Mahkota Dewa nutritious for health.

Mahkota Dewa nutritious for health.

Mahkota Dewa Efficacy 

Plants by scientific name Phaleria macrocarpa known also by the name simalakama (Malay / Sumater), Makuto Dewo (Java). These plants originated from Papua and has been known efficacious for treating various diseases, such as Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer and Tumor, Hepatitis, Rheumatism and Gout

Mahkota dewa for various diseases

1. diabetes Mellitus

Treatment: Drink boiled water. How to make:

1. Take 5-6 Phaleria, slice and wash.

2. Boil the ingredients in 5 cups of water, let it stew until the remaining 3 cups of water

3. Filter the cooking water, drink 3 times a day (1 cup each)

2. Cancer and Tumor

Treatment: Drink boiled water. How to make:

1. Mix 5 grams of dried fruit pulp gods crown with 15 gr of white ground, 10 grams and 15 grams of dried bitter dry chicken scratch, wash all the ingredients

2. Boil all ingredients in 5 cups of water, let it stew until the remaining 3 cups of water

3. Filter the cooking water, wait until cool and drink 3 times a day each 1 cup. Potion drink 1 hour before meals

3. hepatitis

Treatment: Drink boiled water. How to make:

1. Mix 5 grams of dried fruit pulp gods crown with 15 grams of Centella asiatica, 10 g and 15 g of dried bitter leaves of the gods, wash all the ingredients

2. Boil all ingredients in 5 cups of water, let it stew until the remaining 3 cups of water

3. Filter the cooking water, wait until cool and drink 3 times a day each 1 cup.

4. Rheumatism and Gout

Treatment: Drink boiled water. How to make:

1. Mix 5 grams of fruit pulp gods crown with roots sidaguri 15 g, 10 g of dried bitter, wash all the ingredients

2. Boil all ingredients in 5 cups of water, let it stew until the remaining 3 cups of water

3. Filter the cooking water, wait until cool and drink 3 times a day each 1 cup. Potion drink 1 hour before meals

Moses goals as Drogba goal in Champions League final

Moses goals as Drogba goal in Champions League final

London (07/11) - The match between Chelsea v Shakhtar Donets is a game that reminds us of the Champions League final match between Chelsea v Bayer munich.
counter attack schemes implemented by the blues can Shakhtar Donets threw in the game.
scores between matches chelsea v Shakhtar Donets: 3-2 to chelsea win.

in 6 minutes, stirring Stampford chelsea fernando torres bridge with a goal. Shakhtar goalkeeper mistake from the Donets able at maximum by fernando torres who eventually became a goal. but the last 3 minutes Shakhtar able to keep the scoreboard, to 1-1 by goals willian. but Chelsea regained the lead 40 minutes thanks to goals from midfield maximize oscar Shakhtar goalkeeper error. but it does not stop there, willian scored again in the same way and able to deceive the goalkeeper from chelsea.
score as 2-2.

Moses created the 90-minute goal.

beautiful feed from the corner that dilesatkan by juan eye, able to be a goal by moses. where the turning point happens champions league final match. we are reminded by Drogba scored during a Champions League final match in munich.
moses way to score a goal the same way Drogba to score a goal. but not just the way it's all turning point, but the result of these goals chelsea able to win over his opponent. Two important goals in the same way by different people in one club.

Moses bio

Victor Moses (born 12 December 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Premier League club Chelsea. Moses can play in a variety of positions, but in the first-team games he has taken part in so far, Moses has mostly played as a left winger. Born in Nigeria, he has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, but opted to play for the Nigerian national football team as opposed to being fully capped at England level.

before playing for chelsea moses, moses be at the club:
Crystal Palace at the age of 13 years.
later in the season 2009/2010 moses bought by wigan athletic to transfer £ 2.5 million price tag.
2 years in wigan chelsea sign him to stamford bridge at a price £ 9 million .

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Mesothelioma Lawyers

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the protective lining of many of the organs whose functions involves movement such as the lungs and heart. This lining is called the mesothelium.

Exposure to asbestos is usually the culprit cause of Mesothelioma. Those working in areas where asbestos dust and fiber are present are at risk for the disease. That includes those working in shipyards and large-scale construction projects. It is also found naturally, where erionite and zeolite mineral is present. These elements contain naturally occurring fibers similar to asbestos.

Asbestos was used in all kinds of materials to include cement, brake linings, gaskets, roof shingles, flooring products and textiles. Those working with any of these were subject to risk for Mesothelioma. A real problem exists because prior to the ban on asbestos materials, many buildings and domestic places used asbestos in their construction. That would include insulation. For that reason, these areas must be indentified and the asbestos must be removed before they are declared safe. Those people who work to remove this element are at a greater risk for getting the disease.

Mesothelioma You know ?

How do you know you have it? It has symptoms that are a lot alike other diseases. You might have chest pain. You could have shortness of breath. You will probably be fatigued with a cough or hoarseness. Abdominal pain might be one of the symptoms. You could also have weight loss. All of these symptoms might be related to Mesothelioma so it’s good to get a doctor to check any of them.

If you find yourself with Mesothelioma in the state of Washington, you are going to need a lawyer so you can receive compensation for your injury. Most companies want to get away with as little as they can in the form of compensation. That will not do for someone who has this disease because the treatment is very costly. That is because there is no known cure for this disease. You have your choice of many good ones who specialize in such cases.

Depending on whom you select in Washington, you can get a free case evaluation so you know where you stand. The need for this is great because Washington has some unique laws that affect settlements. The state has a statute of limitations, which has restrictions on the period on which you can file a lawsuit. Mesothelioma. In addition, most of the time, Mesothelioma does not develop decades after the exposure. The company you worked for may not be there, or not be in the same state as when you were employed.

 Mesothelioma At Washigton

Washington has a number of sites where this problem is prevalent. That includes the Todd Shipyard, Boeing Aircraft Assembly Plant, For Lewis, Longview fibres paper mill, and several shipyards and fabrications plants in the Seattle area. Most of the Washington Mesothelioma lawyers are very familiar with these locations, and have worked cases involving them. Make sure you chose one that knows the area and has a grasp of what it takes to get you your compensation for this dreaded disease.

Dollar Jumped against euro as Concerns Over Greece

NEW YORK – The dollar surged to the highest in almost two months against the euro on Monday (Tuesday morning GMT), as renewed concerns about Greece’s debt crisis and ahead of the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday.
At 2200 GMT Tuesday (05:00 GMT), the euro was trading at 1.2791 dollars, after falling in the morning to the position of 1.2767 dollars, its lowest level since September 11.
The European currency was quoted at 1.2835 dollars around 2100 GMT on Friday.
The euro also weakened against the yen, falling to 102.69 yen from 103.30 yen on Friday, while the dollar fell to 80.28 yen from 80.47 yen.

Chelsea want Shakhtar Defeat at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo warned his squad that won the rest of the cage. This is in order to avoid the Blues finished the first club to be knocked out in the group stage. Chelsea is currently in second place in Group E after losing 1-2 to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Di Matteo insists his team must beat the same opponents (Shakhtar) at Stamford Bridge in order to have a chance to qualify for the round of 16. “We need to win two home games left,” said Di Matteo, Wednesday (24/10). Based on the schedule, will host Shakhtar Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on November 7th.
In the morning before the match Chelsea had bothered with the Ukrainian champions game. Di Matteo also disappointed after Frank Lampard could only play 18 minutes after suffering a calf injury that kept him out for three weeks.
Fortunately Juventus draw in Denmark against Nordsjaelland. “It just shows how the Champions League is a competition that is very competitive,” he said.

Young Japanese players, Hideki Ishige will Practicing with Manchester City

Young Japanese players, Hideki Ishige 

will Practicing with

Manchester City

Hideki Ishige

Teen sensation Japan will train with Manchester City this winter, amid reports of growing interest among European clubs to bring the 2011 Asian Best Young players such.

Although currently not for sale, move to the Premier League club will surely sharpen quarterback 18 this year, said Afshin Ghotbi, J-League club's manager defended Hideki Ishige Shimizu S-Pulse.

"If you want to print the top class players, you have to give them a variety of experiences and a chance to see firsthand what they will face on the world stage," said Ghotbi told Kyodo News in an interview published Friday.

Consider the premier league referees to boycott Chelsea

Consider the 

premier league 

referees to

boycott Chelsea

Several  Premier league referees debating whether to boycott matches involving Chelsea, the club accusing fellow  Premier league referees Mark Clattenburg made a racist remark in last Sunday's game against Manchester United, says ex-Premier league referees Clive Wilkes.

Clattenburg, 37, became the subject of a police investigation and Chelsea Football Association over claims that he manyatakan using 'inappropriate language' included a racial slur directed at their Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel.

Premier league referees Clattenburg insisted he is 

innocent of all charges.

Wilkes told The Sun newspaper he has been in touch with several former colleagues and they have told him they are considering boycotting the match Chelsea - mainly because in their eyes it's not the first time the club gave the charges against one of them.

"I keep in touch with many young Premier league referees and the strength of feeling there is something like what happened to Mark," he said.

"I know some Premier league referees are even talking about a boycott against Chelsea because of all these problems."

"Remember, this is not the first time Chelsea blames Premier league referees - there Anders Frisk and Graham Poll."

"And some of the Premier league referees now feel this is enough. No exaggeration if we say Premier league referees in this country have never felt more humiliated than this time."

Premier league referees , mark clettenburg says :

Wilkes added that Premier league referees feel they are not receiving the appropriate support they get from the officials.

"They were so disappointed. They feel vulnerable, feel that they are being left isolated. Whereas they do not get support, no support at all," he said.

"They wanted to speak for themselves, but are too scared, they feared they would be fired if they publish their complaints."

"In fact there has been a call to strike but it is the last option.:

Premier league referees

"They would prefer to sit at a table with the FA, PFA, clubs and players to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Harden Bring Rockets Beat Pistons

James Harden was the star Houston Rockets win against the Detroit Pistons in the advanced competition USA Basketball (NBA), Thursday, November 1, 2012. In a match that was interminable 105-96, Harden contributed 37 points and 12 assists for Houston created.

Manchester United v Arsenal

Manchester United

De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Cleverley, Young; Rooney, Van Persie.

Subs: Lindegaard, Wootton, Nani, Scholes, Anderson, Powell, Hernandez.

Arsenal

Mannone, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Santos, Arteta, Cazorla, Ramsey, Wilshere, Podolski, Giroud.

Subs: Martinez, Koscielny, Walcott, Coquelin, Arshavin, Jenkinson, Chamakh

South Korea Elephants Imitate Sounds Able Man

South Korea Elephants Imitate Sounds Able Man

An elephant at a South Korean zoo has learned to imitate the human voice and have a vocabulary of a few words, researchers said on Friday.

Koshik, an Asian bull elephant who was 22 years old at the zoo Everland in Yongin, a city located in southern Seoul, welcomed the visiting journalists by saying choah (good) and nuo (lying).

Litvinenko investigation would check Role Spy UK

Litvinenko investigation would check Role Spy UK

The official investigation of the Russian dissident, Alexander Litvinenko, who suffered radioactive poisoning, will consider whether British spies involved in his death, the main lawyer said the investigation on Friday.

At a hearing before the opening of a preliminary investigation in the next year, lawyer Hugh Davies said the investigation would examine possible violations of the Russians and the British in Litvinenko's death in November 2006.

Arsene Wenger Arsenal Fans Have Respect for Van Persie

Arsene Wenger Arsenal Fans Have Respect for Van Persie

Earlier this season, surprisingly mainstay Arsenal striker, Robin van Persie decided to move to a rival club, Manchester United. Mahar 24 million pounds (equivalent to USD 372 billion) managed to secure his services at Old Trafford.

big match manchester united against arsenal

the big match manchester united  against arsenal that will take place shortly.

Arsene Wegner will pass a big game without a hero that is Robin van Persie who stop at camp manchester united.
season, "RVP" Van Persie is the name for a top score of the English league, but now RVP is on the opposite side, will the event last season will be repeated?

NYC Marathon canceled by Mayor Bloomberg

marathon held in new york had to be canceled by the local mayor, Friday.

reasons for cancellation because new york marathon with a hit by Sandy Superstorm.
where the people are still without electricity and beset by some diseases, and the death toll from the new york approximately 40 people. but the police had taken to run a marathon on Sunday.

Mitch Lucker Dead: Suicide Silence Frontman Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Mitch Lucker Dead: Suicide Silence vocalista El muerto and accidente the motocicleta

Suicide Silence Mitch Lucker cantante Murio la Mañana del jueves Después the sucumbir a weld lesiones causadas por un accidente en la noche de motocicleta the Halloween.
El Músico 28 años the edad, perdió el Control de su motocicleta y Chocó contra un poste de luz and Huntington Beach and torno a las 20:55, dijo la Policía a Newport Beach Patch. La colisión lo Lanzo de la bicicleta y la motocicleta necessarily resbalaba por la calle hasta que una golpeó camioneta. Lucker trasladado fue a la UCI Medical Center, thundering Murio a la mañana Siguiente a weld 6:17

Compare Apple iPad Mini with Plastic Android Tablet

Compare Apple iPad Mini with Plastic Android Tablet
Apple introduced the iPad Mini in the event in San Jose, United States, Wednesday (23/10/2012) local time. This small version of the iPad tablet previously rumored as opposed crowded models 7-inch Android tablet which is popular in the market.
As if to confirm the suspicion that, Senior Vice President Global Marketing Phil Schiller Applee show a direct comparison between the iPad Mini with an Android tablet which at first glance looks like a Nexus tablet 7 of Google's operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Schiller compares the first frame (bezel) a second display device. "Had they (Android) is made of plastic, thicker, and heavier," he said, as quoted by The Verge.

Mitt Romney Wants U.S. Military Not Involved in Syria

Mitt Romney Wants U.S. Military Not Involved in Syria

Florida, United States presidential candidate (U.S.) Republican Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's policy that prioritizes diplomacy in Syria. However, Romney did not agree if U.S. troops immediately deployed to Syria to address the ongoing violence.

"I do not want our military involved in Syria. I think it is not an urgent need to deploy army there in times like this, I also did not anticipate in the future," Romney said as quoted by Reuters on Tuesday .

Romney alluded truce efforts fail, which is initiated by the UN special envoy Kofi Annan Arab League some time ago. Romney called on the United States must be able to demonstrate a very serious leadership in Syria.

Big Tex lives on despite inferno

The DESAPARICION de fuego of Big Tex Llevado a cabo el Comediante de stand-up en muchos de nosotros.

Twitter y otros medios sociales son fluttering with inteligent, y muy no inteligent, one de línea Above the 52-cake, vaquero hablando, waving a mechanic this recibió millones the Visitor de la Feria de año During fall Estatal Texas 60 años.

the presidential debate

Denver, Colorado (CNN) - By most accounts, the Republican contender Mitt Romney is clearly winning the first debate Wednesday with President Barack Obama. Involved defending Romney while Obama looked down at his podium. Challenger is a stronger contender while Obama appeared less than concerned.Here are five things we learned on Wednesday

The Virginia State Fair is saved, but what?

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Virginia’s State Fair is saved, but what will it become?View Photo Gallery — The future of Virginia’s State Fair:?New fair owner Mark Lovell at the fairgrounds in Caroline County.

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DOSWELL, Va.— Before bankers make a big deal, they like to run something called a Monte Carlo. It is named for the city in Monaco and its gambling houses, and it works like this: The lenders plug in the numbers and variables of a deal, then run a series of complex computer simulations to see what can go wrong. The fewer avenues to failure, the more confidence there is in a project’s success.

But as anyone who has ever lost money on a sure thing can attest, the odds are only odds. They are predictive — but only to a point. Which is why a few months back on a beautiful spring day, there was an auction in Caroline County, just beyond the shadow of the monster roller coaster at Kings Dominion. What all the Monte Carlos had indicated was extremely unlikely to happen had in fact happened.

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The auction was not that different from the hundreds of thousands of foreclosure sales that have taken place on courthouse steps across America. A borrower had taken on too much debt and couldn’t repay the loans. The lenders’ patience was exhausted, and the negotiations through the bankruptcy process had failed. All that was left on this day was the singsong chant of the auctioneer that ends with the word “sold.”

The 331-acre property belonged to the State Fair of Virginia, which, for most of the past 150 years,has been the annual event where kids from the country showed sheep and where folks from the city wandered around eating corn dogs. In many places, the state fair is run by the government. Not in Virginia. A nonprofit group ran the fair. It had a board filled with important people who know how to get things done. They borrowed $85 million to build a new fairgrounds here, beyond the sprawl. Maybe it was a sound bet, but it was a bet just the same, and when circumstances changed, they lost everything and had to sell it all, down to the dirt.

This is land with a history, so beloved and remembered that for 300 years the heart of the property has been known simply as “The Meadow.” It was beautiful open land, cherished first by the Pamunkey Indians. It exists in hand-drawn maps and in the tight script of deeds written in the 1800s. It is where Secretariat was born and learned to run and later showed us what greatness looks like at full gallop. We are a possessive nation, and the Meadow is land people have wanted to possess.

This being Virginia, a noticeable number of people showed up for the auction in bow ties. But the man who placed the winning bid and agreed to pay about $5.7 million wore a Pink Floyd T-shirt. His name is Mark Lovell, and he runs Universal Fairs, a company based near Memphis that operates fairs and festivals in four states. Virginia will be the fifth. Lovell closed the deal in early July, bringing in the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation as a partner. They will open the State Fair of Virginia at the Meadow Event Park for a 10-day run on Sept. 28 with an expanded purpose beyond providing family entertainment and a venue for the big pumpkins and the Tilt-a-Whirl. The fair will also exist to make money. That is the price of possession.

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