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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Ten High-Protein Foods-Ten Tasty Solutions For High Protein Diets

1.1% Cottage Cheese: Berry High protein Frozen Whip (EASY)

(1) Combine cup cottage cheese, cup frozen raspberries, and 1-2 packets of artificial sweetener in a mini food processor

(2) Process until completely smooth, 2-4 minutes, eat immediately.

nutrition: 125 Calories, 19 g protein (72% of calories), 10 g carb, 5 g fiber 1 g fat

2.Frozen Chicken Breast Tenders: Make-Believe Wings Dipped in Blue (EASY)

(1) Cook 10 tenders in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes until done

(2) Combine in mini food processor, cup cottage cheese, cup of fat-free sour cream and 2 Tbsp of hot sauce (or to taste)

(3) Cut up cooked chicken and combine with hot sauce mixture

nutrition (1/4 of recipe): 146 Calories, 26 g protein (75% of calories), 3 g carb, 0 g fiber 2.5 g fat

3. Chocolate or Vanilla Whey protein: Post work-out Dessert (EASY)

(1) Combine in mini food processor, 1 scoop (1 oz) chocolate whey protein, banana (frozen, cut into chunks), cup frozen pinapple, 1 tsp BCAA, 1 tsp creatine

(2) Process until completely smooth, consistency of cool whip

nutrition: 204 Calories, 25 g protein (49% of calories), 24 g carb, 2 g fiber 2 g fat

4.Canned Tuna: High protein, low Fat Tuna Salad (EASY)

(1) Combine one can tuna, cup fat-free sour cream, and 4 wedges babybel light garlic and herb cheese

(2) Optional: Also add 1 chopped celery stalk and 2 Tbsp chopped onions

nutrition: 381 Calories, 55 g protein (61% of calories), 14 g carb, 0 g fiber 9 g fat

5.Egg Substitute (Like Egg Beaters): low- Fat Roasted Vegetable Frittata

(1) Roast 3 cups chopped fresh veggies: onions, mushrooms, pepper, zucchini are all good.

(2) Spray cookie sheet with spray oil, place veggies in a single layer, salt, pepper, and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and place in oven at 350 F for 30-35 minutes

(3) Combine one container of egg substitute (2 cups), roasted veggies, 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil (or 1 Tbsp dried), and cup shredded 75% fat-free cheddar cheese

(4) Pour into small cake pan (sprayed with oil), cover with foil and bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes or until set in the middle.

nutrition (1/4 recipe): 126 Calories, 17 g protein (72% of calories), 8 g carb, 1 g fiber 2.6 g fat

6.Egg Whites (Fresh): Strangely Wonderful Egg White Foam Breakfast

(1) Microwave 1 cup frozen strawberries until hot, stir and add tsp of ground cinnamon and 2 packets artificial sweetener

(2) Combine in very clean glass bowl, 3 egg whites, 1/8 tsp cream of tartar; beat white into foam with hand mixer until stiff peaks form

(3) gently scoop into large frying pan, pre-warmed on medium heat and sprayed with oil, cover with lid (egg whites should not fill more than half the frying pan)

- Flip once bottom is set, about 1.5-2 minutes (this takes practice)

- Pour strawberry mixture over egg white and enjoy immediately

nutrition: 95 Calories, 11 g protein (55% of calories), 12 g carb, 3 g fiber 1 g fat

7.Defatted Soy Granules: protein-Packed Pancake

(1) Soak cup of soy granules in cup of egg whites or egg substitutes for 5 minutes

(2) Add 2 Tbsp of pancake mix, 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

(3) Cook like pancakes

(4) top with mixture from # 6, if desired

*If soy granules are new for you, start slowly; they have LOTS of fiber!* Example of soy granules: http://www.vitacost.com/FearnSoyaGranules

nutrition: 264 Calories, 34 g protein (59% of calories), 28 g carb, 9 g fiber 2 g fat

8.Fat-Free Ricotta: Chocolate Freak (EASY)

(1) Combine in mini food processor cup fat-free ricotta, tsp vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp regular cocoa, and 2 packets artificial sweetener

(2) Process until smooth and enjoy immediately

nutrition: 144 Calories, 20 g protein (54% of calories), 13 g carb, 3 g fiber 3 g fat

9.97% Lean Ground Beef: Pseudo Chili (EASY)

(1) Combine in large soup pot: 1 lb beef, 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 large jar (24 oz or thereabouts) salsa, 1 can of black beans (well-rinsed), 1 can kidney beans (well-rinsed), red pepper flakes and hot sauce to taste

(2) Cook on medium heat for 1 hour and enjoy

nutrition (1/4 recipe): 394 Calories, 40 g protein (48% of calories), 52.5 g carb, 16 g fiber 4 g fat

10.Partially Defatted Peanut Flour: Peanut Sesame Salad Dressing (EASY)

(1) Combine: 1 Tbsp partially defatted peanut flour, cup low-calorie sesame ginger dressing and 1 tsp sesame seeds

(2) Pour over high-protein salad

Other uses and explanation of Partially Defatted Peanut Flour:

http://www.jeanjitomir.com/6.html

nutrition: 79 Calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carb, 1 g fiber 7 g fat

(c) Jean Jitomir 2007

Jean Jitomir is a registered dietitian, cooking school instructor, natural light weight bodybuilder and Exercise nutrition PhD student. Read more about her at http://www.jeanjitomir.com

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Future of Business Mobility in Australia: What Lies Ahead?

With mobile penetration exceeding 100% of Australias population, the mobile phone is now undeniably part of the fabric of our lives. In business, mobile data has become the latest frontier for companies seeking greater responsiveness in the face of rising competition and customer expectations. For many organisations, geographical expansion and the continual search for a better work/life balance for their employees also mean increasing numbers of workers are spending more time outside the office and relying more on wireless technology to stay connected.

The first major milestone in Australian business mobility came when Telstra unveiled the BlackBerry wireless email solution in 2003. Since then, the other three mobile carriers along with a host of other wireless email solutions have flooded the market with choice and greater affordability. More than three years after its first debut, wireless email has now become the most popular business application being mobilised by Australian organisations.

As the mobile carriers continue to roll out higher-speed networks and mobile applications become more commonplace, the market is experiencing another significant milestone, where Australian companies are beginning to mobilise business process centric applications in a major way. Notable applications include customer relationship management (CRM) for sales and marketing personnel, workforce automation and inventory management for workers in the field, and industry-specific applications such as mobile transactions, location services and assets tracking. Challenges

The rapid growth in mobile business applications does not come without challenges, however. The additional data traffic mobile workers generate and their growing needs for a better user experience are putting considerable strains on the corporate network. As a result, companies with a growing mobile workforce are encountering the formidable task of ensuring their corporate infrastructure and business support systems can accommodate the change.

Technical issues organisations are likely to face include:

Network Readiness. More mobile workers accessing company data mean increases in traffic on the corporate network. Access to bandwidth-hungry business applications, as well as real-time and multi-modal communications, such as voice and video conferencing, makes network scalability and quality of service a critical consideration.

Remote Access and Security. As with wired remote access users, mobile workers using a wireless connection increase the risk of the corporate network being exposed to unauthorised users. Increasing numbers of viruses and malicious codes are also making their way to the mobile world. Wireless Standards. Despite its rapid developments, the wireless industry remains a highly fragmented market in terms of standards, with many incompatible and proprietary technologies each offering its own unique advantages. The large number of mobile device choices and operating systems available on the market today only serves to exacerbate the situation.

Mobile Device Management. Mobile devices used in an organisation, either centrally or individually purchased, tap into the company's network and databases, and must therefore be properly monitored and managed. Unmanaged mobile devices can bring serious security risks (viruses and hacking) to the organisation, as can the misplacement and theft of those devices.

Back-end Integration. Given the variety of back-end systems in an enterprise, it is crucial that mobile solutions integrate seamlessly with the existing infrastructure. Companies also have to ensure their applications are ready to meet the needs of mobile workers and the specific requirements of the mobile devices they use without substantial modifications to the databases or applications being mobilised.

On the business front, companies are facing the following challenges:

Cost Control. implementing mobile solutions invariably involves for both upfront and ongoing costs. Obtaining accurate estimates of total cost of ownership can be difficult. In addition, businesses will need to take into consideration the cost of wireless connectivity which can be significant, particularly when there are no centralised subscription plans.

ROI Justification. Justification of the benefits, especially intangible or soft benefits like improved workforce productivity and business efficiency, can be difficult to quantify, and can vary greatly among the various types of mobile users. At times, companies may have to justify the lack of a demonstrable ROI instead.

Training and Support. The resources to support the mobile solution being put in place are as important as the solution itself. User training must take into account the existing knowledge and offer ongoing formal and informal training programs. The IT department's buy-in on technical support and user training forms a key part of a successful mobility strategy.

Convergence and mobility

Many Australian businesses are merging their voice and data communications onto one platform. That move, made possible by Internet protocol (IP) technology, is also allowing them to amalgamate traditionally disparate telecom and IT networks, simplifying the procurement and administration of technologies and greatly reducing costs.

With IP as the common enabler of the technology roadmaps of businesses and carriers alike, convergence is also blurring the demarcation between private and public networks. Since IP is at the heart of wireless radio and mobile device developments, it is natural for businesses to leverage their IP infrastructure and integrate mobility as part of their convergence strategy. In other words, IP is also melding wireless and wireline technologies, thus playing an instrumental role in helping organisations achieve advanced stages of mobility deployment.

Given mobility technology will become an inextricable element of the corporate IT infrastructure, future challenges will likely become even more complex. Therefore, it is critical that decision makers adequately address the early challenges raised here, or they will miss the opportunity to realise the full benefits of mobility and risk falling behind competition.

About the Author

Warren Chaisatien is the Managing Director of http://www.telsyte.com.au an Australian-based market research and consultancy specialised in the competitive intelligence of the converged communications market. Telsytes expertise is centered around the three core competency areas of Carrier & broadband, mobile & Wireless, and Enterprise Communications. Telsyte provides industry insights through custom research and consulting as well as ongoing research, including market reports and online databases.

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Halo Series the Culmination of First Person Shooter Video Games

halo 3 was recently released amidst great fanfare as an exclusive title to the latest microsoft gaming console: the Xbox 360. The halo games have been the flagship titles on the Xbox consoles since the first Xbox was released with the first halo back in 2001. halo: Combat Evolved quickly became a popular culture phenomenon, being hailed by many industry authorities as the best first person shooter available on a console. It quickly spiraled into an industry of its own, spawning original novels, comic books, toys and more.

halo is the evolution of a genre that goes back to the earliest 3D game graphics. Once it became possible to put a game character in a maze and then show that maze from the character's perspective - the first person perspective - rather than the overhead view previous video games had used, it opened up the door for the development of the "first person shooter", or FPS. The original FPS, Wolfenstein 3D, looks crude by today's standards, but it was cutting edge in both graphics and sound quality on its release in 1992. Certainly it was unlike anything that anyone had seen at the time. While the concept was simple - you walk through a maze and shoot bad guys - its execution allowed gamers to feel like they were inside the game in a way that hadn't been experienced before.

Prior to halo, the most well-known FPS was the second major FPS to hit the market: doom. doom gained notoriety beyond the gaming world for its violent content and rampant popularity. It was the first FPS to allow multiplayer gaming over a modem or network, an updated version of which is one of Halo's main selling points. doom became popular enough that a major Hollywood movie was made, starring The Rock and Karl Urban. Following in Doom's footsteps, halo is also slated to be made into a motion picture, though - as of writing this article - that project is still in development.

Each installment of the halo series has only increased the frenzy around these games as Bungie and microsoft come up with new features to add to increase replayability and multiplayer functionality. While halo 2 sold eight million copies worldwide and was the most played game on Xbox live for two years, halo 3 is expected to eventually blow those figures out of the water. 4.2 million copies were shipped to retail outlets for the release date and its release has nearly tripled sales of Xbox360 compared to pre-halo 3 sales of the console. There's no denying that the halo series of video games has become a major force in popular culture, and will likely remain so for years to come.

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GPS Golf Balls Are Almost Here

As GPS technology gets better and better and smaller and smaller it will be able to be used for many things? For instance at the world Series a baseball hit into the third level will be able to be recorded by GPS as to exactly how far it was hit and its trajectory to formulate where it would have actually landed had the stadium been flat. Thus we will be able to tell who was the greatest homerun power house of all times, perhaps even who is on steroids based on their body mass, speed of pitch, GPS data and haptics (body movement and form). Wouldnt it be cool to be watching the world Series on TV and instant information about a homerun appearing on the bottom of the screen? Sounds like a whole new potential betting arena, not only how many homeruns a person will hit, but exactly how far they will hit them?

A football kick would be immediately known the exact yardage, every play near the sidelines would be instantly called in or out of bounds and there would never be any question as to if a football actually broke the goal line. I can hear the referee unions screaming foul already as they will no longer be needed or have jobs? Ouch? Soccer balls, off sides, out of bounds? Yes all possible via GPS data.

With sensors getting smaller and GPS units being used in Unmanned aerial Vehicles of smaller and smaller size for Micro Air Vehicles and RFID imbedded chips, this technology believe it or not is ready for golf balls as well? All you need is a little imagination. So there you are Tiger Woods with a PDA device in your hands which measures the exactly where the ball is, how far to the next hole, picking up the data from inside the golf ball itself and the flag in the hole. Way-points are displayed also as to where the sand traps are, lakes, edge of fairway and the rough surrounding the green.

The world Think Tank recent discussion and brain storming session digressed from GPS navigational devices to sports and we came up with the idea to put GPS Sensors in golf balls, so you could find your golf ball if you have a nasty slice or heavy winds taking it off course. Part of our discussion also came from another recent think tank discussion on putting GPS sensors on Locusts Swarms in order to track them.

The idea of putting GPS sensors on Locusts is a noble idea, yet who will pay for this technology, as the locust is small and cannot carry much weight and still keep up with the rest of the swarm, which of course would throw off the reading? Our thoughts were to let the golfing community pay for it. After all if the locusts see such a green area of grass they would eat it all up.

As a kid I use to run on the golf course and saw balls way off the ranges and fairways. Some of these golf balls were custom, with people's names on them? Ouch adding insult to injury, I could immediately tell who the bad golfer was? With the new GPS WTT Golf Balls you could never lose your golf balls, because you would know their exact location via a set of satellites and that data would be displayed on your wireless PDA device. This PDA wireless Tracking device would be with you and you could carry it in a zipper pouch on the golf bag or on the steering wheel of your golf cart. now then on the poles and flags of each hole would be another sensor so when you set the ball on the "T" for the next shot you would see the exact distance.

We went one step further and figured out how to integrate a mini-weather station system on you golf cart. It will be a slight modification of the Climatronics Corporations TACMET system. For those who liked to get a work out, it could be integrated into the golf bag with a small external periscope;

http://www.climatronics.com See the TACNET system.

By integrating the GPS system with known GIS Golf Course Topography and exact weather readings from the TACMET system into the wireless PDA, the golfer would have all the data needed to make a perfect shot provided they had the skill and pre-cognitive ability to make it so. Our system will also be able to suggest the best club to use based on the ability of the golfer from previous courses, wind, distance and punching in of the golfers present fatigue factor based on a 1-10 scale.

A Sarasota Company, Great White Shark Entertainment is already busy installing wifi and GPS systems such as golf shot distance measurement and course information which includes a Golf Cart mounted system and handheld PDA wireless mobile display. These systems will become great revenue enhancers for Golf Clubs and for the serious golfer who likes all the bells and whistles and has the money to afford them. There system is quite perfect to add to our idea or vice versa, check it out: The Inforemer, this information available at their website. GPS Industries is making it all happen.

http://www.gpsindustries.com

The Our WTT GPS Golf Balls will be more expensive than normal balls but well worth it as the system teaches the player to shoot a better game. The golf ball could be the same weight? As any normal PGA Golf Ball.

A future thought along this theme would be to eventually have, thru special internal parts and shape shifting techniques, the ball if it got close would simply roll over to the hole and fall in. This would mean no one would ever have to give them a free put or allow someone to feel bad who fudged the score. This future idea would be great for the player who understands he is not anywhere near a scratch golfer but occasionally might like to play with a few. Or for the player who goes to the course simply to look cool, but has not brains or talent?

"Lance Winslow" - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is a guest writer for Our Spokane Magazine in Spokane, Washington

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Podcast Secrets Revealed

There you are, flipping through the radio stations yet again, looking for SOMETHING, ANYTHING, worth listening to. Maybe youll find a song here or there that you like, or a talk show on a subject you are interested in. Then its time to flip the stations again. What I need, you think to yourself, is my own personal radio station.

Enter the world of podcasting! Podcasting is just like having your own radio station, programmed with your favorite items and ready for you to listen anywhere, anytime. With podcasting, you can listen to:

[o] WHAT you want

[o] WHEN you want

[o] WHERE you want

No more searching and hoping to find a radio station that plays your favorite music. No more missing a talk show broadcast because you are sitting in class or in a meeting at the wrong time. With podcasting, you get just the content you want, from the sources you want, when you want. And there are no ads or commercials! What Tivo has done for your TV viewing, podcasting can do for your radio listening, and there is no FCC regulations either!

So what exactly is podcasting? A podcast is an audio file stored on the Internet that you can download to your computer or MP3 player and listen to whenever you want. It might be music, or it could be a talk show, a lecture, a recorded tele-seminar, a sermon, a football game, etc. Podcasting gives you the ultimate in choice and convenience.

o Podcasting is all about CHOICE

Podcasting offers you unlimited choices in listening. Even though podcasting is a relatively new technology, there are already thousands of podcasts to which you can subscribe. No radio station in your city that plays the indy music you love? Check out East Detroit Radio.

want to improve the koi pond in your backyard? Subscribe to Koi club of the air.

Parenting questions? Try the front Porch Parenting podcast.

You can find a podcast on literally any subject you are interested in! In fact, www.podcastalley.com currently lists 2,380 podcasts in 15 different categories, while www.ipodder.org lists 4,493.

Another advantage of podcasting is that, because podcasts can appeal to niche audiences, they can cover their topics in much greater depth and be far more informative than regular radio broadcasts, which must appeal to a wide audience. Also, with a podcast, you can back up and listen to a segment again if you missed something the first time. If you come to a segment that is boring, you can fast-forward. You can listen as many times as you want to all or part of the podcast. And you can stop listening all together for a few minutes, hours, or even days if something else comes up.

o Podcasting is all about CONVENIENCE

MP3 files have been available for download from the internet for years. But what makes podcasting different and truly useful is that you can subscribe to programs you are interested in. This means you dont have to check your favorite podcast web sites every day for new episodes and manually download them.

Instead, free podcasting software automatically downloads new episodes to your computer as soon as they are available. This makes it easy and convenient for you to stay up-to-date with your favorite podcasts.

Once your podcasts are downloaded to your computer, you can synch them to your MP3 player, burn them to a CD for playback on your CD player, or simply listen to them through your computers speakers. This gives you the ultimate convenience of listening to your programs at your leisure. You can listen to the podcasts whenever you want as you are driving, walking, exercising, knitting, etc. With a podcast, you can be mobile, live your life, and listen to your content ANYWHERE.

o Podcasting is FREE & EASY

not only are podcasts themselves generally free, but so is the podcasting software you need! Both podcasts and podcasting software are easy to find on the internet and are easy to use.

Podcasting is waiting for you!

If you havent been exposed to podcasts yet, you soon will be! Podcasts are literally everywhere now, and more podcasts are being created every day.

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