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Ukulele Chords – Learn To Play Amazing Grace With Tablature

Posted by ben On September - 29 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

You will learn to sing Amazing Grace with your own ukulele accompaniment in the key of C-major. We will use tabs so you will not need to know sheet music notation.

First you will have to take a look at the way you have tuned your ukulele. Some people don’t care how they tune their ukulele as long as the strings are tuned together. It’s okay as long as you are not playing together with another instrument.

But, in order to play the chords in C-major we presupposes that the you first string is tuned to an A. If you can find middle C on a piano you can play the notes up to A. C D E F G A. Right, there it is!

We will first take a look at the C-major chord. With the tab notation we will use it will look like this:

C-major: 0/4 0/3 0/2 3/1

Now you will learn to interpret this notation. The digit before the slash indicates the fret to press down. The digit after the slash shows you which string to play.

3/1 means, press down the third fret on string one. To play the chords to the first line of lyrics you will have to learn one more chord. Here is F-major:

F-major: 2/4 0/3 1/2 0/1

With these two chords we can play the first line of lyrics:

A-(C)mazing Grace, how (F)sweet the (C)sound

The chords to play are written before the syllable in the text where you are to strum it. Another way to notate the chord progression to play will look like this:

C / / C / / F / / C / /

Strum once on every chord name and once more on the same chord for every following slash.

For the next line we need a third chord. Here is G7:

G7: 0/4 2/3 1/2 2/1

Time for the next line:

That (C)saved a wretch like (G7)me

or written like a chord progression:

C / / C / / G7 / / G7 / /

We will take the two last lines together as you now know how to read the chords:

I (C)once was lost, but (F)now am (C)found

Was (C)blind, but (G7)now I (C)see

And in ordinary chord notation:

C / / C / / F / / C / /

C / / G7 / / C / / C / /

To make music of the song with ukulele accompaniment it is important to be able to change between chords smoothly. I suggest that you work on the art of changing from one chord to another by choosing for exampel C and F.

Strum once on every chord and change to the next one until your fingers obey your command. To change from C to G7 I suppose that you play the C chord with your left hand ring finger. To get to G7 you can slide your ring finger to fret two on the first string.

After that you only have to place your left hand middle finger on the third string and your index on your second string.

Peter Edvinsson invites you to download your free sheet music, ukulele tabs, ebooks, music lessons and read his music blog at http://www.capotastomusic.com

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Common Diabetes Symptoms to Beware Of

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Common Diabetes Symptoms to Beware Of
By Donald Lawrence

Since diabetes has become such a widespread disease, you really should take the time to familiarize yourself with some of the most common diabetes symptoms. Letting a condition like diabetes go untreated can result in serious consequences and can even be life threatening if you don’t get proper treatment. So by learning what types of diabetes symptoms to look for, you will be able to see your doctor right away should you start experiencing any of them.

Diabetes is a disease in which the sooner you start to get treatment, the better off you are. The good news is that there are many early symptoms that you can watch for that can allow you to catch the disease in its early stages.

The first and one of the most common symptoms is having extreme thirst. So if you all of sudden start feeling thirsty all the time and this is not normal for you, then you may want to tested for diabetes.

Another common diabetes symptom is having dry or itchy skin. Since anyone can have dry skin from time to time, this diabetes symptom can sometimes be overlooked as just a normal condition. But now that you are aware that it can be a symptom of diabetes, don’t overlook it in the future.

Several other diabetic symptoms you should be aware of include unusual weight loss, drowsiness, frequent urination, increased fatigue, and blurry vision. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should take them seriously by seeing your doctor and getting tested for diabetes.

Once you have confirmed that the symptoms you have been experiencing have been caused by diabetes, you may be wondering what kind of treatment options are out there. Treatment for diabetes will often depend on several personal factors including the severity of your condition and your weight. The next step you will need to take is to consult with your doctor so you can work with them to come up with the best diabetes treatment plan.

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Veal Lady Sharon

Posted by ben On September - 28 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

From: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Servings: 4
Veal chops are enhanced with a sauce flavored with mushrooms,
herbs and black olives.

4 lean veal chops (about 4 oz each), fat trimmed
1-3 tsp margarine
2 medium onions, chopped
1 lb mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp tomato paste
3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 tsp herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
1 small bay leaf
1/4 – 1/2 cup sliced black olives
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp minced parsley

1. Cook veal chops in margarine in large skillet over high heat
until browned on both sides; transfer to shallow baking dish.

2. In same skillet, saute onions and mushrooms until tender;
sprinkle with flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring well. Stir
in remaining ingredients, except salt, pepper, and parsley, and
heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Pour sauce over veal in dish. Bake, uncovered, at
325 degrees F. until veal is tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle
with parsley and serve.

Nutrition:
302 Calories, 32g Protein, 439mg Sodium, 100.1mg Cholesterol,
10.2g Fat, 14.5g Carbs

Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 3 Meat, 1 Fat

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Very Early Symptoms of Adult Onset Diabetes

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Very Early Symptoms of Adult Onset Diabetes
By Tehmina Mazher

We often talk about adult onset diabetes but important here is to talk about early symptoms of this type of diabetes; so a person must know if he is suffering from Diabetes.

Adult onset diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in United States of America. It is a disappointing figure but good news is that 90% of these diabetics can cure their disease if they achieve the ideal weight and practice healthy living and eating habits.

The diet of a normal person must steer clean of pastry teats, pasta, cookies and soda pop. A person can eat these but only in moderation. If this is your routine diet then expect you to be diagnosed with diabetes. The diet cannot be changed overnight. It can only be done gradually with patience. It is hard to ignore these treats, but it is for our own good. This change in diet puts a person at lesser risk of developing diabetes.

The secret to stay away from early symptoms of adult onset diabetes is to have a diet low in sugar and high in complex carbohydrates.

The early symptoms of adult onset diabetes includes;

Frequent urination
Increased hunger
Excessive thirst
Blurred vision
Tiredness
Slow healing wounds
Recurrent yeast infections in women
Erectile dysfunction in men

If a person is having Early Symptoms of Adult Onset Diabetes, the following tests must be conducted

Fasting Blood Glucose Level

If level is above 126 mg/dl in the past two sets then chances are that you are diabetic.

Random Blood Glucose Level

If the level is above 200 mg/dl and person is suffering from Early Symptoms of Diabetes, then the person is diabetic.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

If the level of blood glucose is above 200 mg/dl then the person is diabetic.

To treat diabetes the person must uproot the cause. Whatever the case is the Early Symptoms of Adult Onset Diabetes must be given prime importance to treat the problem in time.

If you doubt that you might have diabetes check Warning Signs Of Diabetes.
Diabetes is reversible, I have reversed it. I know it is hard to believe but it is 100 % truth. You can check the tips and tricks here which I have used to reverse this chronic disease.

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Signs of Diabetes – Slow Healing Bruises Or Cuts

Posted by ben On September - 27 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Signs of Diabetes – Slow Healing Bruises Or Cuts
By Tehmina Mazher

“This cut is not healing.”

“I am unable to wear shorts because of ugly cut on my calf.”

“I do not know how I got this bruise.”

“I cannot wear sleeveless shirts because of ugly bruise on arms.”

“This bruise is taking the longest healing time.”

“Finally I have understood that I should never wear shorts and sleeveless shirts in public.”

You are not alone if you make or think such sort of statements. There are many who are puzzled like you because of these cuts and bruises. At times the person is unaware of the reason of the particular cut. The thing which is known for sure is that his cuts and bruises are taking longest healing time.

Let me put something clearly on your face. It is a hard truth; these slow healing cuts and wounds are one of the signs of diabetes. If you doubt that you are diabetic then it is vital that you learn about this chronic ailment as much as you can. Ignorance is not good as far as diabetes is concerned. Let me make it more clear that slow healing cuts and wounds symptoms diabetes.

The diabetics are at an increased risk of getting a cut or wound. The good thing is that a person can avoid these cuts or speed up the recovery process of these cuts. Above all with proper knowledge a person can delay the onset of diabetes.

“I haven’t got any cut but I don’t want it to happen”

“My grandpa has cuts on his leg but he never thought that he could be diabetic.”

If ever you have made these statements then congratulations as you are at the right place.

Diabetes is a disease which is easier to prevent then to treat. Recurrent infections are common in diabetes. Treat the infection before it starts to hinder the healing process. Regular exercise also speeds up the healing process of cuts. Increased blood sugar levels are dangerous and may cause even severe infections in cuts. It is important to check the infections carefully.

“I am diabetic; is there anything that can help me?”

“I am experiencing signs of diabetes; is there any product that can help me?”

If you are also thinking or uttering these discouraging statements then I have a perfect answer that can help you. Check Signs Of Diabetes and the Treatment for Diabetes. I can bet that after thorough reading you will say

“My energy levels have shot up”

“I feel fit and alive once again.”

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How Does the Diabetes Food Pyramid Differ From the USDA Food Pyramid

Posted by ben On September - 26 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

How Does the Diabetes Food Pyramid Differ From the USDA Food Pyramid
By Jamison Bentley

How does the Diabetes Food Pyramid differ from the standard Food Pyramid? The Diabetes Food Pyramid is a tool used as a meal planning option for some people with diabetes. It differs from the USDA Food Pyramid in the amount of protein and carbohydrates allowed. Diets are of the utmost important in controlling your diabetes. The free online diabetic meal planning is an essential resource in controlling your diabetes.

This Pyramid is divided into six groups:

1- Fats, Sweets and Alcohol (serving size is 1 cupcake, 2 cookies and even ½ cup of ice cream)
2- Meat and Meat Substitutes (includes all meats and tofu, dried beans, cottage cheese and even peanut butter) Serving size is 4 to 6 oz for a whole day.
3- Milk & Dairy (choose non-fat and low-fat and allow 2 to 3 servings per day)
4- Fruit (blackberries, cantaloupe, strawberries, oranges, apples, bananas, peaches, pears, apricots and grapes) 2-4 servings per day
5- Vegetables – (broccoli, cucumbers, kale, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce) 3 5 servings per day
6- Grains and Starches (bread, cereal, rice and pasta) 6-11 servings per day maximum.

Calories count and the diabetic meal plan can contain 1500 calorie diets all the up to the 2800 calorie diet depending on height, weight and activity level.

Remember level 6 grains and starches are at the bottom of the chart and your meals should contain more of these foods than the other levels.

Finally it is important to know your servings sizes. Know how to plan your meal by using this tool or other tools. Take advantage of this online meal plan, you will wonder how you ever got along without it.

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How Eco-Friendly Monks Rekindled the Use of Spirits.

Posted by ben On September - 26 - 2009Comments Off

The following is a guest post by Shireen Qudosi of Heater-Home

They say people in glass homes shouldn't throw stones. Well, this is one glass home you're not likely to find a squabbling pair in.

In 1984, Buddhist monks in Thailand began gathering bottles to decorate their shelters. The interest not only attracted a lot of tourists but also resulted in a flood of donated bottles to help the monks realize their luminary vision. Since then, Thai monks in the Siasaket province just 370 miles northeast of Bangkok have used approximately 1.5 million glass bottles to create their temple.

While many eco-enthusiasts have incorporated recycled bottles into their décor, these creative and dedicated monks have taken it to a whole new level. Using a mixture of green Heineken bottles and brown Thai beer bottles, the monks find that the use of bottles as building materials is a practical solution, since the bottles don't lose their color and are easily cleaned; plus the thickness of beer bottles makes them durable enough to resist wear and tear. The monks have also cleverly put beer bottle caps to good use by creating stunning mosaics depicting Buddha.

Moving beyond simple sustainability and to spiritual sustainability, Thai monks have taken beer, normally associated with common culture, and have created a cultural goldmine out of beer byproducts. They've single-handedly redefined recyclability, and raised the bar in an eco-conscious world. If a handful of monks with limited resources can create this, what about the rest of us? The Beer Bottle Temple is a testament to eco-living that fuses practicality and spirituality to create a whole new forum for aesthetic design.

The bottles create a structure that holds up the number-one rule in architecture, which calls for an awareness of how the building uses light. The "Beer Bottle Temple," as it's now referred to, draws every last bit of light in and reflects it throughout, creating a warm glow unmatched by electrical lighting. Imagine how a stained-glass church looks -- now imagine the incandescence of an entire building arising out of glass, with reams of sunlight stretching from wall to wall.

While it's unlikely that the rest of us have a glass house, we can certainly learn from the design element, and perhaps pick up a little green lesson. It's true that many modern homes (especially pre-fab and modular homes) have a larger percentage of windows. Though increased window space is always a scenic plus, it's usually not conducive to a warm, toasty home -- a much needed transition during the approaching winter months.

The fact is, glass does nothing to insulate your home, and switching on the heater to high is not the best idea if you want to go Earth-friendly and not be out of house and home after paying your heating bill. Rather than shoveling buckets of change into the bottomless pit known as utility bills, try investing in a space heater and keep that heater in the area you use most -- like your bedroom, office or living room. This way you're channeling the heat right where you need it, so that no matter where you live, your home can still be your castle.

As for the monks, they're still busy building. They continue to collect and receive empty bottles that they're now using for additional temples and shelters. The Beer Bottle Temple brilliantly reflects what a little bit of ingenuity and a lot of patience can accomplish. It is a monument to spiritual sustainability that also defies the cultural associations we've branded on spirits.

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