Written on March 2, 2010 by
J.K. Bowling has been named in a lawsuit alleging she stole ideas for her wildly popular and lucrative Harry Potter hooks from another British author.
The estate of the late Adrian Jacobs added Bowling as a defendant in a lawsuit it filed in June against Bloomsbury Publishing PLC for alleged copyright infringement, according to a statement released by the estate’s representatives, who are based in Australia.
The lawsuit, filed in a London court, claims Rawling’s book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire copied substantial parts of Jacobs’ 1987 book, The Adventures of Willy the Wizard, No. 1 Livid Land. Jacobs’ estate also claims that many other ideas from Willy the Wizard were copied into the Harry Potter books. Jacobs died in London in 1997.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth hook in Rawling’s series and was published in July 2000.
Sydney agent Max Markson, who is representing the trustee of Jacobs’ estate, Paul Allen, said Bowling was added to the lawsuit after Allen learned that the statute of limitations to sue her had not run out, as previously thought. “I estimate it’s a billion-dollar case,” Markson said. “That’ll be the decision of the courts, obviously.”
There was no immediate comment from Bowling. In June, Bloomsbury said the allegation that Bowling lifted from Jacobs’ work was “unfounded, unsubstantiated and untrue.” Bloomsbury said Jacobs’ estate first approached the company in 2004 with its claims, but was unable to identify any text in the Harry Potter books that was copied from Willy the Wizard.
In a statement, Allen said the estate is also seeking legal advice on whether the Harry Potter films and soon-to-be-opened Harry Potter theme park breach copyright law.
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Written on February 15, 2010 by
The more exercise you get, the less likely you are to get diabetes, regardless of how much you weigh, according to US researchers.
Study author Dr. Andrea Kriska tells media these findings ore a reminder that the key to warding off diabetes may not lie in the hands of doctors and public health officials, but with each person who wants to stay healthy.
People can do something about the risk of diabetes, she says in a press release. That would be to eat more wisely and get more active.”
Moreover, ‘it doesn’t have to be marathon running,’ she adds, noting that staying healthy often involves simply accruing more minutes walking each week.
Kriska and. her colleagues obtained their findings by following 1 ,728 individuals for on overage of six years, asking them how much they exercised and noting who developed type 2 diabetes.
In the study, exercise included any recreational or work- related activity in which people expended more energy than they did during so-called activities of daily living, which include bathing, grooming and eating.
The researchers focused on the type 2 form of diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, which is strongly associated with lifestyle factors like obesity and exercise. As they report in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the team found that the more activity people got, the less they appeared to be at risk of diabetes.
This relationship persisted regardless of how much people weighed, and exercise reduced the risk of diabetes among even the heaviest people.
SOURCE: American Journal of Epidemiology, October 2003.
Depending on what she tells you, Dr. Gardos offers some suggestions: If she is interested in having you awake to pursue more sexual activity, you might start out in a new position. You will probably stay awake if you are standing, for instance.
Don’t turn the lights out. There are all sorts of visual delights that can accompany sex. Enjoy them before, during, and after.
Don’t drink alcohol before having sex. Alcohol does not enhance sex, despite what some people believe, and it can make you drowsy.
Don’t have sex only late at night after a hard day of work. Sex can be a great way to start the day, too.
If your wife wants some quality quiet time after sex, plan to do something slightly more active than simply lying there. You can talk, trade massages, or stroke each other’s hair.
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Written on January 20, 2010 by
Common fashion mistakes and blunbers;
Your make-up is applied, your hair is styled, and you’re ready to go. But wait….there’s nothing that can spoil your look more than a conspicuous fashion faux pas.
In this article you’ll find top womens fashion mistakes and blunders you may have noticed on other people, but you haven’t committed them yourself, right? Think again. Have a look around, these blunders are more common than you think and many of these can be applied to men as well as women.
Your clothes don’t fit correctly.
Wearing baggy clothes can add pounds. Clothes that are too small accentuate unsightly bulges. Don’t buy anything thinking that it will be just right if you lose weight. Look good now. If the size tag bothers you, cut it off.
Wrinkled clothing.
That great suit or dress wont flatter you unless ifs wrinkle-free. Avoid this fashion mistake and buy clothes that dont wrinkle or keep an iron handy.
Dressing too trendy.
Don’t try to satisfy every trend in one day. You’ll probably just end up looking silly.
Mixing two seasons in one outfit.
Your pieces will contradict each other. Stick with one-season fashions.
Evident bra end panty lines.
Wear proper fitting undergarments under your clothing. If they do fit you properly and you still hove lines, then your clothing is too tight.
Exposed undergarments.
Avoid this fashion faux-pas! Keep your bra straps properly adjusted so theyre not hanging out. If your pants are low-rise, your panties should be too.
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Written on December 26, 2009 by
Although almonds aren’t the cheapest nuts to munch on to satisfy your oral fixation, their price is justified by the health benefits you get from snacking on the nut. Even the Bible has said that it’s “among the best of fruits”
So, almonds should be in your grocery list if you want..
1. …a healthier heart. A fantastic source of ’vitamin E that can reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 50%. almonds also have antioxidants that lessens a person’s heart disease tendencies and lowers the amount of C-reactive protein, which causes damage to the arteries
2. …to regulate your cholesterol levels. Almonds are rich in monounsaturated a ‘good’ HDL cholesterol that lower the ‘bad” LDL cholesterol. It has been suggested that a handful of almonds a day can reduce your bad cholesterol levels by up to l2%
3. better blood circulation. The high levels of potassium and law levels of sodium found in almonds work hand in hand to improve blood circulation and regulate blood pressure. Their magnesium content acts as a de-clogger and helps improve the flow of nutrient in the bloodstream. This is supported by the generous dose of iron that transports oxygen in the cellular level.
4. -to improve your brain power. Ayurveda, a system of Indian traditional medicine, considers almonds to be highly effective in inducing superior intellect and longevity. Modern medical sciences aren’t all that convinced on this benefit but they did all discover that almonds contain phenylalanine, a brain-boosting chemical.
5. …to reduce the risk of cancer. The vitamin E, phytochemicals and flavonoids in almonds help suppress the growth of breast cancer cells It also helps prevent colon cancer because of its high fiber content. Because it contains boron, it can also help in preventing prostate cancer
6 ..to be on a gluten-free or carbohydrate-restricted diet. Almond flour are a popular cookng ingredient often as a wheat flour-substitute, for people who have gluten sensitivity, coeliac disease and wheat allergies You can also use almond flour if you want to restrict your carbohydrate intake because a cup of which only has a net cart content of 10 grams.
7. …more energy. Almonds are a well-known energy booster, being a key ingredient in many energy bars. They are rich in protein, manganese, copper and riboflavin—all sources of energy
8. …to lose weight. Almonds are so dense in nutrients that consuming them makes one feel full. This prevents overeating and would eventually translate into weight-loss.
9. ..to prevent birth defects. Folic acid is one of the best defenses against birth defect, being a promoter of healthier cell growth and tissue formation. Pregnant women who eat almonds regularly can significantly reduce their offspring’s risk of birth defects because of the nuts’ considerable folic acid content
10. ..to maintain sugar levels. Almonds are good for diabetic because they’re a low glycemic index fond. They have a stabilizing effect on sugar and insulin levels.
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