http://uthinkwhat.com Top News Stories and Editorial Opinion Blog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:50:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Garlic vs. high blood pressure howtolowerhighbloodpressure.org Onions have similar characteristics and are often used in combination with garlic. To preserve the beneficial effects of garlic it should not be boiled. The fresh juice is the most effective preparation. For nervous spasms, cramps and seizures, crush one clove of garlic in a glass ... http://uthinkwhat.com/garlic-is-natural-medicine-for-lowering-high-blood-pressure/ (CNN MONEY Magazine) -- When Kimerby and Tony Simmons were married last month at a vineyard in the foothills outside Atlanta, they participated in the African-American tradition of jumping over a broom - an act symbolizing their entrance into a new phase of life together. For Tony, 41, this was the ... http://uthinkwhat.com/marrying-finances-for-the-second-time/ (CNN) -- In politics, as in life, big things often come in small packages. Margaret Chin stands 4 feet 11, but the veteran community activist is casting a long shadow over the political landscape in New York. Chin is poised to win election next month as the first Chinese-American on the New ... http://uthinkwhat.com/woman-poised-to-be-1st-chinese-american-to-represent-n-y-s-chinatown/ Again I shake my head in dismay after reading about the Chicago street brawl that ended with the death of 16 year old Derrion Albert. How much more of this are we going to tolerate before citizens decide to take back their neighborhoods? To understand this problem, some suggested reading would ... http://uthinkwhat.com/take-back-your-neighborhood/ I've been married for almost 20 years to Dana, the most wonderful person imaginable. She's my friend. I share everything with her. During our marriage I've learned some valuable lessons, made mistakes, laughed a lot, and cried some too. Time is such a cruel teacher. There are several secrets to ... http://uthinkwhat.com/unhappy-in-marriage/ So how is President Obama's administration doing the second 100 days in office?  Do you know?  Do you care?  You should care and know because this administration's actions will affect you for year's to come like no other administration in the past or future. Before reading this article, go to the link ... http://uthinkwhat.com/mr-president-are-you-making-any-progress/ Flu refers to illnesses caused by a number of different influenza viruses. Flu can cause a range of symptoms and effects, from mild to lethal. Two strains of flu, seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, are currently circulating in the United States. A third, highly lethal H5N1 (Bird) flu is ... http://uthinkwhat.com/cdc-flu-info-you-need-to-know/ [caption id="attachment_505" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Get Vaccinated!"][/caption] My 16 year old son and I were diagnosed with the flu on Tuesday. My wife was diagnosed on Wednesday. What luck? Concerning the seasonal flu, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says I am contagious 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days ... http://uthinkwhat.com/the-flus-silver-lining/ We are so gullible and greedy.  So many people are being taken advantage of on the Internet it is pathetic. Minutes ago, I received a forwarded email (the new chain letter) telling me to forward it to as many people as possible.  In return I will receive $245 for every person ... http://uthinkwhat.com/internet-greed/   Ever wonder who is in your home working on the heating unit? Did you know that the person changing the oil in your car is a convicted thief? Is your child's soccer coach a felon? Do you know the driving history of the people driving your company vehicles on the ... http://uthinkwhat.com/know-the-person-you-are-hiring/