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There are numerous details to monitor in online No Limit Holdem Tournaments. Some of them may be as unique and challenging as the chat you try to decipher coming from your opponents. When playing online though, you do have tools and indicators available which can help you make a solid decision, at least mathematically based on calculable conditions at any given time.

Two of those conditions are often used by professional players at live tournaments and are critical to success online as well. The indicators are M and Q.

M stands for M ratio which is basically a stack comparison between yourself and the size of the current minimum pot. A minimum pot is made up of a combination of blinds and antes which constantly escalate as a tournament progresses. As your stack (or M) gets lower, other players with better Ms will start to steal your blinds and risk losing a pot in order to eliminate you from competition.

Q is a comparison of your stack to other players stacks by determining the average of stack size of all players left in the tournament and affixing a representative comparison value of one to your stack. So if your stack is half the size of the average stack, then you would have a Q of .5. If on the other hand you had 3 times the average stack, your Q would be 3.

You should know both of these numbers at all times in the tournament, and depending on the structure and/or dynamics of play, either the Q or the M may be more important as an indicator at any given time.

M is usually more relevant than Q within normally structured tournament and should always be known as well as its corresponding color zone. Green is for an M of 20 or more, yellow will be from 15 to 20, while orange is from 10 to 15. The lower mzones are red which is from 1 to 5 and the all but out grey mzone which means your M ratio is actually below 1. However, M isnt always the main indicator to consider. You may indeed be more compelled to act a certain way in a tournament based on your Q.

The reason why Q may be more relevant than the M is because of stack parity at a game critical intersect. In other words, if most of the players at your table have similar (low) M ratios that put them in Orange or red Mzones, then the Mzone really dont matter much at all. You need to know what that strength of your hole cards are and use position to take down as many pots preflop as possible.

Knowing the difference between M and Q in poker tournaments can be critical to your success in moving up the money and playing mathematically correct at game critical intersects.

Marty Smith is webmaster and a regular online poker player. He has a FREE Multi-Table Tournament Video Strategy Series on his website at http://www.MZoneReport.com He also has a free poker tournament calculator you can download at http://www.QMCalculator.com

Satellite television has a lot of advantages over cable television. It's all digital and you often get more digital channels for the price. But it's not perfect and it won't be the right choice for everyone. Sometimes cable television will be the right choice.

The big problem everyone thinks about with satellite television relates to the weather. When the weather is particularly bad you can lose all reception, missing your favorite shows. In some areas this is a regular problem, while others will only rarely suffer.

You may have to pay extra to get your local channels. This can be a major annoyance, as almost everyone wants to receive their local television channels. It has become more common for local channels to be included in the cost, but you should confirm this when you are considering satellite television. Sometimes you aren't able to get local channels through a satellite company.

You may need more equipment with satellite television. Many plans come with free equipment for at least one television. However you may have to buy more equipment if you want reception for more than one television.

Satellite television also generally comes with a one year contract. This isn't too bad if you know you won't be moving, but if you aren't certain it can be financially painful. If you keep using satellite service when you move you should just be able to move your contract, but you may be stuck with fees for reinstalling your equipment.

Another disadvantage is that the price of satellite television goes up with the number of televisions you want connected. This won't be a factor for every customer, but if like many families every person in your family has a television in their own room, the costs can add up quickly.

While most people can get satellite television, not everyone can. If you don't have a place where the satellite dish has unobstructed southern exposure, you are not going to get good reception. This is an absolute for satellite television in the United States. It's due to how the satellites orbit the Earth; a physical limitation that cannot be changed.

Despite these disadvantages, satellite is a great choice for many people. The range of channels you can receive is wonderful, picture quality is generally excellent, and the prices can be far better than what you would pay for a similar package with digital cable. It is very much worth considering.

http://www.comparesatellite.info/ is run by Stephanie Foster as a place to learn about satellite TV. Visit the site to compare satellite TV with cable television.

Ever since our family almost ran out of food during a blizzard, I keep track of what is in our freezer. As soon as the neighbors heard about our food shortage the phone started ringing. Every neighbor offered us chicken. We didn't want them to go out in such frigid weather, and we didn't want to go out, so we didn't accept their chicken. We ate what was on hand and had some creative meals.

For me, stocking up on food is not an option, it is a necessity, and my freezer is full of healthy foods. I keep the freezer full during summer months as well.

Before I tell you what is in my freezer, I will tell you what is NOT in my freezer. There are no "5 for $10 Bucks" pizzas, frozen dinners, soups, coffee cakes, pies or muffins. If there are muffins in the freezer I made them with combination flour (half white, half wheat), sugar-free applesauce, Splenda, and a tablespoon of olive oil. There are other homemade things in the freezer, too.

When I make chili (light on meat, heavy on vegetables), I make extra and freeze it. I try to have flank steak in the freezer because it is lean and adaptable. Though flank steak is pricey, I get a good deal at my local super store. I also freeze leftover beef, chicken, turkey, and rice. Having a well-stocked freezer is comforting and gives me a jump-start on meals. What is in my freezer?

PROTEIN

Chicken breasts (skinless)

Turkey breast

93% lean ground beef (several pounds)

Flank steak

Pork chops (thin cut)

50% less fat pork sausage

Talapia (a farm-raised fish)

Egg substitute (two cartons)

Homemade chili and soup

VEGETABLES

Chopped spinach

Broccoli

Broccoli stir fry

Mixed vegetables

Tiny peas

French green beans

Chopped onions (at least 2 bags)

Vegetable egg rolls (speciality of a local restaurant)

Hash brown potatoes (for vegetable soup)

FRUITS

Strawberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Sliced peaches

Lemon juice (a so-so substitute for fresh)

BEVERAGES

Calcium-fortified orange juice

Grapefruit juice

Lite grape juice

Lite cranberry juice

Ground coffee (which freezes well)

BREADS

Hamburger buns (lowest salt content I can find)

Whole wheat bread

Homemade muffins

Homemade oatmeal and French bread

OTHER FOODS

Fat-free mozzarella cheese

2% milk cheese

Sugar-free, fat-free ice cream

"Free" whipped topping

When grocery stores run specials on frozen juice and vegetables I take advantage of them. I also keep special foods on hand, such as frozen artichokes and angel food cake, in case we have unexpected company. What is in your freezer? Take inventory now. Discard unrecognizable food, food with freezer burn, old food, and unhealthy food. Buying healthy foods for your freezer helps you to cook healthy, eat healthy, and live healthy.

Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson

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Harriet Hodgson has been a nonfiction writer for 27 years and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find another review on the American Hospice Foundation website under the "School Corner" heading.

This free list of fat burning foods will help you make the right choices to burn off more fat than you ingest by eating them. The fat burning secret to losing weight is to eat and drink until you are full and satisfied, choosing foods that burn more calories than you consume. This helps your body burn up the excessive stored fat.

This free list of fat burning foods contains mostly fruit and vegetables and if you compare it to other lists you will notice a definite trend. If you eat these fat burning foods and add a good exercise workout program to it you will increase your metabolism and burn calories at a faster rate even several hours after your exercise is done.

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A recent report from Michael Zemel, Professor of Nutrition and Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville reports, "If you compare a dairy-rich versus a dairy-poor diet you can nearly double the rate of weight and fat loss with the same level of calorie restriction." It states that the calcium in dairy products can boost weight loss by increasing fat breakdown in fat cells. Therefore, dairy products could be termed as fat burning foods. These include milk, cheese and yogurt and might be considered a fat burning secret.

The best way to approach fat burning food is to start by implementing a sensible eating plan with the help of this free list of fat burning foods and begin an exercise workout program that you enjoy and will stick with.

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A federal court ruled last week that it is not only a trademark violation any longer to use another companys trademark to deceive search engine users in the paid ad headline. The court has further ruled, that you can not purchase a trademark as a keyword to bring up your paid listing on Google, Yahoo, MSN and other search engines. This decision stemmed from a national jewelry company, who bid on the term, dating ring to bring up their ad for the sale of the companies own diamond rings. The problem was that another company already had the trademark to the term The Dating Ring. When this term was entered by users of the search engines, the national companys ad came up for the sale of rings.

The defendant argued it never placed the trademarked term on any of its products or used the term dating ring on its Web site. Unfortunitly for the company, they did use the term in the content of their ad.

This ruling makes the practice of going after your competitors name very costly now. The issues as I see it may become the inability to use common terms that the causal user may search by, where they do not even know it is a trademark. In this case illustrated, the term, dating ring seems rather innocent to me. I had no idea there was even a company with that name. The law provides protection for companies name as it is used in commerce. However, when a company chooses such a general term for a name and does not have a large presence in the economy or even in the specific industry it conducts business, and then it seems unfair to require every company bidding on key words to conduct a trademark search for each and every term they will purchase. This type of investigation can prove to be most costly, where it is a standard practice in the P.P.C (pay per click) world to buy upwards of two to three thousand terms know as long tail terms, to bring in as many visitors as possible. The goal is of course to make a sale, collect information or what ever the desired conversion for the site may be. However, just because someone uses their web site in commerce and has purchased a term, that has a very plain or simple meaning, is not evidence that such a person or company intended to violate a small unknown companies trademark.

This article was written by Michael Goldstein for the Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg, a writters of the E-legal Lawyer Blog.

He was only a child when it begun -and he played as children do- in his yard with his toy cars and tip trucks But his sand was asbestos blue

In December 1999, my husband and I were walking home from a game of lawn bowls when I became aware of his shortness of breath. I was surprised and concerned when he told me that he had experienced this on several occasions. Believing this to be due to chest a infection, I made a doctors appointment for him the next day.

Chest X-rays revealed fluid on the lungs, over two litres of which was drained, giving Brian immediate relief, but it was a tense wait for the pathology results.Through the Internet I had become aware of several conditions which may have been responsible for fluid on the lung; these included asbestos- related diseases. Brian had lived in Wittenoom as a child and I was afraid of his diagnosis. Not wanting to worry him unnecessarily, I did not mention my fears to him. I prayed that he had pleurisy or pneumonia but the pathology results revealed that there were cancer cells present.

When Brian finally received his diagnosis, my worst nightmare became reality. He had pleural mesothelioma, a terminal cancer of the lung caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust. We found it inconceivable that the disease was the result of Brian inhaling asbestos dust as a child and that it had lain dormant for forty-five years before become lethal.

We were still reeling from the shock when, without preamble, the young doctor gave his prognosis. His exact words were, Three to nine months, I reckon. That he could say this so unfeelingly amazed me. His total lack of compassion did not encourage even the small comfort of tears. I felt as if Brian and I had been shot and from that moment on we were waiting to drop.

Undoubtedly, were mortally wounded. We suffered shock, disbelief, anger, helplessness and utter despair; in fact all the symptoms of grief one feels when a loved one has actually died. Once again we found ourselves with no control over our lives. This time however, there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Our journey through terminal illness had begun.

Throughout the course of our married life my deep love for Brian and my determination to resolve difficulties had seen us through many trials. I found it hard to believe that nothing could be done to save his life and begun surfing the Internet for information regarding mesothelioma, all the time praying for a miracle, hoping against hope to find a doctor who had successfully operated on or cured someone of it.

It was a sad realization to discover that for Brian there were no miracles; however, I learned a lot and it helped me to accept that he was dying. With my acceptance came a fierce determination to ease his burden. I continued to seek information regarding mesothelioma and the pain and symptoms Brian would experience, due to the progression of his disease. In this way, I came to understand the importance of pain management and symptom control and realized that although I could not stop Brian from dying I could help him to live.

My acquired knowledge regarding pain and symptom management enabled me to communicate with Brian and to understand the type of pain he was experiencing and the intensity of that pain. I was then able to work hand in hand with his doctors, to bring his pain and symptoms under control. As my efforts resulted in his improved quality of life, I lost my sense of helplessness and gained strength.

Together, we achieved for Brian, a quality of life few thought possible, considering the nature of his disease. Testament to this, Brian survived for 2 years despite his prognosis of 3 to 9 months. Remained active and alert, drove his car for eighteen months after diagnosis and was not bed bound until three short days prior to his death.

Brian's courageous battle with mesothelioma came to an end on the 24th December 2001, he passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 54 years old.

Article written by: Lorraine Kember Author of Lean on Me Cancer through a Carers Eyes. Lorraines book is written from her experience of caring for her dying husband in the hope of helping others. It includes insight and discussion on: Anticipatory Grief, Understanding and identifying pain, Pain Management and Symptom Control, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Quality of Life and Dying at home. It also features excerpts and poems from her personal diary. Highly recommended by the Cancer Council. Lean on Me is not available in bookstores - For detailed information, Doctors recommendations, Reviews, Book Excerpts and Ordering Facility - visit her website http://www.cancerthroughacarerseyes.jkwh.com.

VOIP is another one of those computer acronyms that stands for Voice Over Internet Protcol. It is a technology that is growing very quickly, and the primary reason for that is that it is helping both residential customers and business customers to save money.

You really do not need to know how VOIP works to use it, but there are some very fundamental things you need to understand. First of all, if you want to use a VOIP service for your home or business, the VOIP service typically assumes that you already have a stable and reliable highspeed Internet connection. The highspeed Internet connection is REQUIRED for VOIP service, but the VOIP service itself does not include the highspeed Internet.

For home use, that might be cable Internet or it might be residential DSL. But whichever of those it is, note the keywords I used above: stable and reliable. Many residential highspeed Internet connections are neither reliable nor are they stable. If that is the case with your highspeed Internet connection, then you have two choices: (1) get a different highspeed Internet service that DOES provide a stable and reliable connection, or (2) stop shopping for VOIP services, because it will not work well with an unstable and unreliable highspeed Internet connection.

In fact, studies have shown that in more than 95% of the cases where customers have called to complain about the quality of their VOIP services, the problem has been with the highspeed Internet connection, and NOT with the VOIP service.

The reason for this is that VOIP makes and receives phone calls using your highspeed Internet connection. Obviously, if that connection is neither reliable nor stable, your VOIP service and voice quality on that call is going to suffer.

What if your highspeed Internet connection is satellite? A satellite highspeed Internet connection is not recommended for good VOIP service. Most satellite services have a monthly bandwidth limitation, and if you do much calling at all, you will likely exceed that monthly limitation with VOIP quite quickly. But even if you do not do much calling, the lag time to go to the satellite and back, which is referred to as the latency time, is going to make VOIP very difficult, and you will not be happy with it.

Remember I talked about the "reliable" aspect of your highspeed Internet connection? For years and years, you have grown accustomed to hearing a dial tone when you picked up the phone to make a call, and that has been extremely reliable. But if your highspeed Internet connection goes down, so does your ability to make or receive phone calls.

If you do have a reliable and stable highspeed Internet connection, there is no reason not to consider installing VOIP immediately. You can even cancel your existing phone line with the phone company after you get VOIP installed, if you want to. That phone line with the phone company is probably costing you about $25 per month, and that is just for dial tone and maybe local calls, but certainly no extra features like caller ID and clearly no long distance calling.

By comparison, most VOIP service plans allow you to make unlimited amounts of local and long distance calls within the continental US, and some also include Canada and even Puerto Rico. They also typically include extra features at no additional cost, such as voice mail, caller ID, calling waiting, and more. And all that still costs around $25 per month, the same as you were paying for just dial tone with the phone company!

The economics of it are there, and you are probably going to have highspeed Internet anyway, so it's time to check out the possibilities and start talking without worrying about the cost of calling your sister in Seattle and your mother in Denver!

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Some entrepreneurs have a very poor respect for Venture Capitalists and yet it seems they do not understand. You see if you have to choose which deals to fund, knowing that some of these deals had to make good or you were sunk and would not be able to raise additional monies for the fund, then you too might be a little paranoid and careful what you chose.

You see there are a million projects going on in the world sometimes you have to skip many to find the best one. Next time you pitch a business plan to a venture capitalist, think about these little facts. Didn't your VC boss explain this to you.

He might pick 1 in 200, or 1 in 1000, choice is something humans have to decide, every move effects every other, there are often many ways to solve a problem and many roads to get to a stated goal, the destination may change and the plan may remain or the plan changes and the end goal stays.

Chaos and Design is part of nature, part of everything, it is all one. Complexity calls for simplicity, simplicity breeds complexity, all is relative to where you stand, which cubical you set or from which hive you come. Step back; look at the bigger picture.

If you are looking for VC money, you need to put yourself in their shoes and consider what is going through their minds, are you a good risk or not? Would you invest in your project, someone else's, how would you choose?

L. Winslow is an Economic Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entrepreneur http://www.worldthinktank.net

Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up.

The process of becoming wildly UNsuccessful is very simple.

Criticize, Complain, and Condemn every person, place and thing on the planet.

It's just that easy.

The art of becoming highly UNsuccessful seems to be rampant on the internet. Joining one program after another, laying down money for something that does NOT work, being influenced by "so-called" internet legends, falling for each and every fly by night, bs program on the net, is the way to becoming highly UNsuccessful. Then, the act of complaining about that program to each and everyone that will listen...that is the art of becoming wildly UNsuccessful.

Being sullen and resentful and bending every ear with one's troubles...that is the art of becoming UNsuccessful.

Spreading vicious lies and rumors and making slanderous comments about those in a program or in a system, is definitely the fine art of becoming totally UNsuccessful.

Riding on the coattails of someone else's success, copying and pasting their information, and trying to pass it as original content...that is a great way to become totally UNsuccessful.

Talking about having no money, no job, no chance, no friends, no future...that is the way to become UNsuccessful.

Every single thought and phrase that comes across a humans mind will eventually come to form in reality. Knowing this process is extremely important, for if it is known, then why is it done?

Ahhh...the great mystery of life!

Living an amazing, successful, intriguing, interesting and peaceful life is possible.

What is the answer?

Simply strive to do the opposite from the above statements!

Butch Hamilton is an SEO|SEM Specialist. Living on the internet has become a way of life...a succesful way of life. His talents for obtaining top positions on the search engines have led him to the point in his life where he has always wanted to be.

"Life-What a Ride!"

Says Mr. Hamilton, "Writing has always been my passion. Gone are the days when I placed blatant ads on the internet for exposure. I have found my life's work in writing articles.

Reliable and credible information is what the internet is all about to Butch Hamilton. His experience as a self employed building contractor...steel fabrication...has led him on an incredible journey.

He now resides in his beautiful home in Texas with his wife. Writing is the passion behind his successful promoting ability on the net.

Butch Hamilton's Quote: "What we think-is what we become."

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Every one wants to look very young and smart, irrespective of their age. No one would wish to lose hair as it may make them look a bit old. As such when a person finds that he is losing some hair on his forehead, he immediately wants to see a physician to undergo hair loss treatment. This does give him a cosmetic look and does add to his self confidence as well.

Avodart: Hair Loss Treatment:

If you are looking to cure your hair loss then you may just forget it for there is no real cure for hair loss. Instead Avodart Dutasteride is known along with Finasteride or Propecia to reduce hair loss for most people. Chances are the older you are, Avodart may be able to restore frontal missing of your hair but can work best if you have started balding or have been balding for a few years if Avodart hair loss treatment is to work for you. To give your hair the Avodart hair loss treatment you must get a prescription from your physician. Your physician can give you a free prescription because this drug has not yet been FDA approved and hence you can undergo a prescription that involves taking Avodart Dutasteride once daily. The Avodart hair loss treatment appears a quicker way to reduce hair loss but you must have patience before this drug can takes its course to reduce your falling hair.

Best Hair Loss Treatment

In your interest it is important to get the best hair loss treatment. You may have suffered let-down promises of the hair restoration treatments only to be sorely disappointed. Therefore you must research the fable about best hair loss treatment before you purchase your antidote for hair restoration. Mr. Jonathan E. Phillips author of his e-book Hair Loss No More looks to aid you in getting yourself the best hair loss treatment. The best hair loss treatment covers your entire body and the good diet and circulation of blood that your body needs to promote growth of hair. Lack of tension and stress are the important ingredients and later the tonics that add to stimulate the scalp lead to good growth of hair. This book helps you know more about falling of hair and the best of the Hair loss treatment that are available.

Hair Loss Treatment Problem are common now and Herbal Hair Loss Treatments are the best solutions for this problem.

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When was the last time you gave a thought to your Aura. We feed and water our bodies, wash and exercise them, clean our teeth, cut our hair and nails, and yet the most important aspect of our body, its Aura, is almost completely ignored. Unfortunately the old saying out of sight, out of mind is most definitely true. On the other hand, the perception that it will take care of itself is most definitely NOT true.

Just as our bodies pick up dirt and pollution from everyday living, our Auras do the same. If they are not attended to, then any negative energy picked up by close contact with other people will eventually begin to have an effect on us.

Healers who work with energy such as massage, reiki, reflexology, etc., even hairdressers and beauty therapists, indeed anyone who works in a close one to one situation is vulnerable to picking up negative psychic energy.

Psychic protection is rarely if ever taught to anyone in the healing professions, and one to one energy exchanges between any two people are rarely understood. A build up of negative psychic energy in the Aura could be potentially disastrous to a healer if left unchecked, as problems with the Aura and Chakra system will eventually show itself within the body as some form of illness.

Feelings of tiredness after a long day could be normal, but collapsing on the settee with no energy to do anything isnt, this is a symptom of psychic attack. With no protection, your energy has been sapped away throughout the day, as well as picking up negative energy, and before long feelings of stress and anxiety follow. A visit to the doctors would possibly result in tranquilizers or sleeping tablets, which will affect the balance of the Auric system even more, as psychic attack is not found on a doctors list of possible causes for illness.

Daily protection and clearance techniques, along with an energy spring clean 2 or 3 times a year is recommended for anyone who works in a close contact environment with people, especially so if those people are coming to you with some problem of any description.

David Taylor has been using shamanic and wiccan practices for a number of years, and has integrated both into his life to create his own unique brand of spirituality. David is qualified in hypnotherapy, Stress Counselling and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), all of which have added to his spiritual development, both through practice and personal use.

For more information visit: http://www.david-taylor.biz

DIY flower arrangements can be presented as gifts for weddings, Valentines Day, or any other special occasion. DIY flower arrangements are well suited for simple house decorations. These add color and elegance to any home. DIY flower arrangements save you a lot of money while at the same time offering an opportunity to have enjoyment and fun.

Some of the essential materials that are needed for DIY flower arrangements are flowers, floral tape, stem cutter, and stem stripper. The first step for creating DIY centerpieces is the preparation of flowers. Assembling of flowers comes next. Securing and measuring the centerpieces are the other steps. You can also add filler flowers and extra greenery according to your desire. Small flowers and candles will add beauty to DIY flower arrangement.

You can make DIY flower arrangements from dried flowers, paper flowers, and silk flowers as well. If you are purchasing flowers from local florists or from grocery stores, always select fresh flowers. Also check petals, stems, and leaves. For creating DIY rose bouquets, select the rose colors to coordinate with your interior dcor.

A large selection of fresh flowers with bulk pricing for DIY flower arrangements are offered through online stores. A wide selection of exclusive designs is offered in kit form in many flower shops. Included in the kit are flowers, foliage, vases, and other accessories needed to design DIY floral arrangement.

With the advent of the Internet, it is no longer necessary to spend loads of money for flower arranging courses or floral design books. Plenty of tips and techniques are provided through websites. These websites offer all needed advice on making DIY flower arrangements. You are able to view pictures of popular bridal bouquet styles, wedding flowers, flower arrangement styles, floral design basics, and more.

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What is lung cancer ?

The most basic unit in our body is the cell. Normally, cells divide to produce new cells only when needed. When cell growth results in an uncontrolled division and proliferation of cells, eventually a mass known as a tumor forms. When this happens in the lung, it causes lung cancer.

What causes lung cancer ?

Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. About 90% of lung cancers arise as a result of tobacco use. The risk of lung cancer increases with the number of cigarettes smoked over time.

Other causes include passive smoking, family history, a past history of lung cancer , other lung diseases and asbestos exposure.

What are the signs and symptoms of lung cancer ?

In up to 25% of people who get lung cancer, they have no symptoms. The cancer is first discovered on a routine chest x-ray or CT scan as a solitary small mass.

The growth of the cancer and invasion of lung tissues and surroundings may interfere with breathing, leading to symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, and coughing up blood (hemoptysis).

Sometimes, if the lung cancer that has spread to the bones it may produce excruciating pain at the sites of bone involvement. Cancer that has spread to the brain may cause a number of symptoms that may include blurred vision, headaches, seizures, or weakness or loss of sensation in parts of the body.

Non-specific symptoms seen with many cancers including lung cancers include weight loss, weakness, and fatigue.

When should one see a doctor?

One should see a doctor if they develop the symptoms associated with lung cancer, in particular, if they have:

A new persistent cough or worsening of an existing chronic cough Blood in the sputum Persistent bronchitis or repeated respiratory infections Chest pain Unexplained weight loss and/or fatigue Breathing difficulties such as shortness of breath or wheezing How is lung cancer diagnosed ?

A doctor can talk to, and examine a patient . This may reveal the presence of symptoms or signs that are suspicious for lung cancer. In addition to asking about symptoms and risk factors for cancer development, doctors may detect signs of breathing difficulties, airway obstruction, or infections in the lungs.

The chest x-ray is the most common first diagnostic step when any new symptoms of lung cancer are present.

A CT scan may be performed on the chest, abdomen, and/or brain to examine for both the primary tumour, and to check if it has spread.

Other tests include bone scans, and brochoscopy ( a scope of the lungs).

How is lung cancer treated?

Treatment for lung cancer can involve surgical removal of tumor, chemotherapy or radiation , as well as combinations of these methods. The decision about which treatments will be appropriate must take into account the the location of the tumour and whether it has spread, as well as the overall health status of the patient.

How can lung cancer be prevented?

Smoking cessation is the most important measure that can prevent lung cancer. There are many products available, such as nicotine gum, nicotine sprays, or nicotine inhalers. Minimizing exposure to passive smoking is also an effective preventive measure.

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It is the duty of technology not only to improve itself, but to become more and more user friendly. We can see this happen within the ever evolving sphere of Wireless LAN connections. Here the only constant is the easy to install, plug and play hardware which is well complimented by simple user friendly software. One only has to plug in the device to explore the network or even the Internet, however, Wireless LAN connections are often vulnerable to hackers or even virus threats. These malicious entities try to infiltrate the network and destroy important data. Then again, there is good news for all those people who wish to secure their Wireless LAN connections. Now you can enjoy the benefits of a protected Wireless LAN experience for less than a hundred dollars.

The first step after installing the hardware is to work out the configuration best suited for your network. Pay close attention to the security settings in particular and do not enable the Wireless LAN before you have everything in place and configured. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry. There are a few safety precautions one can adopt after setting up the Wireless LAN network.

Let us begin with the router and the access points. We recommend that you deploy an administrator password to reinforce and bolster access routes. In this way, the intruder will not be able to log into your Wireless LAN system without entering the correct password. Then again, certain systems or devices are preconfigured with default passwords.

Unfortunately, these passwords are often the manufacturers own name, because it is easy to remember although it lacks originality. We know that leaving a network unguarded with default passwords is the fool hardy option. This is why we must customize all the access points and the wireless router with our own unique passwords. Often we forget these passwords since we do not need to use them on a regular basis. At this point there is no option but to revert back to the default settings to reenter your network. The only problem is that all your time spent on customization will go to waste as those change are erased when default settings are applied.

Remember that the access points and the routers are specifically configured to retain and protect vital information like the SSID (Service Identifier) and even the name of the Wireless LAN network. This system makes it difficult to identify our own network, but thankfully, it doesnt compromise the security. Without this elaborate masking system, you could be leaking away important details or clues that prove handy to outsiders with ill-intentions.

Now we study the two types of encryption employed to secure a Wireless LAN system. They are WEP or Wired Equivalency Privacy and the WPA or WiFi Protected Access. We know that the WEP system is widely used but it also has a sequence of easy to exploit weaknesses because of its poorly designed encryption software. On the other hand, there is the highly recommended WPA option which reinforces your network while proving surprisingly easier to install and configure. One should note that unlike WEP, WPA is not inhibited by a limited number of password combinations as it explores the keyboard beyond the alphabets and number keys. There is a preloaded WPA support system within the Windows XP software package. WPA2 is the next generation WPA, which provides greater security but relies on specially downloaded updates.

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