Gregor Mendel, it didn't work. Personally, I have always wondered why anyone would breed an inferior dog at all, even if you could "blend" your way out of it. Why not find the best dog you can find and breed it to the best dog you can find and get an even better dog? Or, as the saying goes; "breed the best to the best and hope for the best."


I had a lady bring an AKC registered German Shepherd to me for an instinct test. According to her, this dog had everything he needed to be a champion, except temperament. He was shy, timid and anxious. In the show ring, he was only able to fake it and exhibit "the look of eagles" for about half as long as needed to win. When panic set in and his true nature reappeared, his head drooped, his ears flattened and his stride shortened. I only half expected her to tell me no when I asked whether she would breed this dog, but was utterly dissappointed to hear her tell me adamantly, "absolutely." Her reasoning was that she had bitches in her kennel that would easily cover up his withering temperament with their boldness, and his tremendous coloring, conformation and movement were just too good to pass up. What she didn't know is that Mr. Mendel's work had proved her wrong 150 years ago.

Mr. Dathe closes in his article by suggesting that we should not breed to mask our dog's faults, not try to "blend" them away, but breed dogs to enhance their strong points. Then he gives some very good advice when he says; "consider it.

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HPV is an extremely common virus. More than 50 percent of sexually active adults are thought to be infected with at least one strain of the virus, and up to 80 percent of sexually active women will have been exposed to the virus by the time they turn 50.

Research has recently shown that HPV makes proteins called E6 and E7 that can shut down two important tumor suppressor proteins in normal cells. These proteins -- p53 and Rb -- normally work to keep cells from growing out of control. When they are not active, cells can become cancerous.

Based on Report Farah Fawcetts fight against the illness may help give a face to a potentially stigmatizing condition that can be the result of infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.

Estimates for the percentage of anal cancers as a result of infection with HPV ranges from 45 to 90 percent. Although the exact cause of anal cancer is not known, the American Cancer Society reports that most anal cancers seem to be linked to HPV infection.

HPV, and in particular HPV 16, seems to play a role in the development of a significant number of cancers of the mouth and throat. Oral sex increases your risk of acquiring an HPV infection in your mouth or throat. Since the vast majority of HPV associated throat cancers seem to be caused by HPV 16, it is possible that the HPV vaccine might be useful for prevention. Although study results are mixed, it seems possible that smoking and alcohol use may interact with HPV infection to increase a person's risk of cancer.

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http://tiny.cc/g2DkWAlong the same lines, dont walk away from a meaningful goal unless youve given it everything youve got. Research has found that authentic self-esteem comes from doing hard things outside your comfort zone, and not picking the low-hanging fruit in your life.
4. Have four friends andnurture those friendships
Friends are the coin of the realm in a flourishing and happy life, and four seems to be the tipping point. As weve become more preoccupied with our own lives, and less likely to join in-person groups, isolation has become the norm and depression has skyrocketed. Put birthday reminders in your calendar and send a card. Say yes to parties. Attend that wedding that is hard to get to, and smooth out difficulties as they arise. Your reward will be better health, more resilience in hard times, and more joy in the good times.
5. Identify the plus-minus factor of the people around you
A statistic commonly used to evaluate basketball players is called the plus-minus factor. What this means is that when a certain player is on the court, he either plays better or worse when another player is also on the court. I find that the happiest people systematically strip out, or neutralize, the people who drain them of energy and rob them of their best shots, leaving only the people with the highest plus-minus score on their home court.
6. Play every day

Children do this naturally, but adults rarely do it any longer by their fifties, which is why zest is so low as a character trait at that point for most people. Play helps with executive functioning, builds relationships, and enhances curiosity. Curiosity is a sign of happiness and security, because curious people approach the world with a sense of What is out here for me to learn and explore? So find a way to play, whether its by doing an April Fools Joke on someone or wearing something goofy. When you take yourself so seriously that you cannot crack a spontaneous smile, you have begun to die.
7. Say thank you early and often
Gratitude is closely associated with happiness, but people also like to be around and work with those who recognize what others bring to the situation. If you thank people, and notice and commentwhen good things happen to you, you will not only incentivize people to help you again, you will probably be more likely to have their support when you most need it.
8. Build your willpower muscle every day
Generation Y spends an inordinate amount of time being interrupted and responding to non-urgent items that arrive via cell phone, text message, Twitter, Facebook and all manner of technology. Avid Facebook users average a full academic grade lower than peers who dont use Facebook, for example, and researchers report that small children cant even hold a pose in freeze tag as long as previous generations. This all boils down to a simple fact -- todays young adults cannot say no to themselves or delay gratification in a way that will allow them to succeed at goal accomplishment, which doesnt bode well for a future that will involve focus and hard work. So say no to yourself every day when you want to say yes. The domino effect of building your willpower will be impressive in its depth and breadth in your life.
9. Respect and fear the power of alcohol

I know this isnt a popular statement, and that many will find it unrealistic, but alcohol is the one substance that has been found to impede all goal accomplishment. Alcohol lowers inhibitions around food, sex, drugs, anger, words and even more alcohol. Know your limits, respect them, and get help with this if you need it. Youll never regret cutting down on alcohol, but youll always regret being unable to control it.
10. R.S.V.P. and do what you say
Good old-fashioned manners will grease the wheels of life with everyone you meet, although common courtesy appears to be dead. Respond to invitations. Return phone calls. Answer questions posed to you. If you say youll be somewhere, be there. If you offer to help someone, follow through. Your word ought to be the most important thing you give away, so treat it with respect, and you will be respected back.

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The recent swine influenza outbreak has brought the fear of a global pandemic to the forefront of the public consciousness. But before pigs, the suspected carriers of the next pandemic were of the avian species. But what does it mean to have swine or avian influenza and how do they differ from the regular flu? Can you be vaccinated against it? How do these viruses spread from animals to humans? Read the ScienceBlogs posts below to find out.

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Over 150 million of the living people in America today will experience some kind of hemorrhoids by the age of 50. Most will do nothing about it. Only 500,000 are expected to seek help this year. It is a crazy statistic, because for most people, hemorrhoids can be prevented and cured by making a few simple changes to lifestyle, diet and the use of an anti-inflammatory gel/cream.
There are 2 types of hemorrhoids, internal and external, both of which left unchecked can lead to more severe cases, and ultimately surgery. But that is if you do nothing about it. And there is not much to look forward to if you need surgery. Surgery is an excruciatingly painful experience, especially post-op. Many patients have reported days, if not weeks of pain during the healing period after surgery. You see the outer rectum is one of the most sensitive parts of the body, and the most prevalent surgeries involve burning off hemorrhoids, or banding (tying a band around the affected area until it drops off) which leaves the area extremely tender, and when the patient needs to have a bowel movement, the pain can be even more excruciating than the hemorrhoids ever were.
But that is what happens if you do NOT attend to your hemorrhoids early. And considering that one of the major causes of hemorrhoids is from straining during bowel movements due to poor diet/lifestyle, then there really is no reason that most sufferers cant avoid getting more/worse hemorrhoids. That is, most people strain during a bowel movement because the stool (feces) has become hard and requires a lot of pushing and straining. Simple changes to diet and lifestyle can improve regularity and reduce painful bowel movements, and thus wipe-out the cause of hemorrhoids.
This is where the health of your colon kicks in. The colon (large intestine) can hold anywhere between 6-40lbs of fecal matter in the average adult. People who experience regular bowel movements (at least once daily), typically have a lot less of this fecal matter in their system, and quite obviously people who are less have a lot more in their system. The colon, the last major part of the digestive system, actually draws a lot of water out of the fecal matter (stool) before it reaches the rectum. If the stool spends too much time in the colon, or if your diet is missing some key foods, then too much water is drawn out of the stool, and this is when you experience a hard bowel movement that requires straining and pushing.resulting in hemorrhoids.
There is much debate about what causes the stool to spend more time in the colon and thus become harder, but most agree that a clean and clear colon will assist in helping the stool to move freely and smoothly through the intestine. Couple this a diet rich in water and fiber (which assists in making the stool softer and easier to pass) and youre on the right path towards reducing the cause of hemorrhoids.
Exercise is another major factor in improving you inner health. Many experts believe that exercise assists in speeding up our metabolic rate which actually sees our digestive system work quick, thus resulting in and less fecal matter sitting virtually idle in the digestive system (colon).
So if you have a diet that incorporates a lot of fiber (wholemeal breads/cereal and fruits), you drink ample water (6-8 glasses daily) and you partake in regular exercise, then you could well be on your way towards improving your inner health, improving your bowel-movement regularity and reducing your hemorrhoids.
And for many people who are already with hemorrhoids, the use of an anti-inflammatory cream/gel can be the first step in helping to cure, and rid themselves of their hemorrhoids. Poor diet, laziness and lack of hydrating fluids are CAUSES of hemorrhoids, so making improvements in these areas will probably help to ease the current hemorrhoids, but will NOT FULLY CURE the sufferer. The use of an anti-inflammatory will assist here (in most cases) by soothing the affected area, and also helping with circulation in the rectum area. These products act as a kind of decongestant in the rectum by reducing the swelling, which naturally brings with it better blood circulation in the veins, which in turn helps to diminish the size and existence of the hemorrhoids.
Theres a lot more to learn about hemorrhoids, and you can do it at http://www.hemorrhoid-relief.

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An abstract of this article was send to all the subscribers of Joni Bells information email messages. The complete article follows.
There has been a lot of hoopla about the PSA prostate cancer test for men primarily over the age of 40. I have written several small articles (circa mid 1990s) about the inaccuracy of this test in the past but now it has come to the point that it is a Billion Dollar Scam on all males of the world, but mostly American men. It is one of the highest profile tests for men that exists today.
If you dont believe me then read about it in The New York Times and The Washington Post. They both say the PSA test is basically worthless.
Why do I call it a . Because it is being touted as a means to improve the health of all men and protect them from getting cancer. This is just not a true statement. High PSA levels do not indicate cancer. What a high PSA does indicate is that there is something happening to cause inflammation of the prostate. It could be cancer but most times it is not cancer. A recent infection causing an enlargement of the prostate would be indicated by a high PSA level.
Consider this. Every may over the age of 50 will die with a prostate cancer condition, BUT  only a very few men will die from  prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is very, very slow growing and will have almost no effect on the quality of a mans life.
One thing the pressure to get a PSA test does if to provide the medical professionals the information that they use to drive men to go the next step and get a biopsy. These biospys are very risky as the process of a puncture into the prostrate could spread the cancer, even if it is very small, through the rest of the body. Now that person has cancer for real.
Stanford University had on it staff one Dr. Thomas Stamey. He was one of the original advocates of PSA testing. But Dr. Stanley changed because in 2004 at a medical conference he exposed the risks with the PSA test. Dt. Stamey made the comment in his lecture We have been so thorough and effective in screening for prostate cancer over this 20-year period that PSA no longer has a relationship to prostate cancer. Because we all develop the cancer, were now removing prostates from men whose cancer is so small that htey do not need the procedure. Were finding all these little cancers that are never going to be a danger to the patient. In smaller cancers, the PSA test is not relevant anymore; you might as well biopsy a man because he has blue eyes.
Over time the PSA test has become more frequent and the decision point to begin therapy has started sooner and more aggressive even though the prostate cancer is clinically insignificant. The usual will be for radiation, surgery and chemotherapy. The oncologists will take all the credit for an increased survival rate of men with prostate cancer. The failure in the whole system is that these men would have survived anyway. Now these men have to face incontinence, impotence and other diseases. It is say that medical politics and greed has driven the medical establishment to the level of a scam as initially mentioned above.
To avoid all the above what do men do?
Be aware of what you need to do to keep a healthy prostate. It is a gland so it needs good blood circulation and lymphatic circulation and drainage. Exrcise will accomplish this better than any one other thing. Walking moves all the muscles in the pelvic area. If you sit 8 hours a day because thats your job, then you need to take extra time to walk and it will increase your chanced of NOT having a prostate problem.
Avoid intense sexual excitement without a natural conclusion of ejaculation. This causes engorgement of the gland and if it continues for a long period of time it could lead to structural and functional damage to the prostate. A regular sexual habit is best.
It is best if you can avoid a diet that is very heavy in meats which would include beef, veal, port and poultry. Hormones previously used in cattle production of beef are mostly outlawed. Poultry producers have no such restriction. This includes chickens and turkeys.
Instead eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, organic is preferred. Juicing twice a day is especially beneficial. Juicing twice a day combined with at least 8 - 8 ounce glasses of pure filtered water will do wonders in the cleansing of the urinary tract and the body in general. Do not overindulge in coffee and alcohol.
How can you tell if you are starting to have a prostate problem. Here are some of the signs.

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Another 8.5 pounds down. I haven't been below 300 pounds in, well I don't even know how long. At least 7 years or so. So this is very exciting for me, and prayerfully, I'll never see a 300 or more on the scale again!

As I mentioned before, this week was interesting. A better word would be HARD. Late in the week, I started to get intense cravings and feelings of hunger. The hunger feelings really scared me, because I had gotten used to not being hungry at all, and loved it. It's been 3 weeks that I haven't had a piece of solid food at all. Nothing but water (including broth) nutrition shakes has finally taken it's toll on me. I'm tired of it. And it's to the point where I just rather not drink anything rather than force that stuff down.

It got really bad, and I contemplated just jumping to puree'd foods at that point. I just didn't care. I wanted to TASTE something, because I THOUGHT I was hungry.

Just before I took that plunge, I emailed someone I met online (TJ) who has been through this and had amazing results. I needed some advice and some help asap. TJ, who is a godsend, successfully talked me out of making a mistake of moving too fast. He also explained that my head hunger (which was truly what it was) was playing tricks on me. Craving for food and your head hunger can truly make you think you are physically hungry, when you're not. After several emails back and forth, I finally realized just what I was going through. I made some broth, and everything was fine. Thank God for TJ.

Also during that time, I had my first "regret" moment. I got really down, and wondered why I even put myself through this. It was especially hard this weekend because my mom through a party for her boyfriend, and there was FOOD GALORE around. I even cooked some of the food for her. What a test it was to cook food I couldn't taste (I relied on others to tell me if it needed more seasoning or things like that). Then when it was time to eat, I had to politely excuse myself and go sit in the car. I'm only 2 weeks post op, I'm not strong enough to be around tons of food like that, when I havent eaten in about 21 days.

Let's just say, it's been a LONG week. I'm glad I made it through, and puree is right around the corner (wednesday), and I know that in the long run, this will all be worth it. I just need to be strong for now.

Talk to you soon.

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You may wonder why weight management has grown into the mega industry it has reached today. There are two answers to this question. The first is that obesity has become so prevalent in modern society mainly due to bad food and sedentary lifestyles. Also, modern fashion has dictated that slimness is the ideal and many of us are motivated by vanity to purse this ideal.
A person is ill advised to use fad diets as a means to tackle weight loss. Many fad diets are actually crash diets which have been proved to be detrimental to health. The effects are generally short lived anyway, and you could end up gaining weight as your bodys response to further starvation attacks.
It has been well documented that the best and most permanent way to lose weight is by observing a low fat and a low carbohydrate diet. It is also important to exercise regularly. By combining exercise and a proper calorie controlled diet your body has no choice but to shed excess pounds. Do not be tempted to diet without exercise or exercise without dieting. If you actually want to reduce your current weight the two measures are needed together.
You can keep to a low fat and a low carbs diet by avoiding products that are loaded with hidden fats, and also processed carbohydrate products such as white bread. Many pre-packaged products such as frozen pizza are to be totally avoided as these are the wrong sort of carbohydrate drenched in the wrong type of fats. Instead, go for pulses and whole grain rice that you cook yourself.
The best way to control your weight once you have achieved the ideal for your height and sex is to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise. A healthy diet should include a good proportion of raw foods such as fruit and salad. You should also have a good range of vegetables and whole grains. Restrict the amount of red meat, poultry and dairy products.
The common mistake people make when they are trying to lose weight is to exchange sugared drinks and desserts with low calorie alternatives. This might be ok occasionally, but to overload your system with artificial sweeteners is harmful, and in some cases it is better to eat real sugar. Replace soda with water and freshly squeezed juice. If juice is made from concentrate, then you should dilute it before drinking.
There is no shortage of ways in which to incorporate regular exercise into your daily schedule. Simple measures such as walking or cycling to work may be enough to your exercise needs each day. Otherwise, you may prefer to join a gym, which is a good social option for getting exercise. If you enjoy music and dance, you can do a good aerobic or dance workout at home in front of the mirror each day. This is low cost and a great deal of fun.
A total approach is needed for effective weight management. This means a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

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To commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the loss of legions XVII, XVIII (aka XIIX) and XIX somewhere in northern Germany, we are publishing a special issue outside of the normal series. The Ancient Warfare Special 2009 will be a 76 page full color booklet at A4 (10*12") size fully dedicated to the battle of the Teutoburg forest. It will contain articles on, among others, the Roman and Germanic soldiers, the sources, the search for the battlefield and of course there will be plenty of content about the campaigns in Germania, the battle and its aftermath. All illustrated with photography, original artwork and maps, of course.
You can order it in our shop now for 17,95 euros excl.P P.

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