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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Name your favorite drummers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia teen Matt Smith has been named the world’s fastest drummer (click here for the story). The Rome resident, who wants to attend the Julliard music school and have his own jazz band, names some of the masters of jazz and rock as his favorites: Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, John Bonham. Who are your favorite drummers?
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Madonna seen with husband, not A-Rod
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Despite persistent reports that link Madonna with New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, the pop superstar was seen at dinner Tuesday night in New York, US Weekly reports.
Here’s the story from the US Weekly website:
The same day news of her relationship with New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez spread, Madonna stepped out holding hands with husband Guy Richie in New York City.
Looking tense, Richie, 39, carried the singer’s over-sized Louis Vuitton bag as they headed into her Central Park West apartment following dinner Tuesday night. Madonna, 49, who appeared exhausted, covered her mouth.
Us Weekly also reports in its new issue (on newsstands now) that the singer has also been hosting late-night visits from Rodriguez, 32, at her apartment.
A source tells Us that their relationship grew so close, he he even visited her, possibly as early as the night after his wife Cynthia gave birth to their first child in April.
Watermelon the new Viagra?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Has the zing gone out of your love life? You might want to try eating a slice of watermelon. Not only is it delicious, but it just might increase your libido.
According to Science Daily, scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels.
Here’s a portion of the story from sciencedaily.com:
A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. That’s because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.
“The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body,” said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station.
“We’ve always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study.”
Beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, or able to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions, Patil said.
In watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients - citrulline - whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does.
Scientists know that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline is converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.
“The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes,” said Patil. “Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.”
Watermelon the new Viagra?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Has the zing gone out of your love life? You might want to try eating a slice of watermelon. Not only is it delicious, but it just might increase your libido.
According to Science Daily, scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels.
Here’s a portion of the story from sciencedaily.com:
A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. That’s because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.
“The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body,” said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station.
Beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, or able to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions, Patil said.
In watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients - citrulline - whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does.
Scientists know that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline is converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.
“The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes,” said Patil. “Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.”
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