EIGHT twelve months of captivity is certainly not a pleasant thing. Therefore Herve Ghesquiere and Stephane Taponier, two French journalists held hostage Taliban Afghanistan, very grateful when it was released.
President Nicolas Sarkozy's office announced the release Wednesday. Both were released after going through some tough negotiations. They had arrived in France yesterday and met with the families and President Sarkozy.
Ghesquiere and Taponier and their Afghan interpreter were taken hostage by armed militants on December 30, 2009 while covering the rebuilding of a road in eastern Kabul.
Ghesquiere and Taponier admitted, during the hostage is a difficult period for them. Both are being held in a closed house with access to sunlight is inadequate. They are also only allowed to shower twice a day, morning and evening.
"We should be solid and strong. We should really set a time for us to not get caught up in boredom and despair,''said Ghesquiere told reporters at the military airport near Paris.
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"It was a very long day for us," said Taponier. "But we know, the important thing is to keep our spirit."
Ghesquiere and Taponier is a citizen of France's longest-held captive by the Taliban. Currently there are eight French nationals held hostage, three in Yemen, four in the Sahel region, and one in Somalia.
The French government has denied paying a ransom for the freedom of two journalists.
Ghesquiere and Taponier said that during their captivity be treated well and never abused. But they do not eat enough because of the food served is the food of Afghanistan.
"We're not fond of eating and it continues,''said Ghesquiere.
LONDON - The teachers and civil servants in England yesterday took to the streets in protest against planned pension reforms. They just put the officers on duty at schools and government buildings.
The strike is expected to last longer is to add a wave of protests across Europe against the policy of austerity to reduce debt.
This is the first action which, according to British trade unions will be a greater wave action to protest a government plan that would cut the value of public sector pensions.
"The country is led by people who have privileged, people who earned too much money. The gulf between the rich and the poor getting bigger. Why do we have to bear this burden, "said Martin Pitcher (35), elementary school teachers who participated in the largest parade in central London.
Protests in the streets which makes a number of major road traffic in London has involved thousands of workers and cheerleaders who carried banners and blowing whistles to attract public attention.
"We want to protect our pension money. We will also resist any tightening of policy in general government budget. I am worried about my retirement later because of course will not be enough to live, "said a professor named Simon Korner (54)
A strike involves about one-eighth of the entire public sector workers. The other sector labor unions promised to join strike if no settlement that satisfies them.
Schools Close
Education workers' union said about 45 percent of schools in England closed on Thursday and 40 percent were expected to be closed partially. However, the government spokesman said the figures which claimed the union is overrated.
The passenger plane was forced to face a number of flight delays due to immigration officers come to the streets, which is estimated to involve approximately 750,000 workers. Courts and government buildings are also affected.
Metropolitan Police said, 90 percent of its members who served at the reception reports from the public, do not come to work.
Prime Minister David Cameron condemned the strike action and judge it as an act of irresponsible.
A number of photographs and video footage that shows the latest activity of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (56), appeared on Cuban television. Since undergoing emergency surgery in Havana on June 10, very little news to tell about his health condition.
Chavez looks thinner jacket patterned Venezuelan flag was sitting and standing with former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. They chatted casually and familiar. Both are also seen reading the local newspaper together.
Local government television said the pictures were taken on Tuesday (28 / 6). Photos and video clips into one of the major news in Cuba.
Television announcer explained that the meeting between Chavez and Castro are very familiar but he did not elaborate about the latest health condition.
"Hopefully this show gives peace and tranquility for the people of Venezuela who was curious about the health condition of President Chavez. For those who speculated, this is the president of a health condition is fine during the healing period, "said Venezuelan Communications Minister Andres Izarra.
The BBC's Michael Voss in Havana, the capital of Cuba, said the video seemed to be taken at the hospital where Chavez underwent surgery after experiencing pain in the pelvis.
Speculation
Chavez raises Venezuela's departure from a heated debate about the delegation of executive powers to the vice president. The operation also led to media speculation pelvis that the president's deteriorating condition.
Until delivery of the latest pictures and videos, Chavez only once conducted telephone interviews with Venezuelan television network.
In recent days, he just writes a message via Twitter account.
There has been no clarity about the planned re Chavez in Venezuela. What is clear, the Chairman of the National Council, Fernando Soto Rojas, said the president would return to the celebration of The 200th anniversary of Venezuela, is 5 July.
He is scheduled to lead the summit at Margarita Island that was attended by state governors. The meeting was also to commemorate the independence of Venezuela from the Spanish colony 200 years ago.
His supporters cheered Chavez aired the latest conditions in Havana.
They consider the footage shows that the president's health has improved and dismissed speculation she was suffering from prostate cancer.
There are 10% of breast cancer patients were detected from hereditary or genetic factors. While 90% of other patients due to an unhealthy lifestyle. "Take precautions against the presence of the risk of cancer early," said Sharon Rosenbaum Smith, MD, breast cancer surgeon, at St.. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital Center, USA.
Watch Your Weight
Fat cells release estrogen to be one of the driving factors of cancer. Increasing weight, the greater the risk of getting cancer. Each increment of 4 kg weight in adulthood, increasing the risk of post-menopausal cancer as much as 3-5%.
Eat Right
Choose foods low in fat, less red meat and sugar. "Increase fruits, vegetables, vitamin D, beta-carotene-containing foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage," said Shelly Hwang, MD, breast cancer surgeon University of Carolina, USA. Salmon and milk are also good to prevent the arrival of cancer.
Get Moving
"Exercising for 30 minutes, three times a week to minimize the presence of cancer in the body," said Megan Ruppel, MD, of the Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, USA.
Go to Bed Earlier
Women who have time to sleep less than 6 hours 62% higher risk of developing breast cancer than those who have the time over 7 hours of sleep. The hormone melatonin, which is created in the brain during sleep can suppress the body's estrogen production.
Kick The Habit
Smoking increases the risk of cancer attacks the body's 30% larger. Dozens of studies have concluded the same thing. Stop smoking now!
Think Before You Drink
If you rarely exercise, and drink alcohol more than one drink per day, the risk of cancer attacks the body's 20% higher.
If you think that most parts of the body like the stomach and the stomach is hungry, then you are wrong. Quoted from Doctissimo, the brain may be only 2 percent of your total body weight, but control the whole body to move and react like a normal human. For such a big function, he uses at least 20 percent of daily caloric intake, and making organ of the body that his hunger could be 10 times that of other organs.
Unfortunately we are more sensitive to the hungry stomach than the brain, therefore ten food paste this into your daily menu so that the brain can work optimally at all times.
1. Fish oils for brain maintenance
The weakened brain function and memory problems also often due to a lack of Omega 3. If you do not like fish oil, you can also get Omega 3 from eggs, beans and other sources.
2. Pods for brain energy
Not only is the function of memory and thinking you need to inadequate with Omega 3, the brain also needs the energy intake of glucose that you can get from sugary foods. But sweets are also not good for health, so the beans will be a source of glucose that is healthier for the adequacy of your glucose.
3. Bananas to calm the brain
Only bananas contain magnesium as well as vitamin B6. These two nutrients are important for the metabolism of amino acids and is responsible for the production of serotonin and GABA, triggers a good mood and pleasure.
4. Heart to intelligence
Although the West is often considered the culinary heart as the material does not deserve to eat, but in fact the content of iron in the liver for both supply oxygen to the brain.
5. Berry antidote to brain damage
Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are good sources of vitamin C and antioxidants that counteract free radicals damaging brain cells and nerve cells. With healthy blood circulation, oxygen needs met so they can think more clearly.
6. Shellfish for brain function
Beside rich in vitamin B12 and lysine (protein is good for the nerves), shellfish-rich oligo-elements that serve to ward off stress, anxiety and other mental problems.
7. Eggs for brain connectivity
Known high egg amino acids, lecithin and phospholipids are necessary in the process of memory, nervous system and also affect a person's intellectual.
8. Spinach is good for memory
The brain needs iron and vitamin B series, and they exist in spinach. Vitamin B9 deficiency is widely available in spinach can cause a decrease in memory and alertness.
9. Cocoa for brain stimulation
We know dark chocolate or cocoa contains caffeine and amphetamine that can boost a person's concentration and spirit. But cocoa are also high magnesium and antioxidants that keep brain function works well.
10. Avocado for the brain young
Avocados are high in vitamin E that act as antioxidants to protect the fatty tissue of the aging brain. For this one, not just your brain that will stay fresh because vitamin E is also good for skin rejuvenation. So, pretty and intelligent until old age is no longer a difficult thing to achieve!
Indeed, this new film will be released this December but it does not mean that Paramount Pictures and then can just relax. Long ago and now beginning to be waged promotional trailer for this movie was already released. Yes, the trailer for Mission: Impossible - GHOST Protocol has begun to circulate. The first impression of seeing this trailer? Two thumbs up!
Brad Bird and J. J. Abrams did not reveal much about the story line Mission: Impossible - GHOST PROTOCOL but from the first trailer was shown that the setting seems to be more in the Soviet Union. Trailer opens with scenes of bomb explosion in the Kremlin. As usual, the IMF agent Ethan Hunt as an offer to handle this big case.
Almost all the nearly 2.5 minutes, we were treated to live action Tom Cruise and his team who were performing their duties. "Who are you, really, Brandt?" Ethan asked in one scene involving Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner. Scenes of explosions, cars flying and a cover, seen Tom Cruise was jumping from one part of the skyscraper to the other. So what the story is offered the fourth part of the franchise Mission: Impossible is this?
Tom Cruise is apparently really wants to look perfect as a rocker in his latest film, ROCK OF AGES. And for him, Cruise also sit on the expert, Jon Bon Jovi!
This was disclosed by the frontman of rock band Bon Jovi on Extra, a U.S. news show. Jovi reveals that the stars Mission: Impossible would like to ask advice from him to star in his first major musical role, as a rocker named Stacee Jaxx.
"He and I actually went out with and very intense talk about, 'How did you do (rock)?" Jovi story.
"I said, 'Relax, you're Tom Cruise, you can learn how to sing a song, do not worry," he continued.
The musician also claimed to have heard his own songs, Wanted Dead or Alive sung by the actor, but convinced that his performance will be awesome. "I'm sure there will be a Tom Cruise who sing Wanted Dead or Alive in the trailer later," added Jon