The Beast - Lord of the Flies

Throughout the novel Lord Of The Flies, the boys on the island are constantly faced with various fears. However there is nothing on the island which they fear more than the beast. In Lord Of The Flies, the theme of the beast is extremely important. The beast represents the way in which man will try to convince himself that there is no evil inside of him by making someone or something else seem to be the cause for the evil. There are many examples of evidence to support this throughout the book, but first it is necessary to outline the rise of the beast and the evil within the boys.

Talk of a dangerous presence emerged on the very first day on the island, when a little boy with a mulberry-coloured birthmark on his face informed everyone of a "beastie," which he apparently saw on the previous night. At the time, this was dismissed by the older boys as his imagination, but even at that early stage it was evident that the younger children were troubled by the little boy's words. It must be noted at this point that there was no definite physical appearance to the beast because it was assumed to be the over-active imagination of little children at work. At the same time it is obvious that Golding uses the early chapters in the book to set the scene for the chaos and terror of the beast that follows. Soon it became evident that even the older boys had begun to wonder whether in fact some kind of beast did inhabit the island. It was also apparent that nobody was willing to admit this, but the fact that many boys now cried out in their sleep or had terrible nightmares is further proof that they were all fearful of a beast.

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The first signs of evil emerging from within appeared when Jack and his hunters killed a pig and re-enacted the killing. In the process people were injured and the chanting, which was to become a ritual, began at this time. Although Jack's ambition to kill a pig had been fulfilled, he now had a taste of the glory and sense of self-fulfillment it brought him. This meant that he was by no means satisfied to have killed one pig, but would instead continue to do so. It is significant that Jack felt it was necessary to kill pigs, seeing that there was already an ample supply of food on the island. It is possible that Jack simply wanted to kill pigs because the evil inside him had begun to emerge and introduced his lust for killing. Another significant event occurred at this point - open violence among the boys. When Jack was confronted by Piggy and Ralph because he allowed the fire to go out and a ship went by, he lashed out at Piggy, whom he evidently despised, and broke his glasses. To some extent this further illustrates how the evil inside Jack was beginning to take control of him.

The Beast - Lord of the Flies

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Stop Arthritis and Joint Pain by Eating Right

Doctors usually give people who suffer with joint pain painkillers. However, painkillers do not always work for some people. In an attempt to stay away from drugs and medications joint pain sufferers tend to turn to supplements or some type of alternative means to control their pain. Nevertheless, did you know that a growing majority of people are having success with curing their joint pain just by eating right?

When you eat the right foods, curing joint pain forever is a definite possibility.

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Foods that are good for inflammation of the joints are oranges, limes, grapefruits, and lemons. These citrus fruits contain vitamin C, which is known to help people with arthritis. A good habit to form is to try staying away from too much sugar. Sugar is known to cause inflammation. Instead of drinking juice in the morning, try squeezing a lime or a lemon into a glass of water. Lemon or limewater is not only good for your joints, but it is a very refreshing drink to get your day started right.

Other foods that can benefit your joints are foods rich in bioflavonoid, which have the ability to expel toxins from the joints. Foods that are rich in bioflavonoid are apples, berries and cherries. The best way to take advantage of these joint pain-relieving foods is to blend them up into a nice refreshing smoothie.

Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and kale are also good for joint pain. You can prepare them by microwaving, sautéing, or steaming. Also, try cooking with lots of onions and parsley. Onions and parsley are good with alleviating pain in the joints.

Eating healthy foods will help to cure your pain, but it will also do wonders for your over-all health.

Remember; do not overcook your greens. Boil or braise them in as little water as possible. Five to ten minutes of cooking is all you need to have your greens maintain all the nutrients you need to alleviate the pain while still maintaining taste.

Use oils such as olive oil and grape seed oil that contain Alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), which is known to sooth joint pains. These oils contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Taking some form of omega 3 supplement such as fish oil or flaxseed oil is also recommended.

Stop Arthritis and Joint Pain by Eating Right

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Types Of Ants

Ants are found all over the world, from the hottest deserts to the lush green rainforests. We can find them in our backyards, in our homes, and even in our workplaces. Ants live in colonies and a single colony may have over a million ants. There are several different types of ants. Some of the better-known varieties are the army ants, driver ants, honeypot ants, weaver ants, leafcutter ants, fire ants, silver ants, and bulldog ants. All ant colonies are comprised of three types of ants, namely the worker ants, the soldier ants, and the single queen ant.

The behavior of ants may vary according to their type. The size of ants range from two to 25 millimeters and their color may vary from red to brown or black.
Army ants and driver ants are highly evolved ants. Army ants are found in South America and driver ants are found in Africa. Unlike other ants, these do not have permanent nests. These colonies reproduce by two methods - fission or nuptial flights.

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Honeypot ants generally have enlarged abdomens. They usually live in hot, dry places such as Australia, Africa, North America and they can be found in deserts as well. These ants are also considered a great delicacy.

Ants that make their nests in trees by attaching leaves together are known as weaver ants. These creatures first pull the leaves together with a bridge of workers and then they sew the leaves together by pressing silk producing larvae on the leaves.

Leafcutter ants live only within their colony and feed exclusively on fungus. These ants come in different sized castes to carry out various functions that are to be performed in the colony. Another unique type of ant is the fire ant. These ants have a sac of poison that is filled with piperidine alkaloids. The Australian bulldog ants are those with only one chromosome and these are amongst the biggest and most primitive varieties of ants.

Ants are of different types and are one of the most common creatures in the world. In spite of their small size, they may pose a threat to humans as well as animals.

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Elijah and His Cave

1 Kings 19 is one of the most remarkable chapters in the Bible. For the depressed and lonely it is a necessary chapter, for it encourages a view of God as a Presence who loves in spite of what we do and what we are. It is a display of God's power, as well, and is similar to the rebuke God gave to Job when Job questioned and murmured (although given similar circumstances, how well would we have endured?). God answered Job out of the whirlwind (Job 38:1) as he sat on the dunghill with his friends, and He answered Elijah in the still small voice on Mount Horeb, as Elijah peeked out from the cave in which he sought to hide from the world in which he was so disappointed (1 Kings 19:12).

Even in discouragement God meets us where we are, whether we have unwillingly and unwittingly landed on the heap of the rubbish and wreckage of life or we are hiding in a cave, away from what we perceive to be an inhumane humanity. He knows whether we need the whirlwind or the soft breeze to get us back on His track. God knows that we damage our compass of life now and then with the heat of our passions and the cold of our indifference. Our "sense of instrumentation" becomes faulty and we head in the direction of a living death. We need to regain the sense of "mission and submission."

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It is interesting that Elijah, Moses and Jonah all requested that they be allowed to die. Listen to Jonah: "Now, O Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live" (Jonah 4:3); Moses: "If this is how you [Lord] are going to treat me, put me to death right now" (Numbers 11:15); Elijah: "I have had enough, Lord, take my life; I am no better than my ancestors" (1 Kings 19:4c). Job's troubles drove him to cursing the day he was born: "May the day of my birth perish..." (Job 3:3a). His existence which was a joy before has now become his intolerable burden. It is good for us to know that God's greatest heroes had their moments of despair--and that there are some prayers God does not answer the way we would like.

It is also good to know that one of God's great heroes, Paul, said, "It is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this...I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith..." (Philippians 1:24,25). Paul wanted Paradise where the weary find rest, the sad find joy, the lonely find kindred spirits, the fearful find safe harbor, and the doubting Thomases and Thomasenas find assurance and reassurance.

But earthly claims checked Paul's desire, and check ours, also. He wanted to dissolve but instead resolved against his own wishes. Paul obviously had no fear of dying, but his eye and heart were single to the glory of God and that meant staying in his earthly vessel for a while longer. In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul says, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." We are "treasures in jars of clay."

Paul also pleaded with God through earnest and prolonged prayer that an irritation be removed from his life. Paul did not take a fatalistic attitude about pain and suffering; he knew it was all right to ask God for its removal. "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take [the thorn] away from me. But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'" (2 Corinthians 12:8,9). So it is not wrong for us to plead with God to remove a sorrow or an annoyance from our life. Indeed, as our Friend, He expects us to ask Him so that we may receive. In the meantime, "I [Jesus] have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers [and sisters]" (Luke 22:32). His grace is His prayer for us. And there is a condition which Paul understood, as well: after we are strengthened, we then are to encourage and inspire others: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4).

Jesus asked His Father to be spared the cup when He knelt in agony in the Garden. He had told his disciples, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me" (Matthew 26:38). He wanted company in His agony. He asks them later, "Could you...not keep watch with me for one hour?" (v.40). What a loving rebuke! Yes, Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, was acquainted with grief. He even prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (v.39).

Jesus prayed to be spared death but He willingly died. It appears that His prayer was not answered and yet it was, for Jesus fulfilled His mission. God did not answer the prayers of Moses, Elijah, Jonah or Job, for their missions were not yet fulfilled. All prayers were and are answered because strength was and is given to meet the trials; finally, God's will was and is done in all lives. What we wish does not determine God's will, whether we wish the release of death or the pleasures of life. It is God who determines the courses and discourses of our lives.

In our fears and griefs of life, and the seeming unfairness of what others do, we run away just as quickly as Elijah from Jezebel and Jonah from Nineveh and Moses from Egypt. We, too, would like to shed the skin, the lien--the terrible obligation--of our life. We, too, feel that we are no better than our predecessors; in fact, we may be making a huge mess of life. "But I said, 'I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing...'" (Isaiah 49:4). When Keats was dying, he said, "I have written my name on water." Later, Keats' name was written on marble. Christ Himself would be perceived as a total failure on earth--and Christ's name is written on hearts and for eternity.

The good news is that God is there in the whirlwind of tragedy and failure and He's in the still small voice of conscience, too. He knows our frame, that we are made of dust and fragile hearts; He redeems our life and crowns us with His love and compassion. Praise the Lord, O my soul! (Psalm 103).

Some have condemned Elijah for running away from Jezebel and for requesting that God take his life. But there is another side--certainly a more humane view--of what Elijah experienced. Elijah's fire on Carmel became a more gentle breeze on Mount Horeb and he learned treasured lessons there, alone and friendless (so he thought) that he could not learn in the heat of the so-called victory over the false prophets of Baal. Even Elijah had to learn that great lesson we all must learn: "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord" (Psalm 27:14).

Sometimes, like Elijah, we have to be put in a cave to get out of a "cave mood," as one author calls it. "There he went into a cave and spent the night" (1 Kings 19:9). Elijah was shut into his littleness so he might understand the largeness that God was about to show him. God was processing Elijah for a greater work. "He [God] brought me into a spacious place" (Psalm 18:19a).

There is a dichotomy here with Elijah: he fled to save his life and then asks that it be taken away. We are all dichotomous leaves waving with the winds of what we perceive to be misfortune when it might be the breath of the Lord trying to bring breadth to our life. It was so with Elijah as he swayed with the strong squall of Jezebel's threats. Moses, too, struck for God's cause but not in God's way: "One day [Moses] watched [his own people] at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew...He killed the Egyptian..." (Exodus 2:11,12). God sent Moses into the desert to prepare his heart and body and mind for the more spacious place of saving his people. There are times when we have to be "caved in" to gather strength and to learn valuable lessons so we may be worthy to do God's work within the greater plan which He has for us.

But what about the discouragement and physical exhaustion we experience as human beings? Does God really understand how frail we are? Yes! When we fail and fall, He lifts us to even greater heights of work for Him. "The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down" (Psalm 145:14). Our Lord's life on earth was spent in putting down the lofty and lifting the lowly. "But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first" (Matthew 19:30). If we think we are last in fame and fortune, we need to remind ourselves that it is the meek who God calls His children. And when we are bowed down with infirmities of mind and body, He reaches down to raise us from a living death.

From sinking sand He lifted me,

With tender hand He lifted me;

From shades of night to plains of light,

O praise His name, He lifted me.

(Hymn, He Lifted Me, Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932).

"So he [Jesus] went to her, took her hand and helped her up" (Mark 1:31). He does no less for all his helpless children. But Jesus came and touched them. 'Get up,' he said, 'Don't be afraid'" (Matthew 17:7). "People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them" (Luke 18:15). "For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again" (Proverbs 24:16). Seven times; seventy times seven times; whenever we fall! The secret is in getting up again. What a great comfort this verse is to the discouraged who grope for strength and find they do not even have the strength to gather strength. "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6). "For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose" (Philippians 2:14). The good man's fall is an event; the bent of the good man's life is goodness. This was so with Elijah. It was so with Peter, too. One look from our Lord and we weep bitterly over our fall from His grace and graciousness (Matthew 26:75).

"The eternal God is your refuge, (not a cave!), and underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deuteronomy 33:27). Underneath our sorrow are arms that lift us to the shore of serenity. "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38). He said to their storm as He says to our chaos, "Quiet! Be still!" (v.39). "Then the wind died and it was completely calm" (v.39b). "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).

"I have made you and I will carry you" (Isaiah 46:4). Because He created us, He will carry us! What a sublime thought this is to the brokenhearted. "`For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'" (Jeremiah 29:11). It isn't God's plan for us to be defeated and to run away. He will even carry us to the designated place He has for us, but if we are running in the wrong direction, we will run by ourselves.

"So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:6); "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31); "I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done" (Psalm 118:17). People are often in danger: Joseph in the pit, Moses in the ark of bulrushes, Job on the dunghill, David's narrow escapes from Saul, Paul who was let down in the basket, and Jesus who "hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds" (John 8:59) for His time had not yet come. "But they were furious and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus" (Luke 6:11); "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first...But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason'" (John 15:18,25). They hated without reason, only with emotion that is prejudiced. Jezebel hated Elijah because of emotion, and Elijah ran away from this unreasonable woman.

The extraordinary message of 1 Kings 19 is that it is God's ordinary way of caring for us. Lest we think God is neglecting us, let us remember that He gives provisions and not visions when we are in distress. He uses the common means, rest and food: "Then he [Elijah] lay down under the tree and fell asleep ("I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" Psalm 4:8). "All at once an angel touched him and said, 'Get up and eat'" (1 Kings 19:5). In the depths of despair we are to rest and then, bidden by God Himself, we are to get up and to eat. He asks us to do our part. We must not let the seeming facts of what is happening in our life to eclipse our faith and obscure our vision of God and so keep us from going to Him as He comes to us.

"The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, 'Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you'" (1 Kings 19:7). Not once but twice he is bidden to arise from his lethargy of body and spirit and eat for strength so he might continue on his journey. God does not give up on us! "So [Elijah] got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled..." (1 Kings 19:8). God prepared a table in the wilderness for His beloved Elijah who thought he had failed God. What a glorious lesson! Surely He prepares a table for us in our wilderness and provides for us a satisfying Bread of Life. We are to feed on Him that we may have the strength to live in and for Him.

"The spirit is willing, but the body is weak" (Mark 14:38b). Christ Jesus could say this to His beloved disciples who slept through His lonely hour because He, too, knew rejection and sorrow and hunger and weariness to the extreme degree. God understands that we are not willfully weak. On the one hand, we have sins of infirmity; on the other, we have infirmities that are not sins: fatigue, natural consequences of growing older, hunger, thirst, environment and heredity. This does not excuse us from overcoming, but it helps to know that God empathizes with us because "He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows" (Isaiah 53:4). "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express" (Romans 8:26).

It is after we are strengthened that He deals with the immediate problem: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" (1 Kings 19:9b); "But the Lord God called to the man, 'Where are you?'" (Genesis 3:9); "Then the Lord said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?'" (Genesis 4:9). God asks us, too, why are we where we are and what are we doing with our lives. We are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, and this means being responsible and acting responsibly: both a willing and a doing.

Elijah ran away from his responsibilities. Adam and Eve ran away from responsibility for their actions. Elijah's circumstances did not add up to reasons to run away and neither do ours, much as we long to do so at times. "I can do everything through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13).

Only God knows our quiet and pervasive influence in the lives of those with whom we endure, and that is what it is at times in our lives. If we are not where God wants us to be, then God calls us by name and lets us know through that still, small and effective voice of conscience: silent because no sound is audible ("He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets" Isaiah 42:2); small because it is simple and not portentous; effective because it is God who speaks: it is the Divine Whisper of Mind to mind.

"Why are you here and not at your post of duty?" Why are we elsewhere? "Why do you go about so much, changing your ways?" (Jeremiah 2:36). God wants us to stay at the post of purpose and service. We may have to tie ourselves to it when the storm and earthquake come, but how good if we can say with Paul at life's end, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). If the post crushes our heart and we feel at times that someone has driven a stake into it, then let us remember that God chooses not to work in the earthquake but in our heartbreak, and we may take heart--and His heart--in this thought.

"The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by'" (1 Kings 19:11a). After we are refreshed and have strength enough to get up, then we must go up: ascend the mountain to holiness of thought. God cannot feed a mind that is supine. There is a meeting of minds on the mountain. This is where we hear the Divine Whisper. The mountain is a spiritual retreat and this is where God sent Elijah and where He sends us. "Leave your cave of despondency, and come up to Me so I can give you a new song and a new trust--and a new thrust!" He says, "Come up to Me that I may give you rest of mind...but you must have the will to meet My will. As long as you make no effort, then I cannot make it for you."

How ironic that two men who requested death did not die but were translated! How fortunate for us that God does not answer every prayer! We ask amiss. If we ask contrary to God's will and for our ease of responsibility, then He in wisdom does not grant our request. But He will answer according to what is finally best for us.

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Can I Take Flax Seed and Fish Oil Taken Together?

With a rise in the sedentary lifestyle, an increasing number of people are
suffering from the problem of high cholesterol. This is possibly one of the main
reasons why a lot of people prefer to take additional supplements to maintain
their health.

People are slowly realizing the benefits of fish seed oil and flax seed oil.
Though people know the fact that consuming these supplements can prove
beneficial for their health, people are often flummoxed regarding the fact
whether these both supplements can be consumed together or not.

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It is very important for a layman to first understand what purpose the two supplements serve before including them as a part of their daily diet. Actually, both of the oil supplements are extremely rich in omega 3 fatty acids and almost serve the same purpose. Moreover, the consumption of these supplements is considered extremely important as the fatty acids provided by them are not produced in the body.

Thus, an individual needs to fulfill their requirement by consuming them from external edible sources. Since both the supplements provide our body with same nutritional elements, there are several vegetarians who prefer flax seed oil over fish oil so as to completely eliminate any traces or smell of fish from their nutritional supplements. But it is not feasible everywhere as the flax seed oil cannot be produced and processed everywhere depending upon different circumstances.

Several people find it hard to digest flax oil supplements as it requires the
body to convert the element named ALA into DHA before it can be finally absorbed
by the body. Also, this conversion uses up a lot of body heat and energy in the
process. Therefore, consumption of flax seed oil is never advised for people who
are sick, old and who do not have too much of energy to spare. They prefer
sticking with fish oil supplements as the fatty acids present in it are already
in their crude form and can be easily absorbed by the body.

Though a person may choose either of the two but still enough precautions must
be taken to ensure that these omega 3 fatty acids which are generally available
in capsule and gel form are of the highest quality and of pharmaceutical grade.
Also, it is advisable to consult a physician or family doctor before including
these supplements in the daily diet.

Several doctors and researchers are of the view that fish seed oil is better
than flax seed oil as it contains the same elements i.e. EPA and DHA which can
also be found in the human brain. Therefore, an individual can choose either of
the two for consumption as a dietary supplement as both of them will serve the
same purpose and provide the body with same nutritional elements.

Though several people prefer fish seed oil as it is the crudest and popular
source of omega 3 fatty acids, flax seed oil remains popular with strict
vegetarians and vegans who do not want to consume fish in any form.

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What is Omega 3, 6, 9 Good For?

What is omega 3, 6, 9 good for? You have probably heard of these groups of fatty acids at some point in your life and you have probably wondered what omega 3, 6, 9 is good for and why is it important for good health?

The main difference among these three is their molecular structure. Each one works in different ways to help promote a healthy body which is why it is crucial to get the right balance of each of these for the best health effects. Most diets actually consist of more omega 6 and omega 9 while being low in omega 3.

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So what is omega 3, 6, 9 good for? Let us take a closer look at each one.

Omega 3

Omega 3 acids are generally considered to be the most important among the three. One of the reasons for this is the anti inflammatory property of omega 3 which can help protect the body from a variety of degenerative diseases.

There are three types of omega 3 fatty acids, namely ALA, DHA, and EPA. DHA and EPA are considered to be the most important omega 3 fatty acids but the only food source with sufficient amounts of DHA and EPA are fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and herring which a lot of people don't eat regularly. Fish oil supplements may also be taken to provide the body with DHA and EPA omega 3.

Omega 6

Omega 6 fatty acids counter the anti inflammatory effects of omega 3. It generally increases the inflammation process which is associated with heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other degenerative conditions.

Omega 6 acids include linoleic acid, gamma linoleic acid, and arachidonic acid. Omega 6 can be obtained from different vegetable oils like corn oil and canola oil which is why a lot of people get omega 6 in excess.

Omega 9

Omega 9 is considered to be the most abundant fatty acid. It is produced by the body and it can also be obtained through diet. Omega 9 can be obtained from animal fats as well as vegetable oils, most specifically olive oil. Omega 9 fatty acids include oleic acid, mead acid, and erotic acid.

Now that you know what omega 3, 6, 9 is good for, make it a point not only to provide your body with each of these fatty acids but to balance them as well so that you can have a healthy body.

What is Omega 3, 6, 9 Good For?

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Batman: The Super Human Super Hero

Batman is a super hero that doesn't have any real super powers. He is, a normal man, who uses his love of science, strength, and problem solving to make him a very special kind of crime-fighting super hero. Bruce Wayne was a young boy when his parents were killed during a mugging. As Bruce grew up, he maintained a vow to bring his parents' killer to justice and so he trained hard to get his body in perfect physical condition by studying martial arts and gymnastics. Batman studied and excelled in areas of science, criminology and psychology. Batman is a top-notch escape artist but usually finds himself successful against the evil villains not by beating them up physically, but by out witting him. Batman's super cool bat mobile, bat cave, bat cycle and bat plane and his never ending utility belt tools make him capable of handling anything villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, The Green Hornet, or any new criminals may throw at him in his mission to keep Gotham City safe.

The bat signal is a classic symbol to include on do-it-yourself paper invitations to invite young Batman imitators to your party; or, if you want to take the paper invitation a step further, you can purchase cheap penlight flashlights and put a bat shape on the light portion, attaching a card with the date, time and location of the party. Alternatively, Batman specific invitations, and other authentic Batman supplies can be easily ordered online making throwing a Batman party for your favorite masked crusader amazingly easy. After all, Batman is just about the perfect super hero role model for young children. He uses his knowledge in science and math to design the coolest crime fighting tools, while having no real super human powers. And, he makes a great theme character for an awesome party.

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Batman: The Super Human Super Hero

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69 Places For Passion - Lusty Locations to Make Love

When looking to spice up your love life, many couples look for adventurous or novel places to make love. There are certain locations that enable sensual love making while others demand quicker acts of passion. A bedroom is a comfortable place to make love but there are so many exciting and lusty locations to have passionate sex. Whether spontaneous and urgent or planned for fun, sex in new locations can be extremely thrilling.

Creative lovers are always on the look out for opportunities to get wild and frisky. With the right inspiration, every day sex can be transformed into an unforgettable experience. You may have seen other lovemaking location lists but let's push the envelope and go for at least 69 -- always a good number for sex ideas. Remember that for some locations, there are pleasurable sex activities other than intercourse. Oral and manual stimulation can be just as satisfying and more practical in some situations.

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Fooling around as passengers in a moving car (back seat while a friend drives, discreetly in a taxi, in a limousine with a privacy screen). In a parked car during a romantic or exciting event (watching fireworks, admiring a sunrise/sunset, sheltering from a thunderous rain storm). In a honeymoon suite but not during your Honeymoon. Elegant and fancy or themed for fun, recreate your honeymoon or practice what it would be like. In a seedy motel. Arrive separately and roleplay an office coworker affair or a prostitute fantasy. In a high class hotel suite with a panoramic window view -- keep the curtains open if you dare. In a room with at least one hundred candles casting a soft glowing light over your naked bodies while you enjoy sensual pleasuring. Frosty fornication in a snow fort or igloo you made together is great fun. You can even fashion a special mound to mount on. On a boat in the open air (not below deck). Consider a canoe, row boat or rubber raft if you don't have access to a yacht, sail or speed boat with a large deck. Slick with massage oil wresting on a plastic sheet or in a blowup pool. In the shower enjoying the sensual, slippery suds and a hand held water massager. Intimate bathing and bonding or hot steamy sex -- what ever suits your mood. In an English garden surrounded by fragrant blossoms. Make it more fun by dressing elegantly and indulge in a sense of aristocratic debauchery. In a gazebo under the stars, moonlight or noon day sun. Semi outdoor sex as secluded as you dare. On a king size water bed fitted with satin sheets and lots of fluffy pillows. In a cool, fast moving stream or small creek. A swirling pool under a water fall is an amazing location if you can find one. On a swing strong enough for two. Actually swinging together with penetration is tricky, however there are many other fun activities you can do involving a swing. In a hammock between two palm trees on a secluded ocean front beach. In a lookout tower or observatory. Finding one that provides a scenic view and opportune privacy will be its own adventure. Rear entry on a bridge while overlooking the depth below. Even more intense on a swaying rope bridge for added adrenaline rush. In the stairwell of an apartment or office building -- better exercise than taking the elevator. (or on the stairs in you own house) On the top of a large hill or small mountain under the stars or full moon. Take in the view with a bottle of wine then enjoy each other. On a train. Either in a rare, vacant car or a private cabin, "playing on the tracks" is a temptation to be tried. In a van, the back of a pickup truck or on the hood of a sports car. While skinny dipping at night in a pool, river, lake or ocean. Note that cool water tends to make some bits firmer while others shrink. In a bath, hot tub or spa. Soak, soothe and sensually stroking each other or stimulate wet and wild sex with invigorating water jets. On a roof. Outside on the flat top of tall building or (carefully) on a low, slightly sloped roof can be thrilling. In a field of tall grass or flowers. A secluded, lush green meadow next to a small stream is ideal. Under a cherry, apple or other fruit tree in full bloom. Enjoy the sensual sights, sounds and smells of Spring whenever you can. On a pile of pillows. An assortment of shapes, sizes, colors and textures all piled for pleasure. Have a playful pillow fight. Try new positions. In a barn. A horse stable may bring out the animal in you. The hayloft (on soft straw) can be extremely fun. Roleplay cowboy, stable hand or farmer's daughter. Deep in a forest up against a large tree. Agile couples can even try various positions in the tree if the branches are just right. Outside in the refreshing, cool rain during a hot day or night. Thunder and lightning add to the thrill. Safely under a sheet metal roof during a hail storm or torrential down pour. Anywhere under the hot sun with an ice dildo. Make one by freezing a plastic water/pop bottle filled with water and cutting the plastic off. In a sleeping bag in the open air under a clear sky bright with stars. Go as far away from city lights as possible. Aurora lights will make it even more special. On a tiny island. Revel in quiet seclusion or spice it up with roleplay. Pretend to be castaways or, for a historic setting, a scout meeting a native first time. On a beach on the hot, dry sand or right on the shore with the waves lapping up around you. Anywhere you can see and hear huge crashing waves. In the middle of a sports field or stadium (golf course, soccer, football, rugby, race track, etc.). Most likely best during off season or at night. In a cave, tunnel or under a bridge. The echoes of your ecstasy or the sounds of traffic overhead can be exciting. On a trampoline or blowup bouncer. Standing intercourse while jumping may be tricky. An exercise ball will give a similar bouncy feeling for other positions. In a small clothes or coat closet with the doors closed so it is completely dark. Will someone open it and catch you in the act? Fun at parties. On a billiard table as a forfeit for losing a few games of Dirty Pool or Six Nine Ball. On a fur rug/coat in front of a warm, glowing fireplace at night. In every room of your home and your lover's home if you live separately. Creatively on or using stable pieces of furniture. On the kitchen counter, dining table, sofa, foot stool, etc. On the floor and up against the wall too. In front of a mirror or beneath one attached to the ceiling. Get a revealing new perspective of your love making from new angles. In front of a tripod mounted video camera or webcam. Record for later, view live or stream to an internet audience if you are an exhibitionist. In a small log cabin, thatch hut, mud hut or teepee. Include the possibility when planning vacations. In a garage, boat house or storage shed. Surreptitiously meet while others are outside unaware of your naughty behavior. In a tree house or fort (either a chance discovery, your own or a neighbors). Pretend you are teenagers fooling around for the first time. Next to an open fire while camping. A roaring fire stimulates passion while softly glowing embers at night instill romance and intimacy. On or against a clothes washing machine especially during the spin cycle. At a sex club or fetish party in a private cubicle or on display for others to see. On exercise equipment at a private gym. You will definitely enjoy your workout. In a dark corner of a dance club with a pulsing, pounding beat to grind to. A skirt and no panties/underwear makes this a much easier to perform. In a parking lot between parked cars/vans. Try underground and above ground parking lots but take care for security systems and surveillance cameras. Snuggling together in a sleeping bag in a small tent. Weather conditions, wilderness sounds or scary stories can set the mood. On a designated border line between two countries, states or provinces -- one person in each territory engaging in diplomatic relations. In or near a cemetery at midnight during a full moon if you dare. Standing sex will have both your legs shaking with the thrill. In a public restroom, change room or even a friends bathroom. Novelty and the risk of getting caught coming out together make this exciting. On a plush lawn at night or early morning while it is still wet with dew. In a theatre during an arousing show or to make it more interesting. Remember to bring some wet wipes to clean your fingers. In a pile of fallen leaves or freshly cut grass. In a bed covered with rose petals or lots of money. On a private patio, porch or deck (poolside even better). A sturdy lawn chair or table, air mattress or a few seat cushions may come in handy. In an elevator (late at night on a weekday might be a good time and dress for a quickie). At a costume party. Dress the part for a sexy roleplaying scenario. Flirt and play act until you can secretly meet to fulfill your fantasy. Out on a high rise apartment balcony or next to a large window near the top floor. Try standing rear entry while looking down below. In a private adult playroom stocked with a wide variety of pleasuring implements. Bondage devices, costumes, toys and other playthings will whet your desire. Inside a walk in vault (it has happened but tends to require an employee or owner to facilitate). A walk in fridge or supply room is a quick alternative.

Some lovemaking locations may actually be a little tricky, costly, too exotic or even slightly dangerous depending upon your circumstances. However, if an idea intrigues you, you can always setup a scenario and roleplay a situation in a pretend location. With a little imagination and a few props, you can create a fantasy setting to fulfill your desires. You can even recreate historical, fanciful or alien space settings.

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Carbs - Why You Need Them to Burn Fat

So much negativity has been placed on carbs. Back in the 80's it was fat as the culprit. Today it's carbs. Now there is talk that we are probably getting too much protein. It won't be long before vitamins and minerals get the bad rap for weight gain. But let me share something about carbs with you... you need them in order to switch your metabolism from fat storing mode to fat burning mode.

Carbohydrate metabolism

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I don't care what carb you eat whether it's a "good" or "bad" it breaks down to the same energy source: glucose. All carbs break down to this sugar. The difference in carbs is not whether they are bad or good but how the respond to blood sugar release. When your digestive system breaks down carbs into glucose, glucose takes a trip into your bloodstream increasing your body's blood sugar levels. That blood sugar needs to be transported into different cells for metabolism. Depending on how much sugar is in the blood stream some will be used for energy in cells and some will get deposited in fat cells. This is where the heroes of metabolism come in. The pancreas releases insulin to the rescue. Insulin is going to transport the glucose from the bloodstream to the cells.

Fast carbs vs. slow carbs

We're going to change the terminology a bit here. What use to be known as "bad" carbs are now going to be known as fast carbs. Why? Because that is what they do. They break down into glucose very fast and stimulate insulin really fast into the bloodstream. The same is true about "good" carbs. We'll now refer to them as slow carbs. Why? For reasons opposite fast carbs.

The key to burn body fat

The truth is that you can burn body fat with both types of carbs. But here you must combine them with protein. What is a protein? It's like my mentor Robert Ferguson says: anything that use to fly, walk, or swim. To make a fat loss meal you must combine a protein to either carb. Meaning, you can have a fast carb as long as you combine it with a protein. Take for example a meatball sub with no cheese. You have a fast carb in the white bread and to a lesser extent the marinara sauce and you have your protein in the meatballs. That is a fat loss meal. Another example, is to take sushi where you have a fast carb in the form of white rice and you have protein in the form of some fish combined with it.

Word of caution

Remember to be aware of calories. Just because you are combining fast carbs with proteins doesn't mean that they are devoid of calories. It's still fairly easy to eat 600 calories within one sitting of combining fast carbs and slow carbs with proteins. However, this is a convenient and easy way to enjoy carbs again. There is absolutely no need to eliminate them from your diet. Combine fast carbs with slow carbs and proteins. Carbs are good for you and you need them to burn fat. But how much of them should I eat? How often? When? Well, those are other questions that are off topic and you're going to have to read my other articles and get my book.

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20 Items That Should Be in Every Woman's Handbag

Women are often accused of carrying too much 'rubbish' in their handbags but if we didn't carry such essentials then who else would?!

Below we've listed our top 20 items which should live in every woman's handbag - without these items we would be lost!

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Money - probably an obvious choice but how many times have you left the house and forgotten your purse? Get rid of your loose change instead of collecting it in a jar at home.

Mobile phone - what on earth did we do before mobile phones were invented? Well I guess we used smelly telephone boxes but that meant that people couldn't get hold of us if they were running late, also it meant that we would have to talk super fast before the beeps told us that the call was ending - urgh.

Credit card- a girl's best friend or a girl's worst enemy depending on how you look at it. Going on a shopping trip? Make sure you take your plastic friend with you for a little day out.

Shopper or old plastic bag - plastic bags are evil. Fact. When out shopping don't a) ruin your outfit by coordinating it with a tacky branded bag or b) add to the ever-increasing land fill problems by using up another plastic bag. Reuse an old plastic bag or use a cotton shopper that can fold up inside your handbag instead.

Book/magazine - you will regret not bringing a book with you when you're sat in a cafe/restaurant alone and have nothing to look at but the smoochy couple sat at the table next to you.

Diary - unless you have a fancy mobile phone you'll need something in your bag which acts as an organiser. Otherwise you'll forget what day of the week it is.

Makeup - how many times have you gone straight from work to a bar or restaurant feeling slightly 'naked' as the makeup on your face has miraculously disappeared? Don't let this happen again!

Tissues - toilets without paper, sneezes, hay fever...we all need tissues.

Tampon/San pads - don't be caught out again, make sure that you always have a tampon with you!

Pen - you'll need this to write in your diary or your number on his arm.

Keys - you don't want to be locked out do you? Then don't forget your keys.

MP3 player with headphones - sunny lunch hour in the park? Lonesome walk across the bridge? This needs a soundtrack.

Safety pins - why doesn't everyone keep at least one in their bag? Safety pins are so handy. Broken bra strap? No worries. Broken bag? No worries. Broken heart? Well we can't help you there...

Plasters - sore feet from painful shoes aren't pleasant at all and can actually ruin your day. Make sure you keep a couple of plasters in your bag. You'll be so grateful the day you need them.

Comb or hairbrush - cave woman chic? We don't think so. Tidy yourself up a little and keep your hair sleek.

Vaseline - great for dry lips, dry hands and getting a ring off your finger if it gets stuck.

Moisturiser with SPF - chapped dry skin isn't fun and neither is sunburn. Make sure you keep a mini bottle or sachet of moisturiser in your bag that contains a medium to high sun protection factor.

Sunglasses - for sunny days, hangovers and those who like to look a little mysterious.

Wet wipes - spillages, dirty hands, armpits - your choice.

Chewing gum/mints - keep fresh throughout the day, for your sake and everyone else's.

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Why They Launched Harry Potter At 12:01 Midnight

A missionary and his family were forced to camp
outside on a hill. They had money with them and
were fearful of an attack by roving thieves.

After praying, they went to sleep. Months later
an injured man was brought into the mission
hospital. He asked the missionary if he had
soldiers guarding him on that special night.

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"We intended to rob you," he said, "but we
were afraid of the twenty-seven soldiers."

When the missionary returned to his homeland, he
related this strange story, and a member of his
church said, "we had a prayer meeting that night,
and I took the roll. There were just twenty-seven
of us present."

Why was their prayer so effective?

Because they prayed it at the midnight hour.

(By the way, that story is from Billy Graham's
Hope for the Troubled Heart.)

Recently, something else was also programmed into
the midnight hour. It was so huge, so far-reaching,
with the potential to affect the lives of untold
millions around the world.

I am talking about the global launch of the new
book in the Harry Potter series on July 16th.

The Midnight Launch

Unless you've been vacationing in some cave (away
from tv and other news media) these past few weeks,
you most certainly have been bombarded by the
latest wave of "Pottermania," which was launched
just after midnight (12:01a.m.to be exact) in
all the continents.

Kids all over the world had to camp out at midnight,
in their favorite bookstores just to grab their copy
of "Harry Potter and the half blood prince," the
latest book in the wildly popular Harry Potter series.

The books were reportedly flying off the shelves at
the rate of 50,000 copies an hour! Incredible.

But why was it launched at midnight?

Spiritual people understand that midnight is a
crucial spiritual entity on its own. The most
powerful, history-making events that you hear about
(both good and bad) can be traced to the midnight hour.

A few examples from the Bible:

* When God wanted to execute judgment on Egypt, He
chose the midnight hour (Exodus 11).

* Samson waited till the midnight hour to storm
the gates of his enemies (Judges 16).

* It was at midnight that Paul and Silas were
rescued from prison (Acts 16).

So was it any surprise that:

* Those at the forefront of the global revival
of witchcraft waited until midnight of July 16
to launch their lethal weapon?

Many bad things that we hear about daily have their
origin at midnight. In Job 34:20 we read:

"In a moment shall they die, and the people
shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away:
and the mighty shall be taken without hand."

So why did they launch Harry Potter at midnight?

If you are a Christian you may or may not be aware of
the explosive revival of witchcraft internationally,
pioneered by a spirit known to our modern world as
Harry Potter. His real name in the Bible is
Beelzebub, lord of the flies.

He has brilliantly repackaged himself and is being
marketed to unsuspecting kids the world over as
the fun, harmless, even lovable Harry Potter!

In this modern incarnation, he has some interesting
things on his agenda for kids. It's been called
the 7-point plan.

Harry's 7-point Agenda

* Entice and initiate as many kids as possible
into "fun" witchcraft through the Harry Potter
books and movies... and gradually but quietly
graduate them into deep occultism and hard
core black magic as they grow older.

* Push them to commit suicide (Note: many kids
are reported to have gone into deep depression
already as a result of the death in this new
book - just the prelude to suicide).

* Use more kids as instruments to commit mass
murder in schools and other public places.

* Use innocent looking kids to lure and recruit
their unsuspecting friends into witchcraft
(In the city where I live 610 kids gathered
just 2 days after the launch to practice how to
cast spells and mix portions)

* Position at least one witchcraft-practising
kid in each family, then later equip her to
wreck the home and turn that family into a
desert.

* Use the kids to promote an epidemic of
rebellion (with a little help from drugs
and hip hop music), plus an unprecedented
level of pornography, sexual perversion and
abortion.

* Use the kids as the foot soldiers in the
renewed war against the spread of the gospel of
Jesus Christ to the next generations.

The Good News

You see, this intelligent witchcraft spirit (or
Harry Potter, if you prefer) is waging this
serious war against kids knowing fully well that
they are tomorrow's leaders... and GOD has a
special plan for them.

We know from Psalm 8:2 that GOD wants to use
the children to disgrace His enemies.

And HE has graciously give us a very effective
weapon to help keep our kids out of the clutches
of Harry Potter (a.k.a. Beelzebub).

That weapon is...

To pray over our kids while they are sleeping.
We, as parents, must minister to them gently
and in love.

Infants and young children (including the ones
in the womb) need to be prayed for against
bad influence from friends, and unconscious
witchcraft initiation through Pottermania.

They need to be constantly placed under the
protection of the blood of Jesus.

You should get into the habit of reading the
entire Psalm 91 over your children... daily.

Here's a small sample of the kind of prayer
you should be praying:

"As the LORD lives, my kids (mention them by
name) shall not come under the bewitchment of
Harry Potter and his agents in Jesus' name.

I bind all enchantments and divinations
programmed to waste my kids in Jesus' name.

The God that answers by fire let him be God.
O LORD, answer by fire and disgrace every evil
messenger assigned against my kids in the
name of Jesus."

If you program this kind of prayer into the
midnight hour, it will:

* counter and destroy any evil altar raised
up by Harry Potter against your kids.

* recall and break all incantations uttered
that night to destroy the destiny of your kids.

(Please note: God takes this type of activity
seriously, because HE knows the destructive
effects of divinations, etc... you can read
about the classic case of Balaam in Num. 22).

* (this is an exciting one!) stamp the mark of
"touch not my anointed" on the forehead of
all your children. This will effectively
put them out of reach of modern witchcraft
influences.

And there's more...

I'm reserving it for next time...

Be blessed!

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Caribbean Cruise Weather - Best and Worst Months to Go

Caribbean cruise weather has fewer risks for vacationers planning a trip at sea rather than spending a week on an island for a simple reason -- the ship can move away from bad weather while an island can't.

Someone may one day invent detachable islands, but in the meantime vacationers should consider two major factors related to weather in planning a cruise. First is the annual Caribbean hurricane season and second is the temperature drop during the winter -- especially for the sea water.

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Hurricane Season
The hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30, but the region has on average few storms in June and November. July averages three storms, while August, September and October average four, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

Storms in August and October have a moderate risk of developing into hurricanes while September has the highest risk of all.

For these reasons, September is the worst month of the year to take a cruise. April and May are excellent times to go because they are outside of the hurricane season, although some Caribbean destinations see more rainfall than normal in May.

Families considering a cruise with children on summer break should take advantage of June in particular because of the lower storm risk, followed by July.

Air and Water Temperatures
The Caribbean has a reputation for year-round warmth. While it's mostly true, there are some modest variations in temperature from month to month. Air and water temperatures are noticeably cooler in the northern climates during the winter, which makes a Bahamas cruise less appealing from December through February.

Anyone interested in taking a Caribbean cruise in the winter should consider a southern cruise as a better option for warmer weather than either an eastern or western cruise.

Eastern, Western or Southern?
Each of the three major destinations has varying conditions by month. Western cruises in particular are known for heavy rainfall in the interiors of the Central American countries that lie along the Caribbean coast, such as Costa Rica and Belize.

The wet interiors are a major factor in planning day-long excursions to Mayan ruins, cave tubing, zip lining, etc. The same is largely true of the Mexican island of Cozumel.

Despite the heavy fall rains, western cruises tend to be more popular in the fall than eastern in part because the Central American destinations see fewer effects from hurricanes.

No matter which cruise you take, know that the risk of bad weather goes up in the fall and that whether you like to swim or lie on the beach will be sorely tested if you visit the more northern destinations in the winter.

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5 Best Paying Video Slot Machines When You Only Have $20

Over 90% of slot players are what I call the non-high limit crowd. Typically, it's defined as a group of players that take anywhere from -0 to a night out at the casino. It's not a whole lot of money to work with, considering a couple factors such as higher line bets on some machines and a huge selection of different machines. With this in mind, it's easy to see how fun most machines look, and therefore want the chance to play as many of them as possible. Whether an avid slot player is playing just for fun, or the prospect of making a nice healthy return, it's a good idea to know some of the most liberal paying slot machines so you can double, triple or more, the money that you do have. After spending many quality hours interviewing players and watching others play some video slot machines, here is what they say are the most frequent paying games.

5.Carnival Of Mystery (IGT)-A perennial classic and still a hugely popular game, Carnival of Mystery offers plenty to slot players. Wildly frequent hitting bonus games with multipliers and a multi-way paying reel format make this one of the top tier high payback machines. The minimum bet is only 25 for max lines, but I would personally ramp this up to 50 or even 75 credits per spin to maximize the win factor. Not only will you enjoy the flavorful graphics and icons, but you'll be surprised at the huge wins you'll receive!

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4.Sun & Moon (Aristocrat)-Popular for a couple reasons. One, you win just about every other spin! And second, the bonus is extremely easy to attain. Win the bonus by getting two or more scatter sun and moon wild symbols from left to right and you initiate the spins feature. Even with such a low bet, like 20 or 40 credits, I've seen hundreds of dollars won effortlessly and frequently! And best of all, you can win up to 50 free spins! Probably the most free spins available on any machine!

3.Sirens or Cave King (IGT)-Both games are very much the same, just a different type of genre of character. Both games feature a huge paying stacked symbol layout with gorgeous graphics and liberal pays like none other. The best part about these machines is the bonus. Initiate it with only three or more scattered bonus symbols and you'll be ready to play the free spins feature. In the free spins, there's a lot going on. You can get paid on line wins from left to right and right to left, so there's a lot to be looking forward to even if you don't hit anything matching on the first couple reels. Secondly, if you spell out bonus, you have the opportunity to play a secondary game where you can win huge jackpots. Up to a thousand dollars in some cases!!

2.50 Lions (Aristocrat)-Not much to be said here about this classic video slot. One of the hugely successful releases by this company, 50 Lions gets you excited from the start. The initial game play is easy to understand and it pays very frequently. Most of the time you get paid your bet back and then some. The bonus is huge with the stacked wild and lion symbols that pays huge money just about all the time. If you only have , I highly recommend giving this one a try when you first get to the casino.

1.Coyote Moon (IGT)-IGT had a runaway success with this machine and most others like it. Adding just an extra row and implementing stacked wilds on a machine for the first time made this a scorching release. Bet only 40 or 80 and you will certainly make 5-10 times your money in minutes, it's that good! Players only get five bonus spins when triggered, but it pays huge and the bonus retriggers very frequently. Making this the ultimate game to play if you are trying to win lots of money on just your .

And that rounds out the list of favorites that players say makes them the most money with minimal bets. Additionally, the great news is that you don't have to bet a lot to win a lot, in most instances, only 25-50 cents a shot will do just fine! So the next time you're in the casino, check out these popular games and make them your first choice!

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Knowing How Much Omega-3 Fatty Acids To Take Is Important For Good Health

Almost everyone these days has heard about the importance of omega 3 fatty acids and, therefore, want to know how much omega-3 to take on a daily basis.

There are several factors you must consider if you want to buy the best omega-3 supplement.

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But, first, let's discuss the topic of how much omega-3 one needs to take on a daily basis.

Unfortunately, there is no set rule. The amount is going to be different if you are 30 years old than it would be if you are 65. It may also vary if you have a health condition.

For purposes of this article, we will simply give a ballpark figure of what you might want to take to maintain good health, assuming you are an adult with a reasonable degree of good health currently.

Before we discuss dosage, you should understand something important. It's not the amount you take that should be of first importance. Rather, it's the ratio of your omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid intake.

The optimal ratio is 1:1. Most people nowadays in the Western world consume 20 times more omega 6's than omega 3's.

So, to start, you should reduce your consumption of omega 6 oils, as this unbalanced ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 can lead to numerous serious health disasters.

Here are sources high in omega 6's that you'll want to reduce before looking for the best omega-3 supplement: corn oil, sunflower and safflower oil, and soybean oil. Many people cook with these oils, so if you do too, substitute it for something else like olive oil.

Another thing to consider before you think about how much omega-3 oils to take is to know that there are three types of omega 3 fatty acids. There is DHA, EPA, and ALA.

ALA is the type found in plant sources, such as flaxseed and walnuts.

DHA and EPA are the type found in fish.

Fish sources are better because ALA from plant sources needs to be converted by the body into DHA and EPA and this conversion does not always take place efficiently.

Now, if you are wondering if you should just eat more fish or take a fish oil supplement, there is no contest. You should opt for the supplement -- as long as its high quality.

This is simply because most of the fish caught from the Ocean waters This is precisely why the FDA advocates a limited consumption of various types of fish -- because they contain dangerous toxins, like lead, PCB's, and mercury.

Farm raised fish is not much better because they are fed pellets, not their natural diet. It is their natural diet that is responsible for their high omega 3 fatty acid content. As such, farm raised fish are poor sources of omega 3's.

The best omega-3 supplement will be molecularly distilled fish oil high in DHA and EPA. Molecular distillation is a process by which the impurities are separated from the healthy oils, leaving only the good stuff and discarding the bad stuff.

Another distinction is that DHA omega 3 fats are the most important type, and have a greater impact on good health than EPA. As an example, about 60% of the human brain is comprised of fats, and approximately half of that is DHA!

Therefore, when you look at how much omega-3 is on the label of a high quality fish oil supplement, make sure you know the breakdown between DHA and EPA. They are not all the same, because different species of fish have different levels of these important fatty acids.

Having said all of this, a healthy adult should consider taking approximately 1,000 mg per day of omega 3 fatty acids, with more of that being DHA than EPA.

In summary, the best omega-3 supplement will be: a) made with a type of fish naturall high in DHA and EPA (with more DHA than EPA); will be molecularly distilled; and contain about 1,000 omega 3 fatty acids in total.

Knowing How Much Omega-3 Fatty Acids To Take Is Important For Good Health

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