Days after celebrations honoring his bicentennial, Abraham Lincoln kept his rank as best US president, according to a survey of 65 historians that landed George W. Bush 36th out of 42 overall.
Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), the first US president George Washington (1789-1797) and New Deal architect Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) were ranked the top three out of the 42 men who have been the country's former chiefs, according to a survey by cable channel C-SPAN.
John F. Kennedy came in sixth, ahead of Ronald Reagan (10th) and Bill Clinton, who jumped to 15th from 21st during the last survey in 2000, when Lincoln also ranked first.
Of all modern presidents, Bush, who left office last month after an eight-year tenure, fared worst at 36th, nearly 10 spots behind Richard Nixon (27th), who was forced to resign in disgrace in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal.
Bush scored lowest in international relations, where he ranked 41st, and in economic management, where he placed 40th. His best ranking was 24th, in having "pursued equal justice for all." He placed 25th in crisis leadership, and for his vision and agenda setting.
Reagan faired well in public persuasion, where he was propelled to third spot, from his 10th place overall.
Bill Clinton also received accolades for his public persuasion, landing a 10th spot in that category, up from 15th overall.
But presidential historians were critical of the last Democratic president's moral authority, placing him 37th, ahead of Richard Nixon (41st), but behind Bush (35th).
Jimmy Carter fell from 22nd to 25th overall, and many other presidents moved positions. The fluidity of perceptions of past presidents reflects contemporary concerns, according to Edna Medford, a survey leader and participant.
"Today's concerns shape our views of the past, be it in the area of foreign policy, managing the economy or human rights," she said in a statement.
Presidents James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Franklin Pierce and William Henry Harrison ranked worst overall.
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Eating three bananas cuts your risk of a stroke
A banana for breakfast, one for lunch and one in the evening would provide enough potassium to reduce the chances of suffering a blood clot on the brain by around 21 per cent.
The findings, by British and Italian researchers, suggest thousands of strokes could be prevented by the consumption of other potassium-rich foods such as spinach, nuts, milk, fish and lentils.
Although some previous studies have suggested bananas could be important for controlling blood pressure and preventing strokes, results have not always been consistent.
In the latest research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, scientists analysed data from eleven different studies - dating back to the mid-Sixties - and pooled the results to get an overall outcome.
They found a daily potassium intake of around 1,600 milligrammes, less than half the UK recommended daily amount for an adult of 3,500mg, was enough to lower stroke risk by more than a fifth.
The average banana contains around 500 milligrammes of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure and controls the balance of fluids in the body.
Too little potassium can lead to an irregular heartbeat, irritability, nausea and diarrhoea.
Researchers from the University of Warwick and the University of Naples said potassium intake in most countries is well below the recommended daily amount.
But if consumers ate more potassium-rich foods and also reduced their salt intake, the annual global death toll from strokes could be cut by more than a million a year.
Strokes, which are usually caused when a clot forms and blocks the blood supply to the brain, kill around 200 people every day in the UK.
Many more are left disabled and in danger of a second or even third attack which could kill them.
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The findings, by British and Italian researchers, suggest thousands of strokes could be prevented by the consumption of other potassium-rich foods such as spinach, nuts, milk, fish and lentils.
Although some previous studies have suggested bananas could be important for controlling blood pressure and preventing strokes, results have not always been consistent.
In the latest research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, scientists analysed data from eleven different studies - dating back to the mid-Sixties - and pooled the results to get an overall outcome.
They found a daily potassium intake of around 1,600 milligrammes, less than half the UK recommended daily amount for an adult of 3,500mg, was enough to lower stroke risk by more than a fifth.
The average banana contains around 500 milligrammes of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure and controls the balance of fluids in the body.
Too little potassium can lead to an irregular heartbeat, irritability, nausea and diarrhoea.
Researchers from the University of Warwick and the University of Naples said potassium intake in most countries is well below the recommended daily amount.
But if consumers ate more potassium-rich foods and also reduced their salt intake, the annual global death toll from strokes could be cut by more than a million a year.
Strokes, which are usually caused when a clot forms and blocks the blood supply to the brain, kill around 200 people every day in the UK.
Many more are left disabled and in danger of a second or even third attack which could kill them.
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choosing a shoes
There’s no single ‘best shoe’ – everyone has different needs. All sorts of things – your biomechanics, your weight, the surfaces you run on, and obviously, the shape of your feet – mean that one person’s ideal shoe can be terrible for another person.
We divide our shoes into three main categories (cushioned, stability and motion control); and three minor ones (performance training, racing and off-road). The first three are everyday options and are categorised essentially by your biomechanical needs; the second three are more specialised and you’d often only consider them as second shoes.
The first step in finding your basic shoe needs is to try our ‘Wet Test’, below or, preferably, to visit a biomechanics expert or experienced shoe retailer.
The Wet Test works on the basis that the shape of your wet footprint on a dry floor or piece of paper roughly correlates with the amount of stability you might need in your shoe. It will show you what features you should look for and equip you with the basic knowledge , the next step in your search.
We divide our shoes into three main categories (cushioned, stability and motion control); and three minor ones (performance training, racing and off-road). The first three are everyday options and are categorised essentially by your biomechanical needs; the second three are more specialised and you’d often only consider them as second shoes.
The first step in finding your basic shoe needs is to try our ‘Wet Test’, below or, preferably, to visit a biomechanics expert or experienced shoe retailer.
The Wet Test works on the basis that the shape of your wet footprint on a dry floor or piece of paper roughly correlates with the amount of stability you might need in your shoe. It will show you what features you should look for and equip you with the basic knowledge , the next step in your search.
 | The Normal Foot Normal feet have a normal-sized arch and will leave a wet footprint that has a flare, but shows the forefoot and heel connected by a broad band. A normal foot lands on the outside of the heel and rolls inwards slightly to absorb shock. It’s the foot of a runner who is biomechanically efficient and therefore doesn’t need a motion control shoe. Best shoes: Stability shoes with moderate control features. |
 | The Flat Foot This has a low arch and leaves a print which looks like the whole sole of the foot. It usually indicates an overpronated foot – one that strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inwards (pronates) excessively. Over time, this can cause many different types of overuse injuries. Best shoes: Motion control shoes, or high stability shoes with firm midsoles and control features that reduce the degree of pronation. Stay away from highly cushioned, highly curved shoes, which lack stability features. |
 | The High-Arched Foot This leaves a print showing a very narrow band or no band at all between the forefoot and the heel. A curved, highly arched foot is generally supinated or underpronated. Because it doesn’t pronate enough, it’s not usually an effective shock absorber. Best shoes: Cushioned (or ‘neutral’) shoes with plenty of flexibility to encourage foot motion. Stay away from motion control or stability shoes, which reduce foot mobility. |
2011年4月13日星期三
Lose weight, live with passion, love ur time here
I know I haven't been writing a lot lately but I decided that I would only share what is worth sharing.
I played The Two Towers (Part 2 of The Lord of The Rings), hoping it would send me off to sleep, instead it sent me off on a search for late night clarity...
Well. Yes, because both roles were played by the actor David Wenham.
I have been struggling to lose weight and to complete the writing for my 360 feature on China's environmental challenges and I have just realized it's because in my heart, I'm not really a news anchor... I have found I am not just interested in the dots anymore, but I'm trying to figure out the picture by joining the dots.
I guess I just do not see the point in putting another "dot" of news on air. What I really wanted to do with this piece is to share what I have spent two years trying to figure out with the world and I want this small piece of TV to make a difference to whoever might be watching. But alas, paralyzed in the day-to-day reality of news TV, I am just behind schedule- way behind schedule.
So, what's this got to do with losing weight, living life and loving your time? Well, basically I was just surfing and my wikipedia searches led me from Dune to Frank Herbert (an early and influential environmentalist by the way) to Brian Herbert to Faramir to 300 to Lord of the Rings to David Wenham to Peter Jackson and then to some sites commenting on his weight loss.
Here is Peter Jackson before and after he got fed up of being overweight.
So that was the sudden inspiration for this post, Peter Jackson losing about as much weight as I probably need to. Apparently, he just got sick of being heavy and replaced the burgers with yoghurt and muesli.
Thanks for bearing with me, this is what I wanted to share:-
1 Losing weight is not just about cutting the calories out of your diet, it is about having a PASSION burning inside you which keeps you busy, active, motivated and happy. Overeating is often a sign you are not living with a burning passion for what you are doing.
2 You are only really yourself when you are following your PASSION. When you realize what your PASSION truly is, trust yourself and believe in yourself 100%. Do you have a dream? Do you really believe in your own, unique dream? Will you give it your all regardless of what anyone else thinks?
3 If you are spending every day chasing your dream and making it happen bit by bit each and every day, you are already successful. You are working hard, learning and have no time to stuff yourself with fatty comfort food and watching nonsense on TV.
4 Life is short, trust me on that. Don't waste time with things that make you sad and drain your energy- your energy is your most important resource. Be the person you really are and when you find the person you love, that person will love you. In the meantime, be the person your grandparents and children would be proud of.
woman and shoes
Wow, you’ve brought up quite a philosophical subject – women and shoes. I have never seriously thought about why women love shoes that much. Women could love shoes for a range of reasons: the right pair of shoes can make a boring outfit stylish; shoes can both inspire and finish a look; high heels are empowering.…etc, etc, and the shoes were once the centre of the debate between some feminists and high heel advocators – advocates think that the high heels elongate the legs, raise buttocks, curve the back and push the chest forward. In one word, high heels help construct feminine sexuality, which is exactly what the feminists condemn the high heels for – they think women should not suit themselves into the male dominated ideal of beauty. But later the opponent to high heels surrendered to the charm of those beautiful things. And now there are many kinds of manifestos to the love of shoes, with commercials saying “one pair of shoes adds to another, turning a girl into a woman” and Carrie (Sex & City) shouting: Standing on high heels, I see the whole world.
Whatever. It’s actually unexplainable.
I don’t see so many motives behind my love of shoes. Fabulous shoes are a simple joy to me. I just love them.
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Whatever. It’s actually unexplainable.
I don’t see so many motives behind my love of shoes. Fabulous shoes are a simple joy to me. I just love them.
anyone want to purchase nice , please visit http://www.fashionshoes-store.com/
too much adult shows to children
Raunchy television shows and adult-like clothes are forcing children to grow up too quickly, parents say. Explicit advertising campaigns and "too adult" soap operas are also to blame, a study for the Department for Education found.
Nearly nine in 10 parents believe children feel under pressure to act older than they are. And almost half believe the 9 pm watershed – in place to protect youngsters – no longer has any force.
In the poll, 41 percent of parents agreed they had seen TV shows or advertisements before the watershed that they considered wrong for their children to view. And 40 percent said they had seen window displays or advertising boards that children should not be exposed to.
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Reg Bailey, who is leading an independent review into the commercialization and sexualization of childhood, said: "Parents are telling us in no uncertain terms that they are worried about the pressures on children to grow up too quickly. It is clear that their concerns have not been created out of a moral panic but from their everyday experience.
In the poll, 41 percent of parents agreed they had seen TV shows or advertisements before the watershed that they considered wrong for their children to view. And 40 percent said they had seen window displays or advertising boards that children should not be exposed to.
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Reg Bailey, who is leading an independent review into the commercialization and sexualization of childhood, said: "Parents are telling us in no uncertain terms that they are worried about the pressures on children to grow up too quickly. It is clear that their concerns have not been created out of a moral panic but from their everyday experience.
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