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Troops ‘Too Fat’ To Fight In Afghanistan

August 3, 2009 By

troops too fat to fight_Tom Morgan – Britain’s war effort in Afghanistan is being hindered by a number of frontline troops too fat to fight, according to a leaked Army memo.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed today it had directed military chiefs to ensure units are following Army fitness policy after concerns were raised over a “worrying trend of obesity”.

The Army needs to “reinvigorate a warrior ethos and a culture of being fit”, according to the leaked memo apparently sent to all Army units and obtained by the Observer newspaper.

The memo from Major Brian Dupree, of the Army physical training corps in Wiltshire, said basic fitness policy “is not being carried out”.

Units were routinely failing to fulfil the Army’s basic fitness regime of two hours of physical exercise a week, he added.

The memo leaked to the paper said: “The numbers of personnel unable to deploy and concerns about obesity throughout the Army are clearly linked to current attitudes towards physical training.”

There are 3,860 Army personnel classified as PUD – personnel unable to deploy – with a further 8,190 regarded as being of “limited deployability” for medical reasons, it was reported.

Major Dupree added: “The current Army fitness policy states that to be fit to fight requires a minimum of two to three hours of physical activity per week. It is clear that even this most basic policy is not being implemented.

“To cope with the demands of hybrid operations in Afghanistan and future conflicts the Army needs personnel with that battle-winning edge that sustains them through adversity. It is clear this message has been diluted recently and this attitude must change. “The increasing PUD list and concerns over obesity in the services are clearly linked to this indifferent attitude.”

An MoD spokesman said: “Following a review of recent evidence, direction has been given to the chain of command to take action to ensure units are following the Army’s fitness policy.”

The revelations came on the day a hard-hitting report on British efforts in the war-torn country by a committee of MPs was published.

Since deploying to Afghanistan in 2001, the UK has suffered from “significant mission creep” with an ever-growing list of responsibilities, including drugs, human rights and state-building, which have made it more difficult for the Government to explain the purpose of Britain’s mission, said the report by the cross-party House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Start Building Your Defense Now

August 3, 2009 By

court proceedings_Most people has had that experience where you get up in the morning and realize you are still wearing the same clothes from the night before and don’t remember how you got home. As your head starts to throb profusely, hazy images of beer pitchers, shots of patron, and a charming bartender start to reveal as you panic at the severity of your unstable condition the night before. At the creepy thought that your freedom and existence could have been stripped away with one of two things; DUI or death, you rejoice that things just turned out differently. Well, so many deaths result from similar situations in some parts of the country every year. And in most times the offenders are driving home from a bar or club. Hence, though they were equivocal enough but it doesn’t mean that they’re all guilty of the offense being imputed against them.

Nevertheless, one doesn’t even need to be at a 0.08 blood alcohol level to be convicted of a DUI.  The DUI charge consists of two counts.  One count is the charge of driving while over a blood alcohol level of 0.08, and the other count is the charge of driving while under the influence.  Thus, people who are at a 0.03 or some other harmlessly low blood alcohol level could be pulled over for mistakes such as failing to put on a blinker, and be charged with a DUI. However, worry no more as massachusetts oui lawyer is here to help anyone who may have fallen into this kind of mess. So why not start building your defense now? All you have to do is just visit the above mentioned for further help and more information’s.

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Fruits & Vegetable Nutrition

August 3, 2009 By

fruit & vegetable nutrition_Janet Ollman – The importance of whole food nutrition from fresh fruits and vegetables cannot be over-emphasized.  However, in today’s world  we are not assured of receiving all the nutrients our bodies need if we rely on the common food supply.  Depleted soils and the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides limit the nutrient content of the foods they grow. (www.ghchealth.com/nutrient-depleted-soil.html)

In addition, these toxins have a detrimental effect upon the cells of our bodies to limit absorption of nutrients. (nativevillage.org)  Even our busy lifestyles limit the time we feel we have to prepare food and eat properly.

And yet, it’s common knowledge that disease is rampant and on the rise.  How can we ward off serious illness, much less the common cold, if our immune systems are not nourished and functioning properly?

Isolated vitamins aren’t the answer.  We’ve tried that.  It doesn’t work.  The isolated vitamins are just that: they are isolated from the other compounds in the food that they were grown with.  There’s a reason Mother Nature put them all together in the combination in which they occur.  Whole foods contain a complete nutritional profile which is more absorbable in the body than one of the compounds isolated from the others.  See www.theholisticvet.com/nutrition.html  for a discussion on the mistaken idea that taking more of an isolated vitamin will make up for full-spectrum nutrition.

Perhaps this shotgun approach to vitamin and mineral supplementation explains the reason  we’re still becoming ill and staying that way–and dying. There’s got to be a better way.

What about juicing?  Do you have a juicer?  Not many people do.  However, if you do, and you’re willing to use it every day, do you keep a supply of fresh fruits and vegetables around?  Do you actually USE the juicer–then clean it up, only to do the whole thing over again the next day?  That’s not very practical, or appealing to most people.

OK, juicing was a great idea, but impractical.  Still, it’s a step in the right direction.  We know that vitamins and minerals work better in the combinations they come in as they grow in nature.  What if we could get them daily, on a guaranteed basis, assured of their purity, and convenient?  Wouldn’t that be wonderful?  It is wonderful, and it is happening.

In my next article, I’ll discuss some of the current health statistics in the United States today.  You will be amazed, surprised, and shocked to find out the obesity rate, the cancer rate, and other important markers for our health.   But there are answers, and some of them are easier and closer than you think..  Stay tuned!

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All Vehicles Are Not Created Equal

August 3, 2009 By

auto car insurance_Different kinds and types of insurance system are now out in the offing to possibly lure out prospective customers. Well, whatever you own or are thinking of owning, you have to insure it. You know, if your car is seven or eight years old or worth less than $2,500, think about taking the risk and dropping the comprehensive and collision from your auto car insurance quote. Chances are your deductible is closing in on the value of your car anyway, and a major collision will send the car to the junk dealer and you to the dealership.

Nonetheless, many things are being bundled these days – from cell phones to Internet and cable TV – you would think that having your home and auto insurance with the same company would save money, but it might actually be costing you money.  Do your car insurance comparison research.  You could discover that having separate policies will be cheaper. You may think you can only afford the minimum coverage required by law. But, there’s a good chance those minimums won’t come close to covering the costs of a serious accident, which could mean you could be paying a lot more than you bargained for if it’s your fault and you don’t live in a no-fault state.

Even if two owners drive similar models from the same car maker, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they will pay equal auto insurance premium rates. Look for affordable car insurance quotes from companies that offer “green” discounts for driving a hybrid, choosing paperless statements or electronic payment plans. Even signing your policy with an e-signature can help cut your premium costs. Just remember that all vehicles are not created equal. Small or large, old or new, the type of car you drive affects your auto insurance rate. So it is still much better to have an insurance company which you can always rely and depend on. Hurry, visit the above mentioned now and enjoy.

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