Monthly Archives: February 2010
Around 45 people Dead Due to Storms in France, Spain and Portugal
It is reported that around 45 people have died due to storms in parts of Spain, France and Portugal.
Out of the 45 victims reported dead, 40 are reported from western France, where most of the casualties were because of falling buildings, or drowning.
The winds were blowing at around 87 miles per hour that caused a lot of chaos, and the winds moved from parts of Portugal towards the Bay of Biscay.
There were power cuts in most of the regions as the winds were really severe, coastal towns faced huge waves.
At least around a dozen people were reported missing and 59 reported injured.
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy has expressed his condolences to all affected and that he would visit affected areas soon.
Many Flights have been cancelled in these areas.
Hawaii Tsunami Video Shows Massive Tidals Waves
Hawaii was issued a tsunami morning yesterday after the destructive 8.8 magnitude earthquake took place in Chile yesterday.The earthquake caused widespread damage killing more than 300 people.
According to some reports, the tidal waves were expected to be 3 to 4 metre high, but these waves were more than 4 metre.
A tsunami warning was issued in Hawaii after the Chile earthquake struck early in the morning yesterday. There were also reports that tsunamis were expected to hit the coastal areas of some South American countries as well.
We got the 2004 Thailand tsunami video here for you to see, and if you look at it,you will be surprised how calm the beach is before the tidal waves hit the coast.
We will keep you updated on the Hawaii tsunami video very soon.
2010 Hockey World Cup championship Schedule & Fixtures
The 2010 Hockey World Cup championship will begin today in India and will go on till the 13th of March 2010.
The venue for the matches is at the wonderful Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, India.
The whole event will have 12 top teams from all around the world. Germany have one the last two World Cups.
The teams are divided into two groups.
These are the groups given below.
Group A: New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, Argentina
Group B: South Africa, Spain, India, Pakistan, Australia, England
Schedule & Fixtures given below
Time Pool Teams
Sunday 28 February
01 16:35 B South Africa : Spain
02 18:35 B Australia : England
03 20:35 B Pakistan : India
Monday 1 March
04 16:35 A New Zealand : Canada
05 18:35 A Germany : Korea
06 20:35 A Netherlands : Argentina
Tuesday 2 March
07 16:35 B South Africa : England
08 18:35 B Pakistan : Spain
09 20:35 B India : Australia
Wednesday 3 March
10 16:35 A Canada : Germany
11 18:35 A Argentina : Korea
12 20:35 A New Zealand : Netherlands
Thursday 4 March
13 16:35 B South Africa : Australia
14 18:35 B England : Pakistan
15 20:35 B Spain : India
Friday 5 March
16 16:35 A Korea : New Zealand
17 18:35 A Netherlands : Canada
18 20:35 A Germany : Argentina
Saturday 6 March
19 16:35 B Australia : Spain
20 18:35 B South Africa : Pakistan
21 20:35 B England : India
Sunday 7 March
22 16:35 A Korea : Canada
23 18:35 A New Zealand : Argentina
24 20:35 A Germany : Netherlands
Monday 8 March
25 16:35 B Spain : England
26 18:35 B Australia : Pakistan
27 20:35 B South Africa : India
Tuesday 9 March
28 16:35 A Germany : New Zealand
29 18:35 A Netherlands : Korea
30 20:35 A Canada : Argentina
31 15:35 11-12 6A : 6B
32 18:05 semi 1A : 2B
33 20:35 semi 1B : 2A
Friday 12 March
34 15:35 9-10 5A : 5B
35 18:05 7-8 4A : 4B
36 20:35 5-6 3A : 3B
Saturday 13
37 15:35 Bronze :
38 18:05 Gold :
Check for local listings.
Megan Fox’s Yearbook Pictures Are Just As Hot as Megan – PHOTOS
Megan Fox is one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses and this actress was just as pretty back in highschool as she is now.
As you can see in the picture below, the ‘Transformers’ babe had that same raw pretty face, magnetic smile and the gorgeous hair before she became famous. These old photos show us how good looking Megan Fox was in her teen years.
Unfortunately, we cannot find any color photos of Megan Fox’ teenage years, but these pictures are just good enough to look at – just like Megan Fox.
Megan Fox recently acted in “Jennifer’s Body” and has received rave reviews for her performance in something other than a hot actress in Transformers.
Megan began her acting career in 2001 with many television and film roles, and is known to have played a recurring role on Hope and Faith.
Check out Megan Fox’s School Picture:
Marie Osmond’s Son Michael Blosil’s Death Shocks the World- Photo
The famous Osmond Family was struck by tragedy yesterday in New York city. Marie Osmond’s son Michael Blosil jumped himself to death on late Friday night from an apartment building in Los Angeles. The death of Marie Osmond’s son Michael Blosil is indeed a very big shock to the Osmond Family.
Michael Blosil was an adopted son of Marie Osmond. It has been reported that he was also in rehab in the year 2007 for an unspecified ailment. He has also been suffering from depression in the past.
In this file picture: Michael Blosil stands in the front
Marie Osmond married music producer Brian Blosil and has seven children out of which 5 are adopted.
The suicide of Michael Blosil as reported by Los Angeles Police Department is not clear on why he would take such a drastic step, his body was found on the ground below the apartment balcony. The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed the suicide.
The Osmond Family is originally from the state of Utah and the follow the Mormon Faith.
In the past it has been reported that Marie Osmond attempted suicide in the year 2006, but her publicist said it was a medical reaction.
In early 2009 Marie Osmond was in the news for plastic surgery done, as her appearance looked different.
Ventura Tsunami Destroys Boat Docks, No Reports Of Any Injuries as Tsunami Passes Hawaii
A tsunami caused by the massive Chile earthquake hit Ventura County on Saturday. The Ventura tsunami destroyed many boat docks and made it a tough time for boat owner to get their loose boats, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Devastating tsunamis are quite rare in California and the damage in the Ventura tsunami was not every widespread.
Reports say that a tidal surge estimated at 3 metres slashed Ventura Harbor about 1 p.m.
According to the NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center scientists, tsunami waves are also known to have hit Hilo Bay and Kahului. The two aves had a 20 minute gap.
No damage has been reported in Hawaii as tsunami waves traveled past Hawaii.
Chile Earthquake Pictures Show How Much Damage Has Been Caused to Chile
A devastating earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale rocked Chile in the early morning hours. The devastation was vast killing hundreds of people, crumbling buildings and damaging roads and bridges.
The Chile earthquake was worse than the massive earthquake that took place in Haiti last month.
If you look at the Chile earthquake pics below, you can see how much damage the biggest earthquake of the century has caused to Chile. There are reports that a tsunami is expected in Hawaii as a result of the massive Chile earthquake. People in Hawaii have been warned and already being evacuated in anticipation of the tsunami.
Check out some Chile earthquake pictures:
People look on at a collapsed building in Chile
A man moves the remaining furniture of a badly damaged house in Chile
Cars lie turned on a damaged road
Chile Earthquake Is the Biggest Earthquake in Over a Century, Triggers Hawaii Tsunami
A massive earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude which struck off the coast of Chile in the early hours of the morning, was one of the biggest earthquakes that ever occurred anywhere in over a century.
Chile has a history of devastating earthquakes. As per the data from US Geological Survey, it is suggested that this Chile earthquake is in the 5th place with an 8.8.quake that hit Ecuador and Bolivia in 1906. Out of the 5 quakes, only 4 have been massive since 1900. The largest was a 9.5 magnitude event that struck Chile in 1960 claiming 1655 lives and leaving 2 million homeless and it triggered a tsunami that took lives of people living in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines.
The US government tsunami warning center in Hawaii warned that “a tsunami is likely to hit the state that could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawaii.
CNN has stated that this earthquake is ‘more powerful than a nuclear weapon’.
According to current news reports, 147 people have died in schools and public houses were all damaged. Even old churches turned into rumbles and the airport has been so badly damaged that it has been closed. This will make relief efforts a little more challenging.
The magnitude of the earthquake is so bad that there were 3 meter tall tidal waves that hit the Robinson Crusoe Islands, and there are also fears that there will be a tsunami in Hawaii.
Hawaii Tsunami Warning Issued after Chile Earthquake of 8.8 Magnitude – Largest Ever Earthquake Recorded in History
News has come in that a Hawaii tsunami warning has been issued due to the two destructive earthquakes that have hit the South American country of Chile a few hours ago today.
Remembering the massive earthquake that killed thousands of people back in 2004 , this tsunami warning in Hawaii is creating a sense of panic in the state. The citizens of Hawaii have been advised to stay inland or move to higher ground in anticipation of the tsunami.
According to reports, the Hawaiian authorities are currently evacuating all the coastal areas today ever since the Hawaii tsunami warning was issued.
Just a few hours ago, a massive earthquake ever recorded took place in Chile today and was measured at 8.8 on the Richter scale. The Chile earthquake has caused immense damage and is said to be 80 times more devastating than the Haiti earthquake that took place last month.
The book on F-Factor Diet by Tanya Zuckerbrot review
THE BOOK ON F FACTOR DIET BY TANYA ZUCKERBROT – AN EXCELLENT BOOK ON FIBER DIET WHICH WILL MAKE YOU FROM FAT TO FIT.
The 200-plus page book offers more than 75 delicious recipes from appetizers to desserts and also with a complete set of guidelines for those who are lazy or do not know cooking. ournal pages and helpful hints to keep dieters on track,” the publisher’s review says on Amzon.com about the book.
According to the author of the book “the F Factor Diet”, fiber, which is the zero-calorie non digestible part of a carbohydrate, is the secret to losing weight without hunger. Zuckerbrot says on her website ffactordiet.com “the more fiber a food has, the fuller you will feel after eating, leading you to eat less throughout the day”
Tanya Zuckerbrot MS RD is a nutritionist who has appeared on many television programs including The View, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. She is the official dietitian of the Miss Universe Organization and a regular contributor to Men’s Fitness Magazine.
Most diets focus on foods for weight loss, diabetes control, F Factor Diet has many good things to offer, reduction of heart diseases, RD Tanya Zuckerbroth adds a nutrient that creates and optimal weight loss plan and that is FIBER – F stands for fiber of course.
This F-factor-diet emphasizes on the use of fibrous foods. The theory behind the F-factor diet is that whatever you eat, if you eat enough fiber, you will feel full quickly and you will not over-eat and get your weight under control. Its stresses the importance of fiber in each meal.
Fiber controls blood sugar levels. When refined carbohydrates are consumed, they are rapidly digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. The pancreas releases insulin in response to the elevated glucose levels. Many diet experts believe that the glucose-insulin response is responsible for excess weight gain. A high-fiber diet creates less of a glucose increase and keeps hunger at bay.
Not many would like the F Factor diet, however the F Factor Diet has many good things to offer.
The F Factor diet not only promotes weight loss but also improves the our skin and hair, its gives our body more energy levels and helps in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diease, diabetes, cancers like breast and colon. The F factor diet is a favorite among the hollywood elite The poplular foods which are high in fiber is gaining ground due the ability to feel full without the associated calories. With the F Factor diet you can shed pounds without giving up favourites like cheese, wine and even while eating out. Here are the 3 stages which this diet F=Factor offers, which must be followed:
1. Detox 2. Continued Weight loss 3. Maintenance
The foods that are rich in fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole wheat breads and whole wheat crackers. The diet allows you to also eat low fat meats and cheese.
These are the recommended High Fiber Food recipes:
Fiber Crackers
In Fruits you can have (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, pear, apple)
In Vegetables you can have (salad greens, broccoli, asparagus, sweet potato, cabbage)
Whole Grains you can have (brown rice, whole wheat bread)
Beans and Legumes you can have(garbanzos, black beans, lentils, pinto beans)
Nuts you can have (peanut butter, almond, pistachio, walnut)
Fiber One Cereal
Other foods encouraged are lean proteins such as chicken and broiled salmon.
The book and website contain low calorie menus – approximately 1100 calories per day. On an average American eats more than this in a 24-hour period, the reduction of calories should produce about a 1 to 2 pound weight loss a week. A section in this book also gives tips to help dieters follow the meal plan while eating out.
Still, like other fad diets, this F-factor diet has a set of rules, like a 3-stage program. That is understandable. If a diet is as simple as one phrase “eating more fiber”, then will be no f factor diet.com and this “The F Factor Diet” book. If all can follow that program or lengthy advice on how this F Factor Diet is used, good for them. But you need worry if they can’t, because many people who have never heard of the F factor diet like the writer are able to maintain a great shape.
However, for those who don’t have much of any idea to prepare and enjoy their meals, this F factor diet is highly recommended.
The F-Factor Diet published in December 2006 a can be found at most book outlets and website.
