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MICHELLE OBAMA DOES "DOUGIE" FOR FITNESS (VIDEO)

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Source But you can tell she really just wanted to get down. Even though she said she couldn't fully participate because she didn'...

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But you can tell she really just wanted to get down. Even though she said she couldn't fully participate because she didn't know all the dance moves to Beyonce's routine, created to be part of the First Lady's "Let's Move" initiative, you can tell Michelle Obama totally wants to be set free from the constraints of "polite society" and break it down. Lose all control, in fact. Get mad stoopid with it. Not give an "F," and such.

But she cannot break it down. SOCIETY WON'T LET HER! :(

12:38 PM

ALICIA KEYS TALKS ABOUT BEING IN LOVE WITH SWIZZ BEATS

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Alicia opens up to the magazine about the man who has her heart, Swizz Beatz, music and motherhood. This is her first interview and magazi...

Alicia opens up to the magazine about the man who has her heart, Swizz Beatz, music and motherhood. This is her first interview and magazine cover since she had her son Egypt Daoud Dean.

"Falling in love is such a force, but this is a whole other level of magic..." --Alicia Keys

8:55 AM

EGYPTION MAGIC IS THE REAL DEAL

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All I can Say Is" WOW" True Ancient Egyptian Health and Beauty In the Palm of Your hands! Looking Great is the Ankh (key)...

All I can Say Is" WOW"

True Ancient Egyptian Health and Beauty In the Palm of Your hands! Looking Great is the Ankh (key) to feeling Great!

8:40 AM

BACK PAIN EXERCISES HOW TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN

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If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems,...

If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months.

Most back pain goes away on its own, though it may take awhile. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can help. However, staying in bed for more than 1 or 2 days can make it worse.

The best way to relieve back pain is to get up on your feet and do some back pain exercises. Neck and shoulder stretches as well as some lower back pain exercises can go a long way towards resolving the issue. Below I listed some back pain exercises that can help provide back pain relief.

If your back pain is severe or doesn't improve after three days, you should call your health care provider. You should also get medical attention if you have back pain following an injury.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

7:21 AM

SOLAR PANELS WOW

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What are solar panels? Solar panels are devices that convert light into electricity. They are called "solar" panels because ...

What are solar panels?

Solar panels are devices that convert light into electricity. They are called "solar" panels because most of the time, the most powerful source of light available is the Sun, called Sol by astronomers. Some scientists call them photovoltaics which means, basically, "light-electricity."

Figure from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Deep Space One Web Site: http://nmp.jpl.nasa.gov/ds1/

A solar panel is a collection of solar cells. Lots of small solar cells spread over a large area can work together

6:27 AM

WHAT IS ASTHMA

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Definition Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing , shortness of breath, chest tightness, and...

Definition

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Asthma is caused by inflammation in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swell. This reduces the amount of air that can pass by, and can lead to wheezing sounds.
Most people with asthma have wheezing attacks separated by symptom-free periods. Some patients have long-term shortness of breath with episodes of increased shortness of breath. In others, a cough may be the main symptom. Asthma attacks can last minutes to days and can become dangerous if the airflow becomes severely restricted.
In sensitive individuals, asthma symptoms can be triggered by breathing in allergy-causing substances (called allergens or triggers).
Common asthma triggers include:

6:11 AM

HOW IMPORTANT IS CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D

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The Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D ...

The Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D

Calcium is found in foods like milk, leafy green vegetables and soybeans. Vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium, is found in a limited number of foods and is made by your skin while you are in the sun.

9:54 AM

Snakes On A Plane Have Nothing On Flying With Kids!

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Flying With The Baby Bunch!!! My story. I just have to share this. Its like a scary episode of Barney mixed with a little Friday ...

Flying With The Baby Bunch!!!

My story. I just have to share this. Its like a scary episode of Barney mixed with a little Friday the 13th. LOL!

It starts on July the 2nd 2008. We had a 5:00 p.m. flight witch was a smart move on our part because the kids would sleep most of the way at night. Mind you that we had been planning for this trip months in advance.

(Be sure to check out Part 2!)

What did we do to get ready for the 18 hours of traveling with 3 small children? We bought a portable dvd player with head phones, hand held video games, cards and travel games, a lap top loaded with games and 4 controllers, coloring books, packed goody bags filled with great treats, extra clothes thank the (Gods for that), oh and Benadryl. LOL.

Ok before I proceed with the Brazil trip lets go back a bit to when there was JUST 2 children, lol...

9:15 AM

WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR CHILDREN?

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I do not let my children tell me what they are not going to eat. We eat a vegetarian based diet with the exception of fish and chick...

I do not let my children tell me what they are not going to eat. We eat a vegetarian based diet with the exception of fish and chicken but only some times.

5:03 AM

HAIR THE BAD AND THE UGLY WHEN DEALING WITH BUGS

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OMG Disgusting nits ... the enemy of parent the world over. For such little critters they wreak havoc on entire households! They are...

OMG Disgusting nits ... the enemy of parent the world over. For such little critters they wreak havoc on entire households! They are like a small bug, have six very strong legs (good for hanging onto their new meal) and use a "gummy" substance to attach their eggs to

the root shaft of the hair or hair follicles.

10:11 AM

ALL ABOUT HAIR!

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This post is all about hair. From washing your children hair, to combing and styling it. With four of my own and a busy schedule I find...

This post is all about hair. From washing your children hair, to combing and styling it. With four of my own and a busy schedule I find it easier to bread there hair up for the week so I pick a day on the weekend and get them out the way one at a time.

Step 1. Washing
My children have very thick curly bushy hair so I have to take care and be time officiant when doing their hair. I find a wide tooth comb helps a great deal. Yes the bigger the better.

ok so what I do is while they are in the shower I shampoo the hair then comb it through while wet and shampooed. With a big wide tooth comb. I find this the best way. Fast and easy are the best ways for me and my children on hair combing day. lol NOw after you get all the tangles out you rinse and condition if you choose. I use an all natural coconut soap made here in the state of Bahia, of Salvador Brazil. It is very hot here so we do not blow dry but for those of you who do it is best to use a blow dryer with a comb attached.

1:41 PM

WHATS GOING ON? PEACE AND WAR..

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War Rages in the East. As Libya prepares for the long hall. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3m7x3bw6ug U.S. and British ships and ...

War Rages in the East. As Libya prepares for the long hall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3m7x3bw6ug

U.S. and British ships and submarines launched the first phase of an assault on Libyan air defenses, firing 112 Tomahawk cruise missiles Saturday at more than 20 coastal targets to clear the way for air patrols to ground Libya's air force. (March 19).

On the other side of the world we have Obama and his family enjoys a wonderful visit to Brazil