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- Ghana Ousts USA from World Cup
- Bottled Water, Schmottled Water - It’s All The Same, or Is It?
- Hands Across the Sand
- National HIV Testing Day
- Transformers: War for Cybertron
| Ghana Ousts USA from World Cup Posted: 26 Jun 2010 02:57 PM PDT The U.S. soccer team’s run at the World Cup came to end on Saturday as they were defeated by Ghana 2-1 in overtime. Things weren’t looking good for the American team in the first half. Then down 1-0, Landon Donovan scored on a penalty kick in the 62nd minute to tie the game. However Asamoah Gyan came up with the winning goal for Ghana early in overtime. Gyan outraced American defenders and took a long pass deep in the U.S. end of the field. Carlos Bocanegra was bumping Gyan from behind, but Gyan managed to hit the ball of his own chest and get off a shot as he hurdled over Jay DeMerit. The ball sailed over goalie Tim Howard, landed in the net and gave Gyan his third goal of the World Cup. Ghana will now advance to the quarterfinals to play Uruguay, while Team USA goes home. This is the second World Cup in a row that the U.S. has been eliminated by Ghana by the same score. Ghana also knocked the U.S. out of the 2006 World Cup with a 2-1 victory in group play. Check out the winning goal below. Post from: EveryJoe |
| Bottled Water, Schmottled Water - It’s All The Same, or Is It? Posted: 26 Jun 2010 01:18 PM PDT Bottled water isn't what you think it is. Here's some insight for your misconceptions. You would figure after a good amount of consistent years, this bottled water market would cease to thrive, but, in actuality, it's just like an Energizer Bunny. It keeps going and going and going and going.  Image: sxc.hu You walk around New York City and it's almost like everyone is a ballet dancer or something. George Carlin said it best, "Ever wonder about those people who spend $2 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward." – Naive is right. The truth is, if you look closely on these labels, most of this bottled water is really just municipal water, and that is fancy talk for, pretty much, tap water. Yes, folks. We are buying bottled water from some big company's tap. What's funny is, being municipal, people local to that area are paying that water bill, only to have these big companies stick it in bottles labeled with fancy-schmancy names like Aquafina (by Pepsi) and Dasani (by Coca-Cola). I wouldn't be too surprised at all if what they're actually selling you is the water they use to mix their tasty beverages, pre-carbonated and pre-flavored. FOR THE SAME PRICE OR MORE. The purpose of drinking water is, well, your body needs it. Period. That being said, your drinking water should be these three things. Purified, alkaline and electrically conductive! Purified is pretty simple. Clean water is healthy water. You can get this kind of water, simply by using a water filter. Brita makes some really popular ones, though I try to stay away from the ones that have the flavor packs. It's just silly, and who knows what they put in there. Remember, we're PURIFYING water, meaning we're taking out all of its impurities. Let's not add some more. Alkaline. You've heard the term, but what does it mean? It means, simply, the opposite of acidic. When you drink water that is higher on the alkaline side of the pH scale, it helps to neutralize stored acids and toxins in the body. It balances you. You can find balance like Mr. Miyagi showed The Karate Kid to, and fall off a boat into the cold water, or you can drink Alkaline water. Electrically Conductive! What is that? It means that the water has a much higher amount of electrolytes. Well then, why not Gatorade? Because it is not water! Electrolytes are important because they help the body with its own organic internet. The Nervous System. The more electrically conductive your water is, the more it enables your system to conduct its data transfers and electrical sparks. This is also a good thing. Don't be fooled by the more expensive waters. The companies know that some people will buy what's more expensive because they will automatically assume it is better, as is very quickly proven by Amedeo Modigliani and his $3,000+ bottles of water, which is not any different than Evian, Fiji or Icelandic Glacier waters. Another very important factor here, when talking about water, is water that is rich in quality minerals, which is why deionized water is only good for very few things. I have a friend with an Anaerobic Imbalance, which often has her feeling sluggish and excessively tired. She discovered that drinking a water called MetroElectro, by the makers of that minty stuff that's becoming all kinds of popular – MetroMint, has helped her very much. So, mind your water. Do a little research and find out what actually works. Don't buy bottled water for the sake of convenience. Get what really is going to be beneficial for you. As for me, a stainless steel water bottle that I picked up from the local Whole Foods, and a Brita filter works great. Bio: Alexis Bonari is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at onlinedegrees.org, researching areas of online education programs. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop. Post from: EveryJoe |
| Posted: 26 Jun 2010 11:24 AM PDT In a 15-minute show of solidarity to raise awareness about offshore drilling, 750 Hands Across the Sand events took place across the nation on Saturday. At noon on local beaches across America (and even internationally), participants joined hands to form a line in the sand. The Hands Across the Sand message is “NO to Offshore Oil Drilling, YES to Clean Energy.” To learn more about Hands Across the Sand and their mission, visit www.handsacrossthesand.com or the Hands Across The Sand Facebook page. Post from: EveryJoe |
| Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:49 PM PDT This Sunday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Throughout the weekend and beyond, LifeStyles Condoms will be sharing alarming statistics about HIV/AIDS in the U.S. on its Facebook and Twitter platforms. Their efforts are to raise awareness and incite conversation as well as to encourage people to get tested.  Image: LifeStyles Condoms Did you know…
Be sure to check out the LifeStyles Condoms Facebook Page and their Twitter account @LifeStylesUSA for more information. Post from: EveryJoe |
| Transformers: War for Cybertron Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:01 PM PDT Released on June 22, 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Transformers: War for Cybertron is a new third-person shooter video game developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision. Additionally, two portable versions were released for the Nintendo DS. A game for the Wii called Transformers: Cybertron Adventures was also developed by Next Level Games. This Wii game utilizes the same characters and setting as War for Cybertron. Transformers: War for Cybertron has been given high praise with most reviews being positive, except for some criticism about overly long missions. IGN gave the game an “Outstanding” rating at 9 out of 10 citing its “Great Presentation”, “Fun Multiplayer” and “Classy Fan Service” with a drawback of the “Repetitive Visuals.” Check out the full trailer below. Post from: EveryJoe |
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