Recipe for Dinner..... Tuna Casserole (anitpromoters.com)

Tuna Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cups macaroni

1 can cream of celery soup

1 can tuna

1 small package cream cheese

½ teaspoon garlic

½ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ cup milk

1 small onion, chopped

¼ cup grape nuts

2 Tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni per package directions.

2. In casserole dish mix cream of celery, softened cream cheese, milk until smooth.

3. Add tuna, garlic, dry mustard and onion. Stir in cooked macaroni.

4. Melt butter and mix grape nuts into the butter. Spread mixture over top of casserole.

5. Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.

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Finding A Good Real Estate Agent(www.anitpromoters.com)

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Finding A Good Real Estate Agent

Buying or selling a house is difficult, but toss a lazy or incompetent real estateagent into the equation and it could spell disaster. In this article we'll discuss the ways that prospective buyers and sellers should go about looking for an agent and what they should look for before signing a listing contract.

Narrow the List

Call the local real estate sales office, talk to the branch manager and ask who the top selling agent is for the previous year. This doesn't guarantee that this will be the right agent for you, but it might set you on the right path toward finding an experienced individual to represent you and your interests.

Another approach is to ask friends and/or family members, particularly if they've recently sold or purchased a home, if they have anyone that they would recommend. The logic behind using this approach is that someone else (whom you trust) has already had the opportunity to see the person in action.

With either approach the goal is to isolate someone that has shown a certain level of competency. These efforts will help you to avoid incompetent agents and salespeople.The Interview Process

The most successful agents tend to be well-spoken, intelligent and presentable in appearance. Smart, savvy business people tend to communicate their sales pitch and knowledge more effectively. They also appear to be more organized and efficient. For these reasons buyers and sellers naturally want to do business with them.

Sellers in particular should also seek out agents whose personalities mesh with theirs. This is because in order for a house to sell quickly and at a favorable price, the listing party and the agent must be on the same page in terms of how they are going to market the property, the price that will be set, and how and when the home will be shown. Coordinating these ideas will be much easier if the parties involved get along on a personal level. (For related reading, see Selling Your Home In A Down Market.)

References

Always ask an agent for references. Good agents should have clients who are willing to attest to their abilities. While it is likely that the agent will only give you the names of people who are likely to say good things about them, take the time to call those people.

The Interview Process

The most successful agents tend to be well-spoken, intelligent and presentable in appearance. Smart, savvy business people tend to communicate their sales pitch and knowledge more effectively. They also appear to be more organized and efficient. For these reasons buyers and sellers naturally want to do business with them.

Sellers in particular should also seek out agents whose personalities mesh with theirs. This is because in order for a house to sell quickly and at a favorable price, the listing party and the agent must be on the same page in terms of how they are going to market the property, the price that will be set, and how and when the home will be shown. Coordinating these ideas will be much easier if the parties involved get along on a personal level. (For related reading, see Selling Your Home In A Down Market.)

References

Always ask an agent for references. Good agents should have clients who are willing to attest to their abilities. While it is likely that the agent will only give you the names of people who are likely to say good things about them, take the time to call those people.

You should ask some of the following questions:

Was there anything about selling the house through the agent that you didn't like?

What could the agent have done better?

What was it that convinced you to go with this agent rather than another agent?

Open ended questions such as these tend to elicit candid responses. They will let you know what the agent's strengths and weaknesses are right off the bat.

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Five leading medical professionals share their top healthy living tips for preventing cancer.(anitpromoters.com)

Top Recommended methods of  Cancer Prevention

Drink Red Wine: Red wine is made from skin of grapes which contains resveratrol and other phytochemicals that have antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Researches show that a glass of wine a day can prevent a wide range of cancers like leukaemia, skin as well as breast cancer.

Eat Dark Chocolate: Flavonoids like pentamer, present in cocoa, has cancer-fighting properties. Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa and is certainly one of the tastiest ways to help you stay away from cancer. Pollution, radiations and bad living habits pave the way for various kinds of cancer. To effectively combat cancer, adopt a way of living that is pure and simple.

Avoid Processed Foods: Numerous studies have shown that processed foods and sugar can significantly increase the risk of cancer. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in all nutrients and supplements is one of the basic steps to fight cancer.

Steer Clear of Carcinogens: It is quite obvious that to prevent cancer, you need to strictly avoid all things that can cause cancer. Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs are among the top causes of cancer.

Get Some Exercise: An inactive lifestyle with no exercise can drastically increase the odds of cancer. Regular exercise strengthens the immune system and helps in the regulation of chemicals, enzymes and hormones in the body.

Sleep Soundly: The human body requires a minimum of 8 hours of sleep to regulate all of its functions properly. Regular sleep helps in maintaining a healthy endocrine system and its ability to fight cancer. It is also essential to sleep in complete darkness to promote a healthy endocrine system.

 

Add Garlic to Your Meals: Garlic has very powerful antioxidant properties. It also strengthens the immune system and helps to prevent cancer. Various studies have shown that garlic can exponentially decrease the odds of stomach cancer.

Reduce Hazardous Interactions: There are a variety of environmental factors that can cause cancer. Radiation from mobile phones and other electronic devices can increase the chances of cancer. Limit your exposure to the minimum to combat cancer.

 

Eat Broccoli: Broccoli is one of the superfoods which can help you effectively prevent cancer. However, it is not recommended to microwave broccoli as it destroys its anticarcinogenic flavonoids. It is best to boil broccoli or eat it raw as a snack.

Pick power fruits: "I make smoothies with pomegranates and blueberries because my research shows that both these fruits contain compounds that can slow the growth of certain types of cancer cells." -Shuian Chen, Ph.D., director, Tumor Cell Biology Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope

Keep the scale steady: "More than 90,000 cancer deaths a year occur due to being overweight. Carrying as little as 10 extra pounds may increase your production of sex hormones like estrogen, raising your risk for breast and uterine cancers. I step on the scale every few days. If the number creeps up, I try to exercise a little more or eat a little less to get back on track." -Ann Kulze, M.D., director, Prevent Cancer Foundation

Go Greek! "My diet is mostly Mediterranean-plenty of fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. People who eat this way, exercise regularly, and don't smoke cut their odds of getting cancer by at least 60 percent."-Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director, MD Anderson Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Program

 

Watch your mouth: "Oral cancers are on the rise among people ages 20 to 40, which we believe is because of HPV spread through oral sex. I always look for unusual changes in my patient's mouth, like sores or blisters on the cheeks, tongue, or lips. It usually takes less than two minutes. If your dentist doesn't already do this, ask her to start." -Gigi Meinecke, D.M.D., a dentist in Potomac, Maryland

Spice things up: "Cooking meat over high temps creates carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines, or HCA. I marinate meat and add herbs before grilling. Our studies show that doing this can slash levels of HCA by 40 percent." -J. Scott Smith, Ph.D., chair, Kansas State University's Food Graduate Program.

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Riding the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway...(anitpromoters.com)

Riding the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway

 Built by the British in 1908 and operated by the then Madras Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. The railway operates from Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district to Ooty, the headquarters of the Nilgiris district, and covers a distance of 46 kilometres, making 10 station stops in all. The railway has the steepest track in Asia with a maximum gradient of 8.33%. The railway operates on the rack-and-pinion system, designed by Swiss locomotive engineer Roman Abt. From Mettupalayam, the train is hauled by Swiss-made 'X' Class steam rack locomotives. At Coonoor, a diesel locomotive takes over and pulls the train into Ooty. PAWAN KOPPA, a railfanner and a member of the Indian Railways Fan Club, recounts a memorable journey on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

On a cold morning, a crowd of people rush to board the 662SR Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam (Nilagiri) Passenger.

PAWAN KOPPA is an IT professional who is a full-time techie on weekdays while transforming into a railway fanatic on weekends. Most of his time has been spent in railway photography/ videography ever since he was associated with the IRFCA in May 2005.

The 'X' Class steam Rack Locomotive arrives from its shed to take charge of the 662SR up to Coonoor while a signboard welcomes passengers to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

A view of the sidings at Mettupalayam for the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. The ones for broad gauge are on the right. The NMR track is 1000 mm (3 ft and 3 3/8 inches) wide.

The 'X' class loco arrives on the platform before being coupled to the rake.

Curious onlookers try to figure out the working of the X class loco as it is coupled to the Nilagiri Passenger.

The dinky steam loco puffs up steam at Mettupalayam station.

All coupled, the loco is set to push the train up the tough gradient of the Nilgiris.

Early morning rays do not diminish the wonder generated by three steam outlets as we stop at our first halt - Kallar.

At Kallar, a board welcomes passengers to the dense forest at the beginning of the NMR. It is here that the rack-and-pinion system begins.

The NMR departs from Kallar and chugs up the mighty hills.

An unexpected midway halt brings curious passengers out of their seats. A rack had broken up ahead on the way and the gangmen had noticed it late the previous evening. They were well prepared this morning and went ahead and replaced the faulty rack.

Cameras click all around us as every tourist becomes a railfan on this wonderful and memorable journey. There are 108 curves, 16 tunnels and 250 bridges on the 46-km stretch of the NMR.

Famished passengers people nearly attacked the vendor of the small shop at Hillgrove. All for a cup of Nilgiri tea in the heart of the mountains to complete a picture of heaven!

 

The loco takes a breather at Hillgrove.

At 1408 m above sea level, the mountain air inspired passengers to get out at every opportunity.

At Coonoor, it's time for change. Two generations of locomotives flank each other. After a fantastic job pushing up the gradient, the 'x' Class moves away while a workhorse of an era gone by steps in to push the passenger train from Coonoor to Udhagamandalam.

The steam loco shed at Coonoor.

Are you in love with trains? Discover the thrill of railfanning at the Indian Railways Fan Club.

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We are all set to leave Lovedale and head all the way to Ooty! What a treat of a lifetime it was!

PAWAN KOPPA is an IT professional who is a full-time techie on weekdays while transforming into a railway fanatic on weekends. Most of his time has been spent in railway photography/ videography ever since he was associated with the IRFCA in May 2005.

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