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Suu Kyi offers hope to Myanmar workers in Thailand

Myanmar workers hold portraits of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they gather to hear her speech in Samut Sakhon, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Myanmar workers hold portraits of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they gather to hear her speech in Samut Sakhon, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Myanmar workers cheer up as they listen to Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's speech in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with a Myanmar worker from a car during her visit to a shrimp market in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (APP/Wason Wanichakorn)

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, left, talks with Thai opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva during their meeting in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Suu Kyi, on her first foreign trip in nearly a quarter-century, offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight from their homeland is emblematic of the devastation wrought there by decades of misrule. (AP Photo)

A Myanmar boy waits for Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's arrival at the shrimp market in Samut Sakhon, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

MAHACHAI, Thailand (AP) ? Downtrodden but hopeful migrants from Myanmar crowded the streets for a look at opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who said she will do all she can to reverse decades of economic ruin and make it possible for them to go home.

In the town of Mahachai, home to Thailand's largest population of Burmese migrants, thousands crowded around her Wednesday and chanted: "Long Live Mother Suu!"

"I had only seen her on TV and in newspapers," said Saw Hla Tun, who left Myanmar's Karen state seven years ago and earns a meager wage carrying heavy salt sacks on his back. "I couldn't hold back my tears when I saw her."

Khin Than Nu, who works at a Thai canning factory, said she dreams of her home in Myanmar's Mon state.

"We left our parents in Burma, and all my brothers and sisters work here to support our parents," she said. Using a Burmese honorific for Suu Kyi, she added, "I hope Daw Suu will help develop our country, and bring jobs so we can go home."

Suu Kyi arrived in Thailand on Tuesday night on a trip that shows just how much life has changed in her homeland. The Nobel Peace Prize winner lived 15 of the last 24 years under house arrest and dared not leave during the intermittent periods of freedom because she feared the then-ruling military junta would not allow her to return. Now an elected member of Parliament, she will speak this week at the World Economic Forum on East Asia.

She'll return to Myanmar briefly before heading to Europe for a five-country tour in mid-June. She'll address the British Parliament, formally accept her 1991 Nobel in Oslo, Norway, and be the guest of honor at a Dublin tribute concert organized by U2's Bono and others.

In Mahachai, southwest of Bangkok, Suu Kyi offered encouragement to the exuberant crowd, many of whom held signs that read, "We want to go home."

"Don't feel down, or weak. History is always changing," she said.

"Today, I will make you one promise: I will try my best for you."

After speaking to the crowd, Suu Kyi met with migrant workers who told her they are mistreated by employers but don't know their rights and have no legal means to settle disputes.

Fixing a battered economy is one of the most crucial challenges facing Myanmar as it begins opening up in the wake of 49 years of military governance that ended only last year.

Thailand hosts around 2.5 million impoverished Burmese who have fled here to work low-skilled jobs as domestic servants or in manual labor industries like fisheries and the garment sector.

Andy Hall, a migrant expert and researcher at the Institute for Population and Social Research at Thailand's Mahidol University, said the Myanmar migrants ? up to a million of them lacking work permits ? make up between 5 and 10 percent of the Thai work force, contributing as much as 7 percent of the nation's GDP.

Many are exploited and paid reduced wages. Some have been trafficked; some have had their passports confiscated by employers. Hall said they were nevertheless "the lifeblood of a lot of the Myanmar economy, sending home money to support families who don't have enough money to eat."

"They have no voice, they can never speak up or stand up," Hall said. "So for Aung San Suu Kyi to visit is like a dream come true, someone who finally may be able to bring attention to their suffering."

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Associated Press writer Yadana Htun contributed to this report.

Associated Press

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Skin Disorders and Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages such as wine, when consumed in moderation, could prove healthy for you. But, excess alcohol intake can lead to many serious health issues. Skin disorders and alcohol are known to have a direct link. Continue reading to learn about the various skin disorders that could be caused or perhaps aggravated due to excess intake of alcohol.

Skin disorders caused due to alcohol can occur due to various factors. For example, the weakening of the liver reduces its ability to get rid of harmful toxins in the body, consequently affecting the skin. Too much alcohol affects the vitamin content in the body, especially vitamins A and C, the two very important vitamins needed for healthy skin. Alcohol causes short-term and sometimes long-term effects on our skin. Skin problems caused because of alcohol include the following:

Acne:?Too much alcohol consumption makes the liver weak, because the liver needs to work extra to eliminate the harmful toxins which are present in alcohol.

When these toxins are not released from the body, they can lead to acne breakouts. A weak liver can also lead to several other skin as well as health issues.

Red Blotchy Skin:?After a significant amount of alcohol intake, you can notice the skin on your face as well as your body becoming red and blotchy. This is because alcohol dilates the blood vessels, which remain like that until all the alcohol is flushed out of the body. Hence, the skin appears blotchy and red.

Rosacea:?This skin disorder is characterized by the appearance of acne like bumps, pink patches on the face, red eyes and broken blood vessels. Too much alcohol intake can aggravate and even worsen the condition. People who have a fair complexion are known to suffer from this skin disorder, which does not heal until the intake of alcohol is stopped.

Skin Dryness:?Alcohol leads to skin dehydration and makes the skin dry. In case you have skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis, consuming alcohol could make the condition worse.

Wrinkles, Fine lines, and Crow's Feet:?As the skin becomes weak, it leads to the development of wrinkles, and fine lines as well as crow's feet. Too much alcohol intake causes the skin to age much faster.

Skin Paleness:?Even though some individuals experience skin redness after too much alcohol, some people?s skin becomes pale over time. The skin becomes dull and looks weak and tired.

It is vital to avoid or at least restrict the intake of alcohol if you want to maintain healthy and younger looking skin. It is also important to maintain proper skincare, and eat a healthy balanced diet as well as exercise regularly in order to maintain healthy skin.

These days, there are several skincare products and medications available in the market to help deal with various skin disorders. With regards to treating acne, medications such as Azelex cream have proved very effective. Azelex belongs to a category of medications referred to as Dicarboxylic acids, which can be utilized for treating mild as well as moderate acne. You can purchase Azelex from the neighborhood drugstore or order Azelex online. But, it is advised to seek advice from a dermatologist before deciding to Buy Azelex to treat acne.
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Al-Jazeera Networks Selects two Eutelsat Satellites to Broadcast its New Sports Channels in France

beIN Sport 1 ready for launch on Eutelsat on June 1, followed by beIN Sport 2 this summer

PARIS, May 24, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announced today that its HOT BIRD
satellite TV neighbourhood at 13degree(s) East and the EUTELSAT 5 West A satellite at
5degree(s) West have been selected by beIN SPORT to broadcast its two new channels for the
French market, beIN SPORT 1 et beIN SPORT 2 [http://www.beinsport.fr ].

beIN Sport 1 is on track for launch on June 1 and will show premium coverage of the
UEFA Euro 2012 championship [http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/index.html ] from June 8. Its
sister channel, beIN Sport 2, will follow this summer.

The contract with Eutelsat follows beIN Sport's acquisition of LFP Ligue
[http://www.lfp.fr ] (France's Professional Football League) and UEFA Champions League
[http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/index.html ] rights and many other premium sports
for the French market. Favouring two satellite TV positions already well-anchored in
French TV homes will enable beIN Sport 1 and 2 to optimise their reach from day one and
ensure the highest broadcast quality for live and exclusive viewing of premium sports.

For Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat: "The longstanding presence of two of our leading
satellite TV neighbourhoods in France's media landscape will be further consolidated by
the arrival of beIN SPORT's first television channels for viewers in France. The launch of
thesenew TV ventures also testifies to the dynamic of the satellite broadcasting market
that continues to welcome new players and programming concepts in order to deliver viewers
premium content andthe finest image quality. Eutelsat is delighted with this agreement to
pursue our relationship with Al Jazeera, a vibrant and go-ahead international broadcasting
group."

About beIN SPORT

beIN SPORT is a new global premium brand in the worlds of television and sport. The
channel is driven by a mission to forge an emotional bond between sport and fans, by
constantly breaking new ground to give viewers an immersive and interactive experience.
beIN SPORT offers a new unique experience and another way of watching sport on television.

http://www.beinsport.fr

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 28 satellites that provide
coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and
significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 31 March 2012, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 4,250 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are broadcast
via its HOT BIRD video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves over 120
million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's
satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV
contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through
teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and
operational professionals. This culturally diverse staff includes employees from 30
countries. http://www.eutelsat.com

For pictures of satellites from Eutelsat fleet :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eutelsat_communications/sets/72157629245506323

Source: Eutelsat Communications

Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr ; Fr?d?rique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr ;Investors and analysts ; Lisa Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Leonard Wapler Tel. : +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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Americans find doing their own taxes simpler than improving diet and health

ScienceDaily (May 23, 2012) ? Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn't eat to be healthier, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey.

The Survey found that people think a great deal about the healthfulness of their diets and want to make improvements. Yet, 76 percent agree that ever-changing nutritional guidance makes it hard to know what to believe. And when it comes to making decisions about food, consumers today rely most often on their own research rather than third-party experts. Six out of 10 Americans have given a lot of thought to the foods and beverages they consume (58 percent) and the amount of physical activity they get (61 percent). Yet, only 20 percent say their diet is very healthful and 23 percent describe their diet as extremely or very unhealthful; less than 20 percent meet the national Physical Activity Guidelines.

"This year's Survey was designed to reveal consumer behavior, not just thoughts and desires. Clearly, there is a disconnect for many Americans," said Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, IFIC Foundation. "Some questions also reveal clear differences based on gender and age. For example, men feel it is harder to eat a healthful diet than to find time to exercise, while women feel just the opposite. The percentage of older respondents who say their diet is very or extremely healthful is about twice the rate of younger people. These are important distinctions for health professionals and others who are trying to help individuals and families improve their diet and health."

The IFIC Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey found that 90 percent of Americans have given at least a little thought to the ingredients in their food and beverages. Consumers say they are trying to eat more whole grains, fiber and protein, while cutting calories, sugar, solid fats and salt. However, taste (87 percent) remains the most significant determinant of food and beverage choices, followed by price, which dropped significantly as a factor compared to 2011, and healthfulness. In terms of trying to lead healthier lives, nearly 60 percent of Americans believe that online and mobile tools are helpful.

The Survey was fielded by Mathew Greenwald & Associates of Washington, D.C. between April 3 and 13, 2012 and involved 1,057 Americans ages 18 to 80. Results were weighted to match the U.S. Census based on age, education, gender, race/ethnicity, and region to be nationally representative.

Additional Findings from the IFIC Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey

? Overall, 55 percent of Americans are trying to lose weight. However, 23 percent of obese consumers and 44 percent of overweight consumers say they are not trying to lose weight.

? Fewer than one in 10 Americans correctly estimate the number of calories they need to maintain their weight and only three in 10 believe that all sources of calories play an equal role in weight gain. Calories from sugar, carbohydrates and fats are believed more likely to cause weight gain.

? During the past year, 66 percent of Americans have given some thought to the sustainability of their foods and beverages, with about 40 percent regularly purchasing locally sourced or recyclable food and beverage products.

? Only 17 percent of Americans say they have stopped buying a specific brand or type of food due to safety concerns and more than half of all consumers (57 percent) believe that the chances are extremely low that they will contract a serious foodborne illness. About half (48 percent) believe foods produced in foreign countries are less safe than foods grown in the U.S.

? The expiration date surpassed the food package Nutrition Facts panel in terms of the information consumers looked for in making food or beverage purchases, although the importance of statements about nutrition and health benefits both rose significantly.

? Six in 10 Americans believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates how food additives may be used but only 36 percent realized the FDA approves or sets daily intake limits for food additives. About half (46 percent) of Americans believe that food colors must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. government before being added to foods.

? Eighty-seven percent of parents believe that it is good for their health to sit down and eat meals with their family and 69 percent of parents worry about the healthfulness of their children's diets more than their own.

? The United States Department of Agriculture's MyPlate graphic was readily recognized by consumers and received high marks for communicating about healthful eating.

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