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Article #1: What Are The Benefits Of The Acai Berries?

If you are looking for a quick way to lose weight or a product that will reduce the effects of aging, the acai berry is a one stop product. The small purple round berries that look similar to a blueberry grow wild in the Amazon Rainforest on the acai palm tree. The acai berry was a well kept secret of the natives living along the Amazon River until about 5 years ago when it was discovered and marketed in the American market.

The acai berry is rich in antioxidants, 10x more than that of grapes and twice the amount found in a blueberry. The antioxidants promote better health by reducing the free radicals in your body and this in turn slows and sometimes can prevent the process of aging.

The many health benefits of the acai berry is the increased energy and stamina, fighting off heart disease, improving cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar levels, inducing better sleep, and supplying you with a huge amount of healthy nutrients and vitamins. The list for the benefits of the acai berry can go on forever, with the amount of nutrients found inside it is no wonder that the market has been flooded with the energy drinks, supplements, and juices made form the acai berry.

The flavorful little berries are tropical in taste and very pleasant. The deep purple fruit contains 90% seed and only 10% pulp, so harvesting them and making use of them can be a tedious process.

Article #2: Drug Addiction Signs to Look For

Drug addiction signs are sometimes subtle and in other cases very noticeable. If you suspect that a loved one is under the influence of drugs or may be abusing their prescription drugs, you should seek help immediately. Any drastic change in someone’s behavior can indicate a problem with drugs, so it is a good idea to keep a close eye on those that you Suspect may have a problem.

Drug Addiction Signs in Cocaine Users

Cocaine will have some very noticeable drug addiction signs and if you know what to look for you can easily spot a problem and start the process to recovery. Sleep patterns are often a good indication of someone who is abusing cocaine, crack, meth, or other related drugs. The user will be overly awake, talking excessively and have dilated pupils and show signs of nervousness and agitation easily. The drug will create an overly excited feeling in the user when they first take the drug and after it wears off a crash will be followed.

If you notice that the person is awake for long hours followed by a “crash” or bout of sleep that is in excess then there is a good chance that the use of a stimulant has been taken. The addict will have a decreased appetite or loss of one completely while the drug is in their system and will normally be followed by an extreme hunger after it wears off. You may notice an obsessive or compulsive behavior when focused on tasks such as washing their hands or looking out a window.

Drug Addiction Signs for Prescription Drugs

It is sometimes harder to find the drug addiction signs with users of prescribed drugs. If the drugs are given to combat an illness, overcome a disorder, or to relieve pain it is often overlooked when the person starts abusing the drugs. It is more difficult to discuss an addiction with a person who has been given the prescription drugs by a doctor for a valid medical condition.

The drug addiction signs are noticed in sleep patterns, fatigue or energy levels changing in the user. The ability to stay awake may become decreased and the person could fall asleep during a conversation, at the dinner table, or in worse cases, behind the wheel of their car.

Slurred speech is an indicator that the person has had too much medication. The ability to hold a conversation is extremely difficult when the drugs have been abused, you might find that the person will drift from subject to subject and will have a hard time following you while you talk.

Drug addiction signs are sometimes overlooked, as we do not want to believe that the ones we love are suffering from an addiction. The taboo that comes along with being a drug addict will often cause us to shelter and in many cases enable the user as we are thinking we are protecting them. Any time there are signs of drug addiction, help should be sought immediately, in the cases of prescription drug abuse, simply removing the drugs from the user could result in serious illness and even death, you have to talk to a professional and get the help that is needed for your loved one.

Article #3: Foosball for Fun or Sport

Foosball was created in the early 1920’s by an Englishman by the name of Harold Thornton. He was an avid football/soccer fan and wanted to recreate the playing field for those to play at home. The concept caught on quick and the popularity of the game continues to grow.

In 2002, France began the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) that brought the game to a whole new level for competitors. They established the game with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and form international competitions for foosball enthusiasts.

The game consists of players that hang from horizontal metal rods that are controllable from either side of the table. The foosball table will have eight rows of plastic or metal players and can be played with 2 or more players. Each side of the foosball table (or team) will be able to control 4 rows of players in the competition.

When looking at the foosball table from left to right, the line up or arrangement of players will be this:

Row 1     Goal Keeper     1-3 Foosball Men (normally one)
Row 2     Defense     2-3 Foosball Men (normally two)
Row 3     Opponents Attack Line     2-3 Foosball Men (normally three)
Row 4     Midfield     4-6 Foosball Men (normally five)
Row 5     Opponents Midfield     4-6 Foosball Men (normally five)
Row 6     Attack Line     2-3 Foosball Men (normally three)
Row 7     Opponents Defense     2-3 Foosball Men (normally two)
Row 8     Opponents Goal Keeper     1-3 Foosball Men (normally One)

The game begins with a ball being served through the small hole in the left side of the table; you can determine who will begin the serve with a toss of the coin. You control the players on the metal rods by attempting to gain control of the ball and kick it in to the opposing goal. The payers will spin in various directions to allow you to kick, or to move the other players out of the way of a goal attempt.

The game can get serious and competition stiff, it is not uncommon to have the ball speed across the table in excess of 35mph.

In competitions the rule of “no spinning”, simply means that you are not allowed to use the palm of your hand to spin the player in a 360 degree motion to make a shot. You are encouraged to only use wrist motions to control your players and to stay short of 360 degree rotations.

A normal foosball game is played until one team reaches the pre determined goal. The game can be played to any score; the normal is five, ten, or eleven. The exception is in the game on Bonzini, where player’s battle until a goal of seven is reached.

You can play foosball with 2 players, or even in teams as doubles. In doubles, you would have two players on each side of the foosball table, one controlling the attack line and mid field and the other controlling the defense lines.

There have been competitions where three to four players were on each side. The friendly foosball table has brought many hours of enjoyment to fans in pubs, bars, schools, and clubs from all over the world. The competition level of the game has changed, but has been around since the early 1940’s.

The foosball table, while fun for most, is an important sport to many others. The Olympic sporting event has brought attention over the years as more and more teams are committing to the game and more countries are entering in to the competition level. The Olympic games of 2006 brought a Gold, Silver, and Bronze metal to Australia, Germany, and Belgium.

Many countries are still trying to push the envelope and create an even more exciting playing field for the standard foosball table. Berlin has created a Garlando style foosball table that has room for 11 players per side.

The foosball table is an affordable sport that everyone can enjoy. There are many homes that have them in their recreational rooms and enjoy friendly competition among family and friends. It is a great past time and with some practice, maybe you will have the next Gold medal adorned around your neck.

In American and Canada the game is simply referred to as foosball or table soccer, in other countries you will hear it referred to as something else.

* France – Baby foot
* Arab Countries – Korah Fatel
* Australia – Wuzler
* Brazil – Pebolim or toto
* Germany – Tischkicker
* Chili – Taca-Taca
* Mexico – Futbolito
* Italy – Calcio Balilla
* Malta - Comba

There are many other countries that participate in the sport and many other names for the foosball table. Where ever you are, and what ever they are calling it, the one thing that remains the same is the concept and for most part the rules of the game.

Article #4: How to Write a Thank You Letter

Knowing how to write a thank you letter that is sincere can be difficult at times, especially if you have to make a lot of letters or you did not appreciate the service. A thank you letter can be for just about any occasion. People will most commonly write thank you letters for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and job interviews.

To begin your letter you should write “Dear So-and-So,” or “To the So-and-So Family,” to open. Never use “To Whom it May Concern,” to open a thank you note because it is not very personal. A letter to thank someone is intended to sound sincere and grateful. You do not want to write a letter that sounds like you only wrote the note because you had to.

The letter does not have to be very long, it just has to thank the person for whatever they did and wish them well. If you cannot figure out a way to open your letter simply start out by thanking them for the gift or service. For example write “Thank you so much for the vase!” or “Thank you for taking the time out of your day for my interview.”
To fill in the rest of the note you will want to talk about how you will use the gift, or how much you needed it. It does not have to be long; it just has to give the person the impression that you really appreciated it. If you did not like the gift you can just thank them for their thoughtfulness.

It is also helpful to remind them of past or upcoming events. For a wedding present thank you, you may want to write “Thank you for attending our wedding and we look forward to seeing you.” You could also express your disappointment that they could not make the event by writing, “We were so sorry you could not make it to the birthday party, we hope you can come next year.”

End your thank you card by signing it “Yours Truly,” or “Sincerely,” or any other conclusion that suits you. A thank you not does not express any negativity in it and will usually not obligate the person to perform any other tasks for you. Using this basic structure will teach you how to write a thank you letter that is short and sweet.

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