| Pamper feet to avoid corns and calluses
The dull ache of corns and roughness of calluses are preventable, Minnesota's Mayo Clinic Health Letter reports.
The newsletter says unsightly corns and calluses are caused by the rubbing and friction of just-a-little-too-tight shoes, but they will often go away if the friction and rubbing that causes them are eliminated.
If you have corns and calluses, the experts suggest wearing non-medicated corn or callus pads that cushion and protect skin from friction and allow time for corns or calluses to shrink.
Toughened skin can gradually be rubbed away with a washcloth or pumice stone after bathing. Never shave or cut a corn or callus because of the risk of infection, the newsletter advises.
"Most people only need medical treatment if they cause discomfort," the Mayo Clinic Health Letter says in a statement.
Heavy security, protests mar Olympic torch event
Thousands of waiting spectators missed seeing the Olympic torch in San Francisco Wednesday, as protesters forced officials to drastically change the event's relay route and move the closing ceremony to the city's airport. The torch was lit shortly before 4:30 p.m. ET, but the first runner was escorted into a warehouse, causing confusion among the crowds of onlookers -- many of them supportive of the event, in a city with a large Chinese-American population. The Olympic flame re-appeared about 45 minutes later, with two torch-bearers surrounded by police. The runners held the torch jointly and walked, before igniting the torch of another relay team. Security officials took the runners along a different route than had been planned, further inland from the San Francisco Bay.
Business Briefs
Abraxas Petroleum Corp. paid Chairman and CEO Robert L.G. Watson $717,737 in 2007, a 57 percent increase from his $457,160 total compensation in 2006, according to the company's federal proxy filed Monday. Watson's compensation for 2007 included base salary of $339,750, a bonus of $240,100and payments by Watson and the company to his 401(k) account, along with other stock and incentive awards. Also, Watson exercised options in 2007 that netted him $385,000. In 2007, the San Antonio-based oil-and-gas firm's net income rose to $56.7 million, or $1.22 a share, compared with net income of $700,000, or 2 cents a share, for 2006. Abraxas will hold its annual meeting May 21 at the Petroleum Club of San Antonio, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave.
Health Calendar
Week of April 21 Free oral cancer screenings: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. week of April 21 at Essington Family Dental Care. Complimentary screenings will be provided to those who donate two items that can be shipped to military troops. To schedule a screening, or for a list of suggested items to donate, call (815) 744-1212. April 23 Community blood drive: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 23, Plainfield Fire Department, 15025 S. DesPlaines St. Call to schedule an appointment at (815) 436-7096, ext. 135. Walk-ins welcome. April 26 Jazzercise fundraiser: 8 to 10:30 a.m. April 26 at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet; 8 to 10 a.m. Christ Community Church, 13400 N. Bell Road, Lemont, and 8:30 to 10 a.m. New Life Church, 500 S.
Mother's hug really does ease a baby's pain, McGill University researcher says
Every child believes a mother's hug and kiss has healing properties that can make pain go away faster. A Montreal study has discovered a cuddle truly does lessen babies' suffering. It works even on the extremely premature, infants born after 28 to 31 weeks of gestation. But not any kind of hug will do. It has to be skin to skin and chest to chest. .
Remarks by the President at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Washington Hilton Hotel Washington, D.C. 8:33 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for the gracious welcome. Austin, thanks for your kind introduction. Thanks for giving me this unusual speaking opportunity. I understand that this program builds up to another speech. (Laughter.) It's not every day you get to be the warm-up act to the Holy Father. (Laughter.) I'm honored to be here. I do thank Austin for his leadership for the Catholic Prayer Breakfast. I thank the Board of Directors for having me. I thank Archbishop Gomez, tejano, for being here. And I want to thank Bishop Finn, members of the clergy. Thank you for serving our country. Thank you for being men of faith. I'm proud to be here with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts.
adidas' 'Basketball Is A Brotherhood' Continues Its Run to the 2008 National Basketball Championship
The college basketball season has come down to four teams all looking to win the 2008 College Basketball National Championships. Of those teams still remaining and on their way to San Antonio Texas, three, the Kansas Jayhawks, the Memphis Tigers and the UCLA Bruins, all have one thing in common: they are part of a group of teams that believe in and live by the adidas "Basketball Is a Brotherhood" code. .
NewTimelapse Wand® Anti-Aging 'Wrinkle Cream in A Stick' Relaxes Lines, Renews Skin and Is Cheaper Than Lunch for Two
The sagging economy does not have to mean sagging and wrinkled skin, according to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who has developed an affordable alternative to Botox and expensive wrinkle creams. Made for use on the go, the Timelapse Wand quickly smoothes the appearance of fine lines and puffiness while repairing skin cells over time. .
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