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Olympic Sponsors Responsible for Human Rights Violations?

LibertySugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Pro-Tibet groups are joining together to call out the corporate sponsors of the Beijing Olympics. The groups say that unless the companies use their influence to pressure China, they are complicit in a humanitarian disaster.

Twelve global sponsors, including Coca Cola, General Electric, McDonald's, Visa, Johnson & Johnson and Omega have paid a combined $80 million for the four year exclusive sponsorship deal. Activists explain that together these companies have a GDP equal to Canada's, the world's eighth largest economy. Thus, they can wield a lot of influence.

Do you expect sponsors to get involved in global politics, considering they work with governments, employ lobbying firms, and maintain international presences?

Are human rights more than politics, therefore giving everyone an obligation to pressure China, including corporations and consumers? Or, should the sponsors be commended for supporting the Olympic movement, which would be impossible without them?

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Dish! What Weird Spammer Names Have You Gotten?

GiggleSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800

I just checked my email today and, naturally, I received spam. Although I didn't open it up, the spam name made me laugh out loud. It was from Romaine Huckabone. He just wanted to say, "Hi." I'm sure he also wanted to sell me some Viagra, Soma pills, or some penis enlargement product. (Thanks, Romaine, I'm good.) Or maybe he's friends with Tony E. Grubbs, who is concerned that I need to "Halt credit harassment now." Here are some other people I don't know who are concerned for my well-being. When you're done reading, please share some weird spam names you've received!

Luther Mendez - european online pharmacies
Rosario Kaufman - learn how to play roulette
Venal - bigger is better
Guadalupe Santillanes - hey
Tamekia Focht- hi
Randy Maloney - Why you're so unhappy with your size laity
Haifa - ron jeremy recommends
May Bates - No problems keeping it up with viagra
Jeremiah Santos - dating for sex addicts
Miguel Hoover - cheap rolex,omega,etc.... Dsnaftvyuvoikrcgmyxa
Jordan Frank - we are positive we can get you laid tn5

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The How-To Lounge: Eating Away PMS

DearSugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0700

No woman I know likes getting her period, but it's just one part of being a woman. If you're one of the unlucky ones who suffers from bad PMS, here are some diet tips to help reduce the inevitable symptoms of irritability and cramps.

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Cut the caffeine. It raises your stress hormones levels and intensifies cramps
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for your metabolism and brain, but it's also crucial for keeping your blood sugar from dropping, causing moodiness. Eat a combo of protein and carbohydrates and remember to stay away from excess sugar
Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids will help stabilize your hormone peaks so aim for eating foods such as salmon, nuts, or avocado the days leading up to your period
Magnesium is a mineral that has a calming effect to counteract irritability so stock up on magnesium supplements and eat a lot of whole grains, lentils and leafy green vegetables

Give this special diet a try next month and let me know how it worked for you!

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Are you Losing too Much Hair?

DearSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 09:30:00 -0700

Are you worried that you are losing your hair? Do you get concerned when you see how much hair is left in your hairbrush or in your shower drain? Well if so, you are not alone. Thankfully I am here to squash your fears and give you the facts about how much hair is too much to lose.

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Losing up to 100 strands of hair per day, roughly enough hair to cover your shower drain, is considered healthy and normal
The longer your hair, the thinner it will look and feel, so don't confuse a thin ponytail with losing your hair
Your part is a good way to weigh hair loss. If your part widens over time, compare photos if you are not sure, or if you have a noticeable amount of more hair in your hairbrush than usual, your hair could be thinning
Most cases of hair loss are temporary in younger women if you take all precautionary measures you can once you notice thinning hair
Chemically treating or using hot tools on your hair can wreak havoc on the health of your hair, causing breakage and fall out, so lay off the treatments
Hormones, going on and off the pill, and stress affects the condition of your hair. Healthy eating habits (omega-3 fatty acids rich foods, salmon for example, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc.) and exercise is crucial to shiny, full and healthy hair
A multi vitamin, rich in Iron, Zinc, and Biotin can help improve hair health
Be sure to gently brush or comb your hair; yanking it will cause breakage
Avoid hair ties with metal. If you need to keep your hair up and away from your face, opt for a clip or a pin to avoid breakage and damage
Frequent coloring, chemically treating, or adding extensions to your hair not only weakens it from the root, but causes the ends to be more brittle
If you can, avoid washing your hair every day. Natural oils are good for hair health and shine

While it's fun to change your look through your hair, be sure to take good care of your body, mind and soul so your locks don't suffer. Luckily beach waves are in ladies, so lay off the blow dryer and flat iron!

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