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Lisinopril for the Heart

Several drugs have been explored to control my blood pressure. Some have been beta-blockers and others ACE inhibitors. Beta-blockers are also known as beta-adrenergic antagonists, beta-adrenergic blocking agents and beta antagonists. Beta-blockers do exactly what the name implies. It keeps epinephrine or nonrepinephrine from adhering to a nerve’s beta-receptors in order to prevent a heart-related ...

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The Best Way to Play Crazy 8’s

Crazy eights is a fast paced card game perfect for large parties. The more the merrier in this simple game. Crazy eights is not only a game for kids, but it’s also a fantastic way for guests of an adults only party to get to know one another. The more people that play the more ...

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Cheese of the Middle East

Cheese is essentially made by separating the curds from the whey. Curds refer to the solid matter of milk and whey to the liquid. However, the nature of the cheese largely depends on the amount of fat in the milk, whether or not the milk is pasteurised, and for how long the cheese is given ...

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Fink on Ninja Tune

When I recently interviewed European DJ impresario turned folk musician front man Fink, the bloke had a lot to say. Of particular interest to this scribe was how he became a folk musician from his first exposure to the performance side of the music business as a DJ. Actually his first exposure in the business ...

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2010 NIT Sleepers and Predictions

Although the big talk around the world of college basketball is about the NCAA Tournament, the 2010 NIT (National Invitational Tournament) is a good showcase of the teams that were almost good enough this year and will be dangerous teams next season. Six of the eight teams to make it to the Quarterfinals in the ...

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6 Essential Items to Bring on a Hiking Trip

Hiking can be fun and exciting but it can also be dangerous if you are ill prepared. A few rules you should hike by are to always tell someone where your going and when they should expect you to return. That way if you are hurt or injured and unable to retrieve help you have ...

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How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion in Children

Warmer weather means big summer fun for children, but rising temperatures can also lead to heat exhaustion in children if the proper precautions are not taken. Heat exhaustion is a concern for everyone in the summertime, but young children have an increased risk of heat illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control. To keep ...