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Ex-US admiral: 'Equally forceful' Philippines needed in sea row

By Camille Diola (philstar.com)
June 27, 2014



Dennis Blair, then United States Director of National Intelligence, speaks at the World Affairs Council in Philadelphia in November 2009. WACPhiladelphia


MANILA, Philippines â€" The Philippines has to stand up to China's gray-zone challenges in the hotly contested South China Sea, instead of only reacting to its behavior.

Dennis Blair, retired chief of the United States Pacific Command and former Director of National Intelligence, said the Philippines, Japan and Vietnam "can't just sit there" and watch as China encroaches in what they consider sovereign territories.

naturalmente.  nagdamgo god na siya ug tarsier.

Complications of fasting

Health complications associated with fast-induced starvation include electrolyte imbalances, thinning hair, lanugo, potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias and renal failure. Death occurs if fasting is pursued to the point of complete starvation.

Changes in blood chemistry during fasting, in combination with certain medications, may have dangerous effects, such as increased chance of acetaminophen poisoning. Excessive fasting for calorie restrictive purposes, accompanied by intense fears of becoming overweight, are associated with mental disturbances, including anorexia nervosa.

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further readings:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/is_fasting_healthy
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/fasting-system-5213.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-green-effective-fasting-benfits,0,2843882.story

Also adherence to Eastern Orthodox fasting periods contributes to an improvement in the blood lipid profile, including a decrease in total and LDL cholesterol, and a decrease in the LDL to HDL cholesterol ratio. These results suggest a possible positive impact on the obesity levels of individuals who adhere to these fasting periods.

In terms of cancer risk, there is no human evidence to date of the effects of fasting. However, animal studies found decreases in lymphoma incidence, longer survival after tumor inoculation, and lower rates of proliferation of several cell types.

Research by Valter Longo and others suggests a potential link between fasting and improved efficacy of chemotherapy.

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According to the study conducted by Dr. Eric Ravussin, "Alternate-day fasting may be an alternative to prolonged diet restriction for increasing the life span".

A team of cardiologists in the UAE found that people observing Ramadan, the Islamic 30-days of fasting through the daylight hours (with meals after sunset and before sunrise) do not lose weight, yet enjoy a positive effect on their lipid profile, which means there is a reduction of LDL cholesterol in the blood.

Benefits of Fasting

According to Dr. Mark P. Mattson, chief of the laboratory of neurosciences at the US National Institute on Aging, fasting every other day (intermittent fasting) shows beneficial effects in mice as strong as those of caloric-restriction diets, and a small study conducted on humans at the University of Illinois at Chicago indicates the same results.

According to the US National Academy of Sciences, other health benefits include stress resistance, increased insulin sensitivity, reduced morbidity, and increased life span. Long-term studies in humans have not been conducted. However, short-term human trials showed weight loss. The side effect was that the participants felt cranky during the three-week trial.

Photo: Maracana mesmerised ... James Rodriguez celebrates his stunning opener against Uruguay. (Reuters: Kai Pfaffenbach)


While banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez might have been the talk of the match beforehand, 22-year-old Rodriguez was the name on everyone's lips at the Maracana at the end after scoring a truly stunning opening goal after 28 minutes and becoming the tournament's top scorer after 50 minutes with his fifth goal in four games.

http://www.abc.net.au

Brazil are through to the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup after edging an engrossing last-16 tie with Chile on penalties.

http://bleacherreport.com/

Second stage
Round of 16


saturday, june 28


Brazil - 1 (3)
Chile - 1 (2)
fulltime (penalties)


Colombia - 2
Uruguay - 0
fulltime

mas interesado ko sa prediction sa imong vino kulafu.

duda kog wedding photography ang ipasabot ani da, pero nasipyat ang intsik tua nitipas ang iyang nine-dash line sa west philippine sea.

Thousands of soccer fans gather in Dupont Circle park to watch the US v Germany World Cup match on June 26, 2014 in Washington. Chip Somodevillaâ€"Getty Images


http://time.com/

Giorgio Chiellini claims he was bitten by Uruguay's Luis Suarez during the FIFA World Cup 2014 group D preliminary round match between Italy and Uruguay at the Estadio Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil on June 24, 2014. Emilio Lavandeiraâ€"EPA

Mexico's coach Miguel Herrera celebrates Andres Guardado's goal during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Pernambuco arena in Recife, Brazil on June 23, 2014. Eddie Keoghâ€"Reuters

Brazil's Neymar shoots to score against Cameroon during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia, Brazil on June 23, 2014. David Grayâ€"Reuters

Spain's David Villa scores the team's first goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil on June 23, 2014. Michael Sohnâ€"AP

US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts after a goal from Portugal's forward Silvestre Varela during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manau. Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. Francisco Leongâ€"AFP/Getty Images

Germany's Miroslav Klose celebrates after scoring against Ghana during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza, Brazil on June 21, 2014. Eddie Keoghâ€"Reuters

Lionel Messi of Argentina shoots and scores his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Ronald Martinezâ€"Getty Images

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 19, 2014. Matt Dunhamâ€"AP

Match highlights are screened after the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014. Ricardo Moraesâ€"Reuters

Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico makes a save after a header by Thiago Silva of Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Mexico at Castelao on June 17, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. Buda Mendesâ€"Getty Images

Igor Akinfeev of Russia fails to save a shot by Lee Keun-Ho of South Korea for South Korea's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Russia and South Korea at Arena Pantanal on June 17, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. Warren Littleâ€"Getty Images

Clint Dempsey of the United States reacts after scoring his team's first goal past goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. Michael Steeleâ€"Getty Images

Referee Milorad Mazic uses vanishing spray to mark where the Germany wall must stand for a Portugal free kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova. Kieran McManusâ€"ISI/ Polaris

Pepe of Portugal argues with Thomas Müller of Germany and gives him a headbutt during the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G preliminary round match between Germany and Portugal at the Arena Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil on June 16, 2014. Andreas Gebert&â€"Picture Allicance/dpa/AP

Thomas Mueller of Germany shoots and scores his team's fourth goal and completes his hat trick past Rui Patricio of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova on June 16, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Phil Walterâ€"Getty Images

Honduras' goalkeeper Noel Valladares bundles a shot from France's Karim Benzema, far right, into his net for an own goal during the group E World Cup soccer match between France and Honduras at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 15, 2014. Jon Superâ€"AP

Masato Morishige and Yuto Nagatomo of Japan challenge Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. Julian Finneyâ€"Getty Images

Costa Rica's Joel Campbell celebrates with the match ball after scoring against Uruguay during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match at the Castelao stadium in Fortaleza on June 14, 2014. Dominic Ebenbichlerâ€"Reuters

Robin van Persie of the Netherlands scores the teams first goal with a diving header in the first half during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Jeff Grossâ€"Getty Images

Most Memorable Moments of the 2014 FIFA World Cup



Brazil's Fred sits on the pitch as Croatian players Vedran Corluka, Dejan Lovren and Ivan Rakitic protest after the referee called a penalty against Croatia during the group A World Cup soccer match in the opening game of the tournament at Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014. Frank Augsteinâ€"AP

gihimo tingali ni puppy nga orinola ang nawong ni kitty... aruy, 5-0 kana, in favor of puppy.

wow, bow-wow-wow, a royal dagger for a royal ass.  now that's something.  what an artist.  what a wife.

yes, you are melchor, my gentle orange cat. that's just you as a kitten 7 years ago.  i'm sad that you've been sick lately, the vet had decided that the annual vaccinations due you should not even be given now because you're still in a dangerous state.  please get well soon, melchor.

2014 World Cup Teams Standing
the 16 that will move on to the knockout stage


Group A
1  Brazil
2  Mexico
3  Croatia
4  Cameroon


Group B
1  Netherlands
2  Chile
3  Spain
4  Australia


Group C
1  Colombia
2  Greece
3  Côte d'Ivoire
4  Japan


Group D
1  Costa Rica
2  Uruguay
4  England
3  Italy


Group E
1  France
2  Switzerland
3  Ecuador
4  Honduras


Group F
1  Argentina
2  Nigeria
3  Bosnia and Herzegovina
4  Iran


Group G
1  Germany
2  USA
3  Portugal
4  Ghana


Group H
1  Belgium
2  Algeria
3  Russia
4  Korea Republic

Alexander Kokorin scores the first goal for Russia. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

South Korea's Koo Ja-cheol and Belgium's Nicolas Lombaerts in action during Thursday's match. Paulo Whitaker/Reuters

thursday, june 26


Group H
Belgium - 1
Korea Republic - 0
(fulltime)

Algeria - 1
Russia - 1
(fulltime)

hey, please don't tell me that the playful puppy was scratched.  kitty looks sport enough.

Watch party
Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times
Soccer fans pack the Hermosa Beach Pier on Thursday morning as the U.S. takes on Germany at the World Cup in Brazil.

Support: The scene in Berlin as Germany take on the United States http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Portugal's Bruno Alves embraces Ghana's Majeed Waris during their 2014 World Cup match in Brasilia. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

In front: Thomas Muller scores his fourth goal of the World Cup as Germany lead the United States http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

thursday, june 26


Group G
Germany - 1
USA - 0
(fulltime)

Portugal - 2
Ghana - 1
(fulltime)

the chive?  i won't bother then.

uhm, and you think she's considering the possibility that that artwork will serve well as philip's royal chair?

sometimes we do forget where we are or what we're there for.  mike tyson probably forgot that he was there to box and not to eat.

Quote from: hubag bohol on June 26, 2014, 11:03:59 PM


Hmm, Ms. Ay Landi, mas gusto diay nimo ang synonyms, such as ut*n or lus*?

hahay, why make life difficult, hubag?  arang tipasa ba nimo uroy.  na, hala, pili.  papusil sa punoan o paputol?

nagsalig si puppy kay baby pa siya.  puppy 1, kitty 3 unta ni kun nakamrasan pa siya kay dog na siya.

hoy, ikaw guam nga di saipan, arang jud ka balik-balik sa pulong nga "kinatawo" aning imong news item.  mora man kag giganahan nga naay putlonon...

nice, nice, nice.

wa koy makit-an.  klaro tingali nga di angayan.

...and i always thought that the queen was expressionless.  now she has shown otherwise.

Suarez's nickname when his played in the Netherlands was 'The Cannibal' after all...

http://www.independent.co.uk/

Do these explain it?

Jaws 3?

Fifa do keep boasting about their shiny new goal-line technology toy after all...

To play on the plane home?

To go on the mantelpiece alongside his PFA and Football Writer's awards?

A new film starring Suarez?

Is this the only solution?

One for Suarez's sticker album

FOOTBALL TRIVIA

10 Best Memes of the Luis Suarez Bite


How the Internet reacted to this World Cup's most shocking moment

by James Orr

The footballing world remains in shock after Luis Suarez appeared to bite an opponent for the third time, after he allegedly sunk his teeth into Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's 1-0 win over Italy on Tuesday.

From every angle it looked like the Liverpool striker bit the Italian, and he now faces being thrown out of the 2014 World Cup, and given a lengthy world-wide ban after Fifa confirmed it was investigating the incident.

Suarez has until 9pm this evening (UK time) to respond to the charge.

As ever, the Internet has been flooded with the most humorous memes. Here are 10 of the best...

Bosnia's Edin Dzeko attempted a shot against Iran on Wednesday. Sergei Grits/Associated Press

You got me twice! Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria shares a joke with Lionel Messi of Argentina Getty Images/http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Ecuador's Gabriel Achilier (2nd R) jumps for the ball with France's Olivier Giroud (Reuters)

Xherdan Shaqiri (23) scored the first goal of the match for Switzerland. Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

wednesday, june 25


Group E
Switzerland - 3
Honduras - 0
(fulltime)

Ecuador - 0
France - 0
(fulltime)


Group F
Argentina - 3
Nigeria - 2
(fulltime)

Bosnia and Herzegovina - 3
Iran - 1
(fulltime)

The Catholic News Agency reported that the family held up signs asking Francis to stop and see Roberta.



Roberta, whose last name was not reported, is unable to travel far from home and depends on a machine to help her breathe, according to news.va.



After the encounter, friends and family of Roberta posted their thoughts on Facebook. One friend, Ivan Vania, wrote, “it was very emotional to see how Pope Francis greeted Roberta ... there are gestures in life that are worth more than speeches, much more than you would think ... Pope Francis is unique," according to the Daily Dot.



Of course, this isn't the first suave move we've seen from Francis. He once invited a boy with Down syndrome to take a spin in the popemobile.  He embraced a man with a very disfigured face. And he's washed the feet of kids in jail during a Holy Week ceremony. Keep that in mind the next time you think twice about holding the door for that old lady walking out of the grocery story behind you.

http://news.yahoo.com/
images from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

Pope Francis stops his car to kiss, bless disabled woman in Italy

By Mike Krumboltz
June 25 2014
Yahoo News

Here's something you don't see every day.

While being driven through southern Italy, Pope Francis saw a disabled woman and her family on the side of the road, waiting to catch a glimpse of his motorcade.

Francis asked his driver to stop the modest blue hatchback he was riding in. He exited the car (opening his own door, like a boss), approached the family, and then blessed and kissed the woman, named Roberta, who was lying on a stretcher.

Cheers of "bravo" and "grazie" can be heard in the background.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVCrfNqQLWQ#ws

Denied: Goalkeeper Keylor Navas of Costa Rica makes a save on Daniel Sturridge Getty Images/http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Stop at all costs: England's Ross Barkley (right) is fouled by Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez AP Photo/http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Jaws III

Italy 0-1 Uruguay: Luis Suarez mars win after appearing to bite Giorgio Chiellini during Group D showdown

By Ian Ladyman
24 June 2014


Chomping at the bit: Luis Suarez appears to bite Giorgio Chiellini during the Group D showdown

Luis Suarez's reputation lies in tatters again after the Liverpool striker appeared to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s bad-tempered victory in Natal.

With just 12 minutes to go and the scores locked at 0-0 here, Suarez and Chiellini fell to the floor in the penalty area. Chiellini seemed absolutely incensed and replays soon showed why as Suarez was shown apparently attempting to dig his teeth in his opponents’ shoulder.


Hot water: Luis Suarez clutches his teeth after appearing to bite Giorgio Chiellini

Uruguay went on to win the game 1-0 with a goal soon after from captain Diego Godin. They progress to the second phase at Italy’s expense.


Bite marks: Chiellini shows his wounds to the ref after a clash with Suarez

more at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2667441/Italy-0-1-Uruguay-Luis-Suarez-mars-win-appearing-bite-Giorgio-Chiellini-Group-D-showdown.html

24 Jun 2014


Group C
Colombia - 4
Japan - 1
(fulltime)

Greece - 2
Côte d'Ivoire - 1
(fulltime)


Group D
Uruguay - 1
Italy - 0
(fulltime)

Costa Rica - 0
England - 0
(fulltime)

man-made bonsai forests, japan

mughsot: Senator Jinggoy Estrada

mugshot: Senator Bong Revilla

Brazil’s Oscar fights for the ball with Cameroon’s Benjamin Moukandjo during the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa makes a save against Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic during the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Tommy Oar of Australia controls the ball against Juanfran of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Leroy Fer leaps mightily above the Chilean defence to put Holland ahead in the 77th minute in their Group B match. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images

monday, june 23


Group A
Brazil - 4
Cameroon - 1
(fulltime)

Croatia - 1
Mexico - 3
(fulltime)


Group B
Spain - 3
Australia - 0
(fulltime)

Netherlands - 2
Chile - 0
(fulltime)

5. Anything in a Can

Canned foods can help make getting dinner together an easier task, but when you buy canned food you’re getting a lot more than just food that is not particularly fresh. Canned foods are full of preservatives, salt, and the dangerous chemical BPA. BPA has been found to be carcinogenic, cause reproductive health issues, and cause heart disease. Not the kind of health choices you want to trade in order to make life a little bit easier by not preparing fresh vegetables.

http://www.lifegooroo.com/

4. Salt

Salt that you buy to fill your table’s salt shaker is not all pure salt: the rest of it is made up of toxic chemicals. Sea salt has even worse percentages of sodium chloride to other chemicals. Ferrocyanide and silicon are not things that your body needs. Keep this in mind when you sprinkle some salt into your dish. Salt is necessary for your body, but it’s going to come with added risks.

3. Artificial Sweeteners

So to avoid sugar you decide to use an artificial sweetener. Big mistake. Artificial sweeteners contain aspartame, a highly scrutinized sugar substitute. Aspartame is processed by the body into formaldehydeâ€"yes, the same chemical that is used to preserve dead bodiesâ€"which is something that in large enough amounts can damage your DNA.

2. Sugar

Sugar is bad for more than just your teeth. Your hormones, immune system, your weight and the amount of important minerals in your body are all negatively affected by sugar. When sugar gets into your body it starts to actively waste away the nutrients in your systemâ€"it kills the things your body needs, like calcium. What’s worse, sugar is almost impossible to avoid, even if you aren’t adding it to your cup of coffee in the morning. This makes sugar probably the most sinister food on this list.

1. Margarine

Years of low-fat diet eating advice that told us that we should avoid butter and replace it with margarine turned out to be the worst advice possible. Trans-fats are one of margarine’s worst offenders, but the butter substitute also comes packed with dangerous preservatives, emulsifiers and free radicals. Avoid the dated health advice and stick to butter: it contains essential fats that our bodies need, and disease-fighting benefits too.

5 Foods You Should Not Even Think About Eating



Did you know that the supermarket foods that are found in most refrigerators and cupboards today are actually full of hidden health threats? Every time you eat foods without considering their health consequences you are putting your body and life at risk. We may even try to make healthy choices that still wind up doing ourselves harm by eating the wrong foods. The easiest way to tell if a food is good for you or not is how fresh it is. Stay away from packaging and try to go organic as much as possible. Lifegooroo is here to help with this list of five foods that you should not even think about eating.