VIRGO – The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships.. Conservative. Always wants the last word.
Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager.
Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Ha rsh.
Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.

SCORPIO – The Intense One
Very energetic.  Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive.
Hardworking. Great kisser..  Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds
grudges. Attractive. Determined.  Loves being in long relationships.
Talkative.. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and
Emotional.

LIBRA – The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can’t make up their mind. Have own unique
appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone.
Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too
easily. Procrastinators.  Very gullible.

ARIES – The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic.
Fun. Loves a challenge… EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short
fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing.
Lose interest quickly – easily bored.  Egotistical. Courageous and
assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.

AQUARIUS – The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive
and intelligent.  Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a
bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique Attractive on
the inside and out.  Eccentric personality.

GEMINI – The Chatterbox
Smart and witty.  Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable
but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes
change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem
superficial or inconsistent, but is only changeable. Beautiful
physically and  mentally.

LEO – The Boss
Very organized. Need order in  their lives – like being in control..
Like boundaries. Tend to take over  everything.. Bossy. Like to help
others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted.  Generous, warm-hearted.
Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves.  Loving. D oing the
right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.

CANCER – The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be
shy. Very loving and caring.. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for
life.  Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely
kind of  person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.

PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and  thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May
become secretive and vague.  Sensitive. Don’t like details Dreamy and
unrealistic. Sympathetic and  loving. Kind. Unselfish. Beautiful.


CAPRICORN – The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to  act before they think and can be unfriendly y at times. Hold
grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.

TAURUS – The Enduring One
Charming but  aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not.
Hard workers.  Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who
are stable and  secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their  beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice.  Loving and kind. Loves hard – passionate. Express themselves emotionally.  Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often.  Very generous.

SAGITTARIUS – The Happy-Go-Lucky  One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan  Syndrome).
Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social  and outgoing. Doesn’t like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn’t like rules.  Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined – tight spaces or even  tight clothes. Doesn’t like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.

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Based on scientific research, it is found that there is a gas called gasoline. Emitted from the seats, tablon, air refreshers and seat covers. When parking your car in the sun particularly when the weather temperature is higher than 15 degrees Fahrenheit or 6 Celcius.

This gas is very poisonious, while inhaling for a long period by human which can not be avoided while enteriung the car. It is concentrated in the blood and bone poisoning, causing anemia and decrease in white
blood cells. In the long run is one of the causes of leukemia,cancer and abortion.

For the information,the acceptabe rate for carcinogenic poison gas inclosed areas should be 50 mg per square foot, but while the car s parked in a closed garage the percentage increase increase in the car will be 400 to 800 mg. If you have parhed the car directly under the sun, equivalent to temperature of 15 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Celcius. The proportion of gas in the car jumps from 2000 to 4000 mg or more than the acceptable rate by 40 times.

The solution is to let the windows down and leave car doors open for a while.

Drive safely….

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The number of hours people spend interacting face-to-face has fallen dramatically since 1987 as electronic media use has risen

Social networking sites such as Facebook could raise your risk of serious health problems by reducing levels of face-to-face contact, a doctor claims.Emailing people rather than meeting up with them may have wide-ranging biological effects, said psychologist Dr Aric Sigman. This could increase the risk of problems as serious as cancer, strokes, heart disease and dementia, Dr Sigman says in Biologist, the journal of the Institute of Biology.

Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook allow people to keep in touch with friends over the web. They can swap pictures, play games and leave messages which explain how their day is going. But even though they are designed to bring people together, Dr Sigman said they were actually playing a significant role in people becoming more isolated.

Research suggested that the number of hours people spent speaking to others face-to-face had fallen dramatically since 1987 as the use of electronic media increased. Interacting ‘in person’ had effects on the body not seen when writing emails, Dr Sigman claimed. Levels of hormones such as the ‘cuddle chemical’ oxytocin, which promotes bonding, altered according to whether people were in close contact or not. ‘There does seem to be a difference between “real presence” and the virtual variety,’ Dr Sigman added.

Some genes, including ones involved with the immune system and responses to stress, acted differently according to how much social interaction a person had with others.
Dr Sigman added: ‘Social networking sites should allow us to embellish our social lives, but what we find is very different.

Increased isolation could alter the way genes work and upset immune
Surely there isn’t a single person who couldn’t have told Professor John Cacioppo what he took years to discover: loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking or obesity. In the Chicago University psychologist’s study, reported this week, he found that the loneliest people had blood pressure readings up to 30 points higher than those with the most active social lives, high levels of cortisol that reduced their immune system and they slept badly and felt exhausted during the day.

Loneliness even accelerates the pace of dementia. I think loneliness is second only to depression in the list of sensations you don’t want stalking your mind. It’s a hunger – not just for human contact and companionship, but for a verification of your self-identity.

The majority of letters I’ve had in my thirty-plus years as an agony aunt have been from lonely people – they don’t have a partner or feel incredibly lonely within a relationship. Most of us feel lonely at one point or another. For some it’s acute – a permanent feeling of isolation punctuated only occasionally by contact. For others, it pops in from time to time like an unwelcome guest, but goes after a brief visit. It’s not always easy to spot the lonely – a gregarious person with an apparently active social life is not immune to suffering feelings of isolation.

Courtesy: Daily mail

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A new gel has been developed to prevent hair loss – and damage to the scalp – resulting from radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Current products marketed to prevent hair loss include ice-caps or packs. These, however, are not always effective. The gel, currently being tested by Mitos Pharmaceuticals, is based on a mixture of compounds, including antioxidants thought to help protect the healthy hair follicles from being destroyed by the treatment.

The gel is also being studied as a topical agent to prevent radiation damage to other areas of skin. An intravenous form could help to protect the salivary glands during mouth radiation for head and neck cancer, says Dr James Metz of the University of Pennsylvania where clinical trials are taking place.

Courtesy: Daily Mail

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This regular plaster is not as high-tech as the new form of wound dressing. A new, high-tech wound dressing can stop major bleeding in seconds. The dressing contains a tiny ultrasound device that first identifies the exact site of the bleeding and then treats the wound. Prompt closure of wounds is important to stem blood loss, but also to prevent infection.

The technology, known as the deep bleeder acoustic coagulation system, is intended initially for battlefield injuries, but the developer, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, says it could also be used in hospitals or at major incidents. When it is put on to the injury, the dressing detects the source of the bleeding before focusing ultrasound pulses on to the wound; this heats up the blood cells within the tissue until they clot, so forming a seal.

Research has shown the dressing can stop bleeding within 30 seconds.

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Mariam Aftab reveals what the upcoming year has in store for you

AFTAB / CAPRICORN

The ambition card
Dec 22 – Jan 21

Strengths: Disciplined, patient, organised
Challenges: Inhibition, depression, rigidity

See influential people; pursue business, career interests; attend to duties. Home, family and psychological issues will be clarified as the month progresses. Overall health is good, but rest and relax more. This is a time to take care of family and domestic obligations and to slow down on the career front. Enhance intelligence and avoid arguments.

The self-card
Jan 21 – Feb 19

Strengths: Humanitarian, analytical, progressive
Challenges: Unreliability, chaotic, extremism

It can be difficult to synchronise as your spread reveals a decelerated schedule. Flow with the currents. Pour out a stream of consciousness on your journal pages. The wise Aquarian knows that paper is patient and bears anything. Read about ceremonies and rituals different from your own. Surrender all to romance this month. Love is active but more unstable than it has ever been. Power struggles threaten a current relationship.

The sensitivity card
Feb 20 – Mar 20

Strengths: Idealistic, spiritual
Challenges: Escapism, weakness, self-deception

Pursue peaceful interests; boost self-confidence; overcome limitations; find the causes for fears; be charitable and sympathetic. It is time to dig deep into the depths of your soul. You may have to work through issues in an honest and upfront manner. You won’t know what to expect. You’re coming close to understanding what your own desire will bring you. Follow your heart.

The aura card
Mar 21 – Apr 20

Strengths: Intelligent, assertive, adventurous
Challenges: Trouble with sharing, too much ego, vindictiveness

Love remains complicated this month. An existing relationship is still under siege. Some of you are juggling two relationships, which can be stressful. A friend or co-worker is at odds with your beloved. But when things get good, they get very good. Things are good on the finances front. You are much more than you think you are, much more than your own highest concept of yourself.

Strengths: Hard working, honest, brave
Challenges: Intractability, short sightedness, bullying tendencies

Boost personal income; add to possessions; deal with bankers; open accounts. Enhance loyalty and avoid possessiveness. You will be able to do the greatest things with passion in your heart. Insights into something important will give you comfort. You will need to deal with some pretty egotistical individuals at this point though.

Strengths: Witty, intelligent, versatile
Challenges: Superficiality, fickleness, lack of commitment

You need to watch your health, especially in the middle of the month. Love is still tense and stormy. Material gifts turn you on. You are attracted by wealth and wealthy people, people who can help you attain your financial goals. The problem here is that you should also be looking at other issues and compatibilities. Be careful of treating your beloved as another possession or bauble.

Strengths: Intuitive, nurturing, maternal
Challenges: Bossiness, manipulative streak

Ever thought about a career in arts and music? It’s a good month to start. Be a supportive influence for a friend or lover who is weathering a crisis. Enhance your imagination and avoid laziness. You will understand something that has dodged you for quite a while. Open your mind and heart to new potentials. This is an excellent time to work with the pros and find something that will challenge your heart and mind.

Strengths: Brave, honest, confident
Challenges: Egotism, selfishness, domineering streak

Your spread indicates that conflicts and arguments with your partner may be lighting up the home front a little more than usual. Try to be patient and understanding, for things will get back to normal before you know it. If you find yourself feeling a little stressed out, try to develop a more stable demeanour and give things a chance to settle down a bit. A legal dispute will end-up well. You will receive an invitation to an important meeting or convention. Mondays will be lovely all through this month.

The patience card
Aug 24 – Sep 23

Strengths: Precise, organised, efficient
Challenges: Nervousness, sarcasm, over-criticality

Enhance your skills; seek employment; make improvements in your health and hygiene. Enhance broadmindedness and avoid lethargy. Your friendship circle is welcoming, and you will have no shortage of invitations or ports of call when you feel inclined to be out and about. Step back and analyse things carefully. Travel could bring you great luck as you are all set and well-prepared for a change of mind.

Strengths: Diplomatic, charming, aesthetic
Challenges: Indecision, narcissism, superficiality

Many positive things are happening financially this month. Those of you seeking investors will find them. Those seeking outside capital to borrow will have no problems in gaining it on easy terms. Paying off debts will also be much easier. Your spouse or partner is unusually generous. Your ability to make money for others is also much stronger and you will achieve great success. Even though your health is improving, rest and relax more this month.

The confusion card
Oct 24 – Nov 22

Strengths: Focused, emotionally strong, insightful
Challenges: Jealousy, vengefulness, narcissism,

Attend to tax, estate matters; boost joint resources; exploit hidden talents. Special tips for the month: enhance expression, avoid being cynical. You might find that you have a great yearning to become a star. Your domestic life could be a little problematic at this point, where you will have trouble understanding where you really are right now. Keep both eyes open; there are some illusions and misconceptions that could trip you.

The luck card
Nov 23 – Dec 21

Strengths: Intelligent, forthright, adventurous
Challenges: Trouble with sharing, lack of tact, restlessness

A deep spiritual sense of life will come about like a natural tendency this month. Make time for daily meditative practices and get involved, where possible, with charitable and ministerial activities. The hectic pace of your career is slowing down this month. It is good to focus on functioning away from your emotional comfort zone. Establishing a stable domestic base will be more difficult, but you have the will to do it.

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