New Englands Feb Friv...B/S thread V2.0
#83
Originally Posted by sglaine
Pizza is Wednesday..LOL
I thought I was bad with four or five pages of emails, but thousands??? I don't think I would even look, just hit "Check All" and then "Delete"... Then again, when I had a friend who's in IT put this computer together for me it was way more than what I needed. The smallest hard drive that had what he recommended (16 bit SATA 2 I think he said) was 320 gig and I think I have maybe 8 or 10 gig of data....
#84
Originally Posted by thedaddycat
Wow, two hours for chicken or 72 hours for pizza, I'm guessing you're glad you're having chicken...
I thought I was bad with four or five pages of emails, but thousands??? I don't think I would even look, just hit "Check All" and then "Delete"... Then again, when I had a friend who's in IT put this computer together for me it was way more than what I needed. The smallest hard drive that had what he recommended (16 bit SATA 2 I think he said) was 320 gig and I think I have maybe 8 or 10 gig of data....
I thought I was bad with four or five pages of emails, but thousands??? I don't think I would even look, just hit "Check All" and then "Delete"... Then again, when I had a friend who's in IT put this computer together for me it was way more than what I needed. The smallest hard drive that had what he recommended (16 bit SATA 2 I think he said) was 320 gig and I think I have maybe 8 or 10 gig of data....
I freeed up 22 gigs of data...Computer running much better,
#85
Subject: Start eating those bananas!
> This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
>> Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose
> combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial
> boost of energy.
>>
> Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a
> strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit
> with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana
> can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial
> number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily
> diet.
>>
> DEPRESSION: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst
people > suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.
> This > is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body
> converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and
> generally make you feel happier.
>>
> PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains
> regulates> blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
>>
> Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin
> in > the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
>
> Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium
> yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much
> so, > the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry
> to > make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood
> pressure and stroke.
>>
> Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped
> through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and
> lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the
> potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
>>
> Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
> restore
> normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to
> laxatives.
>>
> Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a
> banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with > the > help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk
> soothes and re-hydrates your system.
>>
> Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you
> suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
>>
> Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood
> sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
>>
> Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing
the > affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
> amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
>>
> Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
>>
> Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
> disorders > because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that > can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also
> neutralizes > over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
>>
> Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a
"cooling" fruit > that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant > mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure > their baby is born with a cool temperature.
>>
> Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because
> they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
>>
> Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The
> B6/B12
> they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help
> the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
>>
> Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
heartbeat,> sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium
> levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana
> snack.
>>
>> Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of
Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by
> strokes by as much as 40%!
>>
> Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill
> off > a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the
> yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or
> surgical > tape!
>>
> So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare
> it > to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three
> times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the
> other > vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the
best > value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so
> that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
> This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
>> Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose
> combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial
> boost of energy.
>>
> Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a
> strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit
> with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana
> can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial
> number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily
> diet.
>>
> DEPRESSION: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst
people > suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.
> This > is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body
> converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and
> generally make you feel happier.
>>
> PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains
> regulates> blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
>>
> Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin
> in > the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
>
> Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium
> yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much
> so, > the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry
> to > make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood
> pressure and stroke.
>>
> Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped
> through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and
> lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the
> potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
>>
> Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
> restore
> normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to
> laxatives.
>>
> Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a
> banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with > the > help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk
> soothes and re-hydrates your system.
>>
> Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you
> suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
>>
> Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood
> sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
>>
> Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing
the > affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
> amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
>>
> Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
>>
> Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
> disorders > because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that > can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also
> neutralizes > over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
>>
> Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a
"cooling" fruit > that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant > mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure > their baby is born with a cool temperature.
>>
> Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because
> they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
>>
> Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The
> B6/B12
> they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help
> the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
>>
> Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
heartbeat,> sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium
> levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana
> snack.
>>
>> Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of
Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by
> strokes by as much as 40%!
>>
> Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill
> off > a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the
> yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or
> surgical > tape!
>>
> So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare
> it > to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three
> times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the
> other > vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the
best > value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so
> that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
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