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Back in 1986, when the Acura brand was introduced by the Honda Motor Company, two models started it all: the Legend and the Integra. Since that time several additional models have joined the Acura line up and the two original models were renamed: the Legend became the RL and the Integra was renamed the RSX. Todays RSX a three door hatchback -- continues to offer pretty much what the original Integra stood for: luxury, engineering, and value. Lets take a closer look at this popular seller and what the car means to both the driver and to the company.

Hondas introduction of Acura was prior to and done slightly different than Toyotas introduction of Lexus and Nissans roll out of Infiniti. Unlike its Japanese cousins who were introducing pure luxury brands, Honda decided to include near luxury as well as luxury cars in the Acura mix. This marketing method was Kind of like selling Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles under one name, but without the creation of a third brand. Hondas strategy has paid off as the Integra/RSX has been a popular seller and a nice bridge for Honda loyalists looking for something a bit more refined than the typical Honda, but without the Acura price. Truly, a star was born with the Integra and continues to shine with the RSX.

For drivers, the RSX offers a gusto not found on the average Honda, giving it plenty of room to be specially tuned by the aftermarket crowd. With 17 inch tires, 6 speed transmission, and 7 speaker Bose sound system, the RSX has been designed to provide optimal driving fun at an affordable price. Featuring 2+2 seating, sport styling, and a 201horspower VTEC engine, the four banger RSX effectively combines performance with fuel efficiency.

For the Honda Motor Company, the RSX has helped to keep Acura sales strong. Recently, the company began to market the Acura brand well beyond its North American roots and the RSX [curiously still called the Integra elsewhere] has led the way. Recently, however, the company has decided to discontinue the RSX to concentrate on further separating the Honda and Acura divisions. Thus, the original intent of Honda for Acura has been changed and Acura will now be exclusively marketed as a luxury brand.

For Integra/RSX lovers all is not lost. Honda will likely sell a similarly equipped Accord while Acura will continue to sell the TSX, a four door upscale version of the RSX. Changing consumer tastes have shown that a near luxury coupe doesnt have quite as strong as an appeal as a four door sedan, so the RSX will not be produced after 2006.

The Integra/RSX has served Acura and its drivers well; new models are certain to build upon its success as the Acura brand is spread worldwide.

Copyright 2006 Matt Keegan is an article writer covering a wide variety of automotive topics including each of the luxury brands. Your Acura RSX is among the very best coupes produced today; get high quality acura rsx type s parts and acura rsx part products by shopping online today.

Many people drink alcoholic beverages at parties, bars, and sometimes at home to wind down after a long day of work. Alcohol in moderation can be fun and allow you to relax after a long day or week of work. However alcohol is also considered to be a downer type of drug, so you should not drink it if you are depressed. Drinking while you are depressed will usually just make you feel more depressed. You should only drink alcohol to have a good time or relax, but you should be careful and not drink too much, because it can cause many different problems in your life. The negative effects of drinking too much alcohol can be divided into short term effects and long term effects.

The negative short term effects of drinking too much alcohol are loss of judgment, loss of coordination, blurred vision, slurring of speech, and loss of balance. These negative effects can cause you to make bad decisions while you are drunk, and these effects are also the reason that you never want to drive when you have been drinking. If you drink too much alcohol you can experience some extreme negative effects. These include unconsciousness, coma, and even death.

Not only can drinking too much alcohol cause negative short term effects, but it can also cause negative long term effects. These long term effects include loss of brain cells, liver failure, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer, epilepsy, nerve damage, and heart failure. Drinking too much alcohol is not a good idea, because as you can see it can cause serious problems in your life. If the abuse of alcohol does not cause immediate problems, then excessive use over a period of time can cause major problems down the line. Everyone deserves to have a drink now and then to relax if they want to, but alcoholism is a very serious problem that should not be taken lightly.

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So how do you become a great programmer? Is it speed? Is it knowledge? Is it memorization? Maybe its all about keeping up to date? In this article we will go through some of the attributes that are necessary to becoming a great programmer.

Speed. Programming quickly can be an asset. But fast does not equate to quality code. Its always good to keep a good balance between great coding and quick coding. With great coding always coming in front. For the most part, when working on a project, programmers are given adequate time to finish their work. So speed by itself, does not make a great programmer.

Memorization can be a great advantage. Memorization and speed can sometimes work together, since you dont have to stop and look up whatever code syntax you had in mind. Remembering syntax details and past projects solutions can always come in handy.

Reading the latest programming news is always helpful. It allows you to keep up to date. To find new solutions to old problems or gives you new tools that make programming more efficient. This is essential for any programmer. The IT industry moves in light speed, so keeping current is extremely crucial.

Knowing a lot is also important. If you only know a part of a programming language, youre not really taking full advantage of its strengths. The more you know the better solutions you can come up with.

Although all qualities mentioned above are important, I find that there are two that are vital to becoming a great programmer.

• Experience
• Logic

These 2 traits separate a good programmer from a great programmer. Experience gives you the ability to compare your past projects with your new ones. Therefore assuring that you dont commit the same mistakes twice. It also works the other way around. It allows you to use successful past ideas into your new projects.

Logic is something that is also extremely important. Thinking logically can help you solve complex problems. It can help you find better more efficient solutions. Logic is what will make employers take notice of you.

All the traits mentioned are important to becoming a great programmer. For the most part you can gain these traits with time. Once you do, there will be changes in your career life. Such as respect from peers, better projects, more responsibility and maybe even a better salary increase.

Adrian Soto is a veteran of the IT industry. You can read more articles from him at www.javacareertips.com The goal of the site is to offer tips on how to advance your Java Career

It is known that Egyptians used senna tea to relieve constipation. This tea is used for medium and chronic conditions of constipation. It is the chemicals anthraquinones that provide its strong action on your colon walls. Senna is the second best herb to use for chronic constipation because it creates strong peristalic action. It is readily available in health food stores or on the Internet.

Only use senna for a short time, 1- 1 week. It is not healthy to use it for a long time, since its action moves fecal matter through your colon quickly. This quick action prevents absorption of nutrients by your colon depriving you of necessary minerals and vitamins.

Use senna only in amounts that produce the required bowel movement and stool softness to relieve your constipation. Start with small amounts and increase your amount slowly.

Senna is sold Over-the-Counter under the name Correctol, ExLax, Senokot, and Smooth Move. Senokot also contain docusate sodium - a stool softener - an added benefit when hard, dry stools may cause discomfort.

Senna Tea with Potato peels

You can also prepare senna tea as follows:

Buy some senna tea at a health food. Place a tea bag into 1 cups of distilled water and steep. Then, add the peel of a whole red potato. Also, add a couple slices of potato meat. Add to this, a teaspoon of wheat or oat bran and flax seed.

Simmer this combination, strain it and drink the liquid. This will give constipation relief for some of the more difficult cases of constipation. Remember the longer you simmer this combination the stronger the tea will be. Start with a 5-10 minutes and then work up to 15-20 minutes but you need to experiment with the time.

When you drink senna tea, drink only 2-3 oz. at a time and drink it only after it has cooled down. It has less of a cramping action when you drink it cool.

Senna Tea with Peppermint

Here is another senna tea you can prepare.

1 teaspoon of senna tea leaves
teaspoon of peppermint leaves.

Boil 8 oz of distilled water, turn the heat off, stir in the herbs. Turn the heat off and cover the glass container. Let tea simmer for 3-10 minutes.

Add honey to improve taste and some powered vitamin C if you have it.

Look for formulas that have a small amount, 1/10 of a part, of fennel, anise, or ginger to reduce any cramping that might occur with senna.

Do not drink seena tea or capsule if you have any type of colon disease, stomach pain, diarrhea, or are pregnant.

Senna Pod Tea with Prunes.

Senna Pods are milder than the leaves since the do not contain the resin. It is the resin in the senna leaves that causes griping in your colon.

If available, use around 8 pods. Heat some distilled water. Place the pods into the water for 5-10 minutes. Strain the tea and add 3-4 dried prunes or chopped prunes. Let cool and eat the prunes during the day or drink and eat a few prunes just before you go to bed. Drink only a couple ounces of the senna liquid at one time. If cramping or griping occurs, reduce the amount of tea you drink.

There you have it. You can get constipation relief with senna herb by using it in different ways.

Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid e-books. He writes a newsletter called natural-remedies-thatwork.com and his information on other topics can be seen at http://www.stop-constipation.com or at http://www.constipation-remedies.for--you.info