The Disaster Dozen Top Twelve Myths Of Disaster Preparedness
Hurricane Katrina and others in the season have given us yet another disaster preparedness wake-up call. Do we pay attention now or hit the snooze button again. Pushing past the debates over government reaction, we come to the bottom line conclusion that, Yes, more could have been done. In other articles we ll get into some of those debates, but for now, let s look at the most important part of a comprehensive emergency readiness plan, and that is the preparedness levels of individuals and families. We find that the biggest obstacles to comprehensive family emergency readiness education are the misconceptions surrounding the true nature of preparedness. So, to set the stage for better education, and ultimately better public safety, let s take a look at some of these myths. If something happens all I have to do is call 911. Help can only go so far, or be there so quickly. Security, like charity, begins at home and the responsibility for your family s safety rests on your shoulders. This isn t to say...
Lower Blood Pressure Through Home Remedies
A popular alternative to taking prescribed drugs to lower blood pressure are Home remedies; this is due to many factors. Ingredients for home remedies to lower blood pressure can be found in the local supermarket or even tucked away in the cupboard at home. You only need to know what you re looking for. One of the most common home remedies for lowering blood pressure is garlic; it has amazing properties. A huge plus in taking garlic- it lowers not only blood pressure but helps reduce levels of clotting. Some researchers also think garlic can reduce triglyceride levels in addition to lowering blood pressure. If you eat a high fat diet, eating garlic will not be effective in reducing blood pressure. This is because the high fat content in the diet overpowers the properties of the garlic. Drinking alcohol to excess will also have a negative affect on garlic s healing properties. Potassium and magnesium are vital to the control of elevated blood pressure so home remedies include adding bananas, kidney...
American Rock In Its Purest Form - Melissa Etheridge On Stage
Melissa Etheridge has long been known as an artist who produces music that fits the core of what many consider American Rock and Roll. Her style combines folk, blues, rock and roll and searing guitar melodies that cut to the soul. Her wide-ranging style has captured the hearts and ears of millions of fans, and Etheridge is returning to the stage in the summer of 2006. A look at her life will at least partially explain how her style came to be. Early Life Etheridge was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on May 29, 1961. She almost immediately became involved with music, as she learned to play the guitar at the age of eight and began writing music shortly thereafter. She played in a series of local bands through her teen-age years and was accepted into the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston after high school. Etheridge stayed at Berklee for only one year, and she dropped out to play in and around Boston for a time before making her way to Southern California in the early 1980 s. She spent her time...