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<sub><sup>After seeing that picture, I can only conclude that the 'oba' should be ashamed of himself.
There is no justification for that malicious attitude by him.


MY VERDICT
He should be stripped naked at the village square and his left ball should be sacrificed to the gods.
His right ball should be used as burnt offering.</sup></sub>




I concur

coschuks:
go and buy peugeut 505 and use the remaining change to help those that are hungry, man!  

Even the Good Lord said there will always be the poor and hungry amongst us. So it wouldn't hurt, if he spends a few mills to get the SUV of his choice and still give a token to charity. There will always be people giving to charity, whether the brother gives or not. Whatever we give to the hungry or poor doesn't really count, because the day we stop giving, God will get a replacement for you or me. In the end, LIFE GOES ON.

Red Wine - Heart Health benefits?

Written by Gloria Tsang, RD of HealthCastle.com
Published in December 2005

(HealthCastle.com) Does red wine protect against heart disease? Maybe. Many studies investigated the benefits of red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by ~ 30 to 50 percent. It is also suggested that alcohol such as red wine may prevent additional heart attacks if you have already suffered from one. Other studies also indicated that red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the Good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) from forming. Red wine may help prevent blood clots and reduce the blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits. Indeed, studies showed that people from the Mediterranean region who regularly drank red wine have lower risks of heart disease

What's in Red Wine that are good for heart?

Red wine is a particularly rich source of antioxidants flavonoid phenolics, so many studies to uncover a cause for red wine's effects have focused on its phenolic constituents, particularly resveratrol and the flavonoids. Resveratrol, found in grape skins and seeds, increases HDL cholesterol and prevent blood clotting. Flavonoids, on the other hand, exhibit antioxidant properties helping prevent blood clots and plaques formation in arteries.

Should I start drinking more red wine now?

The answer is No. Studies showed that alcohol drinking may increase triglycerides (another Bad blood lipids) and result in weight gain due to its empty calories. Other studies also suggested that alcohol consumption is associated with cancer risk. Read Alcohol and Cancer. The American Heart Association cautions people NOT to start drinking if they do not already drink alcohol. If you already drink alcohol, do so in moderation. AHA recommends one to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. (A drink is one 12 oz. beer, 4 oz. of wine, 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits, or 1 oz. of 100-proof spirits.)

SOURCE: http://www.healthcastle.com/redwine-heart.shtml

Alcohol is not necessarily bad. Moderation is the key word. Although, i will advise you drink more of red wine as it is good for the heart as stated by the study below:

Why Red Wine?:

The benefits of red wine (in moderation) for health have been known for ages. In an effort to understand the 'French Paradox' (why French people can indulge in fatty foods but not develop heart disease) red wine came into focus in 1991 on an episode of '60 Minutes'. Since then, scientists have been feeding components of red wine to mice and other animals in an attempt to understand the full health benefits. Here's what we know so far:

Flavanoids and Antioxidants:

Red wine is high in flavonoids (a type of polyphenol), which are antioxidants. One of the most studied antioxidants is resveratrol, which comes from grape skins and seeds. Antioxidants help prevent certain molecules, known as free radicals, from damaging cells.

Does red wine prevent cancer?:

Resveratrol helps prevent cancer by limiting tumor growth.

How much should I drink?:

To receive the benefits of red wine, it must be drunk in moderation (1-2 glasses maximum per day) and regularly.

Does the alcohol help?:

The alcohol in wine may help produce more good cholesterol.

What if I am a yeast cell?:

Good news: Research in yeast cells has shown that red wine can increase life span by 80%.

But can it cure the common cold?:

Red wine has also been shown to help prevent the common cold.

Red wine and French fries:

Red wine, when consumed with fried foods, may limit the damage caused.

Conclusion:

Hundreds of studies show evidence that red wine, in moderation, is good for us. So go ahead and enjoy a glass or two with dinner.

SOURCE: http://longevity.about.com/od/longevityboosters/p/redwine.htm