designs rather than just copy others I have seen on the web.
The pictures below are my own design. Granted that the owl is a hybrid of the one above.
I just love my my rubber ducky idea. He is sooo cute.
This one shows how a small variation in the design can make a big difference to the animal that comes out. If you make the dogs ears stand upright he looks like a donkey. I even found by mistake how to make the nose and the eyes.
I don't think this book will ever really be finished. It may slow down for a while but never finish. Hope you enjoy looking at them and if you make one I would love to know and even see what you did with it.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Appart from the last one, all of these were done this weekend. It was nice to sit back and create while listening to the rain falling (a rarity in these parts). Hope we get some more this week.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Finally some punchart. Enough of the dogs, here is a cat. No I didn't brayer the background but I did sponge it. I am soooooo happy with how it turned out. I masked off the moon and then added a touch of metalic silver ink to it. Hope you have enjoyed looking as much I have had experimenting.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
All stamps and papers used are Stampin Up ones ... of course.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
One of the latest things I am teaching myself to do is to mask off areas of the a card and blend inks together by sponging them on. The card below is the only one I have done so far. Not the best but it is ok. I should have stamped onto white card and not old olive, but the old olive was already cut so I got lazy. My computer screen is on full brightness so if the image looks dark to you then you are probably seeing it in it's natural form. I am very happy with how the hills turned out anyway. One guess what I have planned for the weekend.
Monday, May 3, 2010
- Card Stock: Really Rust; Old Olive
- Haiku Designer Series Paper
- Punches: 5 Petal Punch; Word Window
- Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments; Playful Petals
- Inks: Really Rust, Old Olive
- Old Olive Ribbon
- Clear button and hemp twine
The central flower is made by punching out numerous flowers with the 5 Petal Punch and then cutting down to the centre to create individual petals that I could place anywhere. From there it is just a matter of starting with the outer layer and then gluing each consecutive layer closer to the centre. I have also curved each petal around a pencil to give it more of a 3-D look.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
In the main catalogue for 2009-2010 one of the "In Colours" is Baja Breeze. It is my favourite of the In Colours. On this card I have used:
- Paper - Baja Breeze card stock; Baja Breeze textured paper (sorry it was only available in a previous mini); White card stock
- Ink - Baja Breeze; Stazon Watermark
- Stamps - Vintage Vogue; Sanded background
- Baja Breeze Ribbon
- Clear Embossing power
One of the tools I used is the Stamp-a-ma-jig. This is a great tool when you need to layer a stamp in the one spot with different inks. The F in this card was stamped first with Baja Breeze ink and using the Stamp-a-ma-jig to mark its position. I then stamped the F in Stazon Watermark and thanks to the Stamp-a-ma-jig, was able to stamp perfectly over the top of the Baja Breeze. I was then able to sprinkle on the clear embossing powder. The effect is just to make the F stand out more in an almost glossy 3 dimensional way without changing the colour.
The card below was not planned out at all. I just went with the flow and I am quite happy with how it turned out. In this card I used:
- Card Stock: Kraft; Naturals Ivory, Rich Razzelberry
- Ink: Close to Cocoa; Rich Razelberry
- Pens: Old Olive; Pumpkin Pie
- Stamps: Friendly Words (roller); Friends 24-7
The Rich Razzelberry is fast becoming a favourite of mine but is only available in the current Autumn Mini Catalogue.

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- Can we drink water after eating mango?
- Can Type 2 diabetics eat mangoes?
- How many mangoes can I eat a day?
- What does mango do to the body?
- Is raw mango good for diabetics?
- What fruit has the most sugar?
- What fruits have no sugar?
- Which fruit is the healthiest?
- When should you not eat a mango?
- Which sugar is present in mango?
- How much sugar is OK in a day?
- Does raw mango increase sugar level?
- What is the disadvantage of mango?
- Is raw mango good for weight loss?
- What happens if you eat mango everyday?
- Is Mango too high in sugar?
- Is sugar from fruit bad?
- Can diabetic patient eat honey?
- Can mango make you fat?
- Is eating unripe mango bad for you?
- Is Mango harmful for diabetics?
Can we drink water after eating mango?
Avoid or refrain from having water after eating fruits because it hinders the absorption and digestion process in the stomach leading to acidity.
This is why some people experience uneasiness after consuming fruit.
It is recommended that you have water at least an hour after you eat fruits..
Can Type 2 diabetics eat mangoes?
“As long as you are within your total calorie limit, consuming one or even two mangoes a day is fine,” says Bawri, who also advises diabetic patients to avoid juices and eat mangoes with the pulp, as it has fibre which reduces the amount of sugar consumed.
How many mangoes can I eat a day?
Moderation is key Try to keep your mango portions reasonable (typically no more than 1 cup fresh or 1/2 cup dried). Mango is one of the sweetest fruits and lower in fiber than other fruits, so a good rule of thumb is not to exceed two servings a day.
What does mango do to the body?
Mango is rich in vitamins, mineral and antioxidants and has been associated with many health benefits, including potential anticancer effects as well as improved immunity, digestive, eye, skin and hair health. Best of all, it’s tasty and easy to add to your diet as part of smoothies and other dishes.
Is raw mango good for diabetics?
It is high in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium which is useful for releasing toxins from the body. Raw mangoes are also high in niacin, which helps boost cardiovascular health. Healthy cholesterol levels lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks.
What fruit has the most sugar?
Figs are the most sugar-dense fruit we found, with approximately 8 grams of sugar in just one medium-sized fig. A serving of figs usually amounts to four of the wrinkly fruits — meaning that you’d be consuming 32 grams of sugar total in your serving.
What fruits have no sugar?
11 Best Low-Sugar FruitsLemons (and limes)Raspberries.Strawberries.Blackberries.Kiwis.Grapefruit.Avocado.Watermelon.More items…
Which fruit is the healthiest?
Here are the 20 healthiest fruits on earth.Grapefruit. Share on Pinterest. … Pineapple. Among the tropical fruits, pineapple is a nutrition superstar. … Avocado. Avocado is different from most other fruits. … Blueberries. Blueberries have powerful health benefits. … Apples. … Pomegranate. … Mango. … Strawberries.More items…•Oct 3, 2016
When should you not eat a mango?
You can eat mangoes for breakfast or lunch or as a mid-meal. However, you may avoid eating the fruit before bed or right after a meal as it may interfere with digestion and nutrient absorption. It is advisable to eat fruit an hour before or two hours after a meal.
Which sugar is present in mango?
Ripened mango fruit is a major source of sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose) and other carbohydrates such as starch and pectins (Bello-Pérez et al., 2007). All these are significant compounds from a nutritional and flavor aspect. The fruit flesh of ripe mango contains about 15% of total sugars.
How much sugar is OK in a day?
The AHA suggests an added-sugar limit of no more than 100 calories per day (about 6 teaspoons or 24 grams of sugar) for most women and no more than 150 calories per day (about 9 teaspoons or 36 grams of sugar) for most men. There’s no nutritional need or benefit that comes from eating added sugar.
Does raw mango increase sugar level?
“Raw mangoes contain an acid which helps ease digestion and control constipation. They also help the skin soften and breathe making it healthy. Mangoes also help in the fight against diabetes by reducing sugar levels in the body,” Mucumbitsi says.
What is the disadvantage of mango?
Mango is very rich in fire and high consumption of fibrous fruits can cause diarrhoea issues. – Mango contains a chemical called urushiol. People who are sensitive to this chemical can start experiencing dermatitis too. It’s a skin issue where people get inflamed skin that can become flaky, blistery and itchy.
Is raw mango good for weight loss?
Helps In Losing Weight Kaccha aam boosts metabolism and helps the body burn more calories. The fruit itself contains very few calories and almost no sugars therefore making it a perfectly healthy food to include in a weight loss program.
What happens if you eat mango everyday?
As mango contains a lot of vitamins and essential nutrients, eating one mango makes you feel fuller. Also, as it is loaded with fibrous content, it boosts the digestive function and burns unwanted calories from the body. This, in turn, helps in losing extra weight. Mango is also known as the ‘love fruit’.
Is Mango too high in sugar?
Fruit’s good for you! It has fiber and other nutrients you need. But it also has natural sugar, and some have more than others. For example, one mango has a whopping 45 grams of sugar — not your best choice if you’re trying to watch your weight or how much sugar you eat.
Is sugar from fruit bad?
Fruit contains natural sugars, which are a mix of sucrose, fructose and glucose. Many people have heard that sugar is bad, and think that this must also therefore apply to fruits. But fructose is only harmful in excess amounts, and not when it comes from fruit.
Can diabetic patient eat honey?
If your diabetes is well-controlled and you want to add honey to your diet, choose pure, organic, or raw natural honey. These types are safer for people with diabetes because all-natural honey doesn’t have any added sugar.
Can mango make you fat?
Nutritionists say that mangoes are not really associated with weight gain. It doesn’t have cholesterol in it and is salt free too. It is that perfect fruit for summers which nourishes your body. Although, if you overeat this fruit, it will definitely cause weight gain.
Is eating unripe mango bad for you?
Eating an unripe mango daily during the summer season prevents one from infections, increases body resistance against tuberculosis, cholera, dysentery, anaemia etc. … However, eating unripe mango in excess causes throat irritation, indigestion, dysentery and abdominal colic.
Is Mango harmful for diabetics?
Mangoes are rich in carbohydrates and their calorie content is also high but they do not affect the blood glucose when consumed in moderation. If you are a diabetic, you need to limit the portion of the mangoes you consume to 1-2 slices in every two days.

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Sand Barge Spill, San Francisco, February 2011
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) crews responded to a grounded sand barge in San Francisco near the St. Francis Yacht Club. Using pre-established response strategies, crews double boomed the vessel for preventative purposes. Crews also deployed precautionary protective boom along the sensitive shore and at the mouth of the yacht club. No wildlife impacts were reported, but CDFW had an environmental specialist and oil spill prevention specialist on-scene to monitor and assist with planning and operations.


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MAPLEWOOD, N. J., Feb. 10 —Dr. Irving K. Perlmutter, former director of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, died yesterday here of a heart attack. He was 56 years old and lived at 362 Elmwood Avenue.
Dr. Perlmutter was associate attending obstetrician and gynecologist at St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston. He graduated lin 1935 from the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. In World War II he served as a major in the Army Medical Corps.
Surviving are his widow, Helen; two sons, Armin and Eric; a daughter, Penny; his mother, Mrs. Ella Perlmutter, a sister, Mrs. Hilda Levine, and a grandchild.Continue reading the main story

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New cycle routes
In November 2021, we consulted on making three temporary ‘pop-up cycle routes’ permanent and creating one new cycle route. These four-cycle routes were identified as priorities in the Birmingham Walking and Cycling Strategy and Infrastructure Plan and formed part of the proposed West Midlands regional cycle network.
The Bradford Street cycle lane is a one-way cycle lane on each side of Bradford Street, linking directly with the A45 cycle route to Small Heath Park.
This scheme proposes reallocation of road space to create a two-way, light-segregated cycle route, aligned with the city centre traffic cells initiative.
City centre to Small Heath Park (A45 corridor)
The City Centre to Small Heath Park cycle lane is to improve and make permanent the current pop-up cycle route from the City Centre to Small Heath Park, parallel to the A45.
This scheme proposes the provision of light segregation and links along quiet streets and traffic-free paths to provide a safer parallel route to the A45 between the city centre (Bordesley Circus) and Small Heath.
Following feedback from the consultation in 2021 and a petition from residents in October 2022, amendments were made to the proposed scheme.
In February 2024, we consulted on the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) associated with the project. TROs are the legal documents required to make changes to the status of the road.
The TROs in this consultation include changes to:
- parking restrictions
- speed cushions
- traffic movements
As part of these works, a number of trees will need to be removed on Small Heath Highway and Bolton Road, to enable the segregated cycleway to be implemented. There will not be a loss of tree provision, as additional trees will be planted as part of this scheme. You can view the TRO consultation on Be Heard.
Works will commence from Monday 26 February 2024 and will require a lane closure on Small Heath Highway.
City centre to City Hospital (A457 corridor)
The A457 corridor cycle route is a one-way cycle lane in the Jewellery Quarter on Graham Street and Legge Street and a two-way cycle lane on Carver Street.
This scheme proposes reallocation of road space, direction signs and other access improvements to support travel by active modes to City Hospital, Jewellery Quarter and city centre.
Cannon Hill Park to Moseley
This new cycle route proposes to link Cannon Hill Park with Moseley, via the existing Rea Valley Route and the route under construction between A38 Bristol Road and Cannon Hill Park.
As part of these works, two trees will need to be removed. This is to accommodate a shared space for pedestrians and cyclists on Salisbury Road and to enable the segregated cycleway to be implemented on Edgbaston Road. Both of these trees will be replaced close to their existing locations as part of the overall package of works.
Works will commence on Monday 26 February 2024.
Selly Oak local centre (A38 corridor)
The A38 Corridor cycle route is a segregated cycle route along the A38 between Selly Oak and Birmingham City Centre.
In 2017, a consultation took place for this route.The scheme proposes reallocation of road space in Selly Oak local centre to create a two-way light segregated cycle route between Selly Oak Triangle and the Birmingham Cycle Revolution A38 ‘blue’ route.
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Having taken some time off in the USA, Jensen has returned to embark on the fourth European tour with pop opera group 'The Divos' which sees their first performance in Greece on 1st May. The Divos will perform a 90 minute show featuring the very best of pop opera classics as well as some new material. A new album for 2013 is expected to be recorded during their 2013 On The Beach Tour. For more information and performance info visit The Divos official website at www.thedivosofficial.com
The Look of Love receives its UK cinematic release on 26th April where Jensen plays the role of 'Jonathan' a 1970's chat show host in this hilarious comedy set in London's Soho district at its height during the evolution of the strip club and cabaret evolutioned by Paul Raymond and follows his life story during this period. The film stars Steve Coogan as Paul Raymond, along with Anna Friel and Immogen Poots.
Jensen has just completed a historic sell out series of performances in the London production of 'Medea' staged at London's Roman Amphitheatre. The venue was last used for a public spectacle 1500 years ago.
We asked Jensen to describe his involvement with the production...'' Such a fantastic opportunity to be part of something that will make history. This show marks a first in a space last used over a thousand and more years ago. I feel very proud to have worked on such a project and with such a lovely team. It certainly was quite unlike anything i've done before. Working in full mask was a new venture for me, and at times a little challenging. You have to work that little bit harder. Normally, as an actor your face displays the emotions that are conveyed to the audience. Working with a mask hides all of that so the gestures and body language has to be worked in a way so that an audience still understands what is going on. Would I do it again? absolutely! it was a trial and error that became a sell out triumph and would love to recreate this again, or something new. I absolutely love costume and period drama and this was one of the best. Taking theatre back to a simple level. In this case, less was certainly more, I loved everything about it. We didn't have a huge orchestra backing us, just Ana Raphaeline on the flute, who also created the score. Ana is a wonderfully talented musician and brought a great energy to the show.''
We are delighted to announce that Jensen is to play the Ensemble Lead in the forthcoming London production of 'Medea' at the London Roman Amphitheatre from 13th to 16th March 2013. This production sees the first staged performance in over 1500 years at this amazing venue below the Art Gallery at the London Guildhall. The production will feature an all male cast and will recreate the traditional style of Greek theatre using traditional costume and masks. For ticketing and performance information CLICK HERE
If you are reading this, then the Mayans theory was somewhat misguided!! Happy New Year to one and all. Hope that you had a great Christmas and holiday break.
January sees Jensen return to the studio to record a solo album of his favourite songs. 8th March sees the UK cinematic release of ''The Look of Love'' A look at the life of London porn baron turned property millionaire Paul Raymond played by Steve Coogan and also stars Imogen Poots, Anna Friel and Stephen Fry, among others.
So! what a long Summer and Autumn it has been. Jensen has recently returned from a 6 month European tour with his pop opera group The Divos which saw its 532nd performance since 2010! Along with the group, a live concert recording was made and is now available on CD and can be purchased via The Official Divos website at www.thedivosofficial.com
Some long anticipated time off until the end of the year before a hugely busy year ahead in 2013. Jensen can still be seen on screen in the 23rd James Bond instalment 'Skyfall' as well as his performance as a Russian Soldier in 'Anna Karenina'
OK, so it has been a while since there have been any updates! Jensen is currently touring Greece in ''D:VO GOLD''. Having already racked up 70 performances the show is a resounding success and continues until 25th October (subject to alteration) Jensen is also working on some new material to record when he returns to the UK later this year. Stay tuned for more info!
Jensen has been exceptionally busy since the start of 2012. Having completed filming on 4 productions already, Skyfall, Rush, The King of Soho and short film Alteration'and a fifth due to start. As well as finding time to rehearse for the upcoming 2012 tour of Greece. It certainly is a busy spring!
Jensen is thrilled to now be represented by K Talent Artist Management, London.
A very happy new year to everyone! Hope that you all had a lovely festive break and found time to relax! x
We are delighted to announce that THE DIVOS will perform in Bochum, Germany on Saturday 24th March 2012. Details of the show will be revealed in the new year. We are equally as delighted to announce that Jensen will play the role of Guy in the David J Mauriello UK stage premier JUST SAY LOVE. The show is scheduled to open in London on 19th June 2012. More news to follow! in the meantime, please visit the JUST SAY LOVE info on the website here.
Last, it remains to wish you all a very happy Christmas and lots of love and happiness for the new year.
Jensen has now returned to the UK after an amazing 134 performance tour of Greece and Turkey. But it's no rest for the Opera boy! Jensen will play a soldier in the Joe Wright film 'Anna Karenina'which stars Keira Knightley and Jude Law and as a city banker in Nick Love Film, 'The Sweeney' which stars Ray Winstone. Both films are due for cinematic release in 2012.
We are pleased to announce that Jensen is now one third of sensational popera group THE DIVOS. The Divos are a trio of 3 very talented artists who perform opera, pop-ballad and classical music. They are scheduled for their first show in Bochum, Germany on 24th March 2012. We will bring you more details soon.
D:VO CARNIVALE sees it's last performance in Rhodes on 26th October, but before that the show will travel to Marmaris in Turkey.
Jensen returns to the UK at the end of October to concentrate on two new theatre projects which we will bring you news on in November.
Jensen's brand new single NELLA FANTASIA is now available on iTunes stores worldwide and Amazon MP3
Following on from last months' news, pre-production work is well underway for the UK stage premier of JUST SAY LOVE which will see it's London debut on 19th June 2012. The official UK website is set to be launched on 20th September. More info to follow!
Jensen is still performing in D:VO CARNIVALE. The Peloponnese tour will finish on 8th September and then Jensen will join the Rhodes Island cast for a limited 6 week season until 24th October.
We are delighted to announce that Jensen will play the role of Guy in David J Mauriello's play JUST SAY LOVE. The show will be a UK premier and is scheduled to open in London in November 2012. We will bring you more information soon!
Jensen has now started the tour of ''D:VO Carnivale'' in Greece and will continue in the show until October 2011. The single ''Nella Fantasia'' will now be released on 18th August. Stay tuned for more updates!
Jensen is coming to the end of the European tour playing the title role of Count Vladimir in the stage production ''I'm Not Dracula!'' The show finishes its successful run on 31st May 2011.
9th June sees the start of ''D:VO- Carnivale'' in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The show features the songs of IlDivo and the 3 Tenors in addition to some new classical additions. You can find out more information about the show by clicking on the D:VO 2011 TOUR tab in the left hand side.
Motion picture 'The King's Speech' triumphed at the 83rd Academy Awards, winning 4 Oscars. Colin Firth took the Oscor for Best Male Actor. The film took the overall award for Best Motion Picture of The Year. This marks a great achhievement for Jensen who played a small role in the film as Bright Young.
Jensen continues to tour Italy in the production of ''I'm Not Dracula!'' in his role as Count Vladimir/Dracula. The tour continues until 31st May 2011.
June 2011 sees Jensen return to Greece for a second tour, this time of the mainland following the hugely successful 2010 Greek Island tour. ''D:VO-Carnivale'' will start a 4 month tour on 5th June and tour the Peleponnese region of Greece. The show will feature songs from IlDibo, The 3 Tenors and a selction of Rat Pack classics.
The Oscar nominated and multi award winning movie 'The King's Speech' has received yet another award, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Performance By An Ensemble Cast in a Movie. This marks Jensen's first movie award!
Jensen has now started the European T.I.E and Theatre tour in the role of Count Vladimir in the stage production ''I'm Not Dracula!'' Jensen plays the legendary Translvanian vampire, Dracula aka Count Vladimir. The show sees a 15 year old boy, Thomas lost on his travels on one foggy night in Transylvania, separated from his mother, when he comes across Bran Castle, the home of Count Vladimir. Little does Thomas know what fate lies in await for him behind the castle doors. Will Count Vladimir succeed to turn the youngster into a vampire? The show tours Italy until 31st May 2011, and takes in Modena, Pavullo, Rimini, Rome, Venice, and Florence among it's destinations. See the ''I'm Not Dracula!'' page for more information.
Happy New Year! Jensen has been busy over the festive period having performed a series of Christmas concerts in Cyprus. Now back in the UK, Jensen is busy rehearsing for his role as Count Vladimir in a new stage production called ''I'm Not Dracula!'' The show will tour Italy throughout the Spring and performances start from 31st January and run until 28th May.
The Award winning blockbuster movie ''The King's Speech'' is released in UK cinemas on 7th January 2011, and sees Jensen in the role of
Bright Young. Jensen appears in the Royal Ball scenes alongside Hollywood greats Colin Firth, Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham-Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Eve Best and Timothy Spall. The film has already won a series of British Independent Film awards, and is currently nominated for 7 Golden Globe awards for its stars, Colin Firth and Helena Bonham-Carter. The fillm follows the story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
We are delighted to announce that Jensen will perform a special festive edition of 'Moondance' featuring Christmas songs from 8th - 24th December. The show is presented by Blue Fox Management and Agents in association with SM and KC Entertainment Ltd.
Other news! Jensen will appear in a series of commercials for ITV1's Dancing On Ice 2011. The series of commercials has been recently filmed and features Jensen as himself as a figure skater! they are due to be screened UK nationwide from 9th January 2011. Look out also for Jensen in new BBC period drama 'The Hour'. Jensen plays news reporter Wesley in episode 1 of the 6 part series drama which stars Dominic West and Anna Chancelor.
Jensen has now returned froma European tour of Greece after 143 performances of the hugely successful show ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' and has now started to record a solo album of selected songs from the show. The album, 'Jensen Freeman - Una Voce'' will be released on 24th January 2011.
As if that wasn't enough! Jensen is shortly due to return to the set of 'Midsomer Murders' for ITV1 for the new series. The autumn/winter period is set to be very busy, and we will keep you up to date with everything that's going on. The single ''Waiting For The Answer'' is now available on iTunes stores worldwide. The single contains two remixes by Joopiter.
Well, it has been a busy few months! Jensen's brand new single ''waiting for the answer'' is released on Monday 4th October on iTunes stores worldwide and AmazonMP3.
Jensen is still performing in ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' until 23rd October 2010 and will then return to the UK. We are thrilled to announce that Jensen will record 11 songs from the 2010 show for an album titled 'Jensen Freeman - Uno Voce' and will be released on 24th January 2011, ahead of the new production Moondance!
There is a lot happening before the end of the year and we will update you as everything happens. It's going to be a very busy time.
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Jon has a new artist name! after much too-ing and fro-ing with production companies, it was decided for ease of identity to change from Jon Adam Freeman to Jensen Freeman! This was to stop confusion with a similar name. jonadamfreeman.com will be updated over the comingf month to reflect the name change, but the single, ''waiting for the answer'' will still go ahead as planned and will be the last release under the name Jon Adam Freeman. All future work will be under the name Jensen Freeman. All past film, TV and theatre credits will be updated. Stay tuned..!
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Jensen's brand new single ''Waiting For The Answer'' is released on Monday 4th October 2010 on iTunes stores worldwide and Amazon MP3 and will be available as a 3-track single. The single is the long awaited release from earlier this year and was put on hold whilst he performs in ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' which is fast approaching it's 100th live performance on 8th September! The live show continues to tour the Greek Islands until 20th October 2010.
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Jensen will appear in the stage production 'Moondance' in 2011. The show which features the songs of Michael Buble will start in the UK before going on tour around Europe. We will bring you more news about the production as soon as we have it!
The summer is hotting up in Greece as Jon continues in ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' until 31st October 2010. We can now confirm that Jensen's next single ''Waiting For The Answer'' will be released on Monday 4th October.
The 2010 European tour ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' is now well under way and touring the Greek Islands of Rhodes, Kos, Crete and Corfu. See 2010 tour page for full venue and show information. You can also hear an exclusive 20 minute live audio recording of one of the shows! The Jon Adam Freeman Show on tynefm.com continues weekdays 2 - 4pm and features a selection of classic pop and rock tracks whilst bringing you the very best in entertainment for the north east of England! tune in, check it out! We can confirm that ''waiting for the answer'' will be released as a 3-track download single in September, as yet, a release date has not been set, but the track will see an autumn release. More info coming soon!
Jensen is now touring the Greek islands in ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' until November 2010. The show features songs from IlDivo, the 3 Tenors and other classical and neopolitan operatic songs. See the 2010 tour information page for full details. The pefformance runs for 90 minutes without an interval. Featured songs from the show will be available for download in August, and will bring you further details soon!
Jensen is very busy in rehearsals in Greece for the IlDivo Show. The tour kicks off on Saturday 22nd May in Rhodes and continues around the Greek islands until 30th October 2010. We will bring you more news shortly! watch this space!
Jensen is delighted that he has recently signed a contract with Med Ents Ltd as a member of ''Passera - Tre Cantanti'' an Ildivo style show in Greece. Jensen will join the trio on May 1st. The production will be based on the island of Rhodes and will tour throughout the summer season.
Last month we reported that Jensen was to play the lead role of Otto Von Stromme in the brand new musical ''Vulcans Kiss'' at the Theatre Royal in Winchester. we have been informed that the production has now been placed on hold and has now been scheduled to start in September 2011.
Jensen has completed two feature films in the past month. Appearing in 'Cleanskin' which stars Sean Bean, and as a Forensic Officer in 'Thorne: Sleepyhead starring David Morrissey and Aiden Gillen. Jensen has also been back in the studio and recorded a cover of the Frankie Vallie classic ''Let's Hang On'' as well as recording brand new track ''Waiting For The Answer'' which should see it's release in the coming months. We are delighted to announce that Jensen will play the lead role of Otto Von Stromme in brand new musical, ''Vulcans Kiss'' which is scheduled to start at the Theatre Royal, Winchester from 7th September. Jon has recently joined Shooting Business as a web and online presenter.
Yet another busy month! Jensen recently completed a television commercial for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The advert titled ''Kick it Out'' will be shown worldwide before matches and on televised games. In addition to this, Jensen has filmed scenes for a drama called ''Hiatus'' and sees him in the lead role as Sherlock Holmes. The drama sees Sherlock Holmes wake up in modern day London and has to cope with a complete new way of life.
There are a number of projects that Jensen is about to embark on, and we hope to bring you news on those very soon, but at the moment...shhh!
A new track has been written and Jensen will record the vocals later this month and will preview on the site as soon as it is ready. The track, title TBC, is very different from Jon's previous work and has a world feel to it with Arabic influences.
...and a very Happy New Year to everyone. January sees Jensen on the set of ''The King's Speech'' which is currently in production in his role as Bright Young Thing. The feature film is set at the time of King George VI Coronation and based on true facts surrounding the impending King's speech impedement and how he overcame this with the help of a Harley Street professional. The film stars Helena Bonham-Carter, Colin Firth, Derek Jacobi and Guy Pearce among others.
December 2009 - Update!
Jon has recently been cast as 'Bright Young Thing' in the 1930's period feature film ''The King's Speech''. Filming is already well underway and Jon will film his scenes in January 2010. The film stars Helena Bonham-Carter, Colin Firth, Derek Jacobi and Guy Pearce among others.
Jon has appeared in and completed seven films since August. Recently, Jon played Martin Shaw in Go Fish!, Andrew Clifton in Draggin' Fist, Agent Foster in The Room, and has just completed filming the role of James in Secrets & Lies. Look out for Jon in UK blockbuster 3D movie StreetDance, and Bollywood movie House Full.
Recently chosen by Flair Talent in London to be a model for the Netherlands Tourist Board for their 2010-2011online and commercial brochure, Jon has also been selected for further corporate modelling assignments. On the music front, expect a new single from Jon in the new year! Merry Christmas to you all, and very best wishes for a very happy new year. xx
We are excited to announce that Jon has been cast as one of the leads in a short film titled ''Go Fish!'' Jon will play Martin Shaw, a London city wide-boy businessman! and goes into production later this month. The film short is based on an age old story about a successful businessman who travels out of his native London to impede on the tranquil surroundings of the Devon coast, and annoys the local Fishermen with his city ideas, only to find out that he is working far too hard for the life that he strives to live. On the music front, two new tracks have been completed and awaiting the final mix for completion and as soon as they are ready,we will post full details here! You can see Jon in the video for Universal Music re-release of the classic 1984 Frankie Goes To Hollywood track 'Relax' which is out now on ZTT Records.
Jon recently appeared as a singer and dancer in the Universal Music re-release of the classic 1984 Frankie Goes To Hollywood track 'Relax' Look out for the bright pink neon, manscara and guyliner!!! A trip down memorly lane and a day with Holly Johnson made for a great video. Due to be released later this year, 'Relax 2009' is a coalition with AATW and the video is already on Clubland TV and will be on MTV very soon. Jon has also been busy with the recording of new track 'Time and A Place' which will see it's release in the next few months. Filming wise, Jon has also managed to fit in his busy schedule a few scenes for the Vertigo Films 3D movie ''StreetDance''. The film stars Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity, as well as cameo appearances by George Sampson.
The brand new single ''Feels Good'' is released on Monday 14th September on iTunes stores worldwide, as well as Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, Napster and all other reputable digital retailers.
September sees the launch of the new look website for Jon, www.jonadamfreeman.com. Jon has been extremely busy over the past few months having appeared in two feature films, Bollywood movie ''Housefull'' and Cannes Film Festival 2010 entry movie ''Season Of The Witch'' (working title). Filming still continues on Season Of The Witch until the end of the month. Jon was also chosen for the title shoot for a new programme due to be screened on Sky Sports channels later this year, we'll bring you more details soon!
This month is already a really busy month for Jon as he is currently filming scenes for Bollywood movie ''House Full'' and a stand-in for Bollywood star Arjun Rampal. Jon is also busy with the promo for the new single 'Feels Good' due for release on 14th September. Jon has returned to the UK this summer to concentrate on writing new tracks and finishing an album, whilst also undertaking some acting projects. UPDATE! Jon is due to start filming for feature film ''Season Of The Witch'' more details coming soon...
Back in the UK, Jon is embarking on a new mission. Expect the new electro-rock infused single 'Feels Good' on 14th September under Disco Headz UK Label. The track will be available for digital download from iTunes stores worldwide, as well as other reputable online retailers.
So off on a summer tour Jon is gracing the shores of Europe throughout the month of June. Jon will be in London to finish a new single at the end of the month, as well as attending a theatrical reunion in the town of Leighton Buzzard! Jon is looking forward to spending the summer months with family and freinds before a busy late summer/autumn period kicks in.
A busy busy month... the new track ''a time and place'' is finished and pending release. A new sound for Jon with a more rockier feel than the other tracks. With news of the album!!! well, it is erm...still coming! all good things come to those who wait. Jon is set to visit the UK in the summer months, not sure when yet!
OOh what a month!, no REALLY, what a month! it has been a rollercoaster whirlwind from start to finish, and it 'aint over yet. A very busy time, and due to a touch of flu, (ah bless him), he has had to reschedule the recording of the new single. So there is a slight delay, but we hope to bring you news very soon of something very exciting! In the meantime, Scooby Doo - The Mystery Musical has a new star...
Is it just me, or is this year going fast already? Well it has been a very busy few weeks recently. The electro track 'Disco In Your Head'' is released on iTunes stored worldwide on 23rd March. Jon is currently recording a cover of the Stock/Aitken/waterman track ''Too Many Broken Hearts'' which is scheduled for release later this year. The album is still in post-production and we should be able to bring you more news of that very soon... this album has been a long process, but the proof is in the pudding!
Hello world! The new single 'disco in your head' is released on iTunes stores worldwide and all reputable MP3 retailers on 23 March 2009. The albumis still in post production and should be ready soon, but then I've been saying that for about 18 months, ah well! these things cannot be rushed you know?!
The start of another busy year. Finsihing some new tracks which will be uploaded here very shortly. After many months, I have now returned to the studio to finish waht must be the longest ever recording session in history! I started recording the album mid-way through 2007 with the view of releasing it after a few months, Nadda CHANCE! In 2008, I was determined to finish and release the album, NADDA! so it's now 2009, and I have been very lazy in the sunshine, but the album is almost complete and will be ready for release at some point in 2009, yee-hoo!
Happy New Year to you all. I hope that 2009 brings you all lots of love, luck and happiness. x J
December 1st sees the release of Jon's new track 'I Didn't Know' The track is released MP3 digital download on iTunes stores worldwide, as well as Amazon MP3, Sony Connect, and Rhapsody.
The song is the second track on the forthcoming album 'In a State of Neon' which is definitely now being released in March 2009!
Jon wishes you all a very very Merry Christmas and very best wishes to everyone for a very happy 2009.
There are many opportunities we are presented in life, some come with challenges, some present fears and worries of the unknown. Take every opportunity you are given and enjoy every single moment of every single day. I recently learned of the tragic loss of one of the most amazing, beautiful people I have ever met. His life ended far too soon, but here was a guy who took every wonderful moment of life and enjoyed it to the maximum. To the eternal smiling sunshine boy, here's looking at you kid. You are forever in my heart, and forever in my thoughts. x
Jon is delighted to announce that after many months of globe trotting, the next single to be released is the uber cool elctro-pop track ''I didn't Know''. The track is to be released on iTunes stores worldwide on December 1st 2008 as well as other major MP3 retailers.
We hope to have an update on the album very soon... watch this space .. yes, this space, right here.
April - June 2008
Ok, so it's been a while since any news appeared, so what's been a happening??? Jon has been very busy writing new tracks. We can now confirm that the track 'I Didn't Know' will be released as a single. It will be available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Sony and all usual MP3 download sites. Release date is yet to be confirmed, but will be posted here as soon as we have the info...
There are rumours about Jon recording a track with Stock/Aitken/Waterman... Jon HAS started work on a uber cool cover of the Nik Kershaw track ''I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'', but as yet we are unable to confirm who the producers are! this is all being kept very tightly under wraps at the moment!
Hope you are all enjoying the summer, that's the bit between spring and autumn, but the sun appears to be very shy in the UK.
Phew what a scorcher! Whilst the UK experiences some wintery conditions, the UAE is getting hot! hot! hot! and we're not just talking about the weather... Jon is currently penning new tracks, expect some new material towards the end of this year, but before that a new track on iTunes is scheduled for the upcoming months, so watch this space...
Moving on and on and on... the album is now recorded and currently being mixed and mastered, watch this space for further information soon!
The re-mixed version of 'across the dance floor' has hit iTunes stores worldwide and is proving to be extremely popular.
Jon has now moved to the UAE!!! where the sun shines 365 days a year (except for the odd day of rain..!) He has relocated to the UAE to concentrate on his theatre work, and is also working on new material. But don't be down hearted! A NEW TRACK will be released on iTunes in the coming months.
Hope you all had a great festive season and rest/holiday,and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! to all of you. 2008 is very exciting, already! The release of 'across the dance floor' on 21st January has already got DJ's and the media excited, with requests for copies of Jon's forthcoming debut solo album, they are very keen!. There's lots happening in the early part of 2008, so watch this space for further information...
'Tis the season to be jo-o-o-olly, tra la la la la, la la la la!! And as the festive season approaches, all sorts of excitement mounts! 2008 is looming and the new horizon is dazzling bright. January 21st sees the release of 'across the dance floor - remixed 2008' on iTunes. Promo copies have already got industry DJ tongues wagging, the club mix is proving to be somewhat successful. A far cry from the original, the track was sent to boot camp and given a make-over resulting in an eletro-storm of a track.
Jon has recorded a rather festive version of 'Winter Wonderland' which will be available for streaming on here from 14th December, woo! Grab your best woolly pully, wrap up warm and have a glass of baileys by the fire.
So cheery folk, have a very Merry Christmas, and very best wishes to one and all for a jolly happy happy New Year.
Disco Headz Records is proud to announce the re-release of the Jon Adam Freeman track 'Across The Dance Floor're-mixed and re-vibed!
2 years after the original recording, Jon has re-recorded the song and it has been brought kicking and screaming up to date.The new version, 'Across The Dance Floor - remixed 2008' will be available worldwide via iTunes from 21st January 2008
So crank up the volume and whack up the bass!
A brand new re-record and re-mix of 'across the dance floor' has been completed and will be available to listen too on the website in the next few days. There are plans to re-release this new version early in 2008. The new version is more edgey and been brought up to date and will feature on the forthcoming album.
Another album track 'I Didn't Know' is currently playing on the home page and can also be heard via the MySpace page.
Lots coming up in the next few weeks, including an exclusive festive tune!...
There are now several tracks for you to listen to on the homepage, the newest being a cover of the 90's dance floor classic 'Saturday Night' Jon's new take on this infectious anthem has proved a to be a European club hit. There are no plans as yet to release this as a single,or include it on the forthcoming album. More work is being done to complete the album, which is proving to be a lot of hard work! You can now become a Jon-o-fan (!) well, we thought it was funny! simply go to the Fan Sign Up tab and follow the instructions.
News Update! Robert De Niro's Waiting has hit the Number 1 spot in the Top Rated section on internet radio site ishouldbesolucky.com!
One giant step forward in September sees the forthcoming release of Jon's stomping dance floor cover version of the 1984 Bananarama track 'Robert De Niro's Waiting' Produced and mixed by Joopiter this track marks a turning point for Jon with this uber-retro sound. The track is released on 17th September and available from the Mike Stock website www.ishouldbesolucky.com, simply follow the link on the downloads page!
The single 'T1ME' has done extremely well! and we are now on the rollercoaster ride to album completion. The album will be released in February. Before that a stomping dance cover version of a 1980's classic track will be released around September followed by a double A-side release in December... Stay tuned for further info!
Thank you to all those who came to the 'Sunday Night Live' show at Her Majesty's Theatre. What a night! Many thanks for all your messages and good wishes. Now its back to finishing the album which I can now reveal will be released on 24th September. The album is full of electro-dance tracks with a few surprises... you will have to wait until the 24th September for the unveiling! The next few months are going to be ridiculously busy on this never ending roller coaster ride, but jump aboard and ride with me, it proves to be one hell of a time. The new single 'T1ME' is now available from TuneTribe.com You can download the MP3 single for 79p! You can listen to the club remix on the home page here. Enjoy!

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Periodical Photographs, the long-awaited first monograph from top editorial photographer Dan Winters, provides an overview of his assignment work as a contributor to some of America’s most prestigious magazines, including New York,Esquire, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times Magazine. With an emphasis on his iconic portraiture, this volume considers the body of work of a top photographer whose unique sensibility is both adaptable and instantly recognizable. Winters is responsible for the definitive portraits of some of Hollywood’s most photographed A-listers (Gwyneth Paltrow, Denzel Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio) and music superstars (Bono, Eminem, Willie Nelson). His voracious passion for the quirky and the creative also draws him to visual artists, scientists, architects, and everyday, extraordinary Americans.
Dan Winters (born in Ventura, California, 1962) lives in Austin and Los Angeles. He is the recipient of more than one hundred awards, including the Alfred Eisenstadt Award for Magazine Photography and a World Press Photo Award. His work is included in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, University of Austin, Texas.
Lynn Hirscherg (essay) is editor-at-large for the New York Times Magazine. She has written for Rolling Stone, New York, and Vanity Fair.
Print Name: Jeff Koons, New York, November 17, 2000
Print Paper Size: 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches
Print Image Size: 8 3/8 x 10 1/2 inches
Editions Size: Edition of 25
Signature Info: Signed and numbered by the artist
Type: Limited-Edition Book with one c-print presented in a clothbound clamshell box


D. Chauhan, B. D. Pant
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
CSIR- Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
Load cells are force sensors, which are used in weighing equipment. The objective of this work is to develop MEMS based load cell. In this work two different load cell designs were simulated. First design is based on compressing a meander like polysilicon strain gage for the measurement of high forces up to 10kN. Second design is based on MEMS pressure sensor consisting of membrane, on which ...
A. Arevalo , D. Conchouso , D. Castro , I. G. Foulds ,
 Computer, Electrical, & Mathematical Sciences & Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
 The University of British Columbia, School of Engineering, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The growth of the electronics industry demand better components for the electronic systems. Such components need to be improve to keep up with the evolution of the digital era. The loudspeaker design has not been changed for almost a century [1-5]. The acoustic transducer is the last analogue component needed for a true digital audio system. We want to validate the feasibility of using an ...
P. Priya , B. D. Pant ,
 Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
 CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
In this paper, a free membrane is used as a receiver to increase the capacitance and therefore the resolution of the flow meter. For the current application, from the wavelength of sound wave in soft tissue (c= 1540 m/s) the resolution was calculated to be 0.48 mm. This gives the first Eigen frequency of the capacitive structure according to which the poly silicon membrane was designed. After ...
Anumeha Dwivedi, Dr. R. Dey
BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India
Associate Professor, BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India
Adulteration of automobile fuels, especially petrol and diesel is a rampant malpractice in India. With the rising prices of fuel and the subsidy on kerosene, getting away with even 10-15% adulteration is immensely profitable.To check adulteration effectively, it is necessary to monitor the fuel quality at the distribution point itself. The equipment for this purpose should be handy and the ...
A. Ravi, R. Krishna, J. Christen
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
Capacitive MEMS sensors offer high spatial resolution, sensitivity and good frequency response. In this paper, we present a circular membrane capacitive MEMS device that finds use both as capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) and pressure sensor. The MEMS device is first designed and simulated to work as a CMUT operating at about 5 MHz frequency. The device can also function as a ...
M. Grau, F. Völklein, A. Meier, C. Kunz, P. Woias
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Microtechnologies, Rüsselsheim, Germany
University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering, Freiburg, Germany
A high performance MEMS Pirani sensor (VAC_03) was designed and optimized based on analytics. Due to the fact that this MEMS Pirani sensor is a 3D-Object, the calculation of the thermal radiation by analytics is limited. As the radiation behavior in the system is, beside the solid thermal conductance, responsible for the low-pressure detection limit of such vacuum gauges, we switched to a FEM ...
M. Kaushik , S. Katti , V. Saradesai , P. Naragund , P. Vidhyashree , A. K. V. Nandi
 B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli, India
This article describes the design of MEMS based cantilever structure intended for determination of blood group and it is compared with manual method. Cantilever structure design has a sensing layer and when a blood sample comes in contact with this, results in coagulation. The surface tension in turn occurs due to chemical and biological reactions of antigen and antibodies resulting in ...
J. T. Andrews, R. Choubey, O P Choudhary, N. Malviya, A. Patel, M. Kumar, S. Chouksey, J. Solanki
National MEMS Design Center, Department of Applied Physics, Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science, Indore 452003 MP, India
A logic gate performs a certain Boolean logic operation on one or more logical inputs and produces a single logical output. The logic values are either “true” or “false.” Logic gates are bistable devices, that is, they may yield one of these two possible stable outputs. The NAND logic is a universal gate; any logic operation can be performed with various combinations of NAND logics. Many ...
R. Dudhe , A. Sumathy , T. Desai ,
 Manipal University, Dubai, UAE
BAW (Bulk Acoustic Wave) resonators are rapidly growing highly integrated devices with wide range of applications in wireless domains. Fabrication of thin film BAW resonators are highly challenging over material selections and measures of materials. RF properties of BAW resonators depending on the device parameters are simulated for their performance using COMSOL Multiphysics software. In our ...
E. Rawashdeh, A. Arevalo, D. Castro, I. G. Foulds, N. Dechev
Computer, Electrical & Mathematical Sciences & Engineering Division (CEMSE), King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
School of Engineering, Okanagan Campus, The University of BC, Vancouver, BC, Canada
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
In this work we present the simulation of a micro-scale large displacement compliant mechanism called the Tsang suspension. It consists of a flat micro-plate anchored down by two springs on either side, that can rotate out-of-plane and maintain its vertical assembly by a simple single-axis actuation. COMSOL Mutliphysics® software was used to simulate these devices and extract the reaction forces ...


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One of the hottest topics in contemporary culture is happinessso much so that the United Nations declared an International Happiness Day in response to the immense popularity of Pharrell Williamsಙ song ಜHappyಝ. The explanation for this current fixation seems to lie in the contrary phenomenonunhappiness. Despite the fact that we have tremendous access to every imaginable form of entertainment, we experience a pervading sense of insecurity, emptiness, and malaise amid sporadic peak experiences.
The problem seems to lie less in the external environment than in the internal one. We seem, in the words of Viktor Frankl, to be suffering from an absence of meaning that pervades both individuals and societies, giving rise to a collective emptiness, loneliness, and alienation.
Finding True Happiness attempts to provide a way out of this personal and cultural vacuum by helping people to identify and then reach for happiness. As Aristotle noted 2,400 years ago, happiness is the one thing we can choose for its own sakeeverything else is chosen for the sake of happiness.
After an exhaustive investigation of philosophical, psychological, and theological systems of happiness, author Fr. Spitzer developed the ಜFour Levels of Happinessಝ, which he based on the classical thinkers Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas; the contemporary philosophers Marcel, Scheler, Buber, Ricoeur, and Jaspers; and the modern psychologists Maslow, Frankl, Erikson, Seligman, Kohlberg and Gilligan.
Finding True Happiness is both a philosophical itinerary and a practical guidebook for lifeಙs most important journeyfrom the mundane and the meaningless to transcendent fulfillment. No other book currently available combines such breadth of practical advice and such depth of philosophical, psychological, and spiritual wisdom.
"Even in the darkest hours, happiness is available to us; it is always a choice. In our culture--riddled with cynicism, nihilism, envy, and anger--recognizing that this choice exists is difficult. With reason, with the logic of both the mind and the heart, Robert Spitzer not only convinces us that happiness is within everyone's grasp but also shows us how to seize it. This is an intelligent, warm, and life-changing book."
- Dean Koontz, N Y Times #1 Best-selling Author
- Jennifer Fulwiler, Author, Something Other Than God p> “Fr. Spitzer is a fine guide to the one thing that every human being in the world is seeking: happiness. Read this book and grow wiser in the things of the Spirit.”
- Mark P. Shea, Author, By What Authority? p>“One of the most dangerous and destructive illusions of the modern era is the notion that individuals are entirely free to choose what will make them happy. Fr. Spitzer shows that there is a genuinely objective dimension to human happiness, and that some approaches to life are simply incapable of actually bringing about the happiness that human beings desire. He offers a timely explanation of the routes that are really productive of fulfillment and true happiness.”
- Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University
“All who are interested in true happiness—and finding it—will find this book a very valuable contribution to their search. Spitzer identifies many practical steps for finding the happiness that so many find illusive. I especially admired his rationale for the validity and importance of his highest level of happiness, that which is found in our experience of the transcendent. I recommend that all examine his brilliant summary of evidence for transcendence --and for its fundamental contribution to happiness. This is a book to read and ponder.”
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Queensland's blue card system is a "modern-day injustice" for Indigenous people living in remote communities that should be reformed, a parliamentary report says.
A parliamentary committee rejected a Katter's Australian Party bill to overhaul the system to apply to work with children but has backed trials of some of the proposals.
Committee chair Peter Russo says applying for blue cards can be "exhausting and re-traumatising" for Indigenous people due to intergenerational trauma, language barriers and complex ID requirements.
Some face significant disadvantages in making online applications due to a lack of facilities or internet access, which contributes to inequity and delays.
The Labor MP says negative blue card notices issued to people for minor or non-violent convictions have separated families and impeded kinship care in remote communities.
"Our inquiries revealed manifest disadvantage, including that negative notices impact not only individual families but the wider community by disconnecting young people from family, country, language and culture," Mr Russo wrote in the report, tabled in parliament on Wednesday.
"This disconnect is a modern-day injustice, with a haunting reminder of other times in our history when First Nations people were separated from family and country against their wishes.
"We have to do better."
Mr Russo said the committee also heard some employers were making blue cards mandatory to apply for jobs that didn't involve any direct contact with children.
"This overly prescriptive approach by employers restrains, unnecessarily in my view, several employment opportunities for local Indigenous people in these remote communities, and operates as a bias, whether it be conscious or unconscious, against First Nations people," he wrote in the report.
The committee has recommended a trial of Indigenous councils and Community Justice Groups - made up of elders, traditional owners and respected persons - being involved in blue card approvals.
The government should also consider changing laws to make it easier for departments to share information to ensure the application process is more timely, the report said.
The committee said the way family-related definitions of working with children laws are applied in Indigenous communities should also be probed.
The report said large employers, including government departments and builders, should be encouraged to draw up child-safe hiring policies that don't "unnecessarily rely" on applicants having blue cards.
The committee also urged the government to implement some recommendations to reform the blue card system made in a report by the Queensland Family and Child Commission five years ago.
Those include tweaking laws to ensure a person's actual risk of harming children is assessed when making decisions on blue cards and appointing a panel with Indigenous representatives to advise authorities on complex cases.
It also called for the government to set up a new application process that was easier for Indigenous people to understand and offered them feedback.

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I’ve done one of these before, but I’m almost certain I cheated a little. There were either answers that made no sense at all, or I was embarrassed to admit to some of the music on my iPod. This time, I’m gonna do it properly!
Here are 20 questions that I’m answering with Shuffle Play on my iPod. Hopefully some of them work well enough to be amusing. I’m going to put the title of the song first, then the artist, then the album/ single that it’s from. Continue reading “Shuffle Play Questions”
I’m gonna switch this up a bit. Instead of writing a post according to what was number 1 this time 10 years ago, I’m going to write a post every week (hopefully) based on a number 1 single from the past. This means more regular posts, as some singles stayed at the top spot for 9 weeks or more and it seems silly to wait.
I’ll be selective with this, and I’ll choose songs that I know. Even though I’m writing a story about me in relation to the title of the song, I find it a lot easier if I actually know the song. Continue reading “Don’t Stop Me Now”
I know everyone is different when they write and some people like to work in complete silence, whilst others have to have music playing. I personally, cannot write in silence, but if I play familiar songs, I find myself singing along to them and not doing any writing.
I do find a lot of inspiration in music though – I don’t steal people’s lyrics, if that’s what you’re thinking. I simply mean that certain songs evoke emotions that make me want to write certain things. Continue reading “Songs to Write to”
Who else is super excited about the fact that Busted are back? New music and a tour in May!!! My cousins, me and a friend of ours have already decided which venue we’re going to, now we just have to get the tickets. Fingers crossed all goes well on Friday.
I’M SO EXCITED!
I just found an old drawing that I did for someone when I was in college. I really am quite proud of it! Obviously, I know who it is, but can you figure it out? I may have given it away with one of my tags, i.e. his name!
Here’s another clue. This is something I made for a song called ‘Bubblewrap’ sung by the above person. Ignore the Tumblr URL on the image! This is now my Tumblr.
I also found this drawing that I did of my hand. I think I did this for my art GCSE.
I just wanted to share this with you all. What do you think? Can you tell who I drew in the first picture? Let me know!
I think you can tell a lot about a person by the music that they listen to. I put my iTunes on shuffle and skipped through the first 10 songs.
I then looked at my most played songs and I’ve listed the top 5. This is what came up.
Continue reading “What can you tell about me from my music?”

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ELKHORN—An Elkhorn man is accused in Walworth County Court of delivering methamphetamine while he was released on bond for charges of making the drug.
Bryan Tidwell, 32, of 21 West St., pleaded not guilty Nov. 14 to charges that he made meth in his apartment. Walworth County sheriff's deputies picked him up just days later on suspicion of dealing meth, according to a new criminal complaint.
Tidwell now faces additional charges of party to delivery of meth, possession of meth and materials for making meth, and bail jumping, all felonies. He was charged Oct. 27 with manufacturing meth, possession of waste from making meth and drug paraphernalia, charges for which he was released on signature bond.
A Walworth County Drug Unit deputy reported he was conducting surveillance Nov. 20 in the town of Delavan on Tidwell, whom the unit had learned was still involved in making meth, according to the complaint. Court records say the alleged incident occurred Nov. 17, but a Walworth County dispatcher could not clarify the correct date Wednesday night.
At about 9:52 a.m., the deputy observed Tidwell being picked up by a red Cadillac and dropped off in the town of Sugar Creek at Highway 12 and Hawk Road, according to the complaint. The deputy continued to follow the vehicle for about 15 minutes when it returned and picked Tidwell back up.
Police stopped the Cadillac and found Tidwell with a small plastic vial with meth inside, according to the complaint. Tidwell told police he delivered two bottles of water to another person for those bottles to be used to make meth.
Tidwell appeared in court Wednesday while in custody on a motion to modify his $5,000 cash bond, which was denied by Judge Kristine Drettwan, according to court records.
Tidwell is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on the new charges at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 and for a status conference on the original charges at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 18.

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