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Breathalyzer Tester – IDOT You Drink & Drive, You Lose “Loser …

This spot is designed to portray the permanent damage that a DUI can cause to a person who drinks and drives. they are permanently branded a “Loser” for life. this spot also introduces the new law affective January 1, 2009 that just one DUI can cause you to take a Breath Alcohol Test every time you drive.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by - December 12, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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Ted Koppel Mourns Son: Andrew Koppel Found Dead in New York

Andrew Koppel was found dead in a new York City apartment on may 31, 2010. His father, Ted Koppel says he and his wife will mourn him for the rest of their lives. Read about it below and see a photo and video.

Ted Koppel Mourns Son

Former ABC ‘Nightline’ News Anchor Ted Koppel and his wife, Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, have issued a brief statement regarding the death of their son, Andrew Koppel.

Our son, Andrew, was a brilliant, caring man, whose loss we will mourn for the rest of our lives.

Ted and Grace Koppel have four children, Andrew, 40-years-old, was their only son.

Koppel was found dead in a new York City apartment after a day long drinking binge. Koppel met Russel Wimberly at Smith’s Bar & Restaurant, a Hells Kitchen bar. The two had some drinks together. Wimberly ended up taking Koppel to a friends apartment because. The friend, Belinda Caban, said that Koppel could barely walk and ‘wasn’t making any sense’. She told Wimberly to put him to bed to sleep it off. They put him in one of the bedrooms in the small apartment and checked on him during the night. About 1:30 a.m., they report that they couldn’t get him to respond to them. At that point they called 911, but it was too late. Emergency workers estimate he had been dead for about 4 hours by the time they were called.

Even though numerous friends have said that they never saw Koppel take a drink, he is thought to have had a long-time alcohol abuse problem.

Koppel lived in Queens, new York with his girlfriend Ilona Lieberman. The couple have a two-year-old daughter and Ilona is pregnant with their second child. he was appointed attorney for the city Housing Authority’s civil litigation division in 2001 and resigned the post in 2008. he graduated from Georgetown Law School.

The cause of death has yet to be determined. an autopsy was performed on Monday, but it can take up to weeks to get the results of toxicology tests. Police do not suspect foul play.

One doesn’t want to even imagine what it is like to lose a child. our sympathy goes out to Ted Koppel as he mourns his sons death.

Below you can watch a news video about the death of Andrew Koppel.

Andrew Koppel found Dead in new York – Video

Photos: Carrie Devorah / www.wenn.com

Ted Koppel Mourns Son: Andrew Koppel Found Dead in New York


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by - June 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm

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Get Healthy Tri-State: The surprising power of sports drinks

Get Healthy Tri-State: The surprising power of sports drinks
Want to hold that weight up for a few more seconds? Grab a sports drink. But don’t open the bottle. Just sit it in front of you. Now pick up the weight and see what you can do.

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How do sports drinks give you more energy than good old H2O?

Science homework. Researching sports drinks Useful/not useful, how they work, pros + cons?

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 28, 2010 at 3:16 am

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How do sports drinks affect your recovery rate when u work out?

Some websites are saying that sports drinks are bad for you when they work out others ae saying that they are good for you, which one is it? how does it effect your workout?

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 27, 2010 at 5:36 pm

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Are Sports Drinks Good for You?

Years ago, water was the only thing the average athlete took to quench thirst. Today, there are different sports drinks looking for an audience. They come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. But they all promise one thing: to give you “energy” and “power” to perform better and play harder.

The first sports drink was invented in 1965. At that time, University of Florida researchers were looking for something to replace the sweat lost by members of the Florida State Gators football team.

“The scientists knew that playing football under the hot Florida sun can cause substantial fluid loss. The new formula was designed to prevent dehydration. It was also supposed to supply carbohydrates to the players’ muscles and to replace their electrolytes – important minerals such as sodium that are lost through sweat,” according to the editors of Consumer Reports.

When the Gators went on a winning streak, observers credited their success to Gatorade as the formula was called. By 1967, that sports drink was introduced to consumers and it remains the market leader today.

It wasn’t long before other sports drinks flooded the US market with sales of over $1 billion. At present, about 20 companies in the United States alone have their own special performance drinks with familiar names like Gatorade and Powerade competing with the lesser-known energy drinks like Blue Thunder (which happens to be pink) and Exceed.

Of course, people aren’t buying them for taste. Tests made by Consumer Reports on popular brands show that many sports drinks taste bad – the reason perhaps why manufacturers are adding more sugar and less sodium to new products. Of all the sports drinks, those that are protein-packed or vitamin-enriched seem to have the most problems when it comes to taste.

“Had we rated sports drinks as we usually rate foods and beverages, none would have scored better than fair. One drawback was their candy-like flavor, which was more similar to an orange or lemon-lime lollipop than real fruit. The electrolytes in these drinks give them unpleasant off tastes: most tasted slightly salty, bitter, and astringent, and left a metallic aftertaste,” according to taste-testers at Consumer Reports.

Athletes and other people, however, buy these drinks because they believe these will help them perform better and improve stamina. After all, who can argue with basketball star Michael Jordan who reportedly received $18 million to endorse Gatorade? If Mike drinks it, shouldn’t we too?

But does science support these claims? Can sports drinks really make a difference or are you better off with plain water instead? Let’s examine the evidence.

“The more familiar sports drinks generally contain simple carbohydrates, water, and a little sodium and potassium. You’re not likely to morph into Arnold Schwarzenegger or Michael Jordan by drinking them, but nutritionists say they can help replace energy burned and water lost during an hour or more of rigorous exercise on the soccer field or during a long-distance swim, run or bike ride. They provide some readily available energy if consumed a few minutes before a workout,” said the editors of On Health magazine.

So if a kid runs straight to the soccer field after school, he or she may be better off with the carbohydrates found in Gatorade or Powerade. In that particular instance, the body’s energy is low and a good sports drink can remedy that. But that’s about as good as they get. (Next: Can sports drinks effectively replace sweat?)

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Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.HealthLinesNews.com.


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 13, 2010 at 11:10 am

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Can Sports Drinks Effectively Replace Sweat?

Manufacturers claim sports drinks effectively replace lost sweat. Perspiration, as you know, is the body’s way of cooling itself. In hot weather, you could lose as much as a quart or two of water in an hour.

As you sweat, the heart works harder, your body temperature drops, and your performance declines. Unless this fluid is replaced, you could end up dehydrated even before you’re thirsty and suffer from headaches and dizziness, lapse into a coma and die.

Since sports drinks contain sodium and glucose, they are said to replace fluids more effectively than water and are quickly absorbed from the small intestine into the bloodstream. That claim is trumpeted by Gatorade which supposedly “works 30 percent faster than water.” The basis for this catchy phrase is a study published in the American Journal of Physiology.

In that study, exercise physiologist Carl V. Gisolfi and his colleagues at the University of Iowa tested how well seven volunteers absorbed a six percent carbohydrate solution with electrolytes and distilled water. They found that the carbo solution (which was similar to Gatorade) was absorbed 30 percent faster.

That should have put everything in place except for one thing: the solution was infused directly into the small intestine of the volunteers. It never passed the stomach. Unless you happen to be a Martian, whatever you drink first passes through the stomach before going to the small intestine.

The stomach can greatly influence how quickly a fluid is absorbed and reaches the bloodstream. Unfortunately, none of the various manufacturers of sports drinks appear to be interested in knowing how well their products are absorbed by the stomach. And even if their products are quickly absorbed, there is no evidence that the rate of fluid absorption affects athletic performance.

What does this teaches us? Simply that “the best way to avoid dehydration is to drink enough fluids to offset your sweat loss – a pint for every pound loss during a workout. You should drink before, during, and after a workout. Several kinds of fluids will do the job. Plain water, which is easily absorbed by the body, is perfectly adequate – and is in fact the best beverage to drink before you exercise,” said the editors of Consumer Reports.

The sodium in sports drinks supposedly helps the body retain fluids after intense, prolonged exercise better than water. Promoters of performance drinks say this was shown in a study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine.

However, Edward F. Coyle, director of the Human Performance Laboratory of the University of Texas and co-author of the study, said the differences between the two fluids were minimal. And if you eat a meal within three hours, you can get enough sodium without wasting money on any sports drink.

Another selling point of sports drinks is that they effectively replace electrolytes that are lost when you sweat. Again, this is a triumph of hope over reason. While sports drinks do contain sodium and potassium that are lost when you perspire, there’s no need to consume them since experts say you can easily get these minerals from a good meal.

“The electrolytes in sports drinks have one benefit: manufacturers claim the electrolytes help keep you thirsty and encourage you to keep drinking until you get enough fluid. But if you follow the experts’ advice, that potential benefit is irrelevant. Sports physiologists recommend that you start drinking before you feel thirsty, and keep drinking even after your thirst is quenched,” said the editors of Consumers Reports. (Next: How sports drinks contribute to tooth decay).

To strengthen your body, take Immunitril – your first line of defense in maintaining a healthy immune system. For details, visit http://www.bodestore.com/immunitril.html.

Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.HealthLinesNews.com.

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - at 10:04 am

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Healthy Sports Drinks – Keep Sportsmen Physically Fit

Unlike earlier times, people have now more options to stay healthy and live longer. The immense improvements in health science has resulted in new stocks of healthy sports drinks being manufactured. Since sports are played with a lot of enthusiasm and the sportsmen have to expend a lot of energy, they need to be constantly fed with something that can keep their energy levels up. Healthy sports drinks contain the necessary ingredients that can energize their body cells and make them feel refreshed.

Sportsmen have to exert themselves physically, which takes a heavy toll on their bodies. Since physical exertion saps a lot of energy, sportsmen need something to supplement their energy needs. Healthy sports drinks can work like an elixir for them.

Sportsmen sweat out a lot and face the risk of getting dehydrated. Healthy sports drinks help maintain optimum water level in their bodies. Healthy sports drinks are also known to improve oxygen flow in their blood. Sportsmen need a lot of stamina to optimize their performance in various sports meets and competitions. Remaining physically fit has to be their prime goal.

Experts are of the view that healthy sports drinks contain ingredients in the right proportion. People in the US take a lot of sodium, which is injurious to their health. Healthy sports drinks can help them by giving them the much needed energy while maintaining optimum level of sodium in their bodies. They also do not contain unnecessary stimulants and artificial substances that are not good for their healthy.

Markets are flooded with a variety of Healthy sports drinks with different flavors, tastes and ingredients. Sportsmen face intense competition and have to constantly keep themselves energetic and fit. If they take healthy sports drinks, they will have healthy bodies. This will help them compete in all the competitions and also win various sports titles.

Author: James Harding is a renowned fitness expert in North America, who has been providing content on effective fitness training. He is now contributing his expert knowledge healthy energy drinks, bHIP energy blends and Healthy sports drinks through articles for www.strongerworkouts.com


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 12, 2010 at 11:20 pm

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Important of Sports Drinks

Important of Sports drinks

 

Sports drinks are intended to keep you active and healthy. A majority of Sports men take in this kind of energy drinks that normally supplies them the required nutrients. In simple, Sports drinks help them to have a fine digestive health. The sports energy drink can help you in many ways.

• It can regenerate your psyche as well as body.

• It can recuperate your body due to over exhaustion.

• It contains useful minerals that your body requires like iron, magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium

• It helps in healing your wounds fast.

• It makes your skin glowing.

“Sports drinks” usually contain vitamins, amino acids, large doses of sugar, and about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Sports drinks can be split into three major types.

 

* Isotonic sports drinks contain proportions of water and other nutrients similar to the human body, and typically are six to eight percent sugar.

 

* Hypertonic sports drinks contain a lesser proportion of water, and a greater proportion of sugar, than the human body.

 

* Hypotonic sports drinks contain a greater proportion of water, and a lesser proportion of sugar, than the human body.

Most sports drinks are isotonic, having between 13 and 19 grams sugar per an eight ounce serving.

Energy drinks are the simple, fast and effective way to increase your bodies’ response rate and performance. Energy drinks are the easiest forms of energy to consume, each are designed to give you that energy boost quickly and safely, while making it easy for you body to digest. Feel free to browse through our range of energy drinks, and choose a energy drink that you think suits your sport or physical needs best.

Liam Derbyshire (Mens Health Specialist) is a UK Specialist in and around the Men?s Health Industry (Miracles for Men).. Miracles for Men pride itself on the range of high quality Sports Drinks Products which are supported by extensive research and testing. Liam Derbyshire focuses his life around helping Men cure there health problems or advice how there sporting goals can be surpassed with use of supplements products and Sports Drinks Products.


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 11, 2010 at 1:10 am

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Are Promotional Messages About Healthy Sports Drinks True?

Because of the marketing hype it has become so difficult for a user to decide which message to trust. The field of marketing makes use of such flowery words that act as a trap for the marketers to capture more and more people. Just like for healthy sports drinks we come across so many messages that deliver the messages like having these drinks any person can perform like athletes or such drinks boost the performance of athletes etc. Well! How many of us exactly believe these messages and make healthy sports drinks an integral part of our daily diet. It is very difficult to answer this question because it depends from person to person.

So, the question is whether these marketing messages convey the right message or not? Do really healthy sports drinks boost energy for sports or make a normal person super athlete. Well! The answer is really complex. No doubt sports drinks help to maintain the water balance of a human body specially when athletes loose water content from body in any form. To prevent a performer/ person from dehydration healthy sports drinks can be really effective. Having these energy drinks after short intervals can help to boost the energy of a sports person.

All those who really want to build stamina, want instant power, maintain body water balance must go for healthy sports drinks. Going for natural sports drinks will not cause any kind of side effects rather these drinks will be beneficial. Go for the best energy drinks to see the best results.

It is advisable to use healthy sports drinks after recommending a physician or sports coach to experience the real effects of these drinks. Try looking for the best brands that provide with healthy sports drinks that too at economical price and see if you find changes in your sports performance.

Author: James Harding is a renowned fitness expert in North America, who has been providing content on effective fitness training. He is now contributing his expert knowledge healthy energy drinks, bHIP energy blends and Healthy sports drinks through articles for www.strongerworkouts.com


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1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 10, 2010 at 9:57 pm

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