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Kevin Costner is bringing a Western to the small screen.

The ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor-director will executive produce the post-Civil War film about a major conflict in the settlement of the West, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The still untitled four-hour movie will air on A&E and Costner is reportedly also interested in acting in the film.

A&E executives were quoted as saying they are pleased to have Costner onboard since he understands the Western genre so well.

‘Dances with Wolves’ won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1990 and also gave Costner an Oscar for Best Director. The actor also appeared in the Westerns ‘Silverado,’ ‘Wyatt Earp’ and ‘Open Range.’

Cancer Centres in USA compared the lifetime sun exposure in men with advanced prostate cancer and men without disease and they suggest that men who had spent more time in the sun they lives were with low risk of prostate cancer.

New studies in prostate cancer indicate that the men who spent more time in the sun in their live usually can reduce prostate cancer in about 50%

About the above point shown that the prostate uses Vitamin D to promote the normal growth of prostate cells and in consequence to slow the spread of prostate cancer cells to others parts of the body.

Sun exposure prevent prostate cancer and the new research suggest vitamin D in supplement may be a safer option today for men.

Previous studies have shown that many places which long winter like Canada and North America men do not adsorb Vitamin D and others nutrients.

In Canada men do not adsorb vitamin D in consequence one of the seven can develop prostate cancer in their lives; USA new researches indicate that one of the five men can develop prostate cancer.

Researchers shown that vitamin D has many micronutrients promote and prevent the prostate cancer in men.

conclusion; a suitable dose of vitamin D and to take sun in a responsible manner can considerably reduce the risk of develop prostate cancer.

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There is no doubt about it, if you own (and occasionally drive) an antique car, there are many advantages to getting your insurance from a specialty insurance provider. They can offer you much more appropriate coverage for less money than a standard insurance policy from the company that insures your everyday driver. However, the way that the antique auto insurance companies are able to offer better coverage for less money is that they place a number of limitations or restrictions on the policyholder and how the car is used. Some of these limitations may disqualify you from being able to get specialty insurance, or may be too restrictive for how your car is driven.

The first restrictions to consider are your age, driving experience, and driving record. Most vintage car insurance companies require that you be of a certain age or have a certain number of years behind the wheel. All of them that I have researched require a good driving record, and have a limit on the number of accidents or moving violations that you have had within a specified time frame.

The second restriction to consider is that most if not all specialty insurers require that you have a currently-insured daily driver vehicle in addition to your antique car. Some companies require that you have a daily driver vehicle for each licensed driver in your household. They will not offer a specialty insurance policy if your antique car is your main mode of transportation.

The third restriction to be aware of is that many antique auto insurance policies have limits on how many miles the car can be driven each year. This may be a concern if you drive to a number of distant car shows or take it on vacation. Most will not allow you to use your classic car for your daily commute or for running errands, even if you meet the previous criteria of owning a daily driver. If you drive your car quite a bit, there are antique auto insurance companies that offer unlimited mileage policies, but the number of providers you have to choose from will be limited.

Fourth, you will likely be required to store your vintage car in a fully enclosed, locked garage when not in use. Some antique auto insurance companies even require that you send them photos of the garage where the car is stored! If your car is kept outside or even under a carport, you may have trouble getting a specialty insurance policy.

The fifth restriction you may run in to is that some collector auto insurance companies will only insure vehicles that are valued above a certain amount. If your classic car happens to be a rusty four door sedan, your number of choices for specialty insurance providers will be somewhat limited.

Each insurance company is somewhat unique in their limitations and restrictions, but the above points are common to most antique auto insurance companies. As long as you can meet the qualifications above and can live with the mileage limits, a specialty antique auto insurance policy is most likely your best choice. It will save you money and provide you better coverage than using a conventional auto insurance policy and provider.

Wheelchairs are a common piece of medical equipment but most of us are unaware of the different types available on the market today. If your are ever in the unenviable position of needing a wheelchair for yourself or a loved one, you must be aware of the different types that are out there. Who would ever imagine there could be such a variety?

First of all, there are the manual wheelchairs that are powered by the user himself or by someone else who pushes the chair for him. These chairs are very light and easy to maneuver and are recommended for everyday or occasional use.

The next on the list are electric wheelchairs, which have a motor and are ideal for someone who must use a wheelchair for most of the day. They are fairly expensive, costing around $3000 or more, and are not recommended for outdoor use as most will not stand up structurally to the rigors of outdoor use.

Sports wheelchairs are available and can be designed for any number of sports. It is advised that you buy a sports specific wheelchair to get the most enjoyment out of your sport.

Believe it or not, you can even buy wheelchairs designed for dogs with mobility problems, though I have yet to see a dog being pushed in a wheelchair by a person.

Some things to consider before buying a wheelchair is whether it is designed for indoor or outdoor use. You might need to buy two if you plan to do a lot of outdoor travel in the wheelchair. You need to consider the size and the weight it can hold. If you plan on car travel, the wheelchair should fold up for easy storage in the trunk. If you are planning to buy an electric wheelchair, you will need to know where the power source is located. An electric wheelchair with a rear wheel power source will usually move faster than ones with a front wheel power source. Will you need a wheelchair that reclines or one with removable armrests? Some wheelchairs have adjustable footrests. Last, but not least, you need to find out if it has a warranty and for how long.

Like any other type of purchase you make, do your research and shop around before you buy. If you put some thought and consideration into what you need in a chair and how much you will use it, you will be much happier with your purchase in the end.

One of the most important aspects of training to be a counsellor or psychotherapist is the establishment of sound therapeutic relationship, without this no therapy can take place.

Recent researches and the experience of psychotherapy practitioners suggest that no single psychotherapy or counselling approach is more effective than any other approach, every process has something to contribute.

It is the nature of the issues that the client is experiencing and the personality of the client that require a particular approach. Increasingly Therapists are required to be flexible and responsive to deliver psychotherapy to the client within the particular circumstances. According to the research, the therapeutic relationship is the key for the success of the therapy.

Training for counsellor must encompass combined focus on the therapeutic relationship with a sound and coherent theoretical basis that can be flexible and responsive to client needs.

Dangers of diagnosis

There can be huge pressure on the counsellor to diagnose the issues that the client brings. The client and possibly the referrer or the concerned person will want to get to the bottom of the problem quickly and the temptation arises to proceed along a path of brief, solution focused therapy for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. This intervention might sound very logical and scientific but it has no bearing on the reality of the work involved in psychotherapy.

There is no doubt that it is vital to have a range of hypotheses regarding the treatment options and many conditions such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar and major affective disorders or degenerative diseases diagnosis will need a full psychiatric evaluation but in the everyday counselling of less severely impaired individuals diagnosis can be counterproductive.

Counselling is fundamentally a process whereby the therapist attempts to know the client as fully as possible. A diagnosis can be extremely limiting and hamper the development of the relationship, the temptation can be to focus on the condition and resist or avoid the intensity of relating to the other person in a very human congruent manner. If we follow a diagnosis we can also begin to relate to the person as the “condition” i.e. if they are an “addict” or a borderline this might serve to perpetuate these very conditions. It is not uncommon for iatrogenic influence to shape clinical outcomes in the medical field.

Therapy by its nature is a very subjective experience which highlights the need for ongoing clinical supervision. There are a variety of models and schools of thought regarding the best form of supervision. These models and schools of thought are frequently related to the theoretical orientation of the supervisor. These different philosophies can create a dynamic tension within supervision. This dynamic needs to be both supportive and challenging. The style of the supervisor can occur within a spectrum ranging from highly didactic and directional to highly exploratory and relational.

The supervisor engages the trainee Therapist in an examination of the process of psychotherapy and also an examination of themselves. Good Supervision needs to be non-directive with some form of didactic teaching taking place also. The student is encouraged to express feelings about, and associations to what the client is presenting. The parallel process that occurs in the client relationship and the supervisory relationship will also be addressed for deeper insight. The main aim should be for the therapist to explore transferences and counter transferences so as to gain insight into any unconscious conflicts that might be impeding their work or development.

Searching for a cutting tool for rare repair and maintenance works? Have you lately got on a new task that needs higher cutting volumes? Or is that you are looking for good alternative to your current mechanical saw? If you answer is yes, then you really need a plasma cutter in your garage or workplace. Experience higher quality cuts, easier methods and quick results with these machines.

The interesting thing about these Plasma cutters is that they are in usage right from the time of World War II. Imagine how people are able to cut strong things like an aircraft wings for a repair purpose or anything for that matter. The answer is Simple- Plasma Cutters. These cutters come in many types to serve the need of user properly.

Plasma cutting is a process by which a high velocity jet of ionized gas is delivered from a toning orifice. The ionized gas or the plasma passes high volt electricity from the torch of the cutter to the surface you are cutting. The surface that needs to be sliced is cut by melting the material. The molten metal is blown away and you get a perfect cut that you need.

This technique is perfect for cutting steel and non-ferrous material those are less than 1 inch in thickness. The process is very easy even for a beginner and much a safer way of cutting metals. Plasma cutting is the best in functional applications like that of cutting expanded metal. The plasma cutters are known for its faster work and easy made non-linear cuts, which is almost impossible or tough with other techniques.

What is Plasma?

Plasma Cutting the most efficient and powerful way of cutting any study metal is strongly based on something called as Plasma. So what is this Plasma all about? The answer is simple, if a gas is boosted to an extremely high temperature, there you get plasma.

What happens when an extremely high temperature is passed on a gas happens is that the energy been passed on the gas molecules start to break them and the atoms starts splitting. As we all know an atom is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. Neutrons and proton are in the nucleus of the atom while the electrons revolve around the nucleus like a cloud. But in plasma the electrons begin to move around at a great rate of speed due to the energy passed on to them. When these fast-moving electrons collide with electrons and ions an immense amount of energy is released. And this is the energy that gives Plasma the power and unbeatable cutting power.

In fact, Plasma cutters are not the only devices that depend on Plasma. Neon signs, fluorescent lighting and plasma displays are few more areas where Plasma is used. The matter in the outer Universe is mostly made up of plasma, and it’s because of the extreme temperature that prevails out there. In earth we can occasionally experience the presence of plasma during lighting. Author Resource:-John is an expert author for Plasma Cutting Machine,Tig Welding. He written many articles like Diesel Generators
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North Korea is accepting some assistance from South Korea in the form of aid and this most likely will help alleviate the negotiation stress from the Nuclear disarmament talks between the two-nations. The Chairman of North Korea is a tough, hardball, negotiator and will most likely do quite well for his tactics and tough stance in aid and trade deals. This is good and bad. Bad because countries like Iran may try to follow his lead and demand all kinds of concession the free world does not wish to give as they hold the world in fear. Good because this should end this crisis and we can continue to work on more positive aspects of the human race and in a region which is definitely changing leadership positions as Asian Nations grow and surpass other Asian Civilization in the pecking order of Global Dominance.

If the South Gives energy via energy power lines to North Korea, we should use the latest technologies in energy waves to trace where the energy end points are and thus we can understand what it is used for. Also as frequency and wave technology gets better we can use these power lines to listen and capture data thru these energy sources and flows. Thus we will be able to tell if there are violations of agreements and monitor that nation until in the future other leaders take over power who may not be so keen on ruling with an iron fist or in Machiavellian Style. By using these methods we can know if in fact North Korea is doing underground in-mountain manufacturing of weapons, running high use centrifuges and exactly how big such facilities are. We can also bounce waves off the energy in the cables to see interior dimensions and energy wave emissions from above using radar assisted ground penetrating satellite technologies. Think on this.

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Two people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at an historic Blue Mountains hotel.

The blaze in a room on the first floor of the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba is believed to have been started by candles.

Fire crews were called to the hotel at about 1.30am (AEST) on Wednesday, by which time the blaze had been contained.

“The fire was pretty much put out by the sprinkler system,” a fire brigades spokesman told AAP.

About 30 people were evacuated from the hotel as a precaution, and two people were taken to hospital suffering from minor smoke inhalation.

Brisbane, Jan 5 : Kim Clijsters continued unhindered in her storming comeback to tennis as she hammered good friend Alicia Molik 6-0, 6-3 for a quarter-final place at the Brisbane International Tuesday.

It took just an hour for Belgium’s surprise 2009 US Open winner to go through at the expense of the Australian, a former number eight who is making a comeback to the sport - albeit in a lower mode than Clijsters.

Molik, 198th, had been looking for a first victory at the WTA level in two years.

But Molik had no answer for the power of the petite Belgian mother of one, a one-time doubles partner of the 28-year-old Australian. Clijsters lifted the first eight games of the one-way contest to set her winning tone.

Two of three men’s seed made first-round exits, with number four Czech Tomas Berdych the only early survivor as he started with a defeat of Australian Nick Lindahl 6-2, 6-4.

Former US top 10 James Blake upended fifth-seeded compatriot Sam Querrey 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 as the rangy Californian played his first event since seriously cutting his arm in a Bangkok accident and risking his career in September.

Aussie qualifier Matthew Ebden did himself proud with an upset of Austrian sixth seed Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 6-1.

Local wild card Carsten Ball, an LA-based Australian and son of a former name player, moved into the second round over German Mischa Zverev 7-5, 6-1. He next faces top seed Andy Roddick.

There was no luck for junior Grand Slam champion Bernard Tomic as the Australian 17-year-old lost 6-4 6-4, to Ukrainian qualifier Oleksandr Dolgolov.

2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis advanced 7-5, 7-5 in a welcome win over US player Mardy Fish.

“It wasn’t my best match but I’m happy,” said the smiling Cypriot whose career since his Melbourne final has been a series of injuries and disappointments.

“In the off-season I worked hard on fitness. I’m quicker, fitter and I am enjoying it.”

–IANS

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Unofficial numbers from Tuesday’s 3rd District Board of Supervisors race show Doreen Farr dominated along the South Coast, and had a balanced amount of support everywhere else throughout the district, a signal to Steve Pappas that if he wants a shot come fall, he must make inroads on the South Coast.

The Santa Barbara County Elections Office released an updated count of the unofficial results Friday, June 6, with 2,220 more votes counted. That brings the total to 14,858, still significantly lower than 1984’s total of 16,202 votes, and the lowest total in at least 28 years. But there still wasn’t much change in the percentages-Farr, with 35.6 percent of the vote, and Pappas, with 25.7 percent, will still be facing off in a November runoff. Pappas slightly increased his second place lead over Dave Smyser from 498 votes to 680. The numbers are bound to change, because they’re based on unofficial results, but give a fairly accurate portrayal of how things played out in the district.

Farr earned almost 62 percent of the vote in Isla Vista and UCSB, and was also impressive in Goleta, where she snagged 50.3 percent of the vote. Pappas came in with 10.3 percent in Isla Vista and UCSB-third behind Farr and David Bearman-while receiving 14 percent in Goleta, third behind Farr and Smyser. Pappas came on strong the last few weeks of the campaign, working hard in the South Coast, where he held town hall meetings and setting up an active and visible presence at UCSB and in Isla Vista.

But Farr’s strong numbers in Isla Vista/UCSB are only expected to get stronger in the November election, when the masses will come pouring out for the presidential election. Farr, a Democrat, should benefit from the enthusiasm and buzz among young voters created by presumptive nominee Barack Obama. Most insiders believe Farr can ride Obama’s coattails to victory, and that the race is now hers to lose. According to the county numbers, 15 percent of voters registered in Isla Vista and UCSB voted June 3.

Pappas did, however, find much success in North County, even beating Smyser in Solvang-the town in which Smyser served as councilmember, mayor and planning commissioner-with nearly 40 percent of the vote. Smyser brought in 25.6 percent in Solvang. Pappas also performed solidly in Santa Ynez, reeling in 45.6 percent of the vote, and his hometown of Los Olivos, where he received 53.2 percent of the 455 votes cast.

Pappas’s nonpartisan profile may help him snag many of the 3,137 votes that went to Smyser in the primary.

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