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Do Chinese Herbal Remedies Really Work?

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Andy Maingam It’s often said that the older we get the more stuck in our ways we become. In fact, studies have shown that it’s around the age of 35 when folks stop listening to new music or trying out new foods etc. However, this observation does not seem to apply with regards to alternative medicine and healing methods, and in particular Chinese herbal remedies. Is it that we’re loosing faith in conventional medicine or just that older folks are more concerned about the potential adverse reactions caused by traditional treatments? There’s one thing that can’t be argued about, and that is Chinese herbal remedies have been around a lot longer than all the stuff we see on the pharmaceutical shelves these days. In some cases, the Chinese have been using herbs to treat certain ills for 1000’s of years. One of the main benefits of Chinese herbal healing over man made cures is that there’s a much reduced risk of any harmful side affects. This has to be one of the major benefits that Chinese herbal remedies have over typical medications. There is a bit of hocus pocus hype in some of it though and I can speak from personal experience here. I remember once I cut my toes in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. About a week later, I saw worms had gotten under my skin and were causing immense soreness and irritation. As soon as I got to Georgetown on the island of Penang, I visited a Chinese drug store as recommended by a local doctor. A scrawny little chap on the other side of the counter gave me a small plastic container which was full if spiders legs, and a bagful of herbal tea. The spider’s legs had to be rubbed into the effected area twice daily and the tea drank morning, noon, and night. It goes without saying that I eventually had to get proper medical care for my infected toes and this particular Chinese remedy did nothing to alleviate or cure the condition. But that was one incident, for one condition, at one moment in time, and it’s easy to focus on the negative. The fact of the matter is that millions of people around the world swear by Chinese herbal remedies which can be taken topically or internally for all manner of ills. I’ve included some of the more common uses for Chinese herbal remedies below, but the real list is in fact quite exhaustive. Acne, Alcoholism, Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Burns, Cancer, High Cholesterol, Colds and Flu, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hair Loss, Head Lice, Headaches, Heart Problems, Hemorrhoids, and Immune Disorders Although the use of herbs in itself is not considered harmful, I would not recommend anyone try to self diagnose any illness and prescribe their own treatments. Being who I am and where I come from, my first port of call is always to the surgery of my local doctor. However, now that I’ve learnt a bit more about the potential benefits of Chinese herbal remedies, I will always let the doctor know of my findings and try them out based on his or her suggestions. From what I believe, a lot of folks are using Chinese herbal remedies in conjunction with conventional treatments and not instead of. The internet has a plethora of useful and interesting sites based around Chinese herbal remedies, acupuncture, and massage techniques. It’s a fascination subject and will make a great read for anyone interested in alternative treatments. Andy Maingam is a proficient writer and webmaster for Oriental Cures dot com where he has articles on Acupuncture School and A Natural Cure for Depression. He also has many other cure related pieces on the site. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andy_Maingam http://EzineArticles.com/?Do-Chinese-Herbal-Remedies-Really-Work?&id=291756 ativan abuse ambien swollen feet description of lorazepam zenegra lorazepam

Are You Prepared?

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

By Hugh Simpson Neighborhood Preparation NOW is the time to share this information with every neighbor and form a neighborhood group that can help each other. Anarchy and riots could break out and law enforcement agencies may be operating sporadically if at all as we have witnessed in New Orleans. Your first question may be: What if I dont know my neighbors? Well, this would be an excellent way to get to know them. You can go door-to-door inviting them to your house for a meeting. Or if your neighborhood has a meeting room, then reserve that room. If you live in an apartment complex, then reserve your clubhouse. Also some neighborhood associations and apartment complexes have a newsletter. Prepare a notice about your meeting. You might also consider distributing flyers. The secret to getting people to attend is the old Whats in it for me? You need to create something that shows what could happen if the neighborhood is not prepared and how that could have a direct effect on the attendees and their families like they had to learn during Hurricane Katrina. I don’t think that you will have to much trouble convincing them that this could happen to them after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita! Your second question will probably be: What do I do at the meeting? First, I would have nametags and an agenda sheet available for each attendee. Also make sure to have a sign-in sheet that has ENOUGH space for the name, address, phone number, and even e-mail of each attendee. At the same time ask for the following information that will be very important for the directory that is being created: * Names, addresses/e-mails of EVERY physician, nurse, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, fire fighter, police officer, electrician, builder, physically challenged person, and elderly person in the neighborhood/complex. * Names and ages of children in each family. * Locations of each house supplied with gas. Then I would invite the attendees to serve themselves refreshments and mingle. After allowing enough time for the attendees to arrive, I would then go around the room asking every attendee to give his/her name and a brief reason that he/she decided to attend the meeting. I would assign someone to keep notes and if feasible I would have a flip chart available. You will want to have someone write out the reasons on the flip chart. I would then reiterate the reason you have called the meeting especially emphasizing whats in it for the attendees and their families. The first item on the agenda might be how the neighborhood could set up a buying cooperative for the items that could be helpful doing an emergency i.e. the eight plus hour candles, generators, hand-cranked flashlights and short wave radios, FDA-approved water containers, first aid kits, bulk food, non-hybrid seeds, water purifiers, etc. This would be an excellent time to form a food cooperative/buying program. Also suggest to the attendees that when they go to the grocery store, buy DOUBLE the amount of canned goods each week until they have at least a six month supply on hand…preferably one year supply. They might consider buying dehydrated/freeze-dried food. You might check with your local grocery store and see if they will allow you to buy canned goods in cases for your group. We found a local IGA store in Atlanta that was willing to work with us for Y2K preparation. How long will these cans lasts? In my research for my previous book, I learned that your canned goods have a shelf life of 2-5 years! If you are not sure and would like to be safe, then look on the label and call the 800 number. The person will ask for the code on the can. With this information he/she will be able to tell you when this can was sealed and the average shelf life of the can. You will also want to consider plans to develop community garden when spring returns. Even if there is food available it could be more expensive than a highflying dotcom stock! Even if nothing happens, a community garden can be a wonderful project for the neighborhood. Your group should purchase an assortment of Non-Hybrid seeds that can be used for growing food. It is very important they be Non-Hybrid since these are the only seeds you can use from the full-grown plants. The majority of the seeds available today will not grow another crop forcing you to buy more seeds. The following are some points that gardening expert Bev Kates shared for my first book: * Research the relative nutritional merits of fruits, vegetables, and grains, which you would like to include in your diet. * Emphasize those rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and starches for sustenance. * Make sure and have a variety of colors, textures, and tastes. * Include a wide variety of both summer and winter crops. * Make sure your seeds are disease-resistant, productive strains (also non-hybrid). * Pack your seeds and spores (mushrooms) in generous quantity in an airtight container. * Investigate companion planting (which varieties to plant next to each other for maximum productivity and insect and disease resistance). Now Bev is going to share 2 gardening technique for even the smallest apartment… * Consider square foot gardening techniques to maximize production in a minimum amount of space. * Get in the habit of recycling plant waste matter (discarded leaves and stems, vegetable peelings, eggshells, coffee grounds, etc.) in a mulch pile. You might also consider hydroponics. Next on the agenda should be water sources. It is very possible that the water source may be contaminated and potentially dangerous water could be flowing in your pipes. Do not under any circumstances drink from the tap during an emergency (it is advisable to even avoid washing with this water). You are going to need a minimum of one gallon of water for each member of the household per day. This will be used for drinking, cooking, washing your hands, and brushing your teeth. The Red Cross says that you should have at least a three-day supply but I believe very strongly that you should have a 6-month to one-year supply. Witness in New Orleans that they were still finding people in their attics 14 DAYS after Hurricane Katrina! Your first choice should be a non-electric water purifier. The military and missionaries have used these water purifiers for years. The majority of the water sources these agencies have available are as contaminated as your local cesspool! By using these water purifiers it is possible to remove over 99% of the impurities from the dirtiest water on the Planet. You can create a system where the water collects in plastic garbage bag covered garbage cans. Then you can take that water and run it through the purifier. Most of these purifiers will clean at least 10,000 gallons of water before the filters have to be replaced. Now, if you do not want to invest in a water purifier, you can check and see if your local grocery has a water vending machine. This will be usually water that has been processed using reverse osmosis, which is the purest water you can get. You will want to start collecting those gallon containers that distilled water comes in or plastic drink bottles. NEVER use the plastic MILK containers as they have the potential of leaving deadly bacteria even after washing in the hottest water. Usually you can get a gallon out of the machine for 25 cents. I am sure that some of you reading this article may not be able to afford the expense of a water purifier or even the water machine. There is another alternative that will work… You can also fall back on the old standby of chlorine bleach or iodine for decontaminating your water. The bleach you buy should state on the label that it contains 5.5% sodium chloride. Most times you will use 8 drops of the bleach per gallon. You will want to make sure that you can both TASTE and SMELL the bleach before drinking it. If you are not sure then add another 8 drops. If the water appears to be cloudy then add 16 drops in the beginning. Mix the water thoroughly and let it stand for at least 30 minutes. In regards to iodine, there are new tablets available that purify the water and also remove the taste of the iodine. So where are you going to store this water? Your first choice should be the FDA-approved containers that can store from 5 gallons to 55 gallons. You would only want to consider the 55 gallon containers if you plan not to move them. Your best bet is the five gallon ones. Remember the five-gallon container will last one member of your family five days. You should place the containers on their sides and stack them. You also want to make sure and keep these containers off the floor and away from strong odors i.e. gasoline. The water supply should last from 2-3 years; however, it is a good idea to rotate the containers as you purify using the older water first. You can use the plastic jugs…NOT MILK JUGS…but they will not last as long as the FDA-approved containers. There will be emergencies when you will have to take drastic measures. You can usually drink the water from the toilet TANK not the bowl. Or you can drink the water from the hot water heater. You attach a garden hose at the bottom of the hot water heater. Make sure you have turned off the heat first and also drained out the sediment that collects at the bottom of the hot water heater. You should pass out information that explains what to do as soon as the disaster occurs. Most likely the electricity is going to shut down as predicted in the report. You begin to pull out that supply of candles you bought especially those 8-hour plus ones. Also you have an assortment of flashlights with fresh batteries and even a couple of those flashlights you can hand crank or shake. Speaking of hand-cranked devices, you also locate your short wave radio that also offers a solar powered backup source. Why short wave? Because these radios offer extra emergency bands that might come in handy at this time. Also if the time of power outage is very long then the news and entertainment on the short wave can take the place of television (unless you have a battery powered one). You might also keep fresh batteries in the kids toys and video game units to keep them entertained. Ditto for your laptop or PDA. If you have gas ranges, dryers, or other appliances IMMEDIATELY go to the source and TURN IT OFF! Every member of the family over twelve years old should know how to turn off the gas at the source which is usually by the street. Why do this? Because there could be a gas break from the disaster and the last thing you want to deal with at this time is a deadly explosion. I would also recommend assigning people at your meeting to act as back-up checkers for the entire community in regards to shutting off the gas. This will also immediately get them involved in the project. Now you should cover the importance of obtaining alternate sources of power. Remind them to purchase a 3-6 month supply of firewood. Keep on hand the store bought starter logs so that you can get the fire going quickly. If you run out of these logs then you can take old newspaper (preferably without color since this can out gas potentially dangerous fumes) and roll them up tightly to create your own logs. Remember to keep on hand both fireproof matches and the disposable lighters. You then might discuss the signaling system for neighborhood communications that I discussed in my previous book. It is extremely important to able to communicate with your neighbors especially after a natural disaster. The telephone lines will most likely be down. You will want to develop a rotating schedule where one person is responsible for touring your neighborhood or apartment complex to check on the signaling system. This system is very simple and requires that a family who has an emergency at their home or apartment prominently display a RED ribbon where the checker can see it. The checker should immediately go to the door and knock LOUDLY and call out. If there is no response then the checker should make the decision to enter the house or apartment. Remember, someone may be unconscious and unable to respond; every minute will count. You might ask if this is legal. I would discuss the feasibility of getting the attendees to agree to sign an agreement authorizing someone to enter a home or apartment after reasonable attempts to get a response are exhausted. Before creating this agreement it would be good to check with an attorney. Another very important agenda item should be CPR and first aid. You should determine who has had both CPR and first aid instruction. EVERY attendee should have been certified for CPR. If they are not, then one of the first priorities is getting a certified instructor to attend a meeting to teach CPR. EVERY person in the family should attend that meeting from 10 years old to the grand parents! Let me share a story. When I lived in Atlanta, I had two old spinsters for neighbors named Vera and Sara. Vera worked at the neighborhood McDonalds and learned CPR. One day Vera and Sara were shopping at the mall when Sara collapsed. Vera knew how to perform CPR and saved Saras life! What if your child was lying unconscious? Would you know how to administer CPR? Remember, paramedics have to respond to the 911 situation and even with rapid response, the minutes a person is not breathing means more of a chance of permanent brain damage and even death. There should be at least one person who is also trained in first aid and the neighborhood group should also look into the purchase of a group first like we use. What follows is VERY important to share with your neighbors. During any emergency situation, valuable personal information could be inaccessible or even destroyed. I shared this buddy system in my previous book and I want to make sure you prepare your information program before you have your first meeting. You will want to choose a TRUSTED out-of-area contact or close relative to create the buddy system. You are going to exchange the following very valuable information with them. * Your name and address * Your childrens full names and birthdays * Color of your childrens eyes and hair * Childrens mothers and fathers names * Childrens sex and race * Childrens heights and weights (make sure and keep this current) * Childrens scars and birthmarks * Name, address, phone number/e-mail of your childrens daycare/school and person in charge * Childrens pediatrician/physician names and phone numbers/e-mail * Childrens other identifiers (glasses, braces, etc.) * Childrens fingerprints and current photos * Name, phone number/e-mail of childrens sitter (keep this current) * Family physicians phone number/e-mail * Blood types of all members * Social security numbers of all members * Birth dates of all members * Home/work phone numbers/e-mail * List of all special health problems, allergies to medications, and prescriptions of all members * Attorneys name and phone number/e-mail * Your bank, branch, contact person, phone number/e-mail, and checking account numbers * Your savings account, or Certificate of Deposit number, branch location, and phone number/e-mail * Your safety deposit box number and location * Your homeowners insurance company, policy number, agents phone number/e-mail * Your life insurance carrier, policy number, agents phone number/e-mail Now you can see why I emphasized a TRUSTED friend or relative. You are going to be sharing a great deal of confidential and important information with this person. Of course, he/she is going to be doing the same. Also it would be wise to have some of the real vital information in a special emergency packet that is going to be kept by EVERY person in the household. The absolute required information would include the persons name, address and phone number; the parents names, address, phone number(s)/e-mail(s); the persons birth date; the persons finger prints and current photo; the persons blood type and any special medical problems, allergies to medications, and current prescriptions; and most importantly the name, address, phone number(s)/e-mail of the out-of-area contact person or relative. If one of your children should get separated from you this information should be very valuable to law enforcement agencies. 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Saving Money on Wedding Centerpieces

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

By Kathleen Terrana In the past, expensive floral centerpieces were common at most wedding receptions. Today, more brides are finding inexpensive, creative ways to “customize” their wedding receptions without spending a lot of money. Here are some great centerpiece suggestions. The prices quoted are from Michael’s Arts and Crafts, unless otherwise noted. Candles - Arranging candles of different heights on a small mirror in the center of the table can be quite dramatic. The prices range from $1.00 to $3.00 for 3×3, 3×6, and 3×9 inch candles. Candles can also be placed inside 4″ bubble/ivy/diamond ivy cut/swirl ivy glass bowls at $1.00 each. Floating candles are very romantic. A 10″ bowl will cost you $7.99 and the candles range from .99 to $1.79. Flower pots - A crafty friend or bridesmaid can purchase 3″ clay pots at .69 each, and paint them an elegant white or the colors of the wedding. The bride and groom’s name and wedding date can also be added. Plant ivy in the pots, and you have an affordable centerpiece and a memorable wedding favor. Picture frames - You can place a grouping of your favorite pictures of the bride and groom on the table as centerpieces. Or, you can choose to have parents, family, and friends put framed pictures of their weddings on the table. Paper and pen - Put pens and decorated pieces of paper that say, “My Favorite Part of Your Wedding Was” near each setting. Collect the papers, and assemble them in a book you can read on your honeymoon, or read out loud at the reception. Vase and silk flowers - Arrange inexpensive silk flowers that match your wedding colors inside elegant cube shaped vases (3×4x6 as low as $2.49). For a mere 99 cents more, place a lace doily under each vase. For more vase ideas, check www.ikea.com. They start as low as $1.99. Themes - If the bride and groom are big NASCAR fans, love country music, or ride Harleys, use this opportunity to share this passion with family and friends. Use some of your less expensive collectible items to decorate the table. If the bride and groom belong to the military, or the groom is married in uniform, be sure to use 4 x 6″ mini flags in addition to your other decorations. These affordable wedding centerpieces will be great conversation starters. Browse around your local arts and crafts store, and you will find many more ideas. Kathleen Terrana is the previous owner of Elegant Rentals and current owner of Beautiful Bridal. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kathleen_Terrana http://EzineArticles.com/?Saving-Money-on-Wedding-Centerpieces&id=251501 ativan pill search zolpidem hemitartrate 60 minutes tv coma awaken ambien buy xanax ativan buy ativan valium buy valium lora

Nokia 8800: Scratch Resistant Device

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

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Online Car Loans - Getting a Good Quote Online

Monday, February 25th, 2008

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Marriage Blues - Who Is Responsible?

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

By Vanshika Anand We have two sets of activities to perform. First set of activities are drinking, eating, bathing and sleeping etc. and in the second set of activities there are earning, managing married life, bringing up children, bringing balance between professional and personal life etc. When we are very small we depend completely on our parents and elders for the completion of these first kinds of activities but as we grow up we take charge of these activities and start perfuming them independently. For the completion of second kinds of activities we too depend on others but the ratio of dependence decreases. Now we are more responsible for the completion or non completion of these activities but ironically we do not understand it and take charge of fulfilling these activities ourselves like we take in completing the first kind of activities. We expect others to perform it for us. You may have seen husband and wife quarrelling. A husband criticises her wifes mother for interfering in their life while a wife blames her husbands mother for not letting them enjoy their life. You may also have seen parents holding their childs progress card and accusing each other for their childs poor performance. A mother angrily says that father does not spare efficient time for the child whereas father speaks clearly that mother wastes her time in watching television or gossiping with her friends in spite of teaching the child. In both the cases nobody is ready to take the responsibility for the negative. In the first case a husband does not try to give such a friendly and loving attitude to his wife that she herself does not feel the need to talk to her mother regarding their personal life. And a wife also does not bother to have a look on her own attitude and make a strategy so that both of them live happily and peacefully. In the second case father does not try to think to give more time to the child for improvement and mother also does not accept that she needs to be more attentive towards child. In spite of focusing on their own negatives they concentrate on others. Here the actual problem lies. If this problem is not understood and solved it causes emotional and physical disturbances and illness. Sometimes it also causes temporary or permanent break-up. So take it seriously and learn to hold yourself responsible for your responsibilities. It will lead you to happy and contented life. Famous Indian Writer and Teacher The Writers Online - Submit Articles Earn Money Global English Training Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Vanshika_Anand http://EzineArticles.com/?Marriage-Blues—Who-Is-Responsible?&id=269829 zenegra lorazepam the dangers of ambien ambien cr 25 mg ambien comparison price

Weight Loss - What Is The Best Way To Lose Weight?

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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Cell Phone Deals, Mobile Phone Plan

Monday, February 18th, 2008

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=John_Lim]John Lim Tips And Tricks On How To Get The Best Cell Phone Deals. And While Youre At It, Shop For A Great Mobile Plan Too.These days, cell phones are offered at standard retail prices across a majority of the stores. So how do you snag a great deal? Here are a few tricks you can use to get some of the best cell phone deals available: 1. Get a great mobile phone plan to go with your cell phone. These days, getting a cell phone plan will automatically net you some great deals. 2. If you already have an account with a particular cell phone carrier, shop at their stores and keep an eye out for certain cell phones that they might be promoting. These cell phones will be on offer and you can get some great deals on them. 3. Look out for smaller retail shops that are having a sale or discount for that week. Youd never know what great cell phone deals you could get, even if its from a smaller store or branch. 4. Shopping online is a great way to get some of the best cell phone deals. Mobile phones are cheaper online (even after delivery charge) because you dont have to pay the seller an expensive dealer fee. 5. Look out for cell phone deals that include a lot of free gifts with the mobile phone. A nifty hands free kit or pouch is always nice to have. And to get really a good deal on your mobile phone plan, you might want to consider the following: 1. Make sure that voicemail is included in your cell phone plan at no extra cost. Most cell phone carriers provide this feature but there are a few which still charge for voicemail. Thats no deal at all, especially when a majority of cell phone carriers or plans will get you unlimited voicemail options. 2. If you travel a fair bit, then get a regional mobile phone plan. Its a great cell phone deal because regional plans have the best mixture of minutes and features, with the best prices. An example of a great regional feature would be the ability to make long distance calls for free! 3. For any cell phone plan, make sure the deals include at least 150 anytime minutes. If you feel that youre going to make more calls than that, then aim for a higher number. Free cell phone reviews at http://www.cool-cell-phones.com! Find out more before you buy new or used cell phones online. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Lim http://EzineArticles.com/?Cell-Phone-Deals,-Mobile-Phone-Plan&id=74218 phentermine 37.5 no prescription phentermine no prescription overnight delivery cheap phentermine without prescription buy phentermine pay cod

Hiring a San Francisco Moving Company: What to Consider

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

By Ted Garvin Moving is becoming a fact of life. This is because a large number of individuals make the decision to move, each year. If you are planning on relocating now or in the near future, you may want to think about using a professional moving company. If you are planning on moving to or from the San Francisco area, you may want to hire the services of a San Francisco moving company. When it comes to hiring the services of a San Francisco moving company, it is easier said than done. Unfortunately, there are too many individuals who feel that it is easy to hire a professional mover. While this may be true, you should not hire the first San Francisco moving company that you come across. Instead, you are advised to examine all of your available options. This includes researching and examining a number of different San Francisco moving companies. This research may take some time, but, in most cases, you will find that it pay offs in the end. When it comes to researching and examining San Francisco moving companies, there are a number of different methods that you could use. One of those methods involves contacting the San Francisco moving company that you would like more information. This can easily be done by contacting the moving company directly. To do this, you will need to acquire the moving companys contact information. Once you have obtained that information, you are advised to place a phone call to their main office. In addition to directly contacting the office of a San Francisco moving company, you should also be able to research and examine that company by visiting their online website, if they have one. To find the website of a professional moving company, you will want to perform a standard internet search. If that company has an online website, that website should appear in your search results. Once you are at the website of a San Francisco moving company, you should be able to find important information. If you have any additional questions, you should be able to email or call the moving company for answers. When examining a San Francisco moving company, you will want to determine exactly how much their service will cost. To obtain the exact cost of service, you may need to offer a little bit of information. That information should include how much stuff you have to move and where you plan on moving to. If you do not know how much you are bringing with you or where you plan on moving to yet, you may want to wait until you have that information. Without this detailed information, you may only be provided with an inaccurate estimate. It is also important to consider the services that are offered by the San Francisco moving company of your choice and the amount of time it will take them to move you. These factors are all important, especially when it comes to finding a reputable San Francisco moving company to do business with. Ted Garvin is a writer for Froggy Moving.com where you can find the best San Francisco Moving Company around, and other related information. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ted_Garvin http://EzineArticles.com/?Hiring-a-San-Francisco-Moving-Company:–What-to-Consider&id=295434 buying phentermine without a prescription global pharmacy phentermine american pharmacy phentermine kenwood pharmacy phentermine

Latest Mobile Phone I-mate PDAL - Enjoy This Pocket PC Mobile Phone

Friday, February 15th, 2008

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Elaina_Anastasia]Elaina Anastasia I-mate is an emerging brand in the mobile phone industry which has sold over 4,20,000 windows mobile phones till March 2006. This Dubai based company has spread its horizons across the world and has a significant presence in many countries. The present CEO of i-mate has inherited the mobile industrys know-how from O2. He was involved in the team of O2 which has developed the first pocket PC phone. From the beginning of its existence and till the fall of 2006, it has sold many branded versions of PPC phones, Pocket PCs and smart phones manufactured by HTC, the Taiwanese mobile device giant. i-mate is coming up with many new mobile phones in the market which incorporates some of the best features which any mobile phone should have these days in order to sustain in the stiff competition of the mobile phone market. The latest mobile phone i-mate PDAL is a good looking mobile phone which has been launched in November 2006. It is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC operating system which can let you to use some more advanced features. It comes with a 2MP camera with a display of 1600×1200 pixels. As far as the size is concerned, it measures 112 x 56 x 17mm and has a weight of 116 grams. Now, coming to the memory size, it has 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB ROM which will let you to store large number of songs, videos and images. The battery life is quite impressive, as it can give you a standby of 150 hours and a talk time of 4 hours. So, if you are looking for such features in your prospective handset, then buying i-mate PDAL would be a wise move. Anastasia is an expert author and webmaster of [http://www.freecontractmobilephone.co.uk/]Mobile Phones website. The website having details tariff of [http://www.freecontractmobilephone.co.uk/12monthfreelinerental.asp]12 Months Free Line Rental with mobile phone in UK mobile market. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Elaina_Anastasia http://EzineArticles.com/?Latest-Mobile-Phone-I-mate-PDAL—Enjoy-This-Pocket-PC-Mobile-Phone&id=621850 phentermine 37.5 mg online buy phentermine with no rx buy phentermine us pharmacy buy phentermine online without prescription