text:
For a moment in Charlie Sheen's new self-parody of his self-destructive "20-20" interview, there's a hint the actor realizes what a joke he's become. As he delivers goofy variations on his bizarre "tiger blood" and "Adonis DNA" catchphrases, you think that just maybe the "Two and a Half Men" castoff is finally in on the gag, offering some hope he might start to pull his life together.
Then he stuffs a taco in his mouth while wearing an Elmo bib as he dodges a question about drug use.
Sheen's video, a fast YouTube hit, is a wacky mess, filled with plugs for his T-Shirt line and non-sequiturs that include a semi-synchronized swimming scene, lit cigarettes stuffed in the actor's nostrils and ears, and a cutaway to the machinegun scene from "Scarface."
Judging from reports about Sheen's ongoing "Violent Torpedo of Truth" tour, the video appears coherent by comparison – at least it's free.
Sheen, whose disturbing downfall is made more troubling by profit-seekers trying to benefiting from his ongoing public decline, is apparently desperate enough for attention to play along with the sad joke that is his life.
The video was posted Sunday, just a couple days after another much-mocked entertainment figure – "Friday" singer Rebecca Black – released a series of self-parodying shorts on Funny or Die. Unlike Sheen's latest debacle, Black's videos are actually funny – and show that a 13-year-old whose only sin was to produce an annoying pop confection has more self-awareness than a flailing 45-year-old washout.
The videos include a clever "Behind the Music" parody and a short in which Black analyzes the deeper meaning of a song that's basically an inane ode to a carefree adolescence. "'Gotta have my bowl, got to have cereal' – that line is about consumerism," she says.
The teen, who came out of nowhere to give us the most hated YouTube video ever, displays poise and credible comic timing in the Funny or Die pieces. More importantly, she takes control of her pillorying by effectively employing humor to show she's in on the joke. That's a far cry from Sheen, whose latest desperate, lame efforts to get laughs only show how out of control he still is.
Check out the videos below and decide for yourself which torpedo of spoof strikes closest to the target. One guess as to which is NSFW:
Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NYCity News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is the former City Editor of the New York Daily News, where he started as a reporter in 1992. Follow him on Twitter.


text:
The President said the health care law creates insurance marketplaces that foster competition and choice. He said California's recently announced rates are lower than expected.
"In states that are working hard to implement this law properly, we're seeing it work for people, for middle class families, for consumers," said Mr. Obama. "Now, that's not to say everything's going to go perfectly, right away," he added.
Not all Californians will see lower rates under the law.
The Director of California's Exchange, Peter Lee said some people will see their rates going down next year, others will see them go up.
"The thing that they can know for certain though is starting next year, the plans they get are going to be real plans without the gimmicks and gotchas that are out there today," said Lee.
Blue Shield of California will offer coverage throughout the state.
It says health premiums will go up an average of 13% for individuals next year, some of that is due to a growth in health care spending.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bohemian/Czechoslovakian, est. 1712
Beaker, c. 1840–c. 1845
129 x 89 cm
Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Gift of Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt in memory of Professor Ferdinand Eckhardt and Mrs. Wilhelmine Eckhardt, Vienna, Austria
In 1992 the WAG received a generous gift of Bohemian glass from former WAG director Ferdinand Eckhardt. Largely comprised of drinking vessels, this group of 66 works spans almost a century of production (1750–1850) and a variety of techniques and decorative finishes. These two examples from the Harrach factory are characteristic of fine-coloured and enamelled glass produced in Bohemia in the nineteenth century. Already highly regarded for their engraving abilities, the Bohemian factories were also at the forefront of the development of stained, coloured cased glass as evidenced in the vibrant passages of red and blue on the WAG pieces. Karl Pfohl, one of Bohemia's best-known glass engravers, has been identified as the artist responsible for the beautifully executed, lively scenes decorating these beakers.
Gallery Hours
- Tuesday 11am-5pm
- Wednesday 11am-5pm
- Thursday 11am-5pm
- Friday 11am-9pm
- Saturday 11am-5pm
- Sunday 11am-5pm
- Closed Monday


text:
It is a tubeless tyre that comes with W and Y speed rating symbols. It guarantees the best drainage action and makes
sure traction is maintained all through the drive.
1) Deeper grooves – Offers the finest aquaplaning resistance even at high speeds by evacuating water from the path.
Benefit –Prevents skidding of the vehicle and assures maximum security.
2) Wider footprint – Makes proper contact with roads.
Benefit – Enables shorter stopping distances even on water filled surfaces and stability is best offered.
3) Special silica tread compound – Increases the life of this radial by strengthening it from the inside.
Benefit – Gives superior traction, reduces irregular wear and aids in returning better fuel economy.
- Width245
245 is the width in millimetres of the tyres cross section.
- Aspect Ratio40
40 is the Aspect Ratio, it is the ratio of the sidewall height to the cross section width.
- ConstructionR
Radial construction. R stands for radial-ply construction.
- Rim18
18 inches, stands for the diameter of the wheel that the tyre is designed to fit.
- Load Rating93
93 (650 kg) is the load index i.e. the maximum weight each tyre can carry at full speed.
- Speed RatingW
W (270 kmph) is the speed rating i.e. the maximum speed for the tyre at full load.


text:
Local, Near & Far Memory part 1 - Large Power7 boxes more local memory
nagger 100000MRSJ Comment (1) Visits (24853)
On Power6 the largest machine was the Power 595 with 64 Physical CPUs (cores) across eight CPU books in the machine - each CPU book having 4 Power6 chips and so 8 CPUs (Power6 is a dual CPU chip design). However, with Power7 that has stepped up to 256 CPUs across the same eight CPU books with four chips but with 8 CPUs each so that is 32 CPUs per book.
On the Power6 595, a 32 way virtual machine (LPAR) would require the use of 4 CPU books so you are having to use the CPU book to CPU book access to memory a lot of the time.However, on the Power7 795, all 32 CPUs can be in a single CPU book - thus the memory is closer and a bit faster. And that is not including the fact that Power7 memory is faster as well.
This introduces the different distances to memory. Before I go further I have better state this distance is not massive. We are not talking "the good, the bad and the ugly" of memory access here but more like "the good, the excellent and the blisteringly fast" memory access. Each generation has in addition to the CPU performance jump had to add similar jumps in memory performance for it to keep up.
Definitions of memory access:
Note: the above chart was updated 3rd October 2011
The Power 710 to 740 uses either a single Chip (by definition using Local memory) or has two Power7 processor chips using Local and "unknown" memory. See other blog asking for help to work this out.
The Power 750 - it looks if you open the top of the machine like the CPUs are on different mini "CPU books" as this models allows you to insert one to four CPU and memory "cards" but they are in fact joined together by simple and fast copper tracks - hence the large number of connectors. So the memory access is Local or Far.
From the above table you can see it is only the Power 770, Power 780 and Power 795 that make use of the Far memory access across the Intra-node (Central Electronic Complex (CEC)) communications. Assuming the regular 8 CPU (cores) per Power 7 this means the Power 770/780 has is local and near if you virtual machine is up to 16 CPUs and placed in a single CEC and on the Power 795 the memory can be local or near for up to 32 CPUs. Let me remind you that the Far memory is not a issue - it is a designed in to the architecture to be fast and lets these large machine give us excellent performance on super larger virtual machines and Local/Near can give you a speed boost for smaller virtual machines that don't span nodes. Plus the 8 core design of the Power7 processor lets you avoid this even more than in Power6.
So how does this effect me?
Local, Near and Far in benchmark ratings
On Power6 based machines, the rPerf values are based on a cocktail of benchmarks (some public and many internal) for various numbers of CPU up to the whole machine. However, on Power7 it was decided that the number of people that would run 256 CPU single virtual machines was going to be rare - certainly in the early days. So for example on the Power 795 the benchmarks are based on four 64 CPU virtual machines in a single box. The result is that rPerf number is closer to what you should find in practice. It also means in both Power6 and Power7 and for published Industry Benchmarks all types of memory access are involved and performs well.


text:
NEW YORK - Oprah Winfrey doesn't have a daily talk show anymore. But two years after abdicating her throne, the former talk-show queen is clear who she thinks now wear the crowns: Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.
Winfrey declared the co-hosts "the reigning king and queen" during a surprise appearance on Tuesday's "Live with Kelly and Michael."
Winfrey, who now runs the OWN cable network, where she appears on-camera on a less-frequent basis, insisted she doesn't miss the daily talk-show grind.
She was brought on "Live," unannounced, by guest Tyler Perry. He is now producing shows for her network. Perry's new drama, "The Haves and the Have Nots," was scheduled to premiere Tuesday night. His new comedy, "Love Thy Neighbor," debuts Wednesday.


text:
Highlighting the security gaps in the shift to business-critical cloud services.
As mobile users proliferate and the network edge moves into the cloud, your IT resources are vulnerable to new threats. You need consistent security controls that span cloud and on-premises environments. These controls must apply identity context to better predict, prevent, detect, and respond to threats—with the intent to keep your information more secure.
Oracle's Identity-based Security Operations Center (SOC) framework provides comprehensive monitoring, threat detection, analytics, and remediation tools across hybrid environments that include on-premises and cloud resources. Oracle security cloud services are designed to unify threat, user, and operational data from multiple sources.
Bolster your security operations center with Oracle identity-centric, context-aware security practices:
With the transition to hybrid cloud environments, it's time to up the ante on security. Oracle aligns people, process, and technology with integrated, defense-in-depth security features at every layer of the computing stack.
Do you know what your users are doing in the cloud? Can you identify potential threats to your data and mitigate them? Enhance efforts to discover potential shadow IT activities and adopt consistent security policies for users and devices. Improve your ability to identify malicious activity—those rogue needles in the haystack—with machine learning-based user behavior analytics. Maintain more consistent and reliable security configurations to better protect your data.
IT teams must comply with a broad range of industry and government regulations such as the GDPR. Such compliance efforts require insight into the nature of your data and the ability to enforce security controls wherever this data resides. Rely on Oracle to assist your efforts to address your data privacy and regulatory requirements.
Managing users and enforcing appropriate access controls through authentication and authorization are essential aspects of your overall security strategy, but these processes should be seamless to keep the bad guys out and the good ones engaged. Cloud-based identity management technology keeps it simple, so you can boost adoption and maximize returns on your cloud investments.
Secure your users, data, and apps in the cloud.
Are your sensitive data and applications secure? Find out now. Simply select your role and rate your security.
Get the latest perspectives from your peers on cloud security and management as they prepare for the future.
Technology safeguards, fewer risks, and unparalleled security motivate CIOs to embrace cloud computing.


text:
Weather patterns will change. For example, there will likely include be a higher frequency of heat waves. Many regions that are currently relatively dry will tend to become even drier.
Increased Heavy Rainfall Events
As the climate warms, atmospheric water vapor content increases, potentially leading to increases in heavy precipitation. Heavy precipitation (defined as the heaviest 15% of daily rainfall) is likely to increase 3-10% for each 1.8°F (1°C) of warming. Changes are likely to be greatest in tropical regions. Increases in heavy precipitation could lead to increased flooding. The science is still quite uncertain regarding where and by how much heavy precipitation events will change.
Protect vital infrastructure from flooding associated with extreme weather. Prevent new development in areas that cannot be adequately protected from flooding.
Global, especially the tropics
More Heat Waves
The frequency and severity of heat waves in Europe and North America are expected to increase. It is estimated that with a 5.4°F (3°C) warming, 9 out of 10 summers will be warmer than all but about 1 of the 20 summers in the last decades of the 20th century. These changes will increase the risk of heat-related illness and death.
Implement early warning systems and emergency response plans for heat waves. Improve building design to reduce heat loads during summer months. Develop urban design that reduces the urban heat island effect by planting trees and increasing green spaces.
Europe and North America
Increased Rainfall
Precipitation will tend to increase in northern regions of the United States. Rainfall in Alaska and other high-latitude areas in the Northern Hemisphere is expected to increase about 5–10% per 1.8°F (1°C) of warming. This increased precipitation could lead to flooding, erosion, and other problems. It is unclear how rainfall amounts will change over large parts of the United States, particularly during the summer.
Establish and implement systems to manage flooding, erosion, and nutrient leaching. Develop flood resistant crops.
Northern United States, Alaska
Decreased Rainfall
Rainfall in southwestern North America, the Mediterranean, and southern Africa is estimated to decrease about 5–10% for every 1.8°F (1°C) of warming. This will impact crop growth and drinking water availability. It is unclear how rainfall amounts will change over large parts of the United States, particularly in the summer.
Adopt irrigation practices that save water. Use technologies to harvest water and conserve soil moisture. Use water more conservatively in areas where aquifers are not being replenished.
Mediterranean, Southwestern North America, Southern Africa
Increased Drought
The area affected by drought is likely to expand with changes in precipitation and soil moisture brought on by global climate change. Human activities like urbanization, deforestation, and agricultural practices also impact drought.
Reduce water demand by increasing efficiency of use. Manage for water-conserving species and store water to maintain adequate flows during droughts.


text:
Music Releases
SEKAI NO OWARI providing theme song for new Crayon Shin-chan movie
SEKAI NO OWARI will be providing the theme song, "RPG", for the upcoming anime film, 'Eiga Crayon Shin-chan: Baka Uma! B-kyu Gourmet Survival!!'.
"RPG" is described as a fantastic number with the themes "friendship" and "adventure". This will be SEKAI NO OWARI's first new song since releasing their hit album, "ENTERTAINMENT", last July.
'Eiga Crayon Shin-chan: Baka Uma! B-kyu Gourmet Survival!!' is the 21st installment of the 'Crayon Shin-chan' series. The story revolves around Nohara Shinnosuke and his friends 'Kasukabe Defense Organization', who are appointed to transport the 'legendary sauce' that will save the Grade B Gourmet from the evil Grade A Gourmet.
The movie is scheduled to open in theaters on April 20th.
Source & Image: natalie
There are 0 comments


text:
Just in case you missed it, Celebriducks has successfully brought the production of the rubber duck back to America. Remember Sam? Of course you do!
Well, in celebration of Sam, Celebriducks has made a special duck flick! This is a must see! Click on the video below! May the force be with you, duck lovers!


text:
Wondering about something you've seen or heard about our company or our beverages?
Around the world an increasing volume of information is circulating on the Internet -- through chat rooms, message boards, email chain letters and websites. Unfortunately, not all of it is correct. Regular Internet users are all too familiar with the various scams and rumors circulated on the World Wide Web. Get the facts here about some of the rumors or scams that may concern you.
Unfortunately, the incredible power of the Internet is sometimes used to spread false information about our products. There are several baseless rumors circulating on the Internet claiming to be part of or affiliated with a Coca-Cola-sponsored promotion or marketing program. We've gathered some of those rumors here so that you can easily get the facts about these false claims.
Rumor: Scam postings claim to show "horrific" video about Coca-Cola
Messages posted on Facebook and Twitter are claiming to provide links that users can click to view a supposedly "horrific" video showing the "truth" about Coca-Cola.
In fact, there is no such video. Users who try to view the video are instead asked to share links to the content and to respond to surveys requesting personal information. This activity appears to be part of a phishing scam in which perpetrators attempt to obtain personal information that can be used to commit identify theft. Consumers should avoid clicking on these links and should not provide any personal information. Anyone who has provided information to these sites should contact their local and/or federal authorities for advice on how to protect their personal information and privacy.
Rumor: Coca-Cola job offers/job posting websites
The Coca-Cola Company has learned of emails in circulation and postings on internet websites that falsely offer jobs to individuals. Some examples include:
- Emails or websites that offer jobs to individuals willing to collect money on behalf of Coca-Cola for charity work in Georgia and Asia. The subject line on such emails may read "Coca-Cola Jobs" and may refer to Coca-Cola Charity Coordinator, email@example.com, and/or Tony Cook.
- A website using the url www.instanthumanrecources.com that claims to be an official job site for the Company. The fraudulent job application requests personal information, including Social Security numbers and copies of driver's licenses. The website has been designed to look legitimate by including Company images, photographs and other trademarks.
- An offer to pay individuals to place signage on their cars or other vehicles to advertise our energy drink or other brands.
In some cases, the perpetrators have contacted the victims and falsely claimed to hire them in order to obtain additional personal and financial information and in some cases have asked them to cash fraudulent checks and send them money.
The Coca-Cola Company is in no way associated with this website. The jobs listed on the sites or in the emails are not real, we are not a sponsor, and our name and trademarks are used here without permission. We are currently investigating the situation with the appropriate authorities.
This appears to be a form of fraud known as "phishing," wherein perpetrators attempt to develop relationships with victims in order to obtain personal and financial information. Common signs that a message may be a part of an email scam or phishing campaign include:
- Spelling and grammatical errors in the email;
- Improper use of company trademarks;
- Sender's use of free, non-corporate email accounts (such as Yahoo!, AOL, gmail and Hotmail);
- Requests for personal information and the promise of quick financial gain.
Overall, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Do not reply to these emails or letters with any information. If you have already provided any personal information to any contacts associated with this type of email, letter or website, we recommend that you immediately discontinue all communications with the source and contact your local and/or federal authorities for advice on how to proceed to protect your personal information and privacy.
Rumor: "Which do you prefer? Coke or Pepsi" emails and websites
Emails and links to websites asking the question, "Which do you prefer? Coke or Pepsi," are originating from several different companies and circulating the Internet. The emails and websites ask that participants fill out surveys regarding product preferences. The communications promise product, cash or other prizes in return for providing personal information while participating in the surveys. Unfortunately, these are examples of the types of solicitation schemes that have plagued the Internet. The Coca-Cola Company does not participate in these types of promotions, and we are in no way associated with or responsible for the emails or the surveys. We are not a sponsor of these communications and our trademarks are used there without our permission.
Rumor: Affiliation with marketing survey that voids enrollment in the Do Not Call registry
This particular email invites the recipient to "Vote for your favorite cola—Pepsi or Coke—and receive a complementary 12 pack." At the bottom of the message is a statement in small type,"By replying to this email, you agree that sponsors, co-sponsors and participating affiliates of this offer may telephone you, even though you have enrolled with a do not call registry or list service." Because Coke is mentioned in the email, it appears to some people that The Coca-Cola Company is somehow affiliated with the email.
Please be assured The Coca-Cola Company is not affiliated with this email in any way. We are not collecting information through this email or providing free 12-packs of our products. Feel free to check our Privacy Policy for further information on the collection of personal information. We have no information as to whether or not answering the survey will result in a person's name being removed from the registry.
Rumor: Coca-Cola Jackpot, Coca-Cola Award, Cash Prize, Sweepstakes or Promotional Drawing Winner Notification, Coca-Cola Foundation Cash Aid
The Coca-Cola Company has learned of several text messages, emails and letters being sent to people that falsely claim the recipient has either won a sweepstake or a cash prize from our Company.
The text messages direct the recipients to a website that appears to be, but is not, an official site of The Coca-Cola Company. The official My Coke Rewards address is mycokerewards.com, and My Coke Rewards is a program offered only in the United States.
Subject lines for the emails have ranged from "You Have Won $1million In TheCoca-Cola™ 128th Anniversary Promo" to "The Coca-Cola Award Notification" to "The Coca-Cola Promo Winning Notification" to "The Coca-Cola Worldwide Christmas Promo," "Notification for Coca-Cola Foundation Cash Aid," or other similar titles. Some versions of the text/email hoax indicate a joint promotion with the British American Tobacco Company, an annual mid-year Coca-Cola promotional draw (which includes the name of former Coca-Cola executive vice president, Carl Ware), or a car giveaway in Hong Kong. The messages also include formal language that makes them look "official," and are sometimes designed to look legitimate by including images or photographs, a "secret pin code" or reference/ticket number and contact information for a Coca-Cola representative.
The letters are written to look official and may appear to come from a financial institution. They often contain a claim number and may even include a check that appears to be from our Company or another Coca-Cola bottler.
View samples of these hoaxes we have identified below. NOTE - This sample list does not include all Coca-Cola hoaxes in circulation. Other hoaxes may exist and may not be included here.
The Coca-Cola Company is in no way associated with these emails, text messages, letters, unauthorized websites or programs. We are not a sponsor and our name and trademarks are used here without permission.
This appears to be a form of fraud known as "phishing," wherein perpetrators attempt to develop relationships with victims in order to obtain personal and financial information. Common signs that a message may be a part of an email scam or phishing campaign include:
- Spelling and grammatical errors in the email;
- Improper use of company trademarks;
- Sender's use of free, non-corporate email accounts (such as Yahoo!, AOL and Hotmail);
- Requests for personal information and the promise of quick financial gain.
Overall, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Do not reply to these text messages, emails or letters with any information.
If you have already responded to this type of text message, email or letter, we recommend that you immediately discontinue all communications with the source and contact your local and/or federal authorities for advice on how to proceed to protect your personal information and privacy.
The following are samples of mail, email and/or text hoaxes that have been in circulation recently.
NOTE: This sample list does not include all Coca-Cola email hoaxes in circulation. Other hoaxes may exist and may not be included here.
Subject: You Have Won $1million In The Coca-Cola 128th Anniversary Promo
Dear Consumer,
Your email was randomly picked by a Coca-Cola™ powered email newsletter software operated by legally registered United States freelance tech experts to receive a Coca-Cola™ rewards prize of $1million in the ongoing Coca-Cola™ 128th anniversary celebrations email promo.
For claims, please submit Name, Age, Phone, & Address.
Clyde C. Tuggle.
Chief Public Affairs Officer and Communications Officer
1st Capital Financial Services
75 Ottawa St. N, Hamilton Ontario
L8H-3V9, Canada MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENT CENTRE
Sweepstakes and E Games Payment Verification Centre
Dear Sir/Madam:
This is to notify you of your winning of a sweepstake as sponsored by a group of multi-national companies in North America. Your name attached to the sweepstakes number 021-3316-671 with a serial number of 4157-09 drew the lucky number of....
[This particular letter has been received by people via the postal system and usually includes an enclosed check that appears to be from our Company or anotherCoca-Cola bottler.]
Subject: THE COCA COLA COMPANY OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual final draws held on the (18th May, 2006) by Coca-Cola in conjunction with the British American Tobacco Worldwide Promotion, your email was among the 20 Lucky winners who won £1,000,000.00 each on the THE COCA\' COLA COMPANY PROMOTION However the results were released on the 20th May, 2006 and your email was attached to ticket number (7PWYZ2006) and ballot number (BT:12052006/20) The online draws was conducted by a random selection of email addresses from an exclusive list of 29,031 E-mail addresses of individuals and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer search from the internet. However, no tickets were sold but all email addresses were assigned to different ticket numbers for representation and privacy…
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL MID-YEAR COCA-COLA PROMOTIONAL DRAW
This is to notify you on the 2006 annual mid-year coca-cola promo result which holds in this depot yearly. The 2006 edition was shifted from its usual presentation month of July to August because of the upgrades in our systems which occured during the month of July.
Every Mid-Year, the coca-cola company depot (Surulele Zone) holds this promo from our additional profit, and is assuredly aimed towards affecting
lifes and as a means of arm to the needy. The annual mid-year philantropic gesture is ten (10) years old in Nigeria, and as a result, the Coca-Cola depot has decided to shift its presentations above the shores of Nigeria till 2012. The 2006 draw was done today the 28th of August 2006 at 8:15am (Nigerian Time).
Electronically, email addresses were gathered from all over the continents of AFRICA (Nigeria Exemptional), ASIA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, AMERICA, NORTH AMERICA, & SOUTH AMERICA. Joan a little girl of 5 yrs old was to pick one email from the wholesome of the email addresses in the box in a random mode, and ticket Reference number *44neh19xxfcoca5ecc* which had this email address was selected by Joan.
We proudly present you therefore as the winner of the 2006 edition of thecoca-cola mid-year philantropic promo award of 5.2 million United States Dollars only (US$ 5.2m). To inform you that your US$ 5.2m award has for long been deposited into the leading bank here in Nigeria, (Zenith Bank Plc) and was deposited on the 15th day of February 2006 therefore is 100% secured and safe until it is transferred to you....
Subject: THE COCA COLA COMPANY PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD
THE COCA COLA COMPANY Hong Kong office is Giving Away 1 cars For "FREE"!! And cash bonus of $800,000.00
The Company is trying e-mail to e-mail advertising to introduce its products.
The reward you received for advertising for them is a Mercedes-Benz, ML class jeep convertible free of cost! Including cash prize of $800,000,00
To receive your free car all you need to do is send us your
1. Full name
2. Address / contact number
3. Country of origin
4. Occupation
5. Email.
Within 1 month you will receive a free car. a draw has just been concluded in Hong Kong last weekend (we contacted you via your email address).
Subject: AWARD NOTIFICATION
This is to inform you that have been selected for a cash prize of £2,600,000.00 (Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds) International programs held on the 26th of September 2005 in the London Uk.
The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system(ess) from a database of over 500,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world.
The Coca-Cola Company Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This promotional lottery is the 2nd of its kind and we intend to sensitize the public.
To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact your claims officer through our accredited Prize Transfer agents as stated below...
Subject: COCA-COLA PROMO WINNING NOTIFICATION or THE COCA-COLACOMPANY CHRISTMAS SEASONAL PROMOTION PRIZE AWARDS WINNING NOTIFICATION
Dear Lucky Winner,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual final draws of Coca-Cola Worldwide Christmas Promo.
The online Coca-Cola Worldwide Christmas Promo draws was conducted by a random selection of email addresses from an exclusive list of 29,031 E-mail addresses of individuals and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer search from the internet. However, no tickets were sold but all email addresses were assigned to different ticket numbers for representation and privacy.
After this automated computer ballot, your e-mail address emerged as one of twelve winners in the third category for the second prize with the following data:
Ref Number: EAASL/941OYI/02/SHYN
Batch Number: 12/25/0034
Ticket Number: 025-11464992-750
You as well as the other winners are therefore to receive a cash prize of USD$85,000 (EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) each from the total payout.
Your prize award has been insured with your e-mail address and will be transferred to you upon meeting the requirements, statutory obligations, verifications, validations and satisfactory report.
To begin the claims processing of your prize winnings you are advised to contact our licensed and accredited claims agent/security company for SECOND category winners with the information below: You are also advised to give the following informations to the claim's agent via email.
NOTE: All winnings must be claimed within 20 days from today. After this date all unclaimed funds would be included in the next stake. Remember to quote your reference information in all correspondence with your claims agent.
You are to keep all lotto information away from the general public especially your reference and ticket numbers. (This is important as a case of double claims will not be entertained).
Members of the affiliate agencies are automatically not allowed to participate in this program.
Please be Warned!!!: Fraudulent emails are circulating that appear to be using National Lottery addresses, but are not from The National Lottery.
114 A Randol
Mill Rd.
United States of America
Subject: Notification for Coca-Cola Foundation Cash Aid
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that you have been chosen By the Board of trustees of theCoca-Cola Foundation based in the U.S.A, as one of the recipients for 2010 Cash Aid for your own personal, educational and business development.
Coca-Cola Foundation was developed in 1936 by the Multi-Million groups, which was conceived with the objective of Human Growth, poverty eradication, Education and Community development.
The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU), is donating five Hundred Million Great Britain Pounds, towards the Coca-Cola Foundation anniversary as specific cash aid to over 250 international recipients worldwide in different categories for business, educational and personal development, and at least 30% to be used by each for the development of his/her community.
In line with the 74rd year anniversary program, the United Nation and Coca-ColaFoundation has established and launched a satellite foundation in Africa and Asia and wishes to use this medium to introduce Coca-Cola Foundation Africa and Asia to the world.
Based on the random selection exercise from the Coca Cola product purchase receipts and the Internet ip address , you were selected among the recipients to receive the sum of GBP 1,671,000.00 (One Million Six hundred and seventy one thousand Great Britain Pounds) as cash aid from the donations of the (UN) and the (EU) in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament.
Kindly note that you are not the only beneficiary in your country and your country is not the only country that is benefiting from this donation, as recipients have been chosen from countries that are part of the United Nations and the European Union. The idea of this cash aid is that within ten years from now, there will be notable richness among many unusual people around the world.
Coca-Cola Foundation, is one of the numerous bodies involved in the fight against global economic crisis, in line with this, we resolved to empower only recipients with laudable credentials, Skills and experience in leading/management so as to ensure adequate utilization of the cash aid, and also to ensure that beneficiaries will invest in organizations that will in turn provide job opportunities for themselves, and their community at large.
This will empower so many people, and afford them the opportunity to get their lives to a stage where they had always wanted. Kindly note that you will only be chosen to receive the cash aid once, which means that subsequent yearly donation will not get to you again, so it's your chance to spend wisely on something that will create a long lasting wealth to you and your family, and members of your community.
You are required to contact your cash aid documentation officer (Executive Secretary) (London, United Kingdom, Ext) with the below information, for documentation. (Between the hours of 8.00am - 7.30pm on Monday to Friday).
Name: Dr. Joseph Maxwell Anderson
Diplomat Tell: +44-702-405-1081
Fax: +44-870-495-8377
Email: email@example.com
Address: Government Buildings,
Otley Rd, Leeds,
West Yorkshire
LS16 5PZ, United Kingdom.
Kindly be aware that the Coca-Cola Foundation Board of trustees does not know you in person or your biography, this makes it impossible to identify you, or ascertain your credibility as to ensuring that your cash aid will be appropriately utilized.
You are therefore required to send your C.V on your contact with your cash aid documentation officer.
Curriculum Vitae (C.V) should contain as follows.
Full Names:
Date of birth:
All Contact Address:
Phone number(s):
Fax Number(s):
Company Name:
Marriage status:
Next of kin:
Cash Aid payments are strictly administered by the respective/authorized payment offices of the Coca-Cola Foundation United Kingdom, under delegated powers from the (UN) United Nations and the (EU) European Union.
Please endeavor to quote your CCFQC (ccf70862) in all discussions.
*Finally, all funds should be redeemed by their respective beneficiaries, not later than one month after notification, failure to do so, implies that the beneficiary is a ghost, and as such, cash aid will be cancelled and reserved for next edition.
On behalf of the Coca-Cola Foundation, Board of trustees, kindly accept our Warmest congratulations.
Yours faithfully,
Rev. Richard O'Riely
Coca Cola Foundation, U.S.A
Subject: Official
You are picked! A Donation by C0ca-Cola Foundation is cleared to you.Your REFERENCE NUMBER IS :CC05
DIAL: +27833548974 FOR MORE INFORMATION & EMAIL firstname.lastname@example.com
Rumor: Photos for Coca-Cola advertising
The Coca-Cola Company has learned of emails in circulation that falsely claim that the recipient's photos have been selected for use by Coca-Cola, often for a billboard. The emails often ask for a payment to be sent, whether it is for a sign-up fee or the agent's percentage of a promised payment. In some cases, the request for money does not come until the recipient responds to the original email.
View samples of email hoaxes below. NOTE: The sample list does not include allCoca-Cola email hoaxes in circulation. Other email hoaxes may exist and may not be included here.
The Coca-Cola Company is in no way associated with these emails. The individuals and agencies named are not working on behalf of Coca-Cola, and we did not sanction the use of our name or trademarks for these emails. This appears to be a fraud in which the sender hopes the recipients will send them money before learning that the offer is a scam. In some cases, the request for money is not mentioned in the original email, and the intent may be to obtain personal and financial information. This type of fraud is known as "phishing." Common signs that an email is part of a scam or phishing campaign include:
- Spelling and grammatical errors in the email;
- Improper use of company trademarks;
- Sender's use of free, non-corporate email accounts (such as Yahoo!, AOL and Hotmail);
- Requests for personal information and the promise of quick financial gain.
Overall, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Do not reply to these emails or letters with any information and do not send them any money. If you have already responded to this type of email or letter, we recommend that you immediately discontinue all communications with the source and contact your local and/or federal authorities for advice on how to proceed to protect your personal information and privacy.
The following are samples of mail and/or email hoaxes that have been in circulation recently. The spelling , grammar and spacing errors appear as they did in the emails. NOTE - This sample list does not include all Coca-Cola email hoaxes in circulation. Other hoaxes may exist and may not be included here.
Sample 1:
Hello, I am Frederick N Dawson a representative of a modeling company situated in Bristol, United Kingdom. Your picture hads been selected for a billboard advertisment/and local advert here at heathrow airport.Your pictures had been accepted by the Agency Ghost Inc.We don't descriminate sizes or shapes of individual models,we just acknowledge gorgeous pictures and use it for commercials.The Financier will airmail payment to you by UPS courier service.Our financial office is based in Baltimore,MD.
You will receive a check payment for the contract.You will deduct 15% of the check payment for using your gorgeous pictures for billboard advert; and proceed to sending the balance over to your appointed Agent via western union Money Tranfer for Legal Documentation of the deal and "Comp card".This payment will also be used as "Sign up fee" with the agent.I will be awaiting your urgent response with the following information:
For futher information you can contact:
Financier ( Mr Frederick N Dawson )
Our email: ( email@example.com ) Send your respond to our email
Regards Ghost Inc Model Agent
We awaiting to receive four picture of you.The photos required is basically for aCoca-Cola advertisment bill board at Heathrow airport in london..Let us know your decision ASAP"
Sample 2:
Am James Peterson, I represent H20 Modeling Agency here in london , we wish to select two of your photograph images for a Coca-Cola bill-board advertisment at "Connolly Station" 15 minute bus ride from Dublin Ferry port.
All we need is five of your finess photograph, we will have to select the best suited for the billboard from the five pictures you send, Once we have selected the suited for the job we will email back the two pictures we have selected and also we need your approval to go on with the job process, Your approval we also enable us process your payment.
Note: On these contract, You will be paid just for your pictures right away. Your total payment on these contract is 15,000 So if your are interested kindly get back to me on my personaly email address: email@example.com
Note: ONLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED ! ! !
James Peterson.
H20 Modeling Agency.
Suite 210, Coborn House,
3 Coborn Road, Docklands,
London, E3 2DA, UK
Our Site is Under upgrading...
Sample 3:
i represent a beautylinks modelling company in London and we have selected your portfolio for a Coca-Cola billboard advertisement at Heathrow Airport. all we need is your approval to enable us process your payment, no commission, no overhead costs. you just get payed for your pictures right away. email your replies to
Helen Coker.
Financier:beautylinks london.
61 Moscow Road,
London W2 4JS
Rumor: "Secret Shopper" or "Store Evaluator" Promotion
The Coca-Cola Company has learned of letters in circulation that falsely claim that the recipient has been selected to become a "secret shopper" or "store evaluator" to rate the quality of customer service received when purchasing pre-paid cards. A bogus check is included with the letter. The letter informs the recipient to cash the check and use the proceeds to buy the pre-paid cards.
The Coca-Cola Company is in no way associated with these programs. We are not a sponsor for this organization, and our name and trademarks are being used without permission. This appears to be a form of fraud known as "phishing," wherein perpetrators attempt to develop relationships with victims in order to obtain personal and financial information. Overall, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Do not reply to these or try to cash any checks provided. We recommend that you immediately discontinue all communications with these organizations and contact your local and/or federal authorities for advice on how to proceed to protect your personal information and privacy.
A sample letter from this type of hoax is below. The spelling, grammar and spacing errors appear as they did in the letters.
P.O. Box 31549
Atlanta, GA 30339
Dear NAME
Position: Trainee Independent Private Evaluator
I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to become the LEAD member of a three-person team of our secret store evaluators assigned to evaluate a particular prepaid card store location in your area. This is one of a THREE-MONTH probationary assignment that your team is required to complete within 24hrs upon activating your check. This is a paid training assignment that takes about 2hrs to complete. You will be paid $700 for the training. Your assignment is to be carried out and completed at the prepaid card store location to be determined by your training agent. The objective of the assignment is to evaluate the effectiveness of Vanilla Reload Network card systems and to evaluate the level of customer service provided by Vanilla Reload card store cashiers.
Your job description would be to secretly go into the particular prepaid card stores and purchase the Vanilla Reload Network Cards and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the customer service level of the particular store. You have been provided the sum of $3,755.50 to carry out your assignment. An agent will advice you on how to complete the survey and fill out the evaluation form.
You would be required to pose as a potential customer at the Reload Card location by purchasing six Vanilla Reload Network Cards of Five Hundred Dollars each from different locations. You are to secretly evaluate the handling process of the transaction and the customer service of the particular location you visited.
Many companies are finding themselves the subject of various rumors that attempt to draw the companies and their products into the conflict in the Middle East. Some rumors and variations of those rumors concern The Coca-Cola Company. A few have been around for several years in one form or another and have recently had a resurgence.
Rumor: Boycotting Coca-Cola makes a statement against America and American (foreign) policies
The Coca-Cola Company and our products are often regarded as American. But the fact is that The Coca-Cola Company is a truly international company, operating worldwide in more than 200 countries. The Coca-Cola business in each country is a local business. Coca-Cola beverages are produced, sold and distributed by authorized local bottling partners, who own and operate bottling plants and sales/distribution centers, employing one million local citizens - 90% outside the United States, and nearly all of them citizens of other countries.
For example, in the Palestinian Authority, The National Beverage Company, our Company's authorized local bottling partner, is an independent, privately held company, managed by local Palestinian businesspeople, who operate a Coca-Colabottling facility located in Ramallah and distribution centers in Gaza, Hebron and Nablus. The National Beverage Company employs 200 local people and generates employment for hundreds of others in related industries. Throughout the Middle East we operate as a local business, run by local people and employing more than 20,000 local people, with local shareowners.
The Coca-Cola business is one of the most diverse organizations in the world, operating across a wide spectrum of economic, political and religious environments. As a business, Coca-Cola has neither the mandate to support nor an interest in supporting individual countries, governments or political or religious causes.
As everybody else, we are deeply touched by the human side of the situation in the Middle East. Given the local nature of our business, we believe that calls for boycotts of our products are not the appropriate way to further any causes, as they primarily hurt the local economy, local businesses and local citizens. Spreading such allegations is an attempt to exploit a delicate situation in the Middle East.
Rumor: The Coca-Cola Company is a Jewish company. (Variations of this rumor suggest that the Company is affiliated with the Mormon religion.)
No. The Coca-Cola Company is not affiliated with any specific religion or ethnic group. We also do not support or oppose governments, political or religious causes. The Coca-Cola Company is a publicly listed company, with shareowners of different religions and ethnic groups all over the world. Anyone can buy Coca-Cola shares through their financial institution.
We believe the origins of this rumor date back to 1967, when the Arab League pronounced a boycott against companies for conducting business in Israel, following the tensions in the Middle East. The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners were present in many Arab and Muslim countries before Coca-Cola was introduced in Israel, and came back to the Arab countries as soon as the boycott was lifted.
Spreading such allegations is an attempt to exploit a delicate situation in the Middle East, and to falsely suggest that the Coca-Cola business takes sides. Learn more about our community involvement.
Rumor: Warning not to buy Coca-Cola due to possible contamination by terrorists
This rumor claims that a major news network and/or newspaper have put out an alert that Coca-Cola factories have been infiltrated by terrorists and that traces of poison have been found in cans of Coca-Cola. It is very similar to the "grateful stranger rewarding a helpful citizen with a warning about impending attack" rumor.
Several variations of the "grateful stranger" rumor have existed over the years. The people involved and details of the rumor vary, depending upon the political climate of the day, but they usually involve one person rewarding another with a tip or advice to avoid danger in response to an act of kindness. One version of the rumor surrounds a "tip" not to buy or consume Coca-Cola, implying an impending planned contamination.
These rumors are absolutely false and are causing needless worry. The Coca-ColaCompany has an uncompromising commitment to product safety, and our products are produced and distributed through secure facilities. We use a number of processes to assure the safety and quality of the water and ingredients used to make our beverages. To ensure the effectiveness of our safeguards, we do not discuss the details of these processes.
We always take reports of this nature seriously. You should know that investigations to date, conducted by Federal and local officials, as well as The Coca-ColaCompany, have concluded that these rumors have no merit.
Rumor: Coca-Cola contains material making it unsuitable for vegetarians and Muslims
None of the soft drink brands of The Coca-Cola Company contain ingredients derived from mammals or poultry. We abide by the laws and practices in every country where our brands are sold. This includes countries where Islam is the principal religion such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan, whose governments have accepted our brands as suitable for consumption by members of the Muslim community.
Rumor: Coca-Cola contributes profits to Israel
In an effort to rally Arab boycotts against The Coca-Cola Company and other American companies, many variations of a rumor exist claiming that our company provides financial support to Israel. One widely circulated rumor claims NBC reported that Coca-Cola had announced it would donate four days' profits to Israel.
These rumors are not true, but have been circulated by ill-informed or ill-intentioned third parties. The Coca-Cola Company is not political, and does not support individual countries, governments or political or religious causes.
The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners operate worldwide in more than 200 countries. While The Coca-Cola Company is a global company, the Coca-Colabusiness in each country is a local business. Coca-Cola beverages are produced, sold and distributed by authorized local bottling partners, who own and operate bottling plants and sales/distribution centers, employing many local citizens.
Rumor: Coca-Cola runs advertising that is offensive to Muslims
A rumor has been circulated claiming that advertisements created by Coca-Coladepicted the Company's logo emblazoned on the Dome of the Rock and featured images of violence against Palestinians. The grisly images were circulated via the Internet and have been misinterpreted by some to be actual advertisements of TheCoca-Cola Company. More recently, other fake Coca-Cola ads have been circulating that are offensive to Muslims.
These images are fabricated by ill-informed or ill-intentioned third parties who do not understand our business in the Middle East, and beyond. We sincerely deplore this irresponsible abuse of our trademark, which is offensive to Muslims, among whom we count many employees.
The Coca-Cola Company operates worldwide in more than 200 countries and territories with different cultures, political systems, religions and histories. While TheCoca-Cola Company is a global company, the Coca-Cola business in each country is a local business. Coca-Cola beverages are produced, sold and distributed by authorized local bottling partners, who own and operate bottling plants and sales/distribution centers, employing many local citizens.
For example, in the Palestinian Authority, The National Beverage Company, our Company's authorized local bottling partner, is an independent, privately held company, managed by local Palestinian businesspeople, who operate a Coca-Colabottling facility located in Ramallah and distribution centers in Gaza, Hebron and Nablus. The National Beverage Company employs 200 local people and generates employment for hundreds of others in related industries. Throughout the Middle East, our business employs more than 20,000 local people.
Rumor: Anti-Muslim messages appear in graphics (No Mohammed, No Mecca)
Some people have been lead to believe that the Coca-Cola trademark can be translated to "No Mohammed, No Mecca" in Arabic when it is reversed and read from left to right.
This claim is not true. The Coca-Cola trademark was created in 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia, at a time and place where there was little knowledge of Arabic.
The allegation has been brought before a number of senior Muslim clerics in the Middle East who researched it in detail and refuted the rumor outright.
During the late 1990s, a special committee of authorities in Saudi Arabia, with representatives from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Trade, was formed to review the rumors against the Coca-Cola logo. The committee determined that there is no basis to these false allegations and that the Coca-Cola trademark does not connote anything defamatory to Islam.
More recently, in May 2000, the Grand Mufti of Al-Azhar (the Islamic world's foremost institute) Sheikh Nasr Farid Wassel, said that "the trademark does not injure Islam or Muslims directly or indirectly." Moreover, he stated that Islam is against "the propagation of empty rumors and intended lies that affect either public or private interests."
Download the statement of the Grand Mufti of Al-Alzhar:
Rumor: Statement on NBC Rumor
Email messages, Web sites and Facebook pages are falsely reporting TheCoca-Cola Company is donating profits to Israel -- in some cases the reports say it is four days' worth and others say a full month of revenue. These rumors are not true.
This rumor and others like it are false and baseless. The Coca-Cola Company does not support political or religious causes and does not take a stance on issues that do not directly affect the soft drink industry.
The Coca-Cola Company operates worldwide in nearly 200 countries and territories with different cultures, political systems, religions and histories. People from all around the world own shares in the company, and the company employs people from many different backgrounds and nationalities. The Coca-Cola Company's business partners, who bottle, distribute and sell the company's products, are local business people who hire people in their local markets. The Coca-Cola Company cannot and does not take the side of one country over another in any dispute.
All our soft drinks are wholesome beverages manufactured in compliance with the U.S. Federal Food Laws, the laws of all U.S. states, and the laws of nearly 200 countries throughout the world where our products are marketed.
Unfortunately, the incredible power of the Internet is sometimes used to spread false information about our products. There are several baseless rumors circulating on the Internet claiming that our products or their packaging can cause health problems. We've gathered some of those rumors here so that you can easily get the facts about these false claims.
Rumor: Is it safe to take Vitamin C while drinking
Coca-Cola, Sprite or Fanta?
Recent claims that The
Coca-ColaCompany's Fanta and Sprite beverages are unfit for consumption when combined with Vitamin C are inaccurate and unsupported by science. All our products are safe and strictly adhere to regulations in the countries where they are sold while complying with our Company's stringent global safety and quality standards.
Both benzoic acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are ingredients approved by international food safety regulators and used in combination in many food and beverage products. While local guideline levels of these ingredients may vary by national standards in each and every case, our beverages comply within the range defined by CODEX Alimentarius, a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines and other recommendations related to food production and food safety.
The safety of all of our beverages, including Fanta and Sprite, is certified by international food and safety regulators such as European Food Safety Agency, the US FDA and national Ministries of Health.
For more information, please follow this link to the Ministry of Health in Nigeria:
Rumor: Baby Soda Ad? It's Not the Real Thing
That ad is a complete fabrication. The Coca-Cola Company never produced a piece of advertising with that image and copy nor did any trade association associated with our Company. In fact, the creator wrote on his blog about how he produced this fake ad himself nearly ten years ago. Check out The City Desk: Fictional Urbanism for info on this and other urban legends.
Rumor: The Secret Formula for Coca-Cola includes alcohol
We're proud to be the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company. In the manufacture of Coca-Cola, alcohol is not added as an ingredient and no fermentation takes place. The ingredients and manufacturing process used in the production of Coca-Cola are rigorously regulated by government and health authorities in more than 200 countries which have consistently recognizedCoca-Cola as a non-alcoholic product.
Rumor: Bottle caps are not recyclable
Misinformation continues to spread about the recyclability of beverage caps. The closures we use on bottles are 100 percent recyclable from a technical standpoint and highly recycled. They are made from high-density materials selected for their compatibility with most recycling systems. Most recyclers use a float/sink process where PET bottles sink and the closures and labels float. For this reason, and to minimize litter, we recommend that consumers recycle their beverage bottles by putting the cap back on before placing in a recycle bin. Like the PET plastic used in our bottles, there also are end markets for the material used in the caps, such as paint pails and battery casings.
Rumor: Coca-Cola contains pork
Coca-Cola does not contain pork nor any other animal derivatives. Additionally,Coca-Cola meets the safety requirements, laws and practices in every country where our brands are sold.
Rumor: Coca-Cola contains cochineal, a bug dye
Cochineal, which is also known by the names Crimson Lake, Carmine, Natural Red 4, E120 and C.I. 75470, is not an ingredient in Coca-Cola.
Rumor: Common Misperceptions about Sweeteners
There are all sorts of misperceptions about low- and no-calorie sweeteners. It is sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction about safety and health. We've put together a list of common misperceptions about sweetness and low- and no-calorie sweeteners. Take a look.
Misperception: Craving sweets is bad
Your ''sweet tooth'' has been with you for a long time. Did you know that there is a 20,000-year-old cave painting that shows a man robbing a beehive for honey?
Even then, people were willing to go out of their way to get something sweet. Your fondness of sweet things is something that is naturally a part of you.
You are literally born with it. Just remember: You may need to control your sweet tooth. Good health depends on a balance between calories you consume and calories you burn through physical activity. There is no such thing as a ''bad'' food or beverage. If you love chocolate, ice cream or beverages that contain sugar, you can still include these in your diet – in moderation.
All calories count, so strive for a healthy balance.
Misperception: Aspartame causes cancer
Aspartame was first approved by the FDA in 1981. Since that time, it has undergone hundreds of studies for safety. All of them point to the same conclusion: Aspartame is safe for consumers. There is no sound scientific evidence that is accepted by food safety authorities linking aspartame, or other low- and no-calorie sweeteners, to cancer in humans. When aspartame was first approved, the FDA commissioner said, ''Few compounds have withstood such detailed testing and repeated, close scrutiny, and the process through which aspartame has gone should provide the public with additional confidence of its safety.''
Misperception: Low- and no-calorie sweeteners promote weight gain
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners have not been shown to add weight to normal or overweight adults. In fact, according to the International Food Information Council, some studies show that low- and no-calorie sweeteners can help people better manage their weight.
Weight gain happens when you consume more calories than you burn through physical activity and normal body functions. So as long as the calories you burn equal or exceed the calories you consume, you can enjoy any food or beverage in an amount that makes sense for you.
Misperception: Low- and no-calorie sweeteners negatively affect people with diabetes
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners don't add carbohydrates to the diet, so they allow people with diabetes to consume a greater variety of foods. They can satisfy craving for sweets without affecting blood sugar, which helps these individuals follow a healthy meal plan and manage their diabetes.
Misperception: The FDA doesn't test low- and no-calorie sweeteners enough before they are released to the public
The process for FDA approval is a long one. Each low- and no-calorie sweetener approved by the FDA has undergone years of intense testing for safety before being made available to the public. The government review and oversight into the research process are extensive. Failure on any of these tests can require starting the process over from the beginning, taking even more years.
Misperception: Use of low- and no-calorie sweeteners increases the risk of negative health effects
There is no scientific evidence that foods with low- and no-calorie sweeteners increase the risk of other diseases or health concerns.
There is an exception for individuals born with a rare hereditary disease called phenylketonuria (PKU), which prevents them from breaking down one of the amino acids found in aspartame. Therefore, foods and drinks that are sweetened with aspartame must include a warning statement to keep individuals with this disease from unknowingly using this sweetener.
Rumor: DASANI® does not hydrate properly due to salt content
DASANI contains 0.50 milligrams of sodium per 8-ounce serving. Under the Food and Drug Administration's rules governing the Nutrition Facts panel on a product label, if a serving of a food (240mL in the case of DASANI) contains less than 5mg of sodium, then that quantity is considered nutritionally insignificant and must be listed in the Nutrition Facts panel as "0mg."
You may be interested to know that your local tap water also contains sodium. The amount of sodium in the local water supply varies greatly across the country. The amount of sodium in your local water supply may be available by calling your water company. The average amount of sodium in US tap water can be found in theNutrient Database maintained by the US Department of Agriculture.
Rumor: Child dies after drinking Coca-Cola light® followed by chewing menthol-flavored chewy candy
A rumor has been circulating the Internet that a boy has died in Brazil from eating Mentos and drinking Coca-Cola light. This is a hoax, most likely triggered by the well-known "Diet Coke/Mentos fountain phenomenon."
There is a false rumor circulating via email on the Internet that claims that a child in Brazil died after drinking Coca-Cola light followed by chewing menthol-flavored chewy candy. This story is not true.
There is no reason to believe that Coca-Cola ingredients together with menthol flavor or any other food or food ingredient would combine to cause any illness.Coca-Cola ingredients and menthol flavoring are widely approved as safe food ingredients and are used worldwide in a variety of foods.
This email appears to be linked to a number of amateur videos that have appeared on the Internet, which show people, for fun, mixing Mentos candies with Coca-Colalight (or Diet Coke®) to produce a reaction that causes the Diet Coke to shoot into the air. This reaction is thought to be caused by carbon dioxide (which gives carbonated soft drinks their fizz) permeating the porous surface of the Mentos.
However, chewing a Mentos candy destroys the surface needed for the carbon dioxide bubbles to form. Therefore such a foam reaction cannot happen when the two products are ingested.
We strongly advise consumers to treat with skepticism unauthorized or untraceable rumors which they find on the Internet, since they often, as in this case, turn out to be entirely false.
Q. Why does Diet Coke or Coke Zero when combined with Mentos produce a reaction that causes Diet Coke to shoot into the air or causes a rocket car to propel with Coke Zero?
A. Some scientists have said that it has to do with the rapid release of carbon dioxide (what gives soft drinks their "fizz") caused by the candy. As soon as Mentos is dropped into the beverage, carbon dioxide bubbles rapidly form all over the surface of the candy. As Mentos sinks to the bottom of the bottle, additional bubbles are formed and the pressure inside the bottle increases very rapidly. The sudden increase in pressure pushes all of the liquid up and out of the bottle. The same reaction occurs in the case of the rocket car propelled with the Coke Zero/Mentos combination where the carbon dioxide pressure drives the reaction.
Q. Can this same reaction occur if I eat Mentos and drink Diet Coke or Coke Zero at the same time?
A. No. Chewing the candy destroys its surface which is needed for the carbon dioxide bubbles to form.
Q. Will anything happen if I just swallow Mentos and then consume Diet Coke or Coke Zero?
A. No. The level of carbon dioxide and pressure generated in a 2 liter bottle of beverage is far greater than what can be produced in the stomach.
Additional Information In June 2006, a video clip produced by Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz began circulating on the internet that showcased an elaborate demonstration of the reaction that occurs when Mentos brand candies are dropped into bottles of Diet Coke. The video, created through an acting troupe called EepyBird, created an immediate online sensation and has since been viewed millions of times. There was no Company involvement in that video.
In July 2006, the Company re-launched www.coca-cola.com as its new Coca-Colabrand site. The new site featured user generated content driven by regular challenges that invited consumers to post their own videos in response to creative "briefs" that outlined a particular theme. Given the strategic direction of the new website, the Company entered into a sponsorship agreement with the producers of the mentos video to create a new, more elaborate video. The new video was featured on the Company's website for one month, along with a challenge to consumers to create their own video around the theme of "Poetry in Motion." The challenge did not ask people to recreate the Diet Coke and Mentos video.
Rumor: The drink Coca-Cola® was originally green in color.
This is indeed just a rumor. Although the famous contour bottle is green, Coca-Colahas always been brown in color, since its start in 1886.
Rumor: Soft drinks can be used by farmers as pesticides for their crops
Soft drinks do not act in a similar way to pesticides when applied to the ground or crops. There is no scientific basis for this and the use of soft drinks for this purpose would be totally ineffective. Our products are world class and safe. The treated water used to make our beverages meets the highest international standards.
Rumor: Aluminum from soft drink cans leads to Alzheimer's disease
Soft drinks canned in aluminum actually contain only trace amounts of the metal because the inner surface of the can is lacquered, which minimizes the chance of any aluminum from the can dissolving into the beverage. An individual would have to drink about 5,000 12-ounce cans to get the same amount of aluminum as from one typical aluminum hydroxide-based antacid tablet. There is no evidence to support an alleged causal association between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease. In fact, The Alzheimer's Association says "…there is no proof that aluminum causes Alzheimer's disease." This is important because aluminum is the third most abundant chemical in nature after oxygen and silicon. Virtually all foods, water, and air contain some aluminum. Some commonly eaten foods that contain aluminum are grains, vegetables, and meat.
Rumor: Rat urine on soda can kills consumer
Many versions of this rumor claim that a relative, friend or coworker died after drinking a can of soda. The rumor claims that the top of the can was encrusted with dried rat's urine. It also states that canned drinks and other foodstuffs are stored in warehouses and containers that are usually infested with rodents and then are transported to retail outlets without being properly cleaned.
This particular rumor has been around for years, but has recently made a comeback in Europe.
This rumor about a dirty soft drink can causing someone's death is simply not true. The Coca-Cola Company and all our bottling facilities adhere to a very rigorous quality assurance program to ensure the highest level of sanitation and to create superior quality products. We have very active and strict food inspection systems that regulate all of our plants and warehouse facilities, and rodent detection is one of the most basic things for which they inspect. In addition, governmental authorities enforce strict legal and regulatory systems that prohibit the storage of food and beverage products in warehouses that do not meet appropriate sanitation standards. Naturally if the store environment seems dirty, it is advisable to clean anything you might put in your mouth.
Rumor: Cold soft drinks help create toxins that can lead to the development of various diseases
This particular rumor claims that soft drinks are usually served at a much lower temperature than what is optimum for proper functioning of digestive enzymes, putting stress on the digestive system, causing less food to be digested. The claim is that this undigested food creates toxins that are absorbed by the intestines and then circulated to the body, causing various diseases.
Body temperature is a constant 37°C (98.6°F). Eating hot food does not raise body temperature. Just the same, eating cold foods does not lower body temperature. Everything we eat and drink turns the same temperature in the body. Most people eat many kinds of foods -- some hot and some cold. The temperature of the food does not affect how the body uses or metabolizes the food.
Rumor: The Coca-Cola Company and Fanta have ties to the Nazi regime.
We whole-heartedly reject the claim that The Coca-Cola Company ever sympathized in any way with the abhorrent acts or policies of the Nazi regime in Germany.
The real story is back in 1941, when German bottlers were unable to obtain the materials necessary for Coca-Cola production, they developed a cola-like drink based on available ingredients and called it Fanta in an effort to keep their local bottling operation alive. The Fanta brand that we know today is a different and distinct orange flavored drink launched in 1955 by The Coca-Cola Company in Italy. Fanta then became the trade-mark designation for a line of flavored drinks sold by bottlers of Coca-Cola globally that are enjoyed today.
Rumor: Coke + MSG = Aphrodisiac
Some people have been lead to believe that combining Coca-Cola with MSG (monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer) creates an aphrodisiac.
MSG is a flavor enhancer used in many foods, but it is not an ingredient inCoca-Cola. There is no factual or scientific basis for concluding that Coca-Cola is an aphrodisiac -- whether or not it is combined with MSG.
Rumor: Coca-Cola can be used as a household cleaner
This rumor has taken on many forms, claiming that Coca-Cola, due to its acidic nature, can be used to clean toilets and corrosion from car batteries, loosen a rusted bolt and remove rust spots from car bumpers, remove grease from clothing, clean road haze from windshields, clean highways after traffic accidents, cook a steak, dissolve teeth, and bake a moist ham.
This rumor mentions that baking a ham basted with Coca-Cola produces a delicious gravy -- and that is definitely true! We are unaware of any state patrol officers using Coke for any purpose other than refreshment. Plain water or vinegar would be as effective and less costly for cleaning pavement. Vinegar, naturally acidic, is used as a household cleaner and also a common ingredient in marinades and salad dressings. Soaking an egg in vinegar causes the shell to soften -- an expected outcome because acid breaks down protein structure. Yet vinegar is completely safe as a food ingredient and enhances the flavor of many foods.
Soaking something in a soft drink or rubbing something with a cloth soaked in a soft drink is not at all like drinking a soft drink. People don't hold soft drinks in their mouths for long periods of time, nor rub their teeth with fabric soaked in soft drinks, so it doesn't make sense to extend these possible affects to normal use of the product. Because our teeth are constantly bathed by saliva, which helps buffer the effects of acids from foods and beverages, the effect on tooth enamel is greatly reduced. In fact, the acids in most foods are neutralized to a large degree by the saliva in the mouth long before they reach the stomach.
There is a small amount of edible acid present in many foods, including fruit juices, buttermilk, and soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola. These foods are not acidic enough to harm your body tissues -- in fact, your own natural stomach acid is stronger. It is possible that the edible acid in any of these products could have the effects described, even though it's still quite safe to drink these products. However, we don't make any claims relating to other uses. Instead, we recommend using products specifically designed for cleaning or rust removal. T
The rumors about disappearing teeth, nails, steaks and various other objects are just that -- rumors. These stories continue to spring up and get recycled because each new generation finds them hard to ignore, but they simply are not true.
Rumor: Soft drinks cause dehydration, leading to cancer
This particular rumor claims that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and that by drinking five glasses of water each day, the risks of certain types of cancer are greatly reduced. The dehydration is blamed on the substitution of soft drinks for water in many Americans' diets.
All beverages are a source of water. In addition, many foods provide additional water. Soft drinks, like other beverages and foods, are sources of water. The vast majority of healthy people adequately meet their daily hydration needs by consuming beverages at meals and otherwise letting thirst be their guide, according to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).The NAS report refers to total water, which includes the water contained in beverages and the moisture in foods, to avoid confusion with drinking water only. The reference level of nearly 4 quarts for adult men and nearly 3 quarts for adult women per day covers the expected needs of healthy, sedentary people in temperate climates.
According to the NAS 2004 Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate, all beverages, including those that are caffeinated, contribute to hydration. While concerns have been raised that caffeine has a diuretic effect, research shows this effect is temporary, and there is no convincing evidence that caffeine leads to dehydration. Therefore, the NAS concluded that when it comes to meeting daily hydration needs, caffeinated beverages can contribute as much as noncaffeinated options.
Rumor: Delhi University student dies chugging Coke
This rumor claims that a university student in India died from too much CO2 in his blood after drinking eight bottles of Coca-Cola too quickly.
Carbon dioxide, when added to water for carbonation, is not harmful upon ingestion. Like other food ingredients, carbon dioxide has been reviewed by regulatory authorities worldwide and its safety has been confirmed. Carbonation has no documented negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract or on general health. The story about the student at Delhi University is not true.
Rumor: Soft drinks cause kidney failure
This rumor reports a young mother dying from the failure of both kidneys, due to consuming soft drinks every day at lunch.
The rumor about the young woman dying in Pertamina Hospital, located in Jakarta, Indonesia, is not true. The Director General of Food and Drug Control within the Indonesia Health Department has investigated this rumor and found it to be false.
Coca-Cola does not cause kidney stones. An inadequate intake of fluids is a major contributing factor to the formation of kidney stones. Soft drinks provide a pleasant and refreshing way to consume part of a person's daily fluid requirement, thereby encouraging adequate fluid intake.
The vast majority of cases of kidney failure are caused by complications of diabetes or high blood pressure.
None of our beverages contain harmful substances. All our soft drinks are wholesome beverages manufactured in compliance with the laws of nearly 200 countries throughout the world where our products are marketed.
Rumor: Soft drinks cause kidney stones
We would like to assure you that soft drinks do not cause kidney stones. There are multiple causes of kidney stones, and the ingredients in cola beverages have not been shown to cause them. In fact, just the opposite is true. An inadequate intake of fluids is a major contributing factor toward formation of kidney stones. Soft drinks provide a pleasant and refreshing way to consume part of a person's daily fluid requirements, thereby encouraging adequate fluid intake.
You may choose to obtain a copy of "A prospective study of dietary calcium and other nutrients and the risk of symptomatic kidney stones." by Curhan GC, Willett WC, Rimm EB, Stampfer MJ New England Journal Medicine 1993;328(12):833-838. The study states, "Sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, sucrose, fiber, and sugared cola were not associated with risk when we controlled for potential confounders."
Review on kidney stones does not list Coca-Cola/Diet Coke in foods to limit
National Kidney Foundation does not list Coca-Cola/Diet Coke in foods to limit
There are 17 mg of phosphorus per 100 mL. in Coca-Cola. This is equivalent to the amount of phosphorus, for example, in orange juice and considerably less than in milk, cheese, and bread. Proportionately, meat products have more phosphorus than any other food. In fact, the phosphorus in cola beverages contributes 2.1% or less of the total dietary intake of phosphorus.
Below is a table that shows the amount of phosphorus in 100 grams of different products:
Coca-Cola 17 mg Milk, Whole, 3.3% Fat 93 mg Ice Cream, Vanilla 105 mg Chicken, Light, w/skin, Stewed 146 mg Chicken Liver Pate 175 mg Ham, Sliced, Regular 247 mg Peanuts, All Types, Raw 376 mg Cheese, Cheddar 512 mg
Rumor: Coca-Cola is trying to privatize the Guarani Aquifer
Coca-ColaCompany is not negotiating with any government of any country to grant the privatization of the Guaraní Aquifer System.
We consider water as an essential element for life and the healthy advancement of ecosystems, communities, businesses, agriculture, and commerce.
The Guaraní Aquifer is the third largest freshwater world reserve. It extends underground in the territories of four South American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. In 2010, these four countries signed an agreement, based on the provisions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, on the principles of protection of natural resources and the sovereign responsibility of the states for their rational use. This agreement establishes the duty of the four countries to promote its conservation and environmental protection, in order to ensure the multiple, rational, sustainable and equitable use of their water resources, and not to cause significant damage to other territories or the environment.
Coca-ColaCompany is seriously committed to returning to communities and nature the equivalent of the water it uses in its processes and products, to ensuring to continuously increase efficient use in manufacturing processes, to improving access to water and sanitation in communities, to providing water for productive use, to contributing to watershed protection, and, to educating and raising awareness about water care.
In 2015, 5 years before the commitment, our Company reached the goal of replenishing 100% of the water it uses in its products and production processes throughout the world. We remain committed to this goal.
In partnership with the most recognized expert organizations in the world, including WWF, The Nature Conservancy, Water for People, Millennium Water Alliance, ProNatura, Avina Foundation, UN-Habitat, Avina Foundation, Wildlife Foundation and UNDP, by the end of 2016,
Coca-Colareplenished 221 billion liters per year through community and watershed projects globally.
Ultimately, The
Coca-ColaCompany works to establish a truly water-sustainable business on a global scale. We will always be moving towards contributing to the well-being of the whole society.


text:
Knee High Compression Socks
Enjoy Comfortable Calves Wherever You Go with These Knee High Compression Socks! These Socks May Help to Increase Blood Circulation and Reduce Swelling. Only $9 for One Pair or $17 for Two
- Highlights
- Fine Print
- Direct Import
The Offer
Get the most out of your socks with these knee high compression socks
Only $9 for one pair or stock up on two pairs for $17
These socks may help to increase blood circulation and reduce swelling, making them perfect for long haul flights
They even feature a toeless design for a comfortable fit for large feet as well as a built-in zipper for easy access
Made from a comfortable blend of 92% nylon and 8% spandex, they are one size fits most and measure 37cm in length from the heel, 44cm around the calf and 34cm around the toes
Available in black or beige - make your choice at checkout
What We Like
Whether you're catching a flight, hitting the football field or sparing a thought for your fatigued feet, these compression socks could be for you!
Get your socks delivered for only $5.95
Check out the 'Fine Print' tab for more information
The Fine Print
Please enter delivery details at checkout. Once purchased your goods will be automatically sent to your address in approximately three weeks from the end of the promotion, no further action will be required.
Delivery to PO Box addresses is not possible
A delivery fee of $5.95 applies per item
Members can purchase up to twenty vouchers (gift vouchers aren't available for this offer, but you can purchase multiple vouchers and give the product as a gift)
Your product will be delivered to you by the supplier of the product. The estimated delivery time for this product has been provided by the supplier
Please allow more time for delivery to regional areas
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not redeemable for cash
Please ensure your address is correct. Incorrect addresses will incur a re-delivery fee
This product is a direct import. Please see our direct import terms and conditions page for more information.


text:
Day sixteen: How'd you get your hair like that?
On the sixteenth day of "How'd you get your hair like that?" I came across a super cool, hot pink cruiser bike with a leopard seat parked outside Leela's European Cafe. Oh – and behind the bike were two super cool cats, who just happened to have some of the most unique hair I've come across.
Holly, 30, isn't just a hairstylist and makeup artist at Hairworks. She's also a dreadlock-ist. She runs Wicked Locks where you can color your dreads, get them set or taken out. And it doesn't matter if you've got human or synthetic hair. She works with both.
Check out Veronica's head to see an example of a dread creation that Holly has set and colored.
The video cuts off right as Holly is about to answer the question I ask her about her hair, but you get the most important information about her lady 'hawk right in the beginning of the video – and that is, she cut and colored her locks to match her bike. Rad.
Follow my series here and on Twitter with @notajappycamper and #denverhair.
Stay tuned for day seventeen!


text:
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Clide Geffrard Jr. scored a game-high 20 points to lift Samford over Appalachian State 72-68 Saturday night in a Southern Conference matchup.
Raijon Kelly added 15 points and seven assists, Brandon Hayman scored 14 and Tim Williams chipped in 13 to help Samford (7-12, 5-1) win its fourth straight game.
Ahead 59-58 with 10:54 left to play, Geffrard's jumper sparked a 6-0 run, making it 65-58 with 6:14 remaining.
After Appalachian State got within two, 67-65 on Nathan Healy's 3-pointer with 2:38 to go, the Mountaineers then turned the ball over twice, and missed five shots in the final 53 seconds to seal the victory for Samford.
The Bulldogs shot 54.5 percent (30 of 55) for the game and dominated inside, outscoring the Mountaineers 38-22 in the paint.
Jay Canty scored 19 points and grabbed eight boards for Appalachian State (7-10, 3-3).


text: Well, it is cold and dry up here in Canada, and I have been noticing an issue with my combustion launcher lately. I use a piezoelectric grill igniter as an ignition source, and it hasnt been working properly in the dry air. The current produced by the igniter will not jump my spark gaps, unless I blow into the chamber, effectively increasing the humidity a fair amount. When I do this, an arc occurs on every attempt, and this condition will maintain for upwards of 20 seconds, until the moist air is displaced by dry air. Has anyone else had a similar experience, and does my theory involving humidity sound like a plausible expanation as to what is occuring?


text:
Despite solid majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate and a president sympathetic to the majority's legislative agenda, congressional Democrats still remain unable to agree on several major appropriations bills, including those that fund the two main federal research agencies— the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation— in which the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is most interested. This continues a trend going back to at least the Reagan administration, in which action on most appropriations bills is not completed by the start of the new fiscal year, and the remaining bills get lumped together at the end of the fiscal year in continuing resolutions before some agreement is finally reached, months after the legislation was supposed to have been approved. The trend has continued no matter which party is in power. And, so far in the first year of the Obama administration, it shows no signs of abating.
At this point, only four of the 12 regular appropriations bills have been signed into law, although another one is on the president's desk awaiting his signature. Two bills are in conference. The House has completed consideration of all 12 bills, the Senate only seven. Unfortunately, two of the bills in which action is incomplete are the commerce, justice, and science appropriations bill, which funds a host of science agencies, including the NSF, NASA and others, and the labor, health and human services, and education appropriations bill, which funds the NIH.
Since fiscal 2010 started on Oct. 1, the government has been running on a series of continuing resolutions that fund the government at current levels (that is, last year's levels) for varying lengths of time. The latest continuing resolution runs out Dec. 18, thus signaling the possibility of another delayed congressional recess. Although the Senate leadership has indicated it would like to pass the remaining appropriations bills individually, it is becoming increasingly likely that a so-called "minibus" will emerge, rolling the remaining bills into one package. ("Minibus" is a policy wonk play on words, taking off on an "omnibus" continuing resolution, which rolls all appropriations bills into one package.)
The NIH is funded at differing levels in the House and Senate versions of the legislation. The House-passed version funds the NIH at $31.26 billion, $854 million more than funding in fiscal 2009 (not counting the stimulus funding provided earlier this year). The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the L/HHS bill as well, but it funds NIH at $500 million lower than the House has provided— at only $30.76 billion, a $364 million increase. The stimulus money ($10 billion over two years) is accounted for separately, but, if added in, it boosts both totals by $5 billion each for 2010. This money must be spent by the end of fiscal 2010, Sept. 30.
ASBMB, along with the rest of the biomedical community, has been considering what level of funding to request for fiscal 2011. Pretty much everyone in the biomedical research community is coalescing around a figure somewhere in the range of $35 billion. Those who have studied the numbers (ASBMB staff among them) believe that it would take a figure in that range to avoid a catastrophic dropoff in the number of competing grants that can be funded. However, no specific number is being promulgated at this time until the fiscal 2010 appropriations level has been settled. Unfortunately, we are hearing very downbeat assessments of the likelihood of an NIH request even approaching this level.
The president will be presenting his budget proposal for 2011 in early February, and Office of Management and Budget officials and others have informed us that we should not be optimistic about major increases in the coming year. An increase on the order of $5 billion to $6 billion more for NIH would use most of the additional funds expected to be available to the Department of Health and Human Services in next year's budget. The president is thus unlikely to put most available money into NIH and propose no increases in other programs in the bill.
It is also somewhat unusual that the Senate figure is significantly below that of the House. However, the Senate Appropriations Committee has indicated that the passage of the stimulus funding bill made a big difference in its funding levels for regular appropriations, since NIH received so much stimulus funding and since most of it will be spent in 2010.
Unfortunately, NIH's stimulus funding also has caught the attention of Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking minority member of the House Commerce Committee, which oversees NIH. He wrote to NIH Director Francis Collins on Sept. 24, asking for information on a number of NIH-funded grants, including one studying Thai "sex workers" and one on patterns of drug use in Brazilian "rave culture." He has also written to the Government Accountability Office asking that NIH's use of the $10 billion in stimulus money be examined. He wants to know if the process and criteria for funding grants under the stimulus program were different from the ways NIH usually funds grants and how many jobs were "created or maintained" (one of the objectives of the stimulus package).
On this note, President Obama indicated Sept. 30, during a visit to NIH, that more than $5 billion in NIH stimulus money had been awarded, funding 12,000 new grants and creating "tens of thousands of jobs conducting research, manufacturing and supplying medical equipment and building and modernizing laboratories and research facilities all across America."
The National Science Foundation bill has passed both houses of Congress, but a conference has yet to be called. The House has approved a funding level for NSF of $6.937 billion, a $447 million increase over 2009. The Senate level is $20 million less, at $6.917 billion. The Senate debated the bill for almost a month before passage. One item of contention was an amendment offered by U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., to eliminate $9 million for funding of political science research. However, this was defeated, and the bill ended up passing the Senate handily.
More from the current issue


text:
Soak bulgur in cold water 10 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with damp cheesecloth; squeeze out all water. Transfer to a serving bowl; fluff with a fork.
Stir in tomatoes with juice, parsley, and scallions. Add lemon juice, salt, and oil; season with pepper. Toss to coat. Just before serving, stir in mint.
Mint is optional. Martha prepared bulgur as follows: In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water, bulgur, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well; transfer to a serving bowl. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.


text: Deprecated: mysql_connect(): The mysql extension is deprecated and will be removed in the future: use mysqli or PDO instead in /home/kolhapurbasket/public_html/thecelebrations.in/config/config.php on line 77 The Celebrations : Checkout Symbol Of Love Cake 1 kg Symbol Of Love Cake 1 kg Please Note: We deliver fresh cake but since every chef has his / her own style to make and decorate the cake hence decoration and design of the product may be slightly different than image displayed. Be assured about quality. ₹ 1299 1. Where do you want to deliver this? 3. Shipping option Product is not available in this city. Select Shipping Mode Standard Delivery [₹ 100] Morning Delivery [₹ 250] Night Delivery [₹ 300] Normal Delivery [₹ 400] 2. When do you want the delivery? 4. Preferred time of delivery? Select Time of delivery Anytime Between 9 AM to 9 PM Anytime Between 8 AM to 11.45 AM Anytime Between 10 PM to 11 .30 PM Anytime during the day