Hurricane Earl Projected Path Towards New England

The Projected Path of Hurricane Earl as of 8 AM

Hurricane Earl is quickly becoming a very powerful storm. As of the 8:00 Am National Hurricane Center Advisory, Earl is now a powerful category 2 hurricane, with winds reaching 110 miles per hour. It is moving in a WNW direction at 14 miles per hour, and has a minimum central pressure of 965 millibars. The current location puts it very close to the Northern Leeward Islands, at 18.4°N 62.9°W.

Late tonight and early tomorrow morning, the storm should pass about 50-100 miles north of Puerto Rico. It will then slowly move in a northwest direction for the next 2-3 days, getting fairly close to the shores of North Carolina by Late Thursday night. By Friday evening or early Saturday morning, Hurricane Earl should be off the coast of Cape Cod. Right now, the NHC cone of error has parts of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine all in it. This means that according to computer model forecasts, the storm could directly impact these areas. Having said this, the official projected path that the NHC is putting out would have Earl missing the US East Coast by about 100-150 miles. All interests on the East Coast should pay attention over the next few days.

To Get Honor....Beck and Palin Preach to the Choir!

Beck Says 'Restoring Honor' Rally is About God(excerpted from VOA News)

American conservative commentator Glenn Beck says his rally in Washington Saturday aims to "wake America up" by restoring religious principles.

At events in the U.S. capital Friday, Beck, a converted Mormon, invoked God as part of the reason for the so-called "Restoring Honor" event.

Civil rights activists and other critics have questioned Beck's motives for holding the rally on the 47th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech, and at the same site -- the steps of the memorial honoring President Abraham Lincoln.

According to Rev. Al Sharpton: :Beck Rally Contradicts the Dream of Equality"
African-American rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton is criticizing the "Restore Honor" rally, accusing its organizers of calling for the "structural breakdown" of the U.S. government.

Sharpton told public broadcaster C-SPAN on Saturday that such anti-government feelings do not serve the country's interests and contradict the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He said the slain civil rights leader fought for the federal government to ensure equal rights for people of all races and backgrounds.

The Beck rally has stirred controversy because it takes place on the steps of the memorial honoring President Abraham Lincoln, where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream Speech." That speech was delivered on this day in 1963

The Mediterranean Diet: What You Should Know!

The Mediterranean Diet: What You Should Know!
(Excerpted from Health News.com)

Your Guide to an International Treasure:

The Mediterranean nations of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Spain are petitioning to have their staple diet listed as a cultural heritage item by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO is dedicated to fostering dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values.

Citing the tradition, taste, and health benefits of the diet, the four countries are pitching the Mediterranean Diet as an endangered diet; one that is being diluted and changed in regions throughout the world. The UNESCO designation would serve to preserve the integrity and history of the region’s food.

It’s Just the Cure

The Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, whole grains, cheese or yogurt and fish. In addition to being heart healthy, the Mediterranean diet has also been shown to lessen the risk of cancer and depression, and ward off cognitive problems associated with aging. For those with newly diagnosed cases of Type II diabetes, this diet may help to delay or even eliminate the need for prescribed medication.
By following a Mediterranean diet, you may gain more than just dietary benefits. Mediterranean-type diets are plentiful in fish, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil. Now, more health benefits have been added to the growing list associated with the diets that limit dairy, meat, poultry, and saturated fatty acids.

The Last Mystery of Wellness

According to the Mayo Clinic, between one and four percent of Americans suffer from vascular dementia, and the National Institute on Aging projects that between 2.4 million and 4.5 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease. In addition to the promising results of recent studies on Mediterranean-type diets, other studies have suggested that following this type of diet could end the need of drug therapy for type 2 diabetes patients. New and forthcoming information continues to make clear the direct effects of diet on health. Eating healthy is the key to staying healthy. Visit the Health News diet pages to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to start eating and living healthy.