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I made a swift transfer yesterday and while shocked, I was delighted to see it was in my Kasikorn account this morning.

That,s got to be less than 24 hours point to point.

I hope it is ok to reveal it was made via the Co_op Bank and should anyone wish for further information please do not hesitate to ask.

While I also appreciate this is an financial topic, I thought it may be more helpful in the general forum for informational purposes so again hope this is o.k.

Charges start at - 025% of the funds sent and cuts off on the max charge of 35 pounds sterling per transfer.

As i always do I have it sent in pounds sterling  from the U.K. for the best exchange rates ( IMHO ) based on past experiences.

I also leave the overseas charges to be deducted at this end as they are far less than paying them at the sending end.

Well done the Co-op bank for a very speedy and efficient service

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Had the following article sent this morning and thought it may be helpful for our members and hope it is permissable to share / post.

Courteousy of You Beauty

Self Magazine
January 27th, 2012
Tags: Healthy Eating

Had your annual physical lately? Here's a reason why you should: Even if you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, your cholesterol might be higher than you'd like.

Janis Jilbrin, R.D., co-author of The Life You Want! Get Motivated, Lose Weight and Be Happy (Simon & Schuster 2011, co-authored with Bob Greene and psychologist Anne Kearney-Cooke), explains the deal with cholesterol and what foods you can eat to help keep yours down.

What would cause your cholesterol to be high in the first place? "Sometimes having high LDL -- the "bad" cholesterol -- is genetic," says Jilbrin. LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, and it's considered the "bad" cholesterol, Jilbrin explains, because it takes fat and deposits it into your arteries. That's the cholesterol you want to keep "down."
MORE FROM SELF: How Tiffani Thiessen Lost 45 Pounds

Then there's the "good" cholesterol, called HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which travels in your bloodstream and removes the bad cholesterol. You can also be genetically predisposed to having low levels of HDL; other causes, according to Jilbrin, include being overweight or obese, being sedentary, smoking, a high carb intake, having type 2 diabetes and certain drugs, including beta blockers and steroids.

And why should you be worried about any of this? Heart disease -- which, no, you're not too young to worry about. According to Jilbrin, "Arterial plaque can start forming in young adulthood, even in childhood."

Uh oh. She continues: "And trying to fix it once you've had a heart attack or show signs of heart disease never reduces your risk like you would have if you'd taken care of the problem earlier."
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Jilbrin says that the most important type of foods to eat to keep your cholesterol levels healthy are "viscous fibers." Sounds ... gross? Don't worry, they're actually tasty. Here's a list of some yummy viscous fibers:

• Barley
  
• Oatmeal
  
• Oat bran
  
• Ground psyllium seeds
  
• Apples
  
• Oranges
  
• Prunes
  
• Legumes (beans, peas, lentils)
  
• Brussels sprouts

Viscous fibers work, Jilbrin explains, for two reasons: First, they trap some of the fat and cholesterol from your diet, sending it out of the body before it can be absorbed.
Second: "Your body uses bile acids, made from cholesterol, to break down the fat you eat, so it can be absorbed in the intestines," Jilbrin explains. "Once the bile acid is secreted in the intestine and does its work breaking down fat, most of the bile acids are reabsorbed." Are you with us so far? "But viscous fibers block some of that reabsorption, so, in order to create more bile acid, the body draws from cholesterol in the blood, thus lowering LDL (the "bad" cholesterol)."
Almonds, while not viscous fibers, are also good to eat, notes Jilbrin, because they contain a monounsaturated fat and a plant sterol, both of which lower LDL.

Of course -- it's not just what you eat. Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding saturated fats and staying active, says Jilbrin, are also super important to keeping your cholesterol levels -- and your heart -- healthy.

Ref url :- Ref url http://www.youbeauty...our-Cholesterol

Any local similar Thai foodstuffs or others would be much appreciated.

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Championship clubs making losses of more than £6m will be fined millions of pounds or put under a transfer embargo from the 2014-15 season.

Ref url :- http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/17841566

Now what about the Premier League doing likewise ( in proportion after allowance for higher transfer fees ect. ) as those below them addressing this by punishment via restriction for living beyond their means.

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Yet another example is set regarding the law and footballs pathetic excuses and what young football fans  will make of it, who knows.

http://www.dailymail...letter-20120425

The after trial comments and insensitive arrogance of footballs so called elite is there yet again for all to witness.

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I was posted  the following article courteousy of the  BBC Health  section.

Quoted article from ref url http://www.bbc.co.uk...health-17701485

13 April 2012 Last updated at 23:06 GMT

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Walking could be a useful tool in treating depression

By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News
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• Exercise 'eases depression risk'
  
• Growing better mental health
  
• Exercise aids depression, say GPs

Something as simple as going for a brisk stroll could play an important role in fighting depression, according to researchers in Scotland.
Vigorous exercise has already been shown to alleviate symptoms of depression, but the effect of less strenuous activities was unclear.
A study in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity showed walking had a "large effect" on depression.

One in 10 people may have depression at some point in their lives.
The condition can be treated with drugs, but exercise is commonly prescribed by doctors for mild symptoms.
Researchers at the University of Stirling scoured academic studies to find data on one of the mildest forms of exercise - walking.

They found eight studies, on a total of 341 patients, which fitted the bill.

Therapy

The report's authors showed "walking was an effective intervention for depression" and had an effect similar to other more vigorous forms of exercise.

They said: "Walking has the advantages of being easily undertaken by most people, incurring little or no financial cost and being relatively easy to incorporate into daily living."

However, they cautioned that much more research needed to be done. There are still questions over how long, how fast and whether walking should take place indoors or outdoors.

Prof Adrian Taylor, who studies the effects of exercise on depression, addiction and stress at the University of Exeter, told the BBC: "The beauty of walking is that everybody does it."

He added: "There are benefits for a mental-health condition like depression."
How any form of exercise helps with depression is unclear. Prof Taylor said there were ideas about exercise being a distraction from worries, giving a sense of control and releasing "feel-good" hormones.

The mental-health charity Mind said its own research found that spending time outdoors helped people's mental health.

Its chief executive, Paul Farmer, said: "To get the most from outdoor activities it's important to find a type of exercise you love and can stick at. Try different things, be it walking, cycling, gardening or even open-water swimming.

"Exercising with others can have even greater impact, as it provides an opportunity to strengthen social networks, talk through problems with others or simply laugh and enjoy a break from family and work. So ask a friend to join you."

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While they say that more research is needed on this subject, based on my experiences with stressful situations I have long believed in exercise as a great form of relief and restoring my feel good factor and the study compliments my non professional thoughts and the way I deal with it.

If you feel stressed what better way to escape than to get out of the environment causing it and go for a walk about until you feel better.

It could in the long term prevent more serious scenarios building up and developing out of control.

Exercise as we all know is good for our long term, health anyway. ( providing it is not overdone of course and within your capabilities)

It never fails for me and learned long ago not dwell on things that are negative for to long.

Many a true word is written in this article IMHO and worth trying with exercise.

Even a change of surrounding can help if you cannot do this.

Please try it next time you are feeling stressed, it can really help.

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