Kino ( A Hybrid Citrus Fruit ) is a Rich Source of Vitamin C

 Kino (Citrus Fruit) is a delicious, Flavory and a popular winter fruit of Pakistan.It is cheaper than other fruits. It has superior  type of juice. It is mostly grown  in the  Districts of Sargodha and Bhalwal and adjoining agricultural areas of Pakistan. This agricultural belt is famous for the plantation of Kino fruit plants. This fruit is mostly exported to the arkets of Diddle East and some Western Countries. It is much liked in these countries. Pakistan is earning handsome amount of foreign exchange. Kino was developed by crossing two varieties of citrus fruit plants during 1930 and an American Agricultural Research Scientist Dr H.B.Frast played  leading role in the evolution of Kino plant. This experiment was carried out in the University of California at Riverside.   Afterward, in 1943 it was introduced in the College of Agriculture ( now the Agricultural University Faisalabad ). However, research is carried out to develop seedless fruit of Kino at National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Islamabad in Horticultural Research Institute. If they succeeded in obtaining the seedless KIno , Pakistan can occupy the fruit market in many countries by exporting this fruit. .

North American Get Lot of Vitamin D and Calcium

Most people in the United States and Canada get plenty of vitamin D and calcium, and may damage their health by taking too many supplements, experts advised. While both are important for healthy bones, North Americans may be confused about how much they need, the Institute of Medicine committee said.
Contrary to popular wisdom, many Americans and Canadians get plenty of vitamin D from the sun and do not need extra supplements to keep their bones strong, the expert panel advised.
"National surveys in both the United States and Canada indicate that most people receive enough calcium, with the exception of girls ages 9-18, who often do not take in enough calcium," the report reads.
"In contrast, postmenopausal women taking supplements may be getting too much calcium, thereby increasing their risk for kidney stones."
Many foods in North America are fortified with vitamin D and calcium, from milk to breakfast cereal and orange juice. The committee, led by nutritionist Catharine Ross of Pennsylvania State University, looked at a variety of studies.
Most people know that calcium is needed to build and keep bones strong and a few studies have linked low levels of vitamin D to a range of diseases from cancer to multiple sclerosis. The report found there was not enough evidence to make firm conclusions about anything but bones, though.
"We scrutinized the evidence, looking for indications of beneficial effects at all levels of intake. Amounts higher than those specified in this report are not necessary to maintain bone health," Ross said in a statement.
"Past cases such as hormone replacement therapy and high doses of beta carotene remind us that some therapies that seemed to show promise for treating or preventing health problems ultimately did not work out and even caused harm."
North Americans need on average 400 International Units (IUs) of vitamin D per day, the committee said. Those 71 and older may require as much as 800 IUs a day.
The committee set these requirements for calcium:
* Children aged 1 to 3 need 500 milligrams of calcium a day.
* Children 4-8 need 800 milligrams daily.
* Adolescents need more -- 1,300 milligrams a day.
* Women 19-50 and men up to 71 require on average 800 milligrams daily.
* Women over 50 and men over 71 need 1,000 mg.
Too much can be dangerous, the committee found.
"Once intakes of vitamin D surpass 4,000 IUs per day, the risk for harm begins to increase. Once intakes surpass 2,000 milligrams per day for calcium, the risk for harm also increases," the report reads.
"Kidney stones have been associated with taking too much calcium from dietary supplements. Very high levels of vitamin D (above 10,000 IUs per day) are known to cause kidney and tissue damage."
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research agreed that there was not yet enough evidence about the benefits of vitamin D and calcium for anything but bone health.
"These new guidelines will help clarify recent misperceptions about the benefits and risks of insufficient or excessive intake," Dr. Sundeep Khosla, president of the ASBMR and an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, said in a statement.

Fish and Olive Oil Help Against Skin Cancer

It's well documented that following a Mediterranean diet can have health benefits. The ingredients in Mediterranean recipes are full of heart-healthy nutrients. But new research now also links Mediterranean food with the prevention of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Because the fresh produce eaten by southern Europeans includes carrots, tomatoes, watermelon, olive oil and fish, it has been found to protect our skin from damaging UV rays.
Despite seeing plenty of sunshine, only three in every 100,000 people in Mediterranean countries develop skin cancer. This compares to 50 in every 100,000 in Australia -- and that is largely down to their diet.
It is thought that consuming foods rich in antioxidants allows the body to build up a resistance to the sun's damaging rays.
Researchers Dr. Niva Shapira, from Israel's Tel Aviv University and Prof. Bodo Kuklinski, of Rostock University in Germany, found this to be the case during their two-week study.
One reason the skin was able to defend itself was because of carotenoids, the color pigment in fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, watermelons, carrots and pumpkins.
The best way to prevent sunburn and protect against the sun's UVB and UVA rays is to use sunscreen with a high protection factor but "going Greek" could also help, according to Dr. Shapira, because the Grecian diet consists of foods that fight the sun's oxidizing effect.
A high amount of virgin olive oil, vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, milk, fresh goats' cheese and nuts is beneficial.
Follow our guide to the benefits of the Med's superfoods:
Olive Oil: It's the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids and is high in antioxidatives. Studies have shown olive oil protects against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL ("good" cholesterol).
Cheese is often a danger food, as it is high in fat and calories. But feta has a third fewer calories than cheddar. A study showed that eating dairy products (such as feta) lowers the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by 15 percent. The syndrome is a condition that increases the risk of premature heart disease and diabetes.
Tomatoes/Tomato Paste: Greeks eat tomato-rich diets, boosting the skins procollagen. A study found volunteers who ate tomato paste over a 12-week period before being exposed to UV light were 33 percent more protected against sunlight than those who didn't. It's claimed eating tomatoes can be equivalent to applying SPF 1.3 sunscreen.
Olives: Olives contain compounds, including polyphenols and flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Containing vitamin E, olives have been known to offer cellular protection against free radicals in the body. They also help to neutralizie free radicals, leading to the prevention of colon cancer. Those who consume olives are also reduce risks of diabetes later in life.
Aubergines: A good source of fiber, aubergines also contain several nutrients and are low in calories. They are effective against the formation of free radicals and can also help maintain cholesterol levels in the body.

USA was Unhappy On Dr Qadeer Khan's Release

When Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was about to release from house arrest, in early 2008, the scientist who made Pakistan the 7th Nuclear State in the World, the Bush administration stayed silent, it was disclosed in a cable unveiled by WikiLeaks on US based New York Times newspaper.
Struggling to get Pakistan’s help in the war against Al Qaeda, it could not risk reminding the world of a case Pakistani officials kept saying was closed.
But, privately, it was a different story.Richard A. Boucher, the top State Department official for South Asia, wrote on April 10, 2008, that the embassy in Islamabad should “express Washington’s strong opposition to the release of Dr. Khan and urge the Government of Pakistan to continue holding him under house arrest.” Releasing him, he wrote, would “undermine” what Pakistan had done to fight proliferation.
“The damage done to international security by Dr. Khan and his associates is not a closed book,” he wrote, noting that the United States and others were still dealing with the Khan network’s sale of technology to Iran and North Korea “and possible other states.”
The world, he said, was dealing “with the reality that the uranium enrichment technology and nuclear weapons designs that were sold to Libya are now available to other states and non-state actors.”
Dr. Khan was released 10 months later. Pakistan has barred him from being interviewed by international inspectors or the United States, including about his allegation that others in the Pakistani government knew of his work.

Whistle-Blowers are Blowing Wistles Yet

Pakistan's army chief COAS Kayani mused about forcing out civilian President Asif Ali Zardari who has made preparations for a coup or assassination, leaked US diplomatic cables said Tuesday.
The latest tranche of memos, obtained by whistleblower site WikiLeaks and reported by American and British newspapers, also showed that the United States was more concerned than it let on publicly about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.
General Ashfaq Kayani, chief of Pakistan's powerful military, told the US ambassador during a March 2009 meeting that he "might, however reluctantly," pressure Zardari to resign, according to cable cited by the papers.
Kayani was quoted as saying that he might support Asfandyar Wali Khan, leader of the Awami National League Party, as the new president -- not Zardari's arch-nemesis Nawaz Sharif.
In another cable quoted by both newspapers, US Vice President Joe Biden recounted to Britain's then prime minister Gordon Brown a conversation with Zardari last year.
Zardari told him that Kayani and the Inter-Services Intelligence agency "will take me out," according to the cable. The paper said the cables also showed that Zardari has made extensive preparations in case he is killed.
Tensions between Zardari and the army are no secret, and Pakistan often witnesses coup rumors.
After Kayani met in September with Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the now-exiled Musharraf quipped: "I can assure you they were not discussing the weather."
Ar least WikiLeaks may have misconception, army will never take over the power again, in Pakistan. The present Army Chief Army is a Patriotic General , he will never put the country in chaos. Because, army is already carrying out operations against Taliban, and any action like this will through country in an awkward position in the world.

Pakistani President's Worries

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari told US Vice President Joe Biden that he was worried the powerful military in his country might 'take me out,' according to US diplomatic cables published in US and British newspapers on Tuesday.
Zardari's comments reflect the influential role the Pakistani military holds in a country with a long history of coup d'etats, and further raises questions about the effectiveness of civilian rule. It was unclear whether Zardari's comments suggested he could be killed or merely forced out of office.
The US cables from the embassy in Islamabad were part of a massive cache of internal American diplomatic correspondence acquired by WikiLeaks and distributed to a handful of news organizations, including Indian, British, German and US newspapers and in France and Spain too.
More than 250,000 documents were being released this week despite the strong objections of the US government, which considers them stolen and says their public release undermines international diplomacy.
The cables underscore the difficult relationship between the United States and Pakistan and US skepticism about whether Islamabad is fully committed to defeating Islamic extremism despite billions of of dollars in annual military and civilian aid.

WikiLeaks Under New Cyber Attack

A new Cyber attack has been carried out om WikiLeaks website, a similar incident at the weekend just before the website began releasing secret US diplomatic cables. "We are currently under another Distributed Denial Service (DDoS) attack," WikiLeaks said on its official Twitter feed.
Classic DDoS attacks occur when legions of "zombie" computers, normally machines infected with viruses, are commanded to simultaneously visit a website.
Such a massive onslaught can overwhelm servers, slowing service or knocking it offline completely.
A later message on the WikiLeaks twitter said "DDoS attack now exceeding 10 Gigabits a second."
On Sunday, just as it began the release of some 250,000 US embassy cables, WikiLeaks said on Twitter the website had come under a DDoS cyber attack.
But it insisted El Pais, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, The Guardian and the New York Times would go ahead with the publication of the first of such documents even if the WikiLeaks website was down.