Louisiana Legislature allows Hurricane Chris perform during a session

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Gone Way Too Soon : Michael you will be Missed!

We have truly lost a musical icon. May God Bless his soul. Its extremely sad that people still continue to criticize him after his passing. Please let him rest in peace!

Sean Paul new album to be released soon

August is the date being announced for the long-awaited follow-up album for deejay Sean PaulIn the meantime, the lead single So Fine is stirred up a lot of love from fans in France, Canada, Belgium, Norway and Sweden who have made it the most downloaded reggae/dancehall song in those territories.
Popular online music store iTunes has So Fine charting in those five nations but it is void on the US online charts. Reports are, however, that the single should be made available in the US within the next two weeks.
The single So Fine also had found its way on Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks where it made its debut at number 90
Sean Paul has topped the Billboard Hot 100 three times but has had only one chart-topper on the R&B chart. He reached pole position with Get Busy in 2003.A recap of Sean Paul titles to have hit the R&B chart include Deport Them, Hot Gal Today, Gimmie the Light, Get Busy, Like Glue, I’m Still in Love With You, Temperature, We Be Burning, (When You Gonna) Give it Up to Me (with Keyshia Cole), Baby Boy (with Beyonce), Breathe (with Blu Cantrell) and Come Over (with Estelle).

Red Meat: The Real Story

Red meat can be part of a healthy diet, but eating too much — especially fatty cuts and processed products — raises your health risks.
By Lynn Yoffee
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH



If you eat a lot of fatty and processed red meat, you may be setting the stage for a variety of medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease, even cancer. Here’s the 411 on what to avoid and what to eat in moderation.

Red Meat: The Health Risks
Fatty red meat is high in saturated fats, which tend to raise the “bad” cholesterol in the blood, otherwise known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol increase your risk for coronary heart disease.

Fatty cuts of beef, ground beef (especially if less than 85 percent lean), lamb, pork, sausage, hot dogs, and bacon are all culprits. Deli meats, too, can contain high levels of fat. In addition to being linked to an increased risk of heart disease, eating large amounts of fatty red meat increases your overall calorie intake, possibly leading to excess weight and obesity.

Red Meat: Cancer Research
A recent study from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) found that if your diet includes a lot of red meat and processed meat (like salami, bacon, or deli meats), rather than non-processed white meat (skinless chicken and turkey), you may have a shortened life span because of the link to heart disease and cancer. The study specifically noted that people who ate the most red meat increased their risk of death by more than 30 percent compared to those who ate the least. This included death from heart disease and cancer.

Another study highlighted the link between a high consumption of red and processed meat and colon cancer. High consumption of beef, lamb, or pork was described as 3 or more ounces a day for men and 2 or more ounces for women; high consumption of hot dogs, bacon, ham, sausage, or cold cuts was considered to be 1 ounce eaten five to six days a week for men, and two to three days a week for women. In this study, people who ate the most processed meat had a 50-percent greater risk of colon cancer and a 20-percent greater risk of rectal cancer as compared to those who ate the least.

Red Meat: Choosing Lean Meat
Protein, found in meat, is an important part of a healthy diet, along with carbohydrates and the right kinds of fat. The body uses protein as its building blocks for your muscles, bones, cartilage, blood, and skin. As long as it’s not your only source of protein, lean meat is the better way to enjoy red meat. Look for cuts that have no visible fat (these often include the word “loin”) or with less marbling; opt for ground beef that's at least 90 percent lean.

In addition to lean meat cuts, other smart protein sources include:

Fatty fish, such as salmon, trout, and herring. These are high in a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids (one of the good fats) called omega-3 fatty acids. Eating these fish may reduce your risk of death from heart disease.
Seeds and nuts, like walnuts and flax. These are particularly good sources of essential fatty acids. Others, such as sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and almonds, are also good sources of vitamin E. They are all, however, very calorie-dense, so limit your portions.
Red Meat: A Better Way to Cook
To further reduce the amount of fat in cooked lean meat, opt to broil, bake, roast, or simmer, rather than fry. Then, drain and discard any fat released during cooking. Be aware that the NCI recommends avoiding overcooking meats, especially blackening or charring meats, because of evidence that there may be increased risk of some cancers from eating meat prepared this way.

Red Meat: Going Vegetarian
Some people who want to improve their nutritional intake adopt a vegetarian diet numerous studies have shown that vegetarians have a lower risk of heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some cancers.

Most vegetarian diets include little, if any, animal products. However, many plant proteins can provide enough nutrients for a healthy diet. But the sources of protein must be varied to include all the necessary nutrients. One of the biggest risks of eating a strict vegetarian diet is developing an iron deficiency. Iron is typically found in red meat and eggs, but those can be properly substituted with beans, spinach, iron-enriched products, dried fruits, and brewer's yeast.

Whether you choose to follow a vegetarian diet or simply make wiser lean-meat choices, you're sure to improve your overall health, lower your weight, and reduce your risk for various diseases.

Calif. to probe latest HIV case in porn industry

Calif. to probe latest HIV case in porn industry
Jun. 13, 2009 9:33 AM ET (AP)By MICHAEL R. BLOOD
State health officials are looking into the latest HIV case reported in California's multibillion-dollar porn industry, fearing that reckless practices on film sets might be raising the risk of new infections.
It was revealed this week that a woman tested positive for HIV immediately after making an adult film. The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health is attempting to identify the filmmaker, at which point a formal investigation would begin.
"Our concern is that we need to quickly get to the employer so that we can work with them to change their practices to ensure the proper safety measures are being taken to prevent the additional spread of HIV," agency spokesman Dean Fryer said.
The actress's positive result was reported by the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation, which declined to reveal her name.
Known in the industry as AIM, the organization tests hundreds of actors each month in the San Fernando Valley, where the U.S. porn industry is headquartered. It grants those who pass certificates allowing them to work.
Los Angeles County health officials say there have been 22 confirmed HIV cases in industry performers since 2004.


Although the co-stars of the woman involved in the latest case have tested negative, they have been quarantined from acting for the time being and advised to be retested in two weeks because medical experts say it takes almost that long for a person to show signs of infection.
"All required reporting has been complied with," the foundation said in a statement Thursday on its Web site. "This is not a major event."
Fryer said the foundation has not cooperated with state investigators in previous cases, citing privacy laws. Foundation officials did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment Friday.
Government health officials say they are dubious about safe-sex practices on adult film sets, despite assurances from the industry. Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Health, said there are "persistent reports" about risky behavior.
Regulations require filmmakers to provide protection against the transmission of disease, such as condoms or using film techniques that involve simulations.
"There is no reason these infections should be occurring if these employers are following these precautions," Fryer said.
After an HIV outbreak in 2004 spread panic through the industry and briefly shut down production at several studios, many producers began making condoms a requirement. But they said both actors and audiences quickly rebelled.
"What happened was the talent didn't want to use condoms," said Steven Hirsch, co-Chief Executive of Vivid Entertainment Group, one of the industry's largest filmmakers. "As a result, we decided to go condom optional."
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Associated Press writer John Rogers contributed to this report.