Healthcare is the general term used for the entire area of prevention, treatment and cure of illness and disease using the services of medical experts and resources. The World Health Organizations definition is a little different and refers more to the prevention of illness and services to encourage this, in addition to intervention that should be available to a single person as well as a whole population. The organized provision of such facilities may constitute a healthcare system.The term health care has not always been used though and prior to this is it was often just referred to medicine or the health sector but this was used more by English speaking nations. In most developed nations and many developing nations healthcare is provided to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. This first begun in the UK a few years after the end of World War 2 in 1948, and became the first healthcare service set up and run by a administration.Instead a system of compulsory government funded health insurance with nominal fees can be provided, as with Italy, which, according to The World Health Organization, has the second-best health system in the world. Canada and Australia have both begun similar systems and have been running since almost twenty and the 1970’s respectively both going by the name of Medicare. The main nations that do not support this general healthcare service are The United States and South Africa, although they are making reforms to their health service. health care professionals are dedicated to preventing illness and disease mainly, but also to treat and protect the long term health of their patients.Worldwide, over recent decades, there has been a huge growth in the sum of money spent on health care and it is now one of the fastest growing sectors in every developed country with an average cost of ten percent of the gross domestic product. America has seen some of the biggest rises and the figures in 2006 are anticipated to be the same as 2003 with over 15 percent of GDP – it is currently the biggest in the world but the increase by 2016 is expected to be almost twenty percent.currently in the America over 180 million citizens are looking for health care and it will be no surprise to learn that it is top of all concerns for those in and seeking work. A issue which came to a head when General Motors was seriously considering bankruptcy over the strain its health car plan was putting on the company. It was only after negotiations with the unions to reduce certain health benefits and the subsequent sell off of its poorly performing finance division that stopped the unthinkable from occurring.Workers in The United States place this as their number one priority when looking for a prospective employer and often will move to a lower paid position just to improve their medical care. Perhaps it is time healthcare was looked at in a different way and perhaps called health preservation with an accent on fitness and health to ease the need for a top heavy healthcare system which is becoming a global problem.

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

In a new setback to the Thai government’s efforts to ease mounting political tensions, protest leaders escaped from their hotel Friday after security forces arrived to arrest them.

Red-Shirt protesters ride through Bangkok, Thailand last month. Image: Takeaway.

One, Arisman Pongruangrong, climbed down three floors using a rope, and was rushed away by supporters thronging the building. The police say Arisman led recent rallies at the national parliament, the election commission, and satellite transmission bases.

Officials earlier Friday said the government is preparing to arrest people linked to violent clashes with security forces last Saturday.

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, Thai security chief, announced the raid on the hotel as it was unfolding, saying that a Special Forces unit had closed in around a downtown Bangkok hotel.

“As I am speaking, the government’s special team is surrounding the SC Park Hotel, where we have learned that there are terrorists and some of their leaders hiding,” Suthep said.

A spokesman for the governing Democrat Party, Baranuj Smuthararaks, says arrest warrants have been issued for those suspected of being involved in the violence. Some of the suspects have been identified from photos taken during the clashes.

“Right now the government’s focusing on issuing warrants for acts of terrorism by the people who fortunately have been captured in action [in photos] by both the local and international media,” he said.

According to the New York Times, as many as five protest leaders had been staying at the same hotel as Pongruangrong. Those leaders later appeared together at a protest rally in Bangkok.

“I would like to thank all of the people who saved me,” Arisman said. “You have saved democracy.”The government says armed men infiltrated protester ranks Saturday and fired on troops trying to disperse a rally. Five soldiers and 19 protesters died during the clashes.

Thailand is facing its most severe political crisis in almost 20 years. The anti-government movement, led by the United Democratic Front against Dictatorship or UDD, demands that the government step down and call fresh elections.

UDD supporters, known as red shirts, have held protests in Bangkok for more than a month.

The UDD largely supports former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup in 2006 and remains overseas to avoid a jail sentence for corruption. Mr. Thaksin has strong support among the rural and urban poor, as well among some sections of the army and police.

Some parties in the governing coalition want to set a clear time frame for elections to ease tensions. But the government says it will only call elections once the political situation has cooled.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Basketball Tournament Arena.Image: Rico Shen.

This year’s Leisure Taiwan trade show (a.k.a Taiwan Sport Recreation and Leisure Show) started yesterday, with 131 companies participating including sports media companies such as ESPN and VideoLand Television, businesses selling sports equipment and fitness clubs.

There were also a variety of sports being played in the arena built for the trade show. The events included a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, free style shooting, and bicycle test-riding. In addition, conferences discussed issues related to sports and physical education.

A major topic in the trade show was energy-efficiency and, as a result, bicycles and similar sports equipment were being heavily promoted.

Next Tuesday, companies from the electronics industry plan to promote their industry at “2008 Digital E-Park.” In previous years, organizations from the electronics industry have showcased their products at Leisure Taiwan instead of at the Digital E-Park, so this move has reduced the number of markets covered by Leisure Taiwan.

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Manhood Pain and Urination: What Could It Be?

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For most lucky souls, urination is more of a relief than anything else. But for some, manhood pain might pop up while urinating and that can easily ruin a guys day. Besides making him quite hesitant to heed the call of nature, a man might even start doing other things to avoid the pain, such as drinking less water, which can be tough on the body. Its important to figure out where the manhood pain is coming from in order to ensure the best possible member care and overall health and of course, to make that awful pain go away!

Where is the manhood pain coming from?

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Sometimes manhood pain can be quite diffuse, meaning that it occurs all over the member and the surrounding area. Other times it can be quite sharp and targeted, such as coming from the tip of the male organ during urination. Here are a few of the most common reasons men might suffer from pain during urination.

1.Urinary tract infections. These infections of the urinary tract can cause pain anywhere in the member, but it might be especially severe right at the tip. These are very common infections that occur when bacteria somehow makes its way up the urethra. One of the most common signs of a urinary tract infection is the constant urge to urinate, even if only a few drops come out each time and even those few drops can cause a painful burning sensation. Antibiotics can take care of this within a matter of days.

2.Kidney stones. The pain of kidney stones often begins in the lower back, but it might suddenly present anywhere along the member and midsection. Kidney stones are especially painful when passing through the member and out the urethra; some of them are too big to pass, and that means they wind up blocking urine. Thats an emergency situation. The pain of kidney stones is usually enough to send a man to the doctor rather quickly. The good news is that a variety of treatment options are available.

3.Socially shared diseases. Some socially shared diseases cause serious manhood pain, including pain upon urination. The worst culprits are chlamydia, gonorrhea and herpes. Though there are often other signs, such as redness, bumps and discharge, in some cases its simply manhood pain that wont go away and either appears during urination or gets worse as a man tries to pass urine. The only way to know for sure what is going on is to visit a doctor and get tested.

4.Prostate issues. A man who suffers from prostate issues, especially an enlarged prostate, might also suffer from urination problems. The pain is usually diffuse, throughout the entire urinary tract, and can often lead to slow urination that makes the problem even worse. The good news is that there are many options for men with prostate problems, and most of them will result in a good outcome that ends the manhood pain and gets a guy back to a normal life.

A man can take steps to keep his member as healthy as possible, whether he has manhood pain during urination or not. One of those steps is using a high-quality male organ health crme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) on a daily basis. A man should look for alpha lipoic acid, which helps fight against free radicals, as well as vitamin A, which is known for fighting infections. Shea butter and vitamin E can also help ease the member that has suffered pain or medical issues by keeping the skin smooth, supple and well-moisturized.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men’s health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Timothy GeithnerTreasury Secretary

The U.S. Treasury Department reported the government posted a monthly budget deficit of US$222.5 billion in February, the largest monthly deficit ever recorded. The February deficit, announced on Thursday, outstripped the February revenue gain of $110 billion.

The report comes at a time when the White House and both national political parties are under extreme pressure to reduce the deficit as well as the total U.S. debt. There is no agreement on how to reduce spending and increase government revenue, and both Democratic and Republican measures have been voted down.

Factors contributing to the February 2011 deficit compared to that of February 2010 included a 69% reduction in corporate tax receipts, and an increase of 29% in interest payments due on the U.S. debt. The government also spent more than in the previous February on entitlement programs, including an increase of 11% on Medicare. Government measures, such as an extension of unemployment insurance benefits, cuts in the payroll tax and some business tax reductions also contributed to the deficit.

The White House has predicted that the U.S. budget deficit will reach $1.6 trillion this year and then fall to $1.1 trillion in 2012. Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, has warned that by April 15 of this year, the U.S. is likely to reach its $14.3 trillion borrowing limit.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Leader of the Manson Family cult Charles Manson, who has tried to get parole 11 times, will have another opportunity to seek it again Wednesday, for his life sentence for his 1969 slayings of actress Sharon Tate and six others. The 77 year old’s last parole hearing occurred in 2007.

Charles Manson will seek parole Wednesday.

Manson didn’t go to his last parole hearing in 2007, saying that he was a “prisoner of the political system.” He isn’t expected to attend the Wednesday hearing either, according to a spokesperson at Corcoran State Prison.

The district attorney’s office in Los Angeles said it strongly opposed Manson’s release.

“We consistently (opposed parole) and will continue to do so,” spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said.

Manson has hoarded cell phones in his cell, and they were confiscated by the guards. Thirty days were added to his sentence for this offence. In 2009, Manson called people in California, New Jersey, and Florida with an LG flip phone found under his bed.

Guards found a second cell phone a year later, and a homemade weapon was found as well.

Manson was found guilty of telling a group of his followers to break into the home Roman Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate were renting in a town near Beverly Hills. The followers killed Tate and all six of the people at her home.

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You may have spent a great deal of time and effort on the way your house looks. You should also think about your garage door. Otherwise, it can spoil the look that you have spent so much time in trying to create. You get garage doors in a variety of styles, so some research is sure to ensure that you find one which complements the rest of your house.

You can start your search on the net for firms in this field. Make a list of a few of them, after you have done a price comparison. You should read customer testimonials on the site so that you have an idea of how satisfied previous clients were with the service.

In case a friend or a relative has a garage door that you like, you can find out where he or she obtained it. Carriage style ones are available, and look attractive on many different kinds of houses. Raised panel doors are also popular.

Steel ones are affordable, low maintenance, and durable too. You can paint them, and they are also available in textures similar to wood. Choose a suitable thickness, which can withstand the impact of the occasional basketball thrown on the garage door.

Steel is a poor insulator, so choose a material which will insulate your door to reduce energy costs and muffle noise as well. Aluminum is more affordable than steel but also less durable than that material. You can also choose wood, which looks traditional and attractive.

Wood is a good insulator but needs to be refinished on a regular basis. You will also need to install a garage door opener. This will prove to be safe if you make sure that there is a keyless remote control pad. Within garage door openers also you can choose from different types.

Understand from the company representative the advantages and disadvantages of using each of these. You can then take an informed decision depending on your budget. Make sure the company staff is trained, competent, and professional.

Choose a company with round the clock service so that you can call them in case of an emergency. Look for an established company when you are choosing among garage doors. MN residents should look for one in the area, so that it is easy to co-ordinate whenever required. Maintain the garage door and opener well so that you do not need to get them repaired often.

Garage doors MN – Are you looking for a quality doors? All American Door Co. carries only top quality garage doorproducts and brands. Get in touch with the today!

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