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"Deaths from drinking toxic bootleg alcohol in Indonesia have exceeded 100 this month, police said Wednesday as they vowed a “scorched earth” crackdown on the makers and distributors of black-market liquor." The 24% methanol fuels drivers of diesel and petrol vehicles and police crack down on speed .
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Ginger
People take this to try to ease nausea brought on by surgery, chemotherapy, or motion sickness. And sometimes it's used to treat arthritis or other joint pain. But ginger may cause problems with blood clotting, heart rhythms, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor before taking this if you are on blood thinners or have diabetes.
People take this to try to ease nausea brought on by surgery, chemotherapy, or motion sickness. And sometimes it's used to treat arthritis or other joint pain. But ginger may cause problems with blood clotting, heart rhythms, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor before taking this if you are on blood thinners or have diabetes.
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Not bad to stem sea sickness too
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The story isn't so strange, our local libraries here in W.A were getting rid of books over three years old, also all the shelving got chucked out.
We are living in strange times, forced change, that will no doubt have to be undone at a later date.
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Eating bogies is good for teeth and overall health, scientists conclude
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science...ood-teeth-overall-health-scientists-conclude/
Scientists at a number of universities including Harvard and the University of Saskatchewan and say parents should not discourage their children from picking their noses because they contain 'a rich reservoir of good bacteria.'
Austrian lung specialist Professor Friedrich Bischinger, who also contributed to the study, said research show people who pick their noses are healthy, happier and probably better in tune with their bodies.
"And when this mixture arrives in the intestines it works just like a medicine."
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science...ood-teeth-overall-health-scientists-conclude/
Scientists at a number of universities including Harvard and the University of Saskatchewan and say parents should not discourage their children from picking their noses because they contain 'a rich reservoir of good bacteria.'
Austrian lung specialist Professor Friedrich Bischinger, who also contributed to the study, said research show people who pick their noses are healthy, happier and probably better in tune with their bodies.
"And when this mixture arrives in the intestines it works just like a medicine."
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The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, was once again the hardest working royal last year, working 180 days of the year, more than any other member of the family. Anne – the Queen's only daughter – also came out on top in 2017, racking up 455 official appearances, with an additional 85 engagement overseas. Her grand total of 540 appearance beat those of Prince William, Prince Harry and Duchess Kate combined.
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It revealed Sarah no longer had Her Royal Highness status but she was allowed to keep the title of the Duchess of York.HRH Princess Fergie.
https://www.express.co.uk/life-styl...-duchess-of-york-hrh-status-title-latest-news
I knew that. Fergie
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A female who looks moderately attractive from a distance, but upon further inspection resembles a man
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More specifically, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). ACE inhibitors include drugs like lisinopril, ramipril, enalapril and captopril, while some examples of ARBs are losartan, valsartan, candesartan and telmisartan. These meds, which are used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease, make blood vessels relax and dilate, decrease the heart’s workload and improve circulation.
“These drugs have the tendency to increase potassium retention by the body, and elevated potassium concentration in the blood increases the risk for developing irregular heartbeats,” explains Chan. People taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs should limit their intake of high-potassium foods like bananas, oranges, avocados, tomatoes, white and sweet potatoes and dried fruits — especially apricots.
On the other hand, natural licorice root contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which can decrease potassium levels and throw off heart rhythms. “Bottom line, too much or too little potassium in the blood can cause dangerous and life-threatening cardiac side effects,” says Cimperman. Black licorice candy, licorice tea, and, of course, licorice root should be avoided while taking these drugs. And stay away from salt substitutes. Many have simply replaced the sodium with potassium.
https://medshadow.org/4-foods-can-mess-meds/
“These drugs have the tendency to increase potassium retention by the body, and elevated potassium concentration in the blood increases the risk for developing irregular heartbeats,” explains Chan. People taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs should limit their intake of high-potassium foods like bananas, oranges, avocados, tomatoes, white and sweet potatoes and dried fruits — especially apricots.
On the other hand, natural licorice root contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which can decrease potassium levels and throw off heart rhythms. “Bottom line, too much or too little potassium in the blood can cause dangerous and life-threatening cardiac side effects,” says Cimperman. Black licorice candy, licorice tea, and, of course, licorice root should be avoided while taking these drugs. And stay away from salt substitutes. Many have simply replaced the sodium with potassium.
https://medshadow.org/4-foods-can-mess-meds/
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A Tank Silencer:
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No those things are to bulky and have low resale value.
They want things that are easy to carry with higher resale, eg jewelry, phones, cash.
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A Tank Silencer:
That’s not a Tank, that’s a self propelled howitzer, eg artillery.
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Many film fans know that Kirk Douglas is already 102 years old. However, not many are aware that his wife, Anne Buydens, has already reached the century mark as well just this April 2019. In interviews, Douglas has said Anne is his soul mate. We believe him since they’ve been married for 65 years already.
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A great double act , well done !
Considering Hollywood is the world leader in marriage breakdowns, that's a pretty good effort.
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I heard they were going to divorce but decided to wait until the children died.
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Cecil Rhodes is often lambasted for his diamond trading and railway that sought to bring in white settlers along the tracks. However he left much in his will to the people of South Africa. He was reported at his death to be the richest person in the world.
Rhodes's final will[72] left a large area of land on the slopes of Table Mountain to the South African nation. Part of this estate became the upper campus of the University of Cape Town, another part became the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, while much was spared from development and is now an important conservation area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Rhodes
https://archive.org/details/lastwilltestamen00rhodiala/page/n6
Rhodes's final will[72] left a large area of land on the slopes of Table Mountain to the South African nation. Part of this estate became the upper campus of the University of Cape Town, another part became the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, while much was spared from development and is now an important conservation area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Rhodes
https://archive.org/details/lastwilltestamen00rhodiala/page/n6
