Pregnant Woman Could Lose Baby via H1N1 Vaccine

In Canada they have just withdrawn 170,000 doses of the vaccine for the same reason. In the US, many pregnant women have lost their babies after having the vaccination, several people have had Guillam-Barres paralysis and there have been seizures too. There also have been 1,329 reports of suspected adverse reactions to Pandemrix in four weeks.

There have been two cases of anaphylactic shock, one child experienced arthritis and two had seizures. But all these reactions have been called "coincidences" by the vaccine companies and our MOH informed us that there are no concerns about these reports. Now that the H1N1 Vaccination Campaign has been suspended, so many unanswered questions lead to us getting very suspicious as to what is really going on. People should educate themselves about the dangers of any vaccines. Especially before allowing themselves and their children to be injected by something which can cause so much damage. Don't just ask your doctor. Research on the net and read books and get a well rounded education about something so important. So many people just repeat whatever rhetoric on the subject their doctor and government has brain washed them to believe.

Please also be aware that the vaccination makers will do everything in their (enormous financial) power to deny that this death has anything to do with the vaccine. It's not a vaccine that I would want to have until the safety of this jab has been clinically proven to OUR satisfaction.

Security and Windows 7

Although visual, up-front features like Windows Aero get all the press with Windows 7,some of the more important, if less obvious, changes in this new operating system occur under the hood. For example, Microsoft further componentized its core OS in Windows 7, a change that enables more efficient updating and servicing. The more important under-the-hood work in Windows 7, of course, involves security changes. Whereas Windows XP had to be changed dramatically in Service Pack 2 (SP2) to be more secure, Windows7 was designed from the outset to be as secure as possible, building off and expanding on the work the company first did in XP SP2 and Windows Vista. In this chapter, you examine the new security features in Windows 7 that will affect you in day to day use.

Security and Windows 7

It’s been a tough decade for Windows users. As Microsoft’s operating system entered the dominant phase of its existence, hackers began focusing almost solely on Windows, as that’s where all the users are. As a result, various Windows versions have suffered through a seemingly never-ending series of electronic attacks, security vulnerabilities, and high-profile malware breakouts.

In 2003 Microsoft halted development of its major operating system and application products and began an internal review of its software-development practices. The company reexamined the source code to its then-current projects and developed a new software engineering approach that is security-centric.

Now the software giant will not release any software product that hasn’t undergone a stringent series of security checks. Windows Vista was the first client operating system shipped that was developed from the get-go with these principles in mind. That is, it was architected to be secure from the beginning. Windows 7 continues this trend quite nicely and builds off the work begun in Windows Vista. Is Windows 7 impenetrable? Of course not. No software is perfect; but Windows 7 is demonstrably more secure than its predecessors. And although Windows users will no doubt face awesome security threats in the future, Microsoft at least has the lessons it learned from the mistakes of the past to fall back on. Many people believe that the security enhancements in Windows 7 will prove to be a major reason many users will upgrade to this version. This is completely valid.

We want to expose one myth right now: while proponents of UNIX-based systems like Apple Mac OS X and Linux like to tout the supposed security benefits of their systems over Windows, the truth is that these competitors benefit primarily from security by obscurity. That is, so few people use these systems relative to Windows that hackers don’t bother targeting the minority operating systems.


Consider this: in 2007, the installed base of Windows-based PCs exceeded 1 billion, but the maker of the number-two OS, Apple, claims just 25 million users. That’s right, only 2.5 percent of the Windows user base is using the number-two most frequently used OS on earth. Hackers may be evil but they’re not dummies: they know where the numbers are.


This isn’t a partisan attack on Mac OS X or Linux. Both are fine systems, with their own particular strengths; and as far as security by obscurity goes, it’s certainly a valid enough reason to consider using OS X or Linux instead of Windows. It’s one of the reasons we both use Mozilla Firefox instead of Internet Explorer: in addition to various features that Firefox offers, the browser is hacked a lot less often than IE simply because fewer people use it.

Windows 7’s security features permeate the system, from top to bottom, from the high profile applications, applets, and control panels you deal with every day to the low-level features most Windows users have never heard of. This chapter highlights most of the Windows 7 security features that affect the user experience, starting with those you will likely have to deal with as soon as you begin using Microsoft’s latest operating system.

First, however, take a look at the first thing Windows 7 users need to do to thoroughly secure their system.

Securing Windows 7 in Just Two Steps

Out of the box, Windows 7 includes antispyware functionality in the form of Windows Defender, a two-way firewall in Windows Firewall; a hardened Web browser (Internet Explorer 8); and automatic updating features that keep the system up-to-date, every day, with the latest security patches. Also included are changes to the User Account Control (UAC) feature, covered in the next chapter, making it less annoying and less likely to be turned off, thus reducing your exposure to malware. It would seem that Windows 7 comes with everything you need to be secure.

Sadly, that’s not quite the case. First, Microsoft makes it too easy for users to opt out of one of the most important security features available in the system. In addition, one glaring security feature is missing from Windows 7. You’ll want to make sure you correct both of these issues before using Windows 7 online. Fortunately, doing so takes just two steps:

1. Enable automatic updating: If you set up Windows 7 yourself, one of the final Setup steps is configuration of Automatic Updates, the Windows Update feature that helps to ensure your system is always up-to-date. However, Automatic Updates can’t do its thing if you disable it, so make sure at the very least that you’ve configured this feature to install updates automatically. (Optionally, you can enable the installation of recommended updates as well, but these are rarely security oriented.) We can’t stress this enough: this feature needs to be enabled. If you’re not sure how it is configured, run Windows Update (Start Menu Search and then type windows update) and click Change Settings in the left side of the window. Make sure the option under Important updates Install updates automatically (recommended) is selected.

2. Install an antivirus solution: Many new PCs are preinstalled with security suites from companies such as McAfee and Symantec. While these suites are better than nothing, they’re also a bit bloated and perform poorly in our own tests. We prefer standalone antivirus solutions for this reason. There are many excellent options, including ESET NOD32 Antivirus, which in our own tests has proven to do an excellent job with minimal system impact. You can find out more about ESET NOD32 Antivirus from ESET directly (www.eset.com).

While commercial antivirus solutions are generally more effective, you might be surprised to discover that you can get a perfectly good antivirus solution free, which is perfect for budget-minded students and other individuals. The best free antivirus solution we’ve used is AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. It’s not quite as lightweight as ESET NOD32 Antivirus, but it’s close. And it’s not as bloated as those unnecessary security suites. Best of all, did we mention that it is free? You can find out more about AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition on the Web (free.grisoft.com).

Animal while making love

Everyone likes to make love, not only humans but animals too make love to their loved ones because its necessary for them. Here are some of the great captures of animals, while making love.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

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Here's Another 10 Far-out Valentine's Gifts

01. Candy Nipple Tassels

The kinkier couples will love these edible nipple tassels ($4.65) made with candies.

02. USB Jewelry

For geek fashion girlfriends, this stylish necklace and USB drive ($29.99).

03. 50 Boyfriends Worse Than Yours

If this year you are feeling underappreciated by your girlfriend and she is becoming demanding and complains too much, perhaps you should give her this book, entitled 50 Boyfriends Worse Than Yours ($11.66). After meeting Thrifty, who thinks taking you out to Chuck E Cheese is charming; Goth Guy, who borrows your make-up; Large Pet Owner, who wears his Python around the house, she may appreciate the nice guy you are.

04. The girlfriend pillow

If you and your man are miles away and he can't sleep unless he has some breast to support his head upon, this could be the perfect gift for him. In addition The girlfriend pillow ($9.99) has an extension like a woman's arm's shape that emulates the body contours of a female body.

05. Heart Sky Flying Lanterns

Set your love free… literally, with a pair of Heart Sky Flying Lanterns ($35.29). The Heart Lanterns are an embodiment of the love between you and your partner, so set them free into the sky as you both hold hands and gaze adoringly at each other.

06. Heart Shaped Bathtub

Probably not the first time you've seen a heart shaped Jacuzzi tub, but have you actually been in one? Doubtful. So what are you waiting for? If you've ever tried to have a romantic Valentine's Day rendezvous in a jacuzzi tub with two people, you know how uncomfortable a standard tub can be. But the heart shaped design, at "just" $2,363.99, makes it quite special—and a little bit sexy—for two lovebirds.

07. Ring For Sex Bell

In this age of complicated technology, you can communicate the simplest way possible with this ingenious Ring For Sex Bell ($7.99)! This bell will let your partner know just what mood you're in! One ring for 'Ready Now!' Two rings for 'Be Quick!' Three rings if you're desperate!

08. "Touch My Heart" Bath Towel

What a better way to end your bath together with these towels with suggestive messages ($39.90)?

09. Grow A Boyfriend

Is a friend of yours an ultimate single and always complains about it? With this gift ($2.99) she can grow herself a boyfriend. All she has to do is place it in water and Mr Right will grow 600% his size.

10. "Love and hugs" salt & pepper shaker set

The very nature of this set ($19.75) connotes love, making it a perfect gift for your loved one!

WHEN IS CHINESE NEW YEAR?

In 2010, Chinese New Year falls on February 14. February 14 is also Valentine's Day. Chinese New Year lasts for fifteen days.

However, do take note that Chinese New Year has no fixed date. It is celebrated in accordance with the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar is calculated on the time the moon takes to go around the Earth. It origins dating from 2600 B.C. It was during the time when Emperor Shih Huang Ti introduced the zodiac cycle. According to the Chinese calendar, it takes sixty years and five cycles of twelve years each for a complete cycle. Chinese New Year usually falls in either January or February.

Chinese New Year Dates and the related animal zodiac

    * 2009 Jan 26 - Ox
    * 2010 Feb 14 - Tiger
    * 2011 Feb 3 - Rabbit
    * 2012 Jan 23 - Dragon
    * 2013 Feb 10 - Snake
    * 2014 Jan 31 - Horse
    * 2015 Feb 19 - Goat
    * 2016 Feb 8 - Monkey
    * 2017 Jan 28 - Rooster
    * 2018 Feb 16 - Dog
    * 2019 Feb 5 - Pig

HOW DO THE CHINESE CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR?

      SPRING CLEANING

Spring cleaning is a must before Chinese New Year's Day. No sweeping is allowed on the first day of Chinese New Year as it is believed that you will be sweeping out all your goodluck or family fortune.

      REUNION DINNER

Family members will get together on the eve of Chinese New Year for a reunion dinner. This is the most important day of all. Some families prepare elaborate dinners while some will choose to have a steamboat dinner.

The steamboat dinner is a big pot of soup placed in the middle of the dinner table and lots of different kinds of foods like shrimps, fish, crabs, meatballs, fishballs, chicken meat, pork and vegetables are put into the pot of soup to cook.

      FIRST DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

All debts have to be repaid by this time. There should also be no lending on this day as it is believed that it will put you in debt for the whole year.

Foul language or curse words and words that are supposed to be unlucky or sound unlucky should not be uttered.

Children also get away with their misbehaviour on this day. Parents do not want to upset their children or make them cry as crying on New Year's Day is considered unlucky.

It is advisable to start the day off by consuming a bowl of sweet dessert called "tong sui" (sugary drink) in Cantonese. It symbolises starting the year off sweet and pleasant.

The children will greet their parents and adults :

# Gong Hei Fatt Choy (in Cantonese)
# Gong Xi Fa Cai (in Mandarin)
# Keong Hee Huat Chai (in Hokkien)

The meaning of "Gong Xi" is congratulations while "Fa Cai" means be rich or prosperous. All the above have the same meaning. They only sound different.

New clothes and shoes are a must for Chinese New Year.

The younger generation will go visit their elder relatives and friends too. Married couples, will have to give a red packet called "Hong Pow" containing money inside to those who are not married and also to their parents.

The hosts will serve their guests all kinds of cookies and the Mandarin Orange. The Mandarin Orange is a symbol of prosperity.

      SECOND DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

The elder generation who stayed at home to welcome visiting relatives on the first day, will now visit their friends and relatives.

One of the things that most Chinese do during Chinese New Year is to play some card games. It is a favorite past time during this festive season of 15 days. The Chinese also like to set off lots of fireworks and firecrackers during this time.