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NEWS & EVENTS

PLEASE HELP! Child abduction from Mexico City

Child Name: Juanito Mendoza Haro
Age: 2 years 7 months old
Personal Characteristics: White skin, dark brown eyes, brown hair

For information or firther inquiries, please call collect:
01-833-2-16-73-03 or 01-833-2-19-22-88 (in Tampico)
01-55-56-05-52-49 or 01-55-56-05-39-21 (in Mexico City)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Presents:

Kids are Worth It – A presentation by noted author and parenting expert Barbara Coloroso

Join Barbara Coloroso at an evening of learning, laughter, and celebration of children.  Barbra Coloroso is an award winning author and internationally recognized speaker in the areas of parenting, teaching, school discipline, and non-violent conflict resolution.

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: St. Ann's Academy (835 Humboldt Street)

Tickets are just $15 each. Call 250.475-1117 to book your tickets today!

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About Head Lice by VisualDXHealth.com
Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a very common, highly contagious condition that often occurs in nurseries, day care centers, and schools. It is caused by infestation with the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, and it can be very itchy.

Lice are very small insects that feed on human blood.  In head lice, the female louse attaches her eggs to the base of hair shafts. The eggs (nits) hatch 8–10 days later. While the adult louse cannot survive more than 2 days off of the human head, a nit can stay alive for up to a month off the body (on clothes, hairbrushes, or carpets, for example). Lice can spread from child to child by close personal contact and by sharing belongings.

Enjoy this poem from us, to you and yours, Ricardo & Leonardo

HEAD LICE DAY

I DON’T WANT THEM ON MY HEAD
I DON’T WANT THEM IN MY BED

I DON’T WANT THEM ON MY CLOTHES
I DON’T’ WANT THEM IN MY NOSE

I DON’T WANT THEN IN MY RICE
I DON’T WANT THEM IN MY EYES

I DON’T WANT THEM ON MY TOES
I DON’T WANT THEM IN CHEERIOS

I DON’T WANT THEM IN MY MOUTH
I DON’T WANT THE IN MY HOUSE

I DON’T WANT THEM IN MY HAIR
I DON’T WANT THEM ANYWHERE.

2008 © CHILD1ST.CA - Ricardo & Leonardo Ordonez – X-MMVIII



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AS SPECIAL REMINDER TO EVERYONE - by author unknown

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more

If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to
stop and say 'I love you, instead of assuming you would know I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day,
well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.

There will l always be another day to say 'I love you, and certainly
there's another chance to say our Anything I can do?'

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like
to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, and today
may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you
were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, tell
them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say 'I'm sorry, please forgive me,' 'Thank you,' or 'It's okay,
and if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.

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HEALTH & NUTRITION . BEAUTY & SYTLE

17 Foods That Burn Fat - Information credit: Woman's Health Magazine
"Stock your pantry with these staples -- they'll whip you into shape fast"

Avocados
The cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fat in these green health bombs can help keep your body strong and pain free. University of Buffalo researchers found that competitive women runners who ate less than 20 percent fat were more likely to suffer injuries than those who consumed at least 31 percent. Peter J. Horvath, Ph.D., a professor at the university, speculates that the problem is linked to extreme low-fat diets, which weaken muscles and joints. "A few slices of avocado a day are a great way to boost fat for women who are fat shy," says Leslie Bonci, R.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Whole Grain Bagels
Never mind Dr. Atkins—carbs are the optimal workout food. "Not the simple ones, because they wind you up and drop you down," says Jackie Berning, Ph.D., R.D., a nutrition professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and counselor to sports teams. "You want complex carbohydrates in their natural package, aka whole grains." A whole-grain bagel is an ideal pre-sweat-session pick: You'll digest it slowly because of all the fiber, which will deliver a steady flow of energy over time rather than one big burst.

Bananas
Thanks to bananas' high potassium content, peeling one is a speedy solution to that stitch in your side. While a lack of sodium is the main culprit behind muscle cramps, studies show potassium plays a supporting role: You need it to replace sweat losses and help with fluid absorption. Bananas are also packed with energizing carbohydrates. One medium-size fruit has 400 milligrams of potassium and as many carbs (29 grams) as two slices of whole-wheat bread.

Berries
USDA researchers recently placed fresh berries on their list of the 20 foods richest in antioxidants. Just a handful of blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries is an excellent source of these potent nutrients, which protect muscles from free radical damage that might be caused by exercise. Shop for berries by the shade of their skin: The deeper the color, the healthier the fruit.

Carrots
Close your eyes and they almost taste like crunchy candy. Carrots pack complex carbs that provide energy to muscles and potassium to control blood pressure and muscle contractions, says Leslie Bonci, R.D. And a half cup has just 35 calories.

Whole Grain Cereal
Looking for something to nosh before you hit the gym? Raid your cereal stash. The healthiest brands contain endurance-boosting complex carbs and muscle-building protein. Sixty minutes before a workout, fuel up with a 200-calorie snack: ¾ cup of whole-grain cereal with 4 ounces of fat-free milk. "When you eat something before exercising, you have more energy, so you can work out harder and perhaps longer. And you'll be less likely to overeat afterward," says Leslie Bonci, R.D.

Chicken Thighs
Skimp on iron and zinc and your energy will flag. Cooking up some juicy chicken thighs or turkey drumsticks is the best way to get more of both. "Dark-meat poultry is significantly lower in fat than red meat yet has all the iron, zinc, and B vitamins that women need in their diets," says Seattle sports nutritionist Susan Kleiner, Ph.D., author of Power Eating.

Chocolate Milk
There's way more to milk than just calcium. In fact, it's a damn near perfect food, giving you a lot of valuable energy while keeping your calorie count low, says nutritionist Susan Kleiner, Ph.D. The chocolate kind is loaded with calcium, vitamins, and minerals just like the plain stuff, but new studies confirm that milk with a touch of cocoa is as powerful as commercial recovery drinks at replenishing and repairing muscles.

Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Despite its frumpy image, this diet staple packs 14 grams of protein per half-cup serving, along with 75 milligrams of calcium and 5 grams of carbohydrates. That protein is crucial to healing the microscopic muscle tears that occur during exercise, says Amy Jamieson-Petonic, R.D., health education manager at Cleveland's Fairview Hospital.

Cranberries
This pack-able fruit delivers a generous pre- or post-workout blast of carbohydrates (25 grams per ¼ cup). Plus, cranberries have proanthocyanins, compounds that help prevent and fight urinary tract infections. Running to the bathroom every 5 minutes definitely isn't the kind of workout you need.

Eggs
Don't skip the yolk. One egg a day supplies 215 milligrams of cholesterol—not enough to push you over the 300-milligram daily cholesterol limit recommended by the American Heart Association. Plus, the yolk is a good source of iron, and it's loaded with lecithin, critical for brain health, says nutritionist Susan Kleiner, Ph.D. What does brain power have to do with exercise? Try doing a sun salutation without it.

Ground Flaxseed
"Flaxseed is full of fibers called lignans that promote gut health," says nutritionist Susan Kleiner, Ph.D. Since flax lignans contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, they keep you regular. "When you're trying to do an endurance sport, it can be disruptive to have digestive problems," she notes. A daily dose of 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed tossed in your cereal nets you fiber without fuss.

Hummus
Complex carbohydrates, protein, and unsaturated fats—all the right elements to fuel activity—meet in one healthy little 70-calorie, 3-tablespoon package. Plus, hummus is often made with olive oil, which contains oleic acid—a fat that helps cripple the gene responsible for 20 to 30 percent of breast cancers, according to Northwestern University researchers.

Oranges
"They're portable. They're a fruit you can get year-round. And they're a rich source of vitamin C," says Leslie Bonci, R.D., "which helps repair muscle tissue." One orange has all the C a woman needs each day—close to 75 milligrams. Vitamin C is also key for making collagen, a tissue that helps keep bones strong.

Peanuts
No wonder Mr. Peanut never stops tap-dancing. Female soccer players kicked and sprinted just as well in the final minutes of a game as they did at the start when they added 2 ounces of peanuts a day to their regular diet, says University of Buffalo professor, Peter J. Horvath, Ph.D. The extra fat may help improve endurance by giving muscles energy to burn up front so they can spare muscle glycogen stores later.

Potatoes
Sweat like a pig? Four shakes of salt (about 1,100 milligrams of sodium) and a small baked potato is the perfect recipe for electrolyte replacement. "The electrolytes, sodium and potassium, help maintain fluid balance in and around cells and make sure muscles contract as they need to," says Leslie Bonci, R.D

Salmon
Great for heart health, but here's an added twist: New studies are suggesting that monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fats might help lessen abdominal fat. It's too soon to understand the link, but "this could be particularly good for women working to tone their core," says nutritionist Susan Kleiner, Ph.D.

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Beauty & Style: The Best Swimsuits For Your Body - Information credit: Woman's Health Magazine
Find out which style wil make the most of what you've got!

50 Smoothies for Any Time of the Day - Information credit: Men's Health Magazine.
Smoothies are as close to a perfect meal as you can get – delicious, nutritious, and fast. Here are more than 50 formulas for a filling meal or snack to help your heart, pump up your workout, juice your brain, or boost your mood.

Burn More Calories While You Sleep - Information credit: Prevention.com
As we age, our metabolism can start to lag. Luckily, it's never too late to help put your body's fat-burning engines back on autopilot. With our metabolism-boosting plan, you can burn up to 200 extra calories a day, many of them while doing nothing more challenging than watching your favorite movie, eating dinner, or, yes, sleeping.

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