The 2009 Wimbledon Championships were as exciting as ever. Andy Roddick who some say has the fastest serve in the tennis world won his match over Andy Murray. Although he was the odds on favorite to win, Murray's fans' hopes were dashed. Roddick's victorious smile was wiped away by Roger Federer who won the men's championship. As for the ladies, Serena Williams reigned supreme over her sister, Venus, as she won Wimbledon and her 11th Grand Slam. This was her first win at Wimbledon. Both Federer and Williiams have claimed their places in history. For more information about the championships visit http://www.igotennis.com/blog/2009/07/25/the-most-recent-wimbledon-victories-who-were-the-winners.html.

Most people are aware that second hand smoking is detrimental to those around the smoker. A report from the Surgeon General in 2006 indicated that there are 250 toxins in cigarette smoke. Among these are lead, arsenic and cyanide. This is especially important when considering the impact of third hand smoke on children. The smoke not inhaled bmy a smoker is breathed in as second hand smoke Smoky residue gets into clothing, curtains, carpets, furniture and the surfaces of objects in the room. Who are the ones getting this third hand smoke? Crawling babies and toddlers explore their world by hand and mouth. They touch toys and other objects covered with third hand smoke particles. Where do their hands go? Of course, they go into their mouth and the tainted dust particles are inhaled.

The brains of the very young are still forming and neural connections are being established. Lead is well known for its harmful effects on children and lower IQ scores. The child gets about 20 times more exposure than an adult due to the ratio of toxins to body weight. It is believed by researchers that cigarette smoke is a respiratory suppressant and is thought to be a cause of Sudden Death Syndrome in some infants.

Parents who are smokers have third hand smoke in their hair and clothing. When holding their child or cuddling with them, the child is breathing in smoking residue. It is widely known that children whose parents are smokers have many more ear and upper respiratory infections. Frequent ear infections are primary cause of hearing loss in young children. Parents need to be more vigilant about second and third hand smoke and its effect on their little ones.

Southern Oregon's city of Ashland sits in an area that teems with opportunities for exciting outdoor activities. With the Siskiyou and Rogue River National Parks close by, fishing for salmon, trout and steelhead is great in the waterways. Those looking for the excitement of white water rafting can experience that adrenaline rush on the Rogue and Klamath Rivers. The scenery is spectacular and there are many activities such as bird watching, hiking, biking, and skiing spread through the year so you can visit any time. You are sure to be impressed by all that southern Oregon has to offer. For information about where to go for specific activities visit http://www.fishinghuntingblog.com/2009/05/28/sights-of-interest-for-outdoorsmen-in-southern-oregon.html.

Energy drinks come in highly colored cans that are enticing to teens who use them to wake up in the morning and endure all night study sessions. These drinks are used to jump start people in the morning and revive them from the afternoon slump. The carbonated drinks contain 40 - 80 milligrams of caffeine. One of the most popular energy drinks on the market is Red Bull.

Caffeine gives a rush that provokes feelings of energy. Some energy drinks tout the ability of their drinks to stimulate the mind. According to some resources, caffeine can overly excite the brain to where people cannot concentrate. Do the makers of energy drinks do not understand that large amounts of caffeine stress the body? It increases the heart rate and what might happen to someone with an undiagnosed heart condition is revved up with several drinks? The problem with athletes drinking several cans before a game is that they tend to chug them down because they are cold and taste good. They hit the system all at once along with the adrenaline of competition.

Some young adults mix energy drinks with alcohol to get a quick buzz. For some time, people have thought that pouring caffeinated coffee into a drunk is sobering. Not true. It stands to reason if you do this, you end up with a wide awake drunk. In addition to the sugar and caffeine in energy drinks they contain large amounts of acids. These acids damage the tooth enamel. The young adults who use energy drinks heavily do not realize that they are actually impaired in their thinking and concentration. People who are sensitive to caffeine should probably avoid energy drinks.

A wide angle lens will help you capture impressive landscape photos with your camera. It provides some very interesting and humorous photos of animals and people. If you move in close, the lens will capture a great deal of detail but will also distort your picture. When you change the angle from which you shoot, you can take pictures similar to the mirrored images of people in carnival fun houses. These humorous photos provide shots of people with huge heads and long skinny bodies or gigantic feet with a stretched out body. Kids will love them! When your friends see these pictures they will be laughing with you. For more information on using a wide angle lens, visit http://www.photosoutside.com/2009/07/12/using-a-wide-angle-lens.html.