May 11, 2008
Health
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by Russell Eaton
Brain disease can be caused by factors such as alcoholism, accumulation of heavy metals in the brain, the genes you inherit, malnutrition, and even lifestyle factors. But a new discovery shows that UHT milk (also known as ‘Ultra Heat Treated’ milk or Long Life milk) is one of the biggest dietary causes of brain disease.
It has been estimated that the diet (i.e. what goes into your mouth) is responsible for most brain disease. Genes and smoking are also responsible for brain disease, but to a smaller extent.
We are talking about serious neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s and Huntington’s Disease. These diseases have one thing in common: they are all caused by damaged proteins.
Brain disease is caused when damaged proteins accumulate in the brain over time. Virtually all the scientific research into this subject and the many published studies support this view.
How does UHT milk come into this? Up until now few people realized that UHT milk is very high in damaged proteins. Even fewer people have ‘put two and two together’ to realize that as a consequence, UHT milk is one of the biggest dietary causes of brain disease.
This hasn’t come to light before because it can take many years for brain disease to develop, and the growth in UHT milk is a relatively recent development.
UHT milk and regular pasteurized milk are two different products because of the way they are processed. UHT milk is pasteurized at about twice the temperature of regular milk (and 57 percent higher homogenization pressure). This changes the molecular structure of UHT milk, making it very high in damaged proteins.
In the USA and Canada about 10 percent of all milk sold is UHT, but the market for UHT is growing rapidly. About 80 percent of all organic milk sold in the USA and Canada is UHT. In many other countries such as Belgium, France and Spain virtually all types of milk are UHT.
About the Author:
The full facts about how UHT milk (Long Life milk) can cause serious brain disease are revealed for the first time in a sensational new book:
Organic Milk Myth.
May 11, 2008
Business
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by James Redder
I assume you are reading this because you are looking for information on getting government grants for women? Using grants to fund your business has to be one of the most ideal financial ways to start. Usually given to people who seek to start their own small business while contributing to the economy at large. The federal government also provides business grants to those that qualify. Just keep in mind that the government’s grants don’t have to be paid back because they are not loans.
Choose a Business Loan Or Business Grant?
Another differing point about grants is that they don’t specify credit checks, collateral, security deposits or co-signers. Most of the time what IS required from you is to send them periodic progress reports which will inform them on the progress of your specified goals as found in your application. This is to make sure funds are being used as previously specified. Look into the links presented in the resource box if you want more information on this.
A Look At Women’s Business Grants
Business grants can be utilized by woman to can run a home-based business or a business located outside of the home. A list of these would include:
1) Start a new or expand an existing business. 2) Equipment financing. 3) Acquisition of a new or existing business. 4) Office Rent. 5) Salaries and related expenses. 6) Office expenses and overhead.
To promote and encourage business growth these are generally given to woman small business owners. You have to be at least 18 years old to qualify.
The Use Of Governments Grants
A grant is one way to support a business idea and turn the dreams of an entrepreneur into reality. A list of government grant types offered are the following:
1) Housing grants. 2) Education grants. 3) Individual grants for personal necessities. 4) Business grants for starting a new business.
This is just a small sample of the type of grants available. Consult the resource box at the end of this article for more information.
Business Grants And Women
Women will find grants available to purchase an existing business. Excelling in your respective field is another excellent way to qualify for a government grant. Women who want to gain the knowledge to successfully run their own businesses can qualify for grants to attend business school. The main advantage of a business grant is that you DO not have to repay the money to the government or funding agency.
Women And Government Grants
In closing it should be stated for the record that women have the biggest chance of benefiting from the government grant Programs. This only makes sense since women in increasing numbers are taking more initiative to create self employment. Keep in mind that there are several types of small business grants specifically for women. To read more about this and other types of government grants consult the resource box. We want cover them in this article but there are certain limitations associated with small business grant funding that you should make sure you are well aware of. You may have to go in front of a foundation or governing council’s members for instance. So if you have read the information presented here then it’s time for you to get started. Keep in mind that studies have shown up to 75% of women tend to be successful in owning their own businesses.
May 11, 2008
Marketing
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by Kay Petronelli
Many businesses have a lot of success through advertising by giving away free promotional material. Instead of the standard marketing items, electronic promotional products are available, affordable and there are many different types of products to choose. What a great way to advertise your business and the recipient can have fun too.
Any person who uses a computer will need a computer mouse. It is very easy to put your company logo, name or website on a mouse and give it away. You can get the mouse to connect to a computer through a USB port or even get a wireless mouse that is read through the USB port. This is a very effective way to advertise your business.
Another great way to promote your business is by giving away a USB drive. These are very small and easy to carry and are so useful because they can hold all sorts of information. You can put your company name and logo on one side and even put your phone number and website on the other side.
The most popular sizes that are used in promotional giveaways are the 64-megabyte size and the 128-megabyte size. You can get these items for less than $15.00 per item, but that price can be reduced if you buy in bulk. This is something that people will keep around for several years, so it is important that you use something of quality.
It is getting more and more difficult to listen to the radio nowadays with all the new technologies such as Ipods out on the market. However, many people still like to listen to the radio and may be frustrated that it isn’t as easy as it used to be. As a business you can easily purchase small portable FM radios and have your company name and logo printed on it.
Portable radios designed with earplugs can be purchased for about $3.00 each. These promotional products are a wonderful idea for those people who want to go out for a walk at lunch or use them in their office.
Other electronic promotional products are available to you. The ones mentioned earlier are the most popular choices for promotional give-aways. For hard to see places where you don’t get a lot of light there are USB lights that plug into your computer.
Free travel adapters for those who travel a lot internationally can have your company’s logo imprinted on them. The cases used for people who have MP3 players are another option for an electronic promotional product. People can use all of these products for a long time and they are also very affordable.