tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63125878819939228382024-03-19T04:35:17.397-07:00Papaleng Thoughts-UnpluggedRandom scribbles about anything under the sun.
papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-29418671983300412192015-10-21T08:11:00.000-07:002015-10-21T08:11:26.662-07:0010 Weird Biblical Stories<font size="4">The Bible is full of many fascinating tales – many good, and some bizarre – here are the top 10 bizarre tales from the Bible.</font><br />
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<font size="4"><b>10. Teasing a bald person is not a joke:</b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>2 Kings 2:23-24</i></b><br />
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Let’s take a look. Elisha was setting out from Jericho to Bethel when some young men left the town and scoffed at him and tease him with names like "bald head." Their joke suggested a pernicious aim, particularly when the way of life of the time demanded indicating appreciation to their elders. Elisha gets distraught and curses them in the name of the Lord, and in a split second two female bears rise up out of a nearby wood and maul every one of the 42 young men to death.<br />
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The lesson of this story? Try not to ridicule bald people.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>9. God is not fond of 'selfie' </b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>Exodus 33:23</i></b> <br />
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It's a major day for Moses. Finally, he will finally see his creator up close and personal. His excitement was meant disappointment when ultimately God backs out at the last minute asserting that no man can see his face and live. Then again, he has an answer. He will let Moses have a look at his rear, "And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: however my face should not be seen." Moses must be crushed. He was wanting to see God's face not his base!<br />
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The lesson of this story? God works in mysterious ways.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>8. Jesus cursed the Fig tree </b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text: </b>(<b><i>Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:20-26</i></b>) <br />
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So, Jesus is walking from Bethany and he’s feeling a bit hungry. Seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, Jesus came, if perhaps he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the season of figs. Annoyed, He said to it, "No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you." And at once the fig tree withered. Jesus curses the fig tree to death. Why did He do it? Well, the action was symbolic.The point is that the leaves on the tree advertised that there were figs there as well, but it was a false advertisement. Jesus used this to teach a memorable lesson: the tree was cursed not just because it was not bearing fruit, but because it was making a show of life that promised fruit but delivered none.<br />
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The lesson of this story: Just like the fig tree, man must bear fruits.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>7. King Eglon’s dishonorable death: </b></font> <br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b><b><i>Judges 3:21-25</i></b> <br />
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The story of Eglon king of Moab takes place during the time of the judges. Ehud was chosen by God to be Israel's "unlikely deliverer". Ehud is the only southpaw (left-handed) mentioned in the Bible. His disability actually becomes the centerpiece of the strategy to assassinate King Eglon. He was not merely taking a trip to deliver a check from the treasuries of the Israelites to King Eglon;he also devised a perfect assassination plan. Ehud told King Eglon, he had a "secret message from God". <br />
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The message Ehud revealed was one of plunging the double-edged sword into the belly of the king who "was a very fat man. At first he can’t get it in, but he pushes harder and eventually reaches his intestine. Even the handle sank in after the blade, and his bowels discharged. The King’s attendants eventually come back, but do not enter Eglon’s bed chamber, assuming he is relieving himself. After waiting “to the point of embarrassment”, his attendants burst in to find their king dead on the floor, covered in his own faecal matter. Meanwhile, Ehud had escaped to the town of Seriah. <br />
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The lesson of this story: Disabled people can accomplish great things.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>6. Onan's weird birth control method</b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>Genesis 38:8-10</i> </b><br />
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This is a story wherein Judah asked his Onan, his child, to have intercourse with his dead sibling's wife so as to make a 'genuine heir' to Er (his dead brother). The story goes like this: Onan is somewhat apprehensive at first, but agrees to go through with his father's unusual plan. He starts to have intercourse with the woman, yet ultimately chooses to pull out and spill "his seed upon the ground." God is so irked he chooses to kill Onan as well. Why did God executed Onan? God's anger against Onan had everything to do with his failure to fulfill his covenantal obligation, and nothing to do with his method of birth control. <br />
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The lesson of this story: Every sperm is holy<br />
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<font size="4"><b>5. All for love: </b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>1 Samuel 18:25-27</i></b><br />
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Young and in love, David desperately wants to marry Saul’s daughter Michal and offers Saul anything he needs to give him a chance to marry her. What could Saul, possibly want? Money? A pledge of affection? No. Saul wants foreskins. 100 to be exact. Why? Who cares. "If you want my daughter, you’re going to have to find 100 foreskins by tomorrow." David finds this odd, but then again this girl is hot, so he goes out and kills 200 men, and collects their foreskins. Saul was impressed and hands over his daughter to David. <br />
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The lesson of this story: Do anything for love.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>4. Quick Circumcision</b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>Exodus 4:24-26</i></b><br />
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This is another case that has to do with foreskin. Here, God is trying to kill Moses because his son isn’t circumcised. God is about to do it when his wife Zipporah takes out a flint and quickly cuts the foreskin of his son (ouch), throwing the bloody skin fragment at Moses’ feet. Gosh, this woman has guts to save his husband's life. God was impressed that He put hold His plan and spare Moses' life.<br />
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The lesson of this story: Always trust that your woman will always be on your side.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>3. Homosexual rape or Gang rape? </b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>Judges 19:22-30</i></b> <br />
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This is one horrible and bizarre story of rape that one can wonder what the purpose is. Here is the story; A Levite and his concubine are wandering the streets when they decide to seek shelter for the night, and find a man kind enough to let them stay. That night, however, a group of perverted men turn up at the door and demand to see the guest. They wanted to sexually abuse (rape) him. <br />
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No wonder the old man urged the men not to do such a vile and wicked thing. Only the threat of homosexual rape could prompt the old man to offer his virgin daughter and the Levite’s concubine to be sexually abused and thus to satisfy their deviant sexual desires. The men brutally rape the concubine all night until morning and leave her on the doorstep where she bleeds to death. <br />
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What happens next is even more shocking. When the man found his concubine, he chops her up into twelve pieces which he sends to each of the twelve tribes of Israel. <br />
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The lesson of this story: None I can think of.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>2. The talking Donkey: Believe it or Not</b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <i><b>Numbers 22:28-30</b></i><br />
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Here, Balaam is spanking his ass (donkey) when suddenly he hears a voice. It’s his donkey who is asking him why he is spanking him. It is incredible that Balaam even replies to the donkey. If an animal spoke to one of us, would we respond? Perhaps he thought, "Well, I've talked to her enough. She was bound to answer me sometime." This is obviously a miracle—there is only one other place in the Bible (Genesis 3, the serpent to Eve) where an animal speaks—yet Balaam acts as if it happens to him every day! The donkey asks him questions, and he answers!<br />
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The lesson of this story: Be kind to animals or else they may open up a conversation.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>1. Jacob altered genetics</b></font><br />
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<b>Scripture text:</b> <b><i>Genesis 30:37-39</i></b><br />
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This is the most odd story in the Bible. Laban (Jacob's father-in-law) is basically cheating on him. He is taking all of Jacob’s beloved striped and spotted cattle. So Jacob designed a cunning plan: he gets some peeled poles, which were supposed to have some kind of prenatal influence on the flocks. He begins painting stripes on them and plants them next to his cattle. Jacob believed that by putting striped rods in front of where the animals mated that more striped and spotted animals would be born. What a genius plan and it actually works! God caused the animals to have altered genetics, although Jacob thought that it was due to his little trick of putting the striped rods in front of where the animals mated. As such, this is an example of a supernatural rather than a naturalistic event.<br />
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The lesson of this story: Your guess is as good as mine.<br />
<br /> papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-154967535888457382015-10-07T00:54:00.000-07:002015-10-07T00:54:16.907-07:00Seven Exotic Pink Fruits<font size="4">Most fruits come in red, yellow or green color. But, pink fruits, you seldom see them. Can you think of any? </font><br />
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<font size="4">I can name seven; how about you? Here is a list of seven edible pink colored fruits. The color refers to either the skin or flesh.</font><br />
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<font size="4"><b>Lychee</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Name:</b> <b><i>Litchi chinensis</i></b><br />
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<b>Common Names:</b> Litchi, Leechee, Lichee, or Lichi<br />
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<b>Description:</b> The fruit is oval, heart-shaped or nearly round. Its outer skin is roughly textured rind or peel, pinkish in color. The thin, tough inedible skin is green when immature. The edible portion or aril is white, translucent, firm and juicy.<br />
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<b>Taste:</b> The flavor is sweet, distinctive, with slightly acidic fragrance and flavor, comparable to grapes.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Rose Apple</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Name:</b> <b><i>Syzygium jambos</i></b><br />
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<b>Common Names: </b>Rose apple, Plum rose, Malabar plum, Wax apple, Pomarrosa, or Malay apple<br />
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<b>Description:</b> Round, oval, or slightly pear-shaped fruits. Unripe rose apples have a bright green color. If ripe, the skin is rose-pink smooth and waxy.Inside is a dry to juicy layer of yellowish flesh.<br />
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<b>Taste: </b>The fruit is crispyand tastes like an apple.<br />
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<b>Other colors: </b>Green, red, white, and purple<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Dragon Fruit</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Name:</b> <b><i>Hylocereus undatus</i></b><br />
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<b>Common Names:</b> Pitaya, strawberry pear and pitahaya<br />
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<b>Description:</b> Oval to oblong with pink leathery slightly leafy skin. Its juicy pulp is white or sometimes pinkish red studded with tiny, edible seeds. <br />
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<b>Taste:</b> Extra sweet taste or sometimes slightly sourish; taste somewhere between a kiwi, a pear, and a watermelon. <br />
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<b>Other colors:</b> Costa Rica pitaya (Hylocereus costaricensis) has red skin with red flesh; yellow pitaya (Hylocereus megalanthus) has yellow skin with white flesh<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Pomegranate</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Name:</b> <b><i>Punica granatum</i></b><br />
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<b>Common Names:</b> Pomegranate, Granada (Spanish), Grenade (French)<br />
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<b>Description: </b>The pomegranate fruit is rounded hexagonal and crowned at the base by the prominent calyx. The tough, leathery skin or rind is typically yellow overlaid with light or deep pink or rich red with almost 600 seeds inside.Each seed is enclosed with edible sweet, juicy, pink pulp.<br />
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<b>Taste: </b>Very juicy with a tart and sour to sweet taste<br />
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<b>Other colors:</b> Deep red and purple<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Lilly Pilly Berry</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Name:</b> <i><b>Syzygium luehmannii</b></i><br />
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<b>Common Names:</b> Ribeery, Small-leaved Lilly Pilly, cherry satin ash, clove lilli pilli or cherry alder<br />
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<b>Description:</b> A small, roughly globular, pear-shaped fruit with a soft violet pink kissed skin when ripe. The fruit is cottony firm, similar more to a pear than a berry<br />
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<b>Taste: </b>Tart, unique aromatic flavour with undertones of cinnamon, lime and clove.<br />
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<b>Other colors:</b> cranberry red and purple-pink<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Guava</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Name:</b> <b><i>Psidium guajava</i></b><br />
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<b>Description:</b> The small fruit is oval in shape and green to yellow in color; the juicy flesh can be cream, pink, yellow, or red in color and contains numerous yellowish seeds. <br />
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<b>Taste:</b> all varieties come with the characteristic musky flavor and odor; varieties' flavor range from sweet to tart. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>Pink Grapefruit</b></font><br />
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<b>Scientific Names:</b> <b><i>Citrus paradisi</i></b><br />
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<b>Common Names:</b> Used to be called “The Forbidden Fruit”<br />
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<b>Description:</b> The fruit is yellow-orange skinned and generally an oblate spheroid in shape; the flesh is segmented and can be white or pink.<br />
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<b>Taste:</b> Acidic; sour to semi-sweet<br />
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<b>Other colors:</b> White and red<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-88402981665434581102015-08-10T05:57:00.001-07:002015-08-10T05:57:36.828-07:00Six Reasons Why Butter Is Good For YouWhen we think of a “healthy” diet, there is one thing almost everyone believes to be true: Butter is bad. Whether they're considering their arteries or their waistline, butter has gotten a bad rap for the past 50 years. <br />
But times, they are a’changin, and dairy products like butter are becoming increasingly nutrient-rich, thanks to the growing grass-fed cow industry. Research has found that feeding cows grass rather than corn or grain not only produces leaner, more nutrient-rich meat, but also more vitamin- and mineral-dense milk, meaning healthier butter.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>It's Filled with Immune-Boosting Vitamins</b></font><br />
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Spreading butter on your morning toast may not only improve your body’s immunity, but also help reduce cancer cell growth and increase red blood cell production thanks to vitamins A and D. One tablespoon of butter contains 7 percent and 2 percent of your daily values (DV) of vitamins A and D, respectively. Plus, because both vitamins are fat soluble, butter is a prime vehicle for aiding absorption of nutrients in the body.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>It Keeps Bones Strong</b></font><br />
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Thanks to vitamin K and vitamin D, butter may also help increase bone and muscle strength. Known as the [blood] clotting vitamin, vitamin K not only helps maintain bone density but has also been linked to a 30 percent decrease in hip fractures in women who consume at least 110 micrograms per day, according to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Adding one tablespoon of butter to a baked potato accounts for 1 percent of your DV.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>It Reduces Symptoms of Diabetes</b></font><br />
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Found almost solely in cheese and butter, sodium butyrate has been linked to an improved response to insulin for patients with diabetes and increased energy in mice, according to a study published by the American Diabetes Association. It may also help alleviate constipation and may even help protect against colon cancer.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>It Fights Cancer</b></font><br />
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Found in dairy products, including butter, conjugated linoleic acid has been tied to tumor reduction in colorectal cancer and may even help fight breast cancer, according to an experimental pathology study conducted at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>It's Better Than Margarine</b></font><br />
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Contrary to popular belief, some margarines – particularly first-wave varieties – are actually worse for you than butter due to high levels of trans fats. What’s more, researchers have also found that the vegetable fats contained in margarine are more likely to result in death among patients with heart disease than the saturated fat in butter.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>It May Prevent Tooth Decay</b></font><br />
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Certain fat-soluble vitamins – including calcium and vitamins A, D and K – which are found in higher amounts in butter from grass-fed cows than in olive oil or margarine, may help fight cavities and even reverse tooth decay, according to research.<br />
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<b>Butter Still Should be Used</b><br />
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Now, that’s not to say that <a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/Wellness/Health/galleries/6-Reasons-Why-Butter-Is-Good-For-You">butter</a> doesn’t have its issues. It’s still high in saturated fat and shouldn’t be consumed in large quantities – particularly if you’re prone to high cholesterol or at risk for heart disease – but these lesser-known benefits may help you feel less guilty when you indulge in a golden pat or two.
papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-24519260341013557582015-07-30T01:02:00.002-07:002015-07-30T01:03:53.560-07:00PNoy's Last SONA: Deliberate Omission of More Important IssuesIf I have to rate President Aquino's last State of the Nation Address (SONA), then I would give it a failing mark! P-Noy's last SONA addressed on 27 July 2015 was simply pathetic! His lengthy speech can be likened to a mere congratulatory speech - thanking and patting his allies on the back.<br />
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He too gave a detailed narration of his "achievements." But sad to say, all his rhetoric were lousy notes that would not appease his hungry “bosses.” The people waited for him to mention his concrete plans on addressing more important and sensitive sensitive issues our country is facing right now! Ironically, he intentionally omits mentioning these issues.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.fifthcolumnpost.com/">President Aquino</a></b> enumerated his "achievements" and pointed out that his pet projects somehow helped improve the country in some way. P-Noy talked lengthily about the rise of the Philippine economy, but the ordinary people don’t feel it! For his shortfalls, Aquino always has someone to blame, his predecessor Gloria Arroyo. Gosh! "Kakasawa na, parang sirang plaka."<br />
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The President did mention something about the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), anti-dynasty bill, and even his "yaya" and hairstylist; but glaringly failed to mention the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, the Mamasapano incident, the anomalous housing projects for Yolanda victims, the deteriorating peace and order, among others. <br />
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He even goes to the extent of putting the blame on Arroyo for neglect of the Metro Rail Transit. All the ongoing hardship MRT train commuters had to bear is a result of his predecessor's failures to address the needs of our public train transport system. While I agree with the fact, still the burden to make the right decision on what to do falls on PNoy. My God, PNoy has guts to even praise Abaya despite his mismanagement of MRT. He should have done the right thing, admonish Jun Abaya the way he would someone who is not an ally.<br />
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To sum it up, PNoy's last SONA is full of lies. Luckily, we won’t have to listen to any more of President Aquino's his lies in the next few months up to the end of his tenure. <br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-38586962543221958702015-07-20T10:11:00.001-07:002015-07-20T10:11:45.199-07:0010 Fruits That Help Lower Blood Pressure LevelsThe high potassium in some fruits can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Keep your blood pressure under control and keep your potassium levels in check by reaching for any of these fruits. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>1. Bananas</b></font><br />
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Why do we see tennis players eat bananas during a match? Bananas are best-known for their potassium content which helps replenish lost fluids from sweating so much during a game. It also adds energy and helps prevent cramps.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>2. Avocados </b></font><br />
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Considered as one of the most nutritious fruits, avocados are excellent sources of fiber, vitamin K, and folate, and very good sources of potassium, pantothenic acid, and vitamins C and E. One cup of cubed avocados can provide the body with a good amount of the B vitamins, as well as copper, magnesium and manganese.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>3. Guavas</b></font><br />
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The guava, considered as one of the superfoods, is the fruit with the highest vitamin C content. In addition to being an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, it is also a very good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper and manganese.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>4. Breadfruit </b></font><br />
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The breadfruit is another fruit which needs to be cooked before it is consumed. Every 100 grams can supply the body with half of the DV of vitamin C. It is also loaded with 20% of the DV of fiber and is a very good source of potassium, magnesium and thiamine.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>5. Tamarinds </b></font><br />
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The tamarind is a tart fruit which is typically used as a spice and souring agent. It is an excellent source of thiamine, magnesium, fiber, and potassium. It is also rich in iron, phosphorus and niacin and one of the few fruits packed with calcium.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>6. Durian </b></font><br />
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The king of fruits boasts of its high vitamin C content. It is also rich in vitamins B1 and B6, fiber, folate, magnesium, and manganese, and is blushing with 436 mg of potassium for every 1 cup of chopped or diced fruit.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>7. Plantains </b></font><br />
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Plantains are fruits which can be mistaken for bananas. They are classified as fruits but are considered as vegetables as they need to be cooked before they can be eaten. Plantains are very high in vitamins A and C. They are also packed with vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber and almost a quarter of the daily value of potassium.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>8. Custard-apple </b></font><br />
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Custard-apple, also known as bullock’s heart contains almost the same amount of potassium as bananas. It can also provide the body with an excellent supply of vitamins C and B6, and fiber.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>9. Kiwifruit </b></font><br />
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The kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamins C and K and fiber, a very good source of folate, potassium and copper and a good source of the B vitamins and other important nutrients. Like the tamarind, it is one of the few fruits which contain the bone-friendly nutrient—calcium.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>10. Purple Passion Fruit </b></font><br />
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Granadilla, also known as purple passion fruit is a Brazil native. You’ll get half of the daily value of vitamin C and fiber and a quarter of the DV of vitamin A for every 100 grams of this subtropical fruit. It can also contribute about 348 mg of potassium.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-9019045214469026082015-07-04T09:33:00.000-07:002015-07-04T09:33:09.321-07:00Never Brush Your Teeth Immediately After a MealDo you brush your teeth as soon as you've finished a meal?<br />
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You may have been told at home or taught in school to brush your teeth as soon as you finish a meal. Guys, don't be in a rush. Stay on your seat and spare a few minutes reading this interesting post. Who knows, the information presented might change your 'pearly whites' practice for the better.<br />
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One study has shown that brushing after after meals and drinks, especially those that are acidic can damage your teeth. Citrus foods like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can leave acid on your teeth. Also, sugary drinks such as sodas, diet colas, and energy drinks produce acid residue on your teeth. <br />
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Acid attacks the teeth and softens the tooth enamel. Brushing too soon after consuming acidic foods could push the acid deeper and slowly wears away tooth enamel and damaging the dentin (the soft layer underneath the enamel.) <br />
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So to protect the dentin from being expose, dental practitioners suggested delaying brushing your teeth for at least 30 or 60 minutes after eating citrus and acidic beverages.<br />
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<b>In the meantime, here are some things that can be done to get rid of acid:</b><br />
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• Rinse your mouth with tap water or using an antibacterial mouthwash after eating or drinking.<br />
• Chew sugar-free gum (this encourages saliva production to neutralize the acidity.)<br />
• To protect the tooth enamel, drink your beverages by sipping through a straw. <br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-14460436910065526162015-06-24T07:09:00.000-07:002015-06-24T07:09:00.883-07:00Is Okra Good for You?Okra, also known as Lady's finger and gumbo, is a nutritional powerhouse pack with numerous vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that are essential in keeping a healthy body. But still today, many are having second thoughts about its health properties. Is okra good for you? To answer the question. Here are some of okra’s health benefits.<br />
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<b>1. Prevents constipation:</b><br />
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• Due to its natural laxative properties it thereby prevents constipation.<br />
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<b>2. Promoting a healthy pregnancy:</b><br />
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• Okra is rich in both folate and vitamin C. The rich folate content in okra can help reduce the incidence of neural tube defects in babies. Vitamin C is also essential for fetal development.<br />
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<b>3. Controls obesity:</b><br />
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• With regular usage of okra, in either raw or cooked form, you can avoid obesity to a great extent. rich in dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, regular consumption of okra can help weight reduction. <br />
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<b>4. Controls asthma:</b><br />
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• The high antioxidants and vitamin C content make okra useful for reducing asthmatic attacks. Include okra in your meals. <br />
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<b>5. Facilitating proper bowel movement</b><br />
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• Okra’s mucilage acts as a lubricant and a laxative for the intestinal tract facilitating the easy passage of waste.<br />
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<b>6. Vitamin K benefits:</b><br />
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• Vitamin K is a co-factor in blood-clotting process. It also plays a major role in strengthening the bones in our body.<br />
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<b>7. Controls cholesterol level:</b><br />
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• The soluble fiber in okra helps to lower serum cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and atherosclerosis.<br />
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<b>8. Prevents colon cancer:</b><br />
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• Okra is full of dietary fiber, which helps to clean out the gastrointestinal system, allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency.<br />
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<b>9. Promoting eye health:</b><br />
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• Okra contains beta-carotenes, xanthin and lutein, all antioxidant properties that are helpful for vision health, preventing eye problems like cataract and glaucoma.<br />
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<b>10. Prevents Diabetes:</b><br />
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• It has insulin-like properties that help to reduce blood sugar level. Recent studies done in 2011 confirmed okra as a potent blood glucose-lowering (or anti-diabetic) food.<br />
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Now lets move on to the rest of the benefits.<br />
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<b>Skin Benefits Of Okra:</b><br />
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<b>1. Dietary fiber for healthy skin:</b><br />
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• Okra is a rich in dietary fiber that combats digestion problem. Proper digestion reflects through a healthy-looking skin.<br />
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<b>2. Vitamin C for younger skin:</b><br />
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• Vitamin C found in okra is essential in repairing body tissues; thus promoting a younger looking skin. <br />
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<b>Hair Benefits Of Okra:</b><br />
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<b>1. Shiny hair:</b><br />
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• Okra, when used as a hair rinse, gives great shine to your hair. You can give your regular conditioner a miss once in a while and take care of your hair the natural way.<br />
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<b>2. Bouncy hair:</b><br />
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• If you are tired of your distressed hair, try using okra to get that bounce back. Boil okra with some water and the transparent mucilage that you get can be used to get your bouncy hair back.<br />
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<b>3. Hair conditioner:</b><br />
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• The same mucilage can be used as hair conditioner. Wash your hair and squeeze out excess water. Massage the watery mucilage through your hair and rinse thoroughly with water.<br />
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<b>4. Scalp moisturizer:</b><br />
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• Okra is an excellent moisturizer for your dry and itchy scalp. It leaves your hair feeling soft and isn’t harmful like other cosmetics available in the market. It is great for people with unruly, curly and lifeless hair.<br />
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<b>5. Fights dandruff:</b><br />
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• Okra improves the overall scalp condition and fights dandruff. It moisturizes your scalp and keeps dandruff away.<br />
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<b>CAUTION</b><br />
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Like most vegetables, okra has a small amount of oxalic acid and does not generally bother. Avoid okra if you have a history of kidney stones.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-86813036049370739952015-06-15T01:41:00.000-07:002015-06-15T01:50:10.535-07:00The 10 Shortest Beatles Songs <b>Are you a Beatles fan? Test your knowledge and see if you can list down all the 10 shortest songs by the Fab Four. For music lovers in general, this is one trivia you should know.</b> <br />
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Just to break the ice, occupying number 15 to number 11 are as follows: <br />
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15. Do you Want to Know a Secret(1:57)<br />
14. It's Only Love (1:56)<br />
13. There's A Place (1:50) <br />
12. I'll Follow the Sun (1:49)<br />
11. I Will (1:46)<br />
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Now here's Beatles 10 shortest songs<br />
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<font size="4"><b>10. Why Don't We Do It In The Road (1:41)</b></font><br />
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A short and simple blues number from Paul McCartney, released on THE BEATLES (White Album) in 1968.
The song is short and simple; 1:41 of twelve-bar blues that begins with three different percussion elements (a hand banging on the back of an acoustic guitar, handclaps, and drums) and features McCartney's increasingly raucous vocal repeating a simple lyric with only two different lines.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>9. Carry That Weight (1:36)</b></font><br />
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Released on Abbey Road and part of the long, climactic medley that closes the album, it features vocals from all four Beatles (a rarity in their songs). It is preceded by "Golden Slumbers", and segues into "The End".<br />
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<font size="4"><b>8. Golden Slumbers (1:32)</b></font><br />
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Part of the climactic medley on their 1969 album Abbey Road. The song begins the progression that leads to the end of the album and is followed by "Carry That Weight". The two songs were recorded together as a single piece, and both were written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney), strings and brass arranged and scored by producer George Martin.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>7. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band (reprise) (1:19)</b></font><br />
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A song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney), and first recorded and released in 1967, on the album of the same name by the Beatles. The song appears twice on the album: as the opening track (segueing into "With a Little Help from My Friends"), and as "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)", the penultimate track (segueing into "A Day in the Life"). As the title track, the lyrics introduce the fictional band that performs on the album.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>6. Polythene Pam (1:13)</b></font><br />
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A song written by John Lennon, credited to Lennon–McCartney, and performed by the Beatles on their album Abbey Road. The song is the part of the B-side medley in which Lennon declares that the title heroine "is so good looking but she looks like a man."<br />
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<font size="4"><b>5. Mean Mr. Mustard (1:07)</b></font><br />
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A song written by John Lennon[1] (credited to Lennon–McCartney)in India and performed by the Beatles on their album Abbey Road. The Abbey Road version was recorded with "Sun King" in one continuous piece.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>4. Wild Honey Pie (0.53)</b></font><br />
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A song written and performed by Paul McCartney[ (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and released on The Beatles (also known as the White Album).<br />
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<font size="4"><b>3. Dig It (0.50)</b></font><br />
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A song featured on the album Let It Be. The song is credited to Lennon/McCartney/Harrison/Starkey. It is one of the few songs to be credited to all of the Beatles.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>2. Maggie Mae (0.40)</b></font><br />
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"Maggie May" (or "Maggie Mae") is a traditional Liverpool folk song. A brief extract was performed by the Beatles in a joking manner during their Get Back sessions, in early 1969, at a point in the proceedings when they were warming up in the studio by playing old rock and roll and skiffle songs that they had known and played in their teenage years. They adopt heavy scouse accents for the performance. Though the performance was obviously tongue-in-cheek a truncated version of it was included on the 1970 album drawn from those sessions, Let It Be, appearing as the last track on the LP's first side, immediately after the title song.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>1. Her Majesty (0.26)</b></font><br />
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A song written by Paul McCartney (although credited to Lennon–McCartney) that appears on the Beatles' album Abbey Road. It is a brief tongue-in-cheek music hall song.[1] "Her Majesty" is the final track of the album and appears 14 seconds after the song "The End", but was not listed on the original sleeve. As such, it is considered one of the first examples of a hidden track in rock music.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-15772012862127656952015-06-09T01:34:00.000-07:002015-06-09T01:34:13.762-07:0010 Exotic Spiky FruitsYou may like or hate some of them because of the scent or taste. Let your tongue be the judge - grab one and have a bite or two.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Rambutan</b></font><br />
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The <b>Rambutan</b> (<b><i>Nephelium lappaceum</i></b>) is native to the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and other regions of tropical Southeast Asia. The fruit is ovoid, single-seeded berry with pinkish red skin. The thin, leathery, spiky rind grows to about 3–6 cm long and 3–4 cm broad, hanging in a cluster of 10–20 together. Within is the fruit flesh; whitish or very pale pink, translucent, juicy with a sweet or sour taste (much like a grape). Rambutan is closely related to lychee, longan, and mamoncillo.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Soursop</b></font><br />
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Here’s one spiky fruit that many people love. <b>Soursop</b> (<b><i>Annona muricata</i></b>), also called Graviola, is a large, spiny, green tropical fruit with a soft, sweet, white flesh. The sweet flavor is described as a mix of strawberry and pineapple. The fruit size ranges from 10-30 cm (4 to 12 in) long and up to 15 cm (6 in) in width, and weighs up to 4.5-6.8 kg (10 or 15 lbs). The pulp is used to make teas, juices, sorbets, candy and ice cream flavorings. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>Gac</b></font><br />
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<b>Gac </b>(<b><i>Momordica cochinchinesis</i></b>) is a fruit native to Southeast Asia but is consumed mostly in Vietnam and Laos. For centuries, the fruit is traditionally used both as food and medicine. It is known as red melon, baby jackfruit, spiny bitter in English. Its ovoid fruit turns to brilliant red-orange hue when it ripens. The skin is covered in small, short spines, while its red core consists of clusters of fleshy pulp and seeds. The flesh has a unique taste - reminiscent of cantaloupe with hints of green melon and carrot. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>Breadfruit</b></font><br />
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<b>Breadfruits</b> (<b><i>Artocarpus altilis</i></b>) are round to ovoid tropical fruits measuring 15-20 cm long and about 20 cm across. It has a harsh, sandpaper-like green rind that turns to yellowish-green with some red brown parts when ripe. The interior part of the fruit is white, starchy and somewhat fibrous. When fully ripened, it becomes too soft, less starchy and sweetly fragrant that can be eaten raw or cooked. Breadfruit is related to breadnut and jackfruit.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Horned Melon</b></font><br />
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The <b>Horned Melon</b> (<b><i>Cucumis metuliferus</i></b>) is known by various names including kiwano, hedged gourd, jelly melon, blowfish fruit, and English tomato. When ripe, this unusual-looking fruit has a yellow-orange skin with prominent spikes or horns and green jellylike flesh. The horned melon has a sweet and tart, banana-lime taste. The brighter the orange skin, the sweeter the flesh of the fruit. It can be eaten at any stage of ripening.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Durian</b></font><br />
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Durian is regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits". The exotic fruit is distinctive for its large size, strong penetrating odor, which earned it the title, “the fruit that tastes like heaven but smells like hell.” The fruit's shape ranges from round to oblong; can grow up to 30 cm long and 15 cm wide and weigh up to three kg. <br />
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It has green to brown husk (rind) covered with sharp, prickly thorns. Depending on the species, it has a pale yellow to red flesh. The edible flesh tastes like "a rich custard highly flavored with almonds". Indeed, durian is king in taste, smell and spikes.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Pulasan</b></font><br />
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The <b>Pulasan </b>(<i><b>Nephelium mutabile</b></i>) is a small spiky fruit native to Malaysia. The name pulasan comes from the Malay word pulas (twist). It has various common names, including kapulasan in Indonesia, ngoh-khonsan in Thailand, and bulala or panungayan in the Philippines. The fruit is ovoid, 5-7.5 cm long, dark red, with thick, leathery and spiky rind. Inside is the white or yellowish-white, juicy flesh (aril). <br />
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The skin ranges in color from red to black and is harder to tear apart. It has a sweeter taste than the rambutan and lychee and somewhat similar to that of almonds. It is usually confused with its hairy cousin, the rambutan. Compared to the rambutan, the pulasan lacks the hairy spines. It is also bigger, sweeter and the flesh does not stick to its seed. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>Jackfruit</b></font><br />
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The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)is known as the largest tree-borne fruit in the world. It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, and is believed to have originated in the southwestern rain forests of India. The fruit is oblong to cylindrical and typically 30 to 40 cm in length and weigh 4.5 to 30 kg. The thick skin is green or yellow when ripe and the rind secretes white sticky latex. <br />
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The interior consists of non-edible “rags” and large sweet-smelling yellow flesh that encloses a smooth, oval, light-brown seed. The succulent, aromatic, and flavorful flesh are eaten fresh or cooked. It can also be made into jams or preserves and chips as well.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Marang</b></font><br />
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The <b>Marang </b>(<b><i>Artocarpus odoratissimus</i></b>), also called madang, and tarap, is a medium-sized fruit closely related to jackfruit, cempedak and breadfruit. Its round to oblong fruit can grow to as much as 15–20 cm long and 13 cm broad, and can weigh about 1 kg. The thick skin is covered with soft, broad spines that becomes hard and brittle as the fruit matures. <br />
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The ripe fruit can be opened by using the hands - twisting and gently pulling the skin. The fruit core resembles that of the jackfruit but with fewer “rags”. The edible areas are white, juicy, fragrant and with small seeds. Compared to durian, Marian has a more appealing scent and a sweeter flavor. The fruit should be eaten quickly as it fast loses its flavor and the fruit oxidizes.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Cempedak</b></font><br />
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The <b>Cempedak</b> (<b><i>Artocarpus integer</i></b>) is often confused with the jackfruit. The sausage-shaped fruit is similar to the jackfruit in appearance but smaller. The interior can also be mistaken as marang but with bigger arils. The fleshy, edible aril has a green color and turns slightly yellowish as it's ripe. <br />
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The fragrant taste is similar to the breadfruit and jackfruit with a hint of durian. The flesh is rather perishable, so it should be consumed quickly. Unlike the jackfruit which usually needs a knife to break open, a ripe cempedak fruit is soft and can be opened using the hands. It can be fried or made into delicious cakes. <br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-57088446196933068272015-05-29T16:07:00.000-07:002015-05-29T16:07:54.336-07:00Can You Do Math?<font size="4"><b>10 easy but tricky questions that test… how good are you in Math.</b></font><br />
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<b>Probably, one of the most popular classroom phrase is, “I hate Math”! But is the subject really that difficult? Are math problems “tough nut to crack”? Let’s have some fun. Answers the following Math-related questions and find out how good are you in Math.</b><br />
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1. In his will, a farmer left his eleven cows to his three sons. Half were to go to the eldest, one-fourth to the middle and one-sixth to the youngest. How was it done?<br />
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2. A car dealer was asked how many cars he had on stock. He answered, “If one-half, one-third, and one-fourth of the numbers of cars were added together, they would make 13.” How many cars did he have in stock?<br />
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3. Find the number which when increased by 3, then miltiplying the product by ¾, then dividing by 7, diminished by 1/3 of the quotient, multiplying the number by itself, subtracting 52, getting the square root, adding 8, and dividing by 10 gives the number 2?<br />
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4. If it takes 3 minutes to cut a carrot into 3 pieces, how long would it take to cut a carrot into 4 pieces?<br />
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5.How much dirt is in a hole 2 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 3 inches deep?<br />
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6. If a tray of eggs sells fro 20 pesos per dozen, which costs less, ½ dozen dozen eggs, or 6 dozen eggs?<br />
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7. A train 1 km long travels through a tunnel 1 km long at a speed of 1km/hr. How long will it take the train to pass completely through the tunnel?<br />
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8.Using only a 7-minute and an 11-minute hour glass, how can you boil an egg for exactly 15 minutes?<br />
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9. A wolf, a rabbit, and a carrot must be moved across a river in a boat which can hold only one besides the boatman. How must the boatman carry them so that the rabbit shall not it the carrot; or the wolf, the goat?<br />
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10. A dog chases a rabbit which is already 150 feet away. Every time the dog jumps 9 feet, the rabbit at the same time, jumps 7 feet. How many jumps does the dog have to make to overtake the rabbit?<br />
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1. Eldest = ½ x 11 = 5.5; to the nearest units = 6<br />
Middle = ¼ x 11 = 2.75; to the nearest units = 3<br />
Youngest = 1/6 x 11 = 1.75; to the nearest units = 2<br />
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2. 12<br />
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Let n = number of cars<br />
½ n + 1/3 n + ¼ n = 13; get the LCD<br />
13/12 n = 13<br />
n = 13 x 12/13<br />
n = 12 <br />
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3. The answer is 28; very practical one<br />
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4. 4 1/2 minutes (4 and 30 seconds) Don’t believe me, then go cut one yourself. <br />
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5. Nothing. How can you store something into a hole.<br />
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6. Both will cost the same.<br />
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7. 2 hours.<br />
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Speed = distance x time<br />
1km/hr = 1km x time<br />
1km/hr x 1/1km = time<br />
1hr = time the train is completely inside the tunnel and will take another hour to completely pass through it.<br />
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8. Procedure:<br />
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a. Use the 7-min and 11-min hour glass at the same time.
b. Once the 7-min glass hour is consumed, turn the 11-min glass hour upside down. ( 11 min – 7 min = 4).
c. Start boiling the egg. When the 11- min glass hour is done, turn it again upside down. (4 min + 11 min = 15 min). <br />
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9. Solution:<br />
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Cross the river carrying the rabbit with you. Leave the carrot and cross back. Its now the carrot’s turn, but this time carry back the rabbit as you return to get the wolf. Bring the wolf in, leaving behind the goat. Lastly, return and get the goat. Whooh! Seems a hard work.<br />
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10. On the 76th jump.<br />
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N = number of jump.<br />
9 n – 7 n = 150<br />
n = 150/2 = 75<br />
On the 75th jump, both dog and rabbit are on the same footing. <br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-18424538490241393012015-05-11T09:29:00.001-07:002015-05-11T09:29:12.855-07:0010 Cars Men Lust AfterIf diamonds are women's best friend..then it is best to say that cars are men's best friend. Check out these cars that most men fancy.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>MASERATI GRANTURISMO S</b></font><br />
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The beautiful Maserati GranTurismo coupe was launched in 2007, and in 2010 they made an even more attractive (and more expensive) version – a cabriolet. They announced they would stop making it in 2014. Maserati GranTurismo S was introduced in 2008. This beast has a 4.7-liter V8 and 434 horsepower, reaches 62 mph in 4.9 seconds. Its top speed is 183 mph, which is more than great for a vehicle that weighs 1.8 tonnes. It is one of those things that can’t be described with words, so take a look at the photo, or even better – schedule a test ride if you can. It can be yours for roughly $150,000.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>PORSCHE 918 SPYDER</b></font><br />
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This hybrid has a 135 kg 4.6-liter V-8 engine, and 2 electric motors. It develops 887 horsepower (608 coming from the engine and 279 coming from the two electric motors). The Spyder is capable of developing 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds. The battery power lasts about 12 miles. Another innovation was brought in: 4 wheel steering. The starting price is roughly $848,000, and it’s a limited edition. What else do you get for that money? Well, take a look at the photo.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 – THE BLUE DEVIL</b></font><br />
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This amazing coupe comes with a 6.2-liter V-8 engine, supercharger, the strenght of 638 horsepower at 6500 RPM, top speed of 205 mph, and magnetic selective ride control with 2 modes: sport and tour. This car is fairly lightweight (1.5 tonnes). It does look like a sports car, but at the same time it is elegant and classy. If you want it, you can get it for $112,000 – $130,000.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>BENTLEY MULSANNE</b></font><br />
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With its twin-turbo 6.75-liter V8, this machine is truly impressive. It is actually the only Bently model with such engine and rear wheel drive. Despite its weight (2.6 tonnes), it feels light, fast and powerful and reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. Quite good for a „heavyweight“ car. For years, Bently has been a symbol of status and class. If you want a luxurious car, you have found it – available at the price of $306,000.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>ASTON-MARTIN RAPIDE</b></font><br />
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The 5.9 V12 engine is just one great thing about this four-door hatchback. With 470 horsepower and capable of reaching 60 mph in 5 seconds, it is powerful enough, no matter how crazy you are. It comes with a six-speed touchtronic automatic transmission. Its interior is as impressive as its exterior: memory seats with heating and cooling, walnut trim, leather, and powerful sound system. This is not just a high quality car. It looks amazing, too. It can be yours for $201,000.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>FERRARI 458</b></font><br />
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They said this one would replace the 430 model, but they made it completely different. Better. Much better. Pretty powerful, with 4.5-liter V8, reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds. Driving this lightweight car (1.4 tonnes) will make you feel like you’re flying. Any attempt to describe the exterior would be just a waste of time, so we are giving you a photo to enjoy. This beautiful thing can be yours for $ 237,000. If you can’t afford it, it is best not to look at it, or else you will fall in love and suffer for the rest of your life.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR</b></font><br />
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For a car that only weighs 1.5 tonnes, Lamborghini Aventador is incredibly powerful. With a 6.5-liter V12, reaching 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, and top speed of 217 km/h, ‘the fighting bull’ will leave you breathless. And so will its price – $400,000 – $440,000. As for the LP 700-4 model, they announced they would produce only four thousand cars. The production is, of course, very slow, but it’s worth waiting.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7</b></font><br />
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Beside its looks, the most impressive thing about this car is probably its engine: 6.2-litre V8 LT1 – a small block engine with three great innovations: active fuel management, variable valve timing, and direct injection. It comes either with a six-speed automatic transmisssion or seven-speed manual. Compared to the previous generation, there is one downside – considerably decreased luggage space. However, this car is amazing in so many ways, and if you buy it, luggage will be the last thing on your mind.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>HONDA (ACURA) NSX 2015</b></font><br />
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This beauty is not here yet, but we are looking forward to meeting her. It is planned for 2015. The previous models came with an impressive aluminum V6 VTEC engine that Honda is famous for, and we expect the 2015 NSX to be even more impressive. Honda stopped making NSX in 2005, and after a long break, the production will start again with an amazing new model. Honda lovers are expecting it with impatience, and so are we. They haven’t revealed much about it, but the photo from the International Car Show in NY 2012 should tell you quite enough.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>JAGUAR XF PREMIUM LUXURY</b></font><br />
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If you want luxury, that is exactly what you get – inside and out. We’re talking about fancy interior: leather seats with heating, touch-screen indicators to help you park the car easily (hey, you don’t want to scratch this one!), auto-dimming mirrors to help you at night, turbocharged engine, eight-speed smart stop-start transimition and much more. With top speed of 149 mph and 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, it is a fairly decent car. The price ranges between $45,000 and $95,000.<br />
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Source:<a href="http://www.carophile.com/10-cars-men-lust/10/"><b>10 Cars Men Lust After</b></a>papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-19162372089250272632015-05-02T07:18:00.000-07:002015-05-02T07:18:00.397-07:00Six Surprising Foods that are Proven Pain RelieverAll of us have experienced pain at some time. There are dozens of 'pain reliever' available in the market. But before you rush to buy one to treat your sore back, achy joints, or painful arthritis; why not consider some of these pain-fighting foods.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Salmon</b></font><br />
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<b>For joints, back, Neck</b><br />
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Salmon is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids which reduce levels of inflammation in the blood vessels, joints and elsewhere in the body. Several studies have shown that these essential nutrients can reduce joint swelling, pain and morning stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.<br />
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Studies have also shown that intake of omega-3s reduce pain associated with menstrual cramps, headaches and even neck and back discomfort. Wild-caught salmon, fresh or canned, is healthier than farm-raised salmon, which may contain toxic chemicals depending on the conditions they’re raised in. Two-servings a week of salmon or other cold-water fatty fish like sardines, anchovies, herring and trout are recommended.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Cherries</b></font> <br />
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<b>For Achy Joints and Exercise Soreness</b><br />
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Research done at Michigan State University found that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in tart cherries—called anthocyanins—have powerful pain-fighting power. In fact, lead researcher Muralee G. Nair, Ph.D., Professor at Michigan State University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, said cherries are “as good as ibuprofen and some of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.” Dr. Nair suggests that eating 20 tart cherries can significantly reduce inflammation related discomfort. You can use frozen or fresh cherries, the darker the better.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Ginger</b></font><br />
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<b>For Chronic Knee Pain</b><br />
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Long used as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea and indigestion, ginger is also an effective pain reliever. In one study, University of Miami researchers found that almost two-thirds of patients with chronic knee pain had less soreness after taking a ginger extract for six weeks. In another study, Dr. Krishna C. Srivastava of Odense University in Denmark gave arthritic patients small amounts of ginger (5 grams of fresh ginger or 1 tsp of dried ginger) every day for three months. Most of those studied showed significant improvements in pain and morning stiffness.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Turmeric</b></font><br />
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<b>For Sore Joints</b><br />
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Frequently used in curry and other Indian dishes, the yellow compound in turmeric, curcumin, contains powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. A study published in 2009 in “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” compared curcumin with ibuprofen for pain relief in more than 100 people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers found that curcumin was just as effective as ibuprofen for improving function and pain in those suffering from the disorder.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Papaya</b></font><br />
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<b>For Back Pain</b><br />
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Papaya, a sweet exotic fruit, contains an enzyme called papain that not only improves digestion, but is an effective anti-inflammatory. It is so effective that some doctors even use it in injections for back pain. In addition, the fruit is high in antioxidant vitamins A and C which are good for reducing diseases that are worsened by inflammation such as osteoarthritis. Easy to eat (just spoon it out of its skin), you can add papaya to salads or smoothies or make it into a salsa. Or eat half a papaya spritzed with juice from a lime wedge as a breakfast treat.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Tahini</b></font><br />
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<b>For Headaches</b><br />
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Tahini, a spread made from sesame seeds, is a rich source of magnesium, which has been shown to keep headaches—especially migraines—at bay. Some studies have linked migraines and chronic headaches with a magnesium deficiency. A daily dose of two tablespoons of tahini can be spread on toast. However, be careful how much tahini you eat since it is high in fat.<br />
<br />papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-63190599715443736362015-04-12T05:51:00.001-07:002015-04-12T05:51:31.658-07:00The World’s 10 Most Extreme Roller Coaster Rides If your idea of a perfect summer day involves an adrenaline-infused rush from a truly frightening ride, skip the kiddie parks this year.
yourself for death-defying thrills when you board the world’s scariest roller coasters.<br />
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Guys, its time to buckle up your seat belts. From the tallest to the fastest, these are the World’s 10 Most Extreme Roller Coasters. Enjoy the ride!<br />
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<font size="4"><b>10. Fujiyama Roller Coaster </b></font><br />
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In Japanese Fujiyama means the "king of mountains", therefore you can conclude that Fuji-Q Highland park chose this name so it could be known as the king of all roller coasters in Japan. <b>Fujiyama</b> is one of the tallest and longest steel coasters in the world. <br />
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This megacoaster stands 26-storeys tall, features a steep 230-foot descent at a 65 degree angle and a top speed of 80.8 mph. After the twenty three story plunge, Fujiyama's trains follow a double out and back layout with a number of airtime producing hills and drops that is well over a mile in length.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>9. Thunder Dolphin </b></font><br />
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<b>Thunder Dolphin</b> is a prized steel roller coaster at the Tokyo Dome City Attractions amusement park. At 80 meters (260 ft) tall, this megacoaster has a maximum speed of 130 kilometers per hour (81 mph). Its 1,066.8 meters (3,500 ft) long course begins with a 218-foot descent at a steep 80 degree angle then the trains long passes through both a hole in the LaQua building, and through the Big-O, the world's first centerless Ferris wheel. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>8. Intimidator 305 </b></font><br />
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Voted the Best Coaster of 2010 by Amusement Today, <b>Intimidator 305</b> features yellow supports with red track. This "Giga-Coaster," races you up its first, 300 feet (91 m), with a maximum descent angle of 85 degrees in a matter of 20 seconds with speed reaching up to 94 mph.<br />
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Roller coaster enthusiasts rave about the ride's high-speed twists and turns.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>7. Leviathan</b></font><br />
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The <b>Leviathan</b> located at Canada’s Wonderland is currently Canada’s tallest and fastest roller coaster. This Giga-coaster opened in 2012.<br />
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The bone-crunching ride is 5,486 feet long with a height of 306 feet and accelerates up to 92 mph, making it one of the top 10 fastest roller coasters in the world as well.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>6. Millennium Force</b></font><br />
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One of the top ten roller coasters in the United States, <b>Millennium Force</b> is a big attraction at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
The roller coaster clocks in at 93 miles per hour, which is no surprise since Cedar Point is known for their range of extra fast roller coasters. what makes Millennium Force stand out above the rest is its innovative use of the magnetic braking system instead of using traditional friction, and its breaking of six world records including tallest complete-circuit roller coaster.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>5. Steel Dragon 2000</b></font><br />
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Located at Nagashima Spa Land in Japan, <b>Steel Dragon</b> 2000 boasts one of the longest tracks in the world at 8,133 feet long with speeds of 150 km/h (95 mi/hour). Utilizing a traditional lift hill, this coaster gradually climbs to the top of the first hill before dropping 306 feet. the ride looks very impressive as riders are dared to overcome more than ten steep ups and downs at impressive speed. It takes nerves of steel to sit calmly through what feels like the most suspenseful 1:15 minutes of your life. This Giga-coaster ride is not for the faint-hearted.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>4. Tower of Terror II</b></font><br />
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The <b>Tower of Terror II</b> located at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia is a reverse free fall roller coaster using “escape pods” as the cars for the ride. It allows passengers to experience the force of gravity in full. The thrilling ride shoots riders backward up the 115 meter high tower in just seven seconds, dangles you in the air for a few more, and then drops riders back to earth at a 90-degree angle and at 100 mph.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>3. Superman Escapes from Krypton </b></font><br />
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<b>Superman: Escape from Krypton</b> is a steel shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, United States. For the 2011 season, Superman The Escape was transformed into Superman: Escape from Krypton. The most significant change was positioning riders to face backwards so they now look towards the ground rather than the sky on the vertical track.<br />
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This Superman themed roller coaster begins in the Fortress of Solitude, a crystalline ice-cavern high atop the park's mountain ridge. Confronted by enemy forces who have broken into the Fortress, guests escape through a special effects tunnel in 15-passenger vehicles before experiencing the thrill of a lifetime.<br />
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Brace your body as you accelerate through Krypton; going 0 to 100 MPH in just 7 seconds, before shooting straight up a 41-storey (415 ft) tower just like superman! <br />
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When you reach these speeds your body will reach utter weightlessness and you’ll feel like you are temporarily floating. As you reach the top, get ready for the return journey! You will plummet back down returning to the your headquarters having escaped Krypton for good! <br />
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<font size="4"><b>2. Top Thrill Dragster</b></font><br />
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The 120-mph steel roller coaster <b>Top Thrill Dragster</b> is Cedar Point's 16th scream machine. It is a "Rocket Coaster" featuring a hydraulic launch that shoots the trains from zero to 120 miles-per-hour in just 4 seconds. A few seconds later, the 16-passenger trains then "reach for the sky" as they climb up a 420-foot tall tower, twisting 90 degrees while ascending. Cresting the apex atop 42 stories the train starts a 400-foot vertical drop with a 270-degree spiral twist. While in descent the coaster once again reaches speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour!<br />
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<font size="4"><b>1. Kingda Ka</b></font><br />
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<b>Kingda-Ka</b> is one of the most impressive high-speed roller coasters of the world. Kingda Ka is currently the world’s tallest and second fastest roller coaster. <br />
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Kingda Ka shoots riders around an upside-down U track in just 59 heart-stopping seconds. At the ride’s highest peak, the brave folks who step aboard soar a record 456 feet above ground. Catapulting up with the help of a hydraulic launch at a record-setting speed (128 mph), Kingda Ka reaches its top height in just 3.5 seconds.<br />
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On the way down, there’s a 270-foot spiral; this is not a world record, but there’s plenty of spinning action for this hair-raising trip, during which riders will experience both negative and positive G force.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-89816783610667653112015-04-06T01:10:00.000-07:002015-04-06T01:10:08.742-07:0010 Most Popular Exotic Foods in The World <font size="4"><b>From East to West, these are top 10 most exotic foods in the world.</b></font><br />
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Whether at home or in fine dining restaurants, we want only the best foods to be serve in our table. We always have our choices, be it Chinese dishes, Japanese dishes, American dishes or European dishes. Whatever it may be, we always crave for a sumptuous ones. But, what if you are given a chance to pick 10 dishes around the world and have it on your menu, what would constitute your list? Below are 10 popular exotic foods in the world that you may include in your list.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Tamale </b></font><br />
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A traditional Mexican dish that is done by putting together combining a corn dough (masa) stuffed with sweet or savory filling and steamed until firm. Pork and chicken are the two most commonly used fillings, in either red or green salsa or mole. So popular among Mexican that in the country alone, there are close to a thousand ways on how to prepare a tamale dish. One popular variation, the tamal de dulce, is done by adding pink-colored sugar to the dough and filling it with raisins or other dried fruit.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Kimchi</b></font><br />
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Native to Korea, Kimchi is a pickled dish out of fermented vegetables spiced with varied seasonings. A traditional banchan, or side dish, Kimchi comes in different varieties like: the baechu (Chinese cabbage) variety, pa-kimchi (made with scallions), ggakdugi (made with cubed radish), and oisobagi (a cucumber kimchi mix hot and spicy seasoning). The common seasonings used in making Kimchi include ginger, brine, onions, scallions and and aekjeot (fish sauce). However, one can add or replaced existing ingredients depending on the type of kimchi being made.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Wasabi</b></font><br />
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Wasabi is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes cabbages, horseradish and mustard. Similar to hot mustard, Wasabi’s hotness produces vapors that irritate the nasal passages more than the tongue. This sizzling hot dish is best served with sushi or sashimi, and soy sauce.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Borscht</b></font><br />
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Europeans simply love Borscht, a red-colored soup made with beet as its main ingredient. Borscht can be prepared and served in two ways; hot and cold. Though both variants use beets, hot borscht is more like a stew with added ingredients such as cabbage, beans, cucumber, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes or onions, mushrooms, and meats (chicken, pork, or beef). On the other hand, cold borscht is prepared by boiling together chopped young beets and raw chopped vegetables (radishes or cucumbers). After cooling them down, sour cream or soured milk is added to the soup.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Bouillabaisse </b></font><br />
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Another popular fish soup, Bouillabaisse is made by mixing together several kinds of cooked fish (scorpion fish, sea robin and European conger), shellfish (sea urchins, mussels, small crabs or octopus), and vegetables. To make it more savory, the soup is flavored with variety of herbs and spices are added like fennel seeds, saffron, bay leaf, garlic, basil and orange zest.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Bacalhau</b></font><br />
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Bacalhau is Portugal’s national dish which is a preserved fish or a salt cod served along side with potatoes, and wine like Green (Vinho Verde) or mature wines (Douro Wine). Fast fact, there are almost 400 ways of cooking Bacalhau, good enough to have at least variant for every day of the year.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Gumbo</b></font><br />
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Gumbo which traced back its origin in Louisianan is a wide variety of spicy soups. A perfect Gumbo must consist one or more types of poultry ( chicken, duck, or quail), shellfish (freshwater crawfish, or shrimp), smoked pork, strong stock, celery, bell peppers, onion and a thickener. This spicy soup is best served over rice.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Tabbouleh</b></font><br />
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Popular among Middle Easterners, Tabbouleh is a salad made out of chopped parsley, onions, bulgur wheat, mint, and tomato with lemon juice, olive oil and black pepper. It is traditionally eaten with a lettuce leaf.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Doro wat </b></font><br />
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A traditional Ethiopian dish, Dora wat is a stew made from chicken and hard-boiled egg, some vegetables, and spices such as fenugreek, berbere, paprika, cardamom and niter kibbeh. Dora wat is commonly served with bread called injera.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Nasi Goreng </b></font><br />
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Nasi Goreng is a dish that is popular in Indonesian and Malaysian table. The main ingredients for Nasi Goreng include pre-cooked rice, soy sauce, garlic, shallot and some spring onions for garnishing. The rice used to make nasi goreng is cooked ahead of time and left to cool down, which is one reason to use rice cooked from the day before. In restaurants, the dish is often served as a main meal accompanied by additional items such as a fried egg, fried chicken, vegetables, satay and kerupuk (crackers or fried potato).<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-83967389602717526232015-03-20T06:32:00.000-07:002015-03-20T06:52:05.951-07:00Surprising Facts About Popular Machines and Devices, You Probably Don't Know <b>Here are some machines and devices you would have not thought to have been invented as early as you have known.</b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>Vending Machine – 2nd c. BCE</b></font><br />
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Do you believe that until now, there are still millions of people in the world who have not seen and used a vending machine? And would you believe that as early as the 2nd century CE, vending machine was already invented by Hero of Alexandria. This engineer and mathematician invented a vending machine that accepted a coin and then dispensed a fixed amount of holy water. When the coin was deposited, it fell upon a pan attached to a lever. The lever opened up a valve which lets some water flow out. The pan continued to tilt with the weight of the coin until it fell off, at which point a counterweight would snap the lever back up and turn off the valve.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Compass -4th c. BCE</b></font><br />
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The compass had long been invented in China before the Europeans invented it. This significant invention, especially in navigation and exploration, was invented in the 4th century BCE in China. This gadget is a navigational instrument for determining direction relative to the Earth’s magnetic poles.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Odometer – 3rd c. BCE</b></font><br />
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This is quite unbelievable but the Odometer had long been invented a hundred years before vehicles powered by machines were invented. It was invented in the 3rd century BCE by Archimedes. An Odometer is a gadget that indicates distance travelled by a car or other vehicle.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Automatic Mechanical Calculator – 1623</b></font><br />
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The first automatic calculator was invented in 1623 by the German polymath Wilhelm Schickard.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Adding Machine – 1642</b></font><br />
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The first adding machine was invented in 1642 by Blaise Pascal.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Steam Power</b></font><br />
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Steam Power or Steam Engine was invented in the 2nd century by Hero of Alexandria in Roman Egypt. This invention is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-70494929145009662072015-03-16T22:17:00.000-07:002015-03-16T22:17:39.869-07:00 The BOI report on the Mamasapano clash - Most Damaging TruthMonths have passed since that fatal morning where 44 SAF elite commandos risked their lives in a 'tour of duty' in the now infamous Mamasapano incident. Until now, the sorrow still haunts the families of those who has suffered the death of someone they loved. Facts have been uncovered, statements and press releases flooded the news. Still, we are in a limbo to what exactly happened to the failed 'Operation Plan (Oplan) Exodus'. The nation have long prayed for that this sad event will finally have its closure.<br />
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We Filipinos also clamored for truth and transparency in government. now that the we finally get a so admirable an account as the Philippine National Police board of inquiry’s Mamasapano Report, we must show that we know what to do with the truth.<br />
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The <b><a href="http://www.fifthcolumnpost.com/">BOI (board of inquiry)</a></b> report is now out and ready for download from every media outlet. The crisply written 112 pages are easy to read in one sitting. Here, the minute details of the operation are clearly discussed. The questions bugging every Juan dela Cruz mind can now be answered. The truth is all there. It is up for the reader - to know what to do with the truth. <br />
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Here are some damaging truth about the report that readers should ponder on:<br />
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1. The executive summary’s first sentence is telling: “Sixty-seven (67) Filipinos died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao as a result of an encounter triggered by Operation Plan (Oplan) Exodus.” Sixty-seven because one must add the civilian and Moro Islamic Liberation Front and other rebel casualties to the 44 PNP Special Action Force casualties.<br />
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2. The operation was a poorly planned, poorly coordinated one that resulted in needless deaths. Many flaws are painfully detailed. With the President’s approval, suspended PNP chief Alan Purisima assumed a seeming command role. Purisima misinformed the President and gave him the impression that the SAF was withdrawing under artillery support when one company was in fact being decimated in a cornfield without reinforcement. SAF commander Getulio Napeñas failed to coordinate with the army yet assured his men of artillery support.<br />
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3. The report’s most damning line reads: “There was a breakdown of command and control at all levels due to ineffective and unreliable communication among and between the operating units.” Purisima and Napeñas sent text messages instead of urgently calling the President and generals. SAF troops used nonmilitary-grade radios that broke down. Units had to determine each other’s location by firing distinctive gunshots. The report even cites a GPS breakdown, dud grenades and the failure of the 55th Company (which had only one survivor) to spot a defensible row of coconut trees 100 meters behind it."<br />
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4. the BOI report concludes that President Benigno Aquino III violated the chain of command when he allowed suspended PNP chief Alan Purisima to have a role in a bungled counterterrorism mission that cost the lives of 44 police commandos on Jan. 25.<br />
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5. The unmistakable conclusion is that the SAF 44 were killed as much by overconfident, reckless planning as they were by actual bullets.<br />
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A lot of our questions have now been answered. But the next question is: “What do we do with the Mamasapano Report’s difficult truth?<br />
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My say: One must accept the truth and handle it wisely. <br />
<br />papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-72904234933796116922015-03-09T09:21:00.000-07:002015-04-06T01:59:32.847-07:0012 Must-have Herbal Items in Your Travel First Aid Kit <font size="4"><b>A list of 12 must-have herbal items or alternative medicine in your travel first aid kit.</b></font><br />
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If you're someone who loves travel, or your job requires you to take a long distance travel, or just wanted to take a long overdue vacation, then don’t forget to bring along with you these 12 herbal items. Each of these herbal items have specific health benefits that may come in handy, in case you encountered a travel-related illness.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Aloe Vera Gel</b></font><br />
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Your backpack is set and you’re ready to go on hiking. But you seems hesitant to hit the trail since exposing your skin to the scorching sun will result in you getting sunburned. Forget about getting sunburned. An Aloe vera gel inside your backpack will definitely make your day. Just rub some cream or lotion containing Aloe vera gel and it helps relieve that burning sensation and promotes healing. Studies also showed that used topically, Aloe vera gel is also effective in treating cuts, itching, shingles, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Lavender Oil</b></font><br />
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Lavender oil is another herbal item so easy to throw in your bag. This essential oil has so many medicinal uses that is so helpful for travelers. Aromatherapy is an essential tool to promote emotional balance while on the trail. Massaging Lavender oil on your temple relieves headaches, rubbing it on sore areas eases sore muscles, sprains, backache and rheumatism. Its calming effect removes nervous exhaustion and induces sleep. Lavender oil is also used for treating cough, colds, flu, asthma, sinus bronchitis, and tonsillitis. Lavender essential oil is marketed in different types including lotions, gels, aromatherapy oil, and soaps.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Clove Oil</b></font><br />
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Clove oil is another must-have herbal item to have inside your bag while taking a long distance trip. Due to its germicidal properties, clove oil is a prime ingredient added in several dental products such as tooth pastes and mouth washes. An excellent pain reliever, diluted clove oil is effective in relieving toothache, mouth ulcers and sore gums. <br />
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Also, the spice’ aromatic scent helps in promoting fresh breath and eases sore throats. Diluted clove oil is also effective in treating wounds, cuts, bruises, athlete’s foot, prickly heats, acne and scabies. Due to its cooling effect, it is also an excellent stress reliever – relieves fatigue and mental exhaustion as well as induces sleep.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Neem Powder</b></font><br />
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Neem powder is a natural astringent and skin cleanser. If used topically, it is very effective against skin disorders such as athlete’s foot, acne, rashes, eczema, skin itches, ringworms, skin allergies, dandruff, and other types of fungal and bacterial infections. Caution: Ask for professional advice before using neem powder, since can trigger side effects.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Licorice Tea</b></font><br />
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Locorice Tea is another herbal item one must have in his travel first aid kit while traveling through heavily smog and pollution. Licorice Tea is naturally sweet and taste delicious and is very effective in relieving sore throat. Though the tea’s medicinal benefits needs more studies to be scientifically-verified, its health benefits include: relieving headaches, suppresses excessive thirsting, easing up stomach ulcers, fights diarrhea, as well as treating boils.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Tea Tree Oil</b></font><br />
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A few drops of Tea tree oil diluted in water goes a long way. This strong smelling essential oil is fast gaining popularity in the field of skin care needs. It is used for cleaning scratches, cuts and bruises. A Tea tree oil/water solution is a good wash. Adding a few drops of Tea tree oil to soaps and lotions can take care of nail fungus, acne, skin irritation, itchy scalp or insect bite.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Arnica Gel</b></font><br />
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Arnica is sold in the drug stores in several forms; in gel, oil, ointment or in pellets is primarily used in treating wounds. Applied as gel, it is effective in easing swelling and aches and removing bruises. As ointment it treats acne, burns, bruises and wounds. When applied topically, is effective in treating minor sprains, sore foot and pains caused by arthritis. It is also used to relieve headaches.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Ginger </b></font><br />
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Stomach problems is at times associated with traveling. Another herbal alternative that must be inside a traveler’s back is – ginger. This herb is commonly used for treating various “stomach troubles”. including upset stomach, motion sickness, dizziness, nausea, gas, and morning sickness. Ginger tea or pastilles is effective in combating any of these ailments. Also, fresh ginger ease acute bacterial dysentery while dried ginger relives chest pain and back pain.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>All Heal </b></font><br />
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As the name implies, Heal-All, or Self- has reputation for keeping people healthy. With its anti-inflammation and antibiotic properties, it is very effective in controlling infections caused by cut or wounds. As ointment it reduces swelling from varicose veins, eye inflammation and insect bites. Taken as tea, it is used for sore throats and food poisoning.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Cramp Bark </b></font><br />
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This herbal item is very handy for women. Cramp Bark primary medicinal use is to relieve cramps that include painful menstrual cramps. A good substitute for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers, this herbal alternative is also effective in relieving constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma and arthritis. Take it in a tincture.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Goldenseal </b></font><br />
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Marketed today in powdered or tincture form, goldenseal boosts the body’s immune system. An effective antibiotic, it is used to stop infections in open cuts. Used in tincture, it ease upset stomach and aid digestion. It is also an effective mouthwash for sore throat, mouth and gums.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Echinacea </b></font><br />
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This wonder herb is a must herbal item for travelers to have in their first aid kit. Echinacea has dozens of health benefits but is primarily used to support a healthy immune system. It is effective in relieving common colds, fever, flu and sore throat. Likewise, it is used to treat skin conditions such as boils, burns, insect bites, bee sting, eczema and psoriasis.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-66589318194184764962015-03-02T23:18:00.001-08:002015-03-02T23:42:41.474-08:00Math Made Easy: Divisibility Rules<font size="4"><b>Basic divisibility rules of numbers.</b></font><br />
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<b>Can you still recall what your primary teacher taught you about divisibility rules of numbers? If your answer is no, then here’s an easy refresher course about the subject matter.</b><br />
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If a number can be divided exactly by another number without any remainder, then we say:<br />
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The first number is divisible by the second and the second number divides the first.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>1. Divisibility by 2</b></font><br />
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<i><b>Even numbers with units digit of 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 are divisible by 2.</b></i><br />
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<font size="4"><b>2. Divisibility by 3</b></font><br />
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<b><i>A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits of the number is divisible by 3.</i></b><br />
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<b>Example: 8,247 is divisible by 3 because 8 + 2 + 4 + 7 = 21, and 21 is divisible by 3.</b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>3. Divisibility by 4</b></font><br />
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<b><i>If the last two digits of a number form a number that is divisible by 4, then the number is divisible by 4.</i></b><br />
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<b> Note: Any number whose last two digits is 00 is considered to be divisible by 4.</b></b><br />
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<b>Example 924: The last two digits in this number (2 and 4) is divisible by 4, so 924 is divisible by 4.</b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>4. Divisibility by 5</b></font><br />
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<b><i>If the last digit or units of a number is 0 or 5, then the number is divisible by 5.</i></b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>5. Divisibility by 6</b></font><br />
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<i><b>A number is divisible by 6 if the number is divisible by both 2 and 3. Or, any even number divisible by 3 is also divisible by 6.</b></i><br />
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<font size="4"><b>6. Divisibility by 8</b></font><br />
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<b><i>A number is divisible by 8 if the number formed by the last 3 digits is divisible by 8.</i></b><br />
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<b> Example: 5,280 is divisible by 8 since the last 3 digits of the number (280) is divisible by 8.</b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>7. Divisibility by 9</b></font><br />
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<i><b>A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 9.</b></i><br />
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<b>Example: 1,545 is divisible by 9 since 1 + 5 +4 + 5 = 18, and 18 is divisible by 9.</b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>8. Divisibility by 10</b></font><br />
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<b> <i> A number is divisible by 10 if the last digit or units digit is 0.</i></b><br />
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<font size="4"><b>9. Divisibility by 11</b></font><br />
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<b> <i>A number is divisible by 11 if the difference between the sums of the digits in the odd places and the digits in the even places is either 0 or a multiple of 11.</i></b><br />
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<b>Example: 8,591,726 is divisible by 11 since
8 + 9 + 7 + 6 = 30 and 5 + 1 + 2 = 8
30 – 8 = 22 (a multiple of 11).</b>
papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-53072771452433875522015-02-23T15:58:00.000-08:002015-02-23T15:58:54.810-08:00 Hidden Health Benefits of Eating Fruit Peels, Rinds and CoresMost of us toss fruit peels in the trash, because what else are we going to do with them? Eat them? But what many of us are unaware of is that these peels are packed with nutrients and dietary fiber that are beneficial for our health.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>1. Orange</b></font><br />
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According to studies, the peel can contain up to three to four times higher level of vitamin C and fiber than the juice or the fruit itself. Peels also contain a bevy of anti-aging antioxidants and vitamins and minerals such as calcium, manganese, selenium, and zinc. Also they are very low in calories, fats, and sugars. <br />
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10 health benefits of orange peel which might make you think twice before discarding the peels:</b> <br />
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• Fights Infection, Colds and Flu<br />
• Helps in weight loss<br />
• Helps lower cholesterol levels<br />
• Relieves respiratory problems<br />
• Prevents digestive complications<br />
• Improves heart health<br />
• Relieves Bronchitis<br />
• Acts as a natural skin bleach<br />
• Averts Cancer <br />
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<b>How to eat it:</b> Grate and sprinkle zest on salads, vegetables and desserts. For dessert, simmer strips in simple syrup and cover in melted dark chocolate.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>2. Banana</b></font><br />
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After reading the following surprising benefits of banana peels, trust me, you will think twice before tossing any banana peel into the bin! <br />
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<b>10 Health and Beauty Benefits of Banana Peels:</b> <br />
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• Rich source of soluble & insoluble fiber<br />
• Fight Cholesterol<br />
• Enhance memory and Boost mood <br />
• Antioxidant properties<br />
• Protect your Eyesight<br />
• Wrinkle Reducer<br />
• Skin disorder Treatments<br />
• Teeth Whitening<br />
• Skin Moisturizer<br />
• Skin Brightener <br />
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<b>How to eat it: </b>Peel and freeze bananas for a great addition to any smoothie or use them in desserts.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>3. Watermelon</b></font><br />
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Do not throw away the rind of a watermelon. Most people discard the rind of the juicy watermelon - but its rind offers many health benefits! These rinds contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and citrulline, an amino acid that helps dilate blood vessels to improve circulation. Peel off the green skin and put the white rind into your juicer along with the juicy pink parts.<br />
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<b>Health benefits of eating watermelon rind</b><br />
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• Fights free radicals<br />
• May boost libido<br />
• Weight loss<br />
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<b>How to eat it:</b> <br />
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• You can pickle the rind.<br />
• Add watermelon rinds to smoothies or juices.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>4. Pineapple</b></font><br />
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The tough core of the pineapple is less juicy and a bit harder, but is still very nutritious. Along with fiber and vitamin C, the cores are filled with an enzyme called bromelai known to promote a healthy digestive system. Also, the enzyme has anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting and natural detox properties.<br />
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<b>How to eat it:</b> <br />
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• Press and crush the core and add the juice to smoothies. The left-over pulp can also be added to soups for added fiber.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>5. Apple</b></font><br />
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An apple a day really could keep the doctor away – as long as you don’t throw away the peel. Picky apple eaters have the habit of removing the skin, before taking the first bite. Whatever the reason - you are not getting all an apple has to offer by peeling it first. The chemical behind the apple skin’s waxy shine is being credited with a host of health benefits.<br />
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<b>Here are some very powerful reasons to never remove the skin again.</b><br />
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• Apple peels are naturally rich in nutrients and fiber. In fact, peels contain 2−6 times more nutrients and insoluble fiber than the flesh itself. <br />
• The apple skin contains ursolic acid that keeps cholesterol and blood sugar under control.<br />
• The apple skin contains a range of different antioxidants, including flavonoids.<br />
• Quercetin, another flavonoid in apple peels, can ease breathing problems and enhances memory.<br />
• Support healthy joints<br />
• It lowers obesity risk<br />
• The skin may also keep cancer at bay.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>6. Kiwi fruit</b></font><br />
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Though the kiwi skin might appear unappealing and unappetizing, you might be surprised that it is as rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as the kiwi flesh itself. The fruit skin is as edible as the fruit’s green flesh.<br />
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<b>Kiwi fruit skin hidden benefits:</b> <br />
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• Contains fiber and vitamin C. <br />
• The skin contains three times the antioxidants of the pulp.<br />
• Contains anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties.<br />
• The skin contains enzymes which exfoliate the dead skin cells from the skin. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>7. Peach</b></font><br />
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Throw away the skin and you are throwing away the best bits. Studies have shown that the skin contains a higher concentration of vitamins and nutrients than the flesh itself. Therefore, to get the maximum health benefits of peaches, eat them raw along with the skin.<br />
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<b>Here are some health benefits of eating the fruit with the skin:</b><br />
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• Eating the peel can boost the immune system.<br />
• Good for eye health and vision.<br />
• High in potassium and vitamin A, it promotes skin health.<br />
• Helps maintain body weight.<br />
• Peaches peel lowers the risk of hearth disease.<br />
• Pears skin contains chlorogenic acid, a potent antioxidant that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-14694727664706080352015-02-16T08:23:00.000-08:002015-02-16T08:23:05.530-08:00How Vitamins Work<font size="4"><b>Common vitamins – their health benefits and sources.</b></font><br />
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To promote growth and good health, we must fully understand how this complex machine (body) works. For it to function and work properly, a steady flow of nutrients working together harmoniously must be maintained. It is a common knowledge that our body can’t produce all the nutrients it needs; thus, we need to collect other substances from food. We can achieve this by taking in daily doses of multivitamins and minerals through supplements.<br />
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Vitamins are chemical compounds that fall into 2 categories: water-soluble — vitamin C and B-complex vitamins(such as vitamins, B6, B12) and fat-soluble – vitamins — A,D,E, and K.<br />
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<b>Here is a list of these common vitamins – their health benefits and sources:</b><br />
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<b> Vitamin A</b> – promotes normal vision and regulates cell growth. <br />
<i><b>Sources:</b></i> green leafy vegetables, broccoli, carrots, squash. <br />
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<b>Vitamin B1</b> – helps produce energy from carbohydrates in body cells.<br />
<b> <i>Sources:</i></b> beef, bread, pork, corn, rice. <br />
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<b>Vitamin B2</b> – helps produce energy in body cells.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i></b> beef, eggs, milk. <br />
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<b>Vitamin B6</b> - facilitates the production of protein components as well as helps body produces chemical like antibodies, hemoglobin and insulin. antibodies.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i></b> animal meat, bananas, broccoli, spinach. <br />
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<b>Vitamin B12</b> — keeps the brain healthy. Vitamin B12 also regulates red blood cells and helps maintain healthy nerve cells.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i></b> found almost exclusively in animal products.<br />
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<b>Vitamin D</b> – sustains bone health and density by allowing the body to retain calcium and phosphorus.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i> </b>egg yolk and milk. <br />
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<b>Vitamin E</b> - it boosts the body’s immune functions. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E protects your cells against free radicals.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i></b> butter, brown rice, nuts, vegetable oils, such as soybean oil and corn oil. <br />
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<b> Vitamin K</b>- produces protein for bones and kidneys.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i> </b>green leafy vegetables, cereals, dairy products, eggs, milk, and other vegetables.<br />
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<b> Niacin</b> – assists acids in producing energy in cells, helps enzymes in their normal function, and helps your body use sugars and fatty acids.<br />
<b><i>Sources:</i></b> protein-rich foods<br />
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<b>Folate</b> - enhances the production of new cells. Work together with vitamin B12 to produce hemoglobin in red cells.<br />
<i><b>Sources:</b></i> breakfast cereals, whole wheat products, meat, vegetables like asparagus, beans, and leafy green vegetables, fruits such as bananas, oranges, lemons, and tomatoes.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-49007973900305284532015-02-02T22:16:00.000-08:002015-02-02T22:16:26.053-08:00Fallen 44 - What IfThe nation was again greeted with a horrible news last 25th of January 2015. Another big blow to our military personnel, 44 PNP-SAF men were brutally killed in a clash with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province. This is the nth time that such encounter between AFP soldiers and MILF groups; but this time around a heavy toll on our soldiers. <br />
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My heart bled for the soldiers' families and love ones. Some questions linger in my mind and needs some answers. Were the lives of the <b><a href="http://www.fifthcolumnpost.com/">Fallen 44</a></b> enough compensation just to achieve PEACE in Mindanao? When will these bloody encounters in Mindanao finally meet its end? How many more families will grief and find sorrows upon losing their love ones? Questions without definite answers for the time being.<br />
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In the search for answers, I content answering a question, which have three logical answers. Going back to the topic at hand,<b> WHAT IF</b>? <br />
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<b>What if..</b><br />
The failed military operation was carefully planned and executed? Would the outcome be reversed?
To what I've gathered, President Aquino and a few of his trusted knew of the operations from the very start. Was this a 'secret' military action? A number of high ranking field commanders were left out in the drawing board. Did they send elite SAF forces? Perhaps, but a more battle-tested PNP personnel should have gone there instead. Were the 300+ men enough to do the job? Is the number enough to counter enemy resistance? I guess not. How about you?<br />
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<b>What if...</b><br />
There is full coordination between our forces and the MILF group? The incident happened in a hostile territory controlled by the Muslim. What if the MILF group didn't join the fray? I do believe there would be a few or no casualties at all between both parties. <br />
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<b>What if...</b> <br />
The peace agreement have been formally signed and in effect long before this encounter took place? I am so sure, peace reign over the region and military aggression would be a thing of the past.<br />
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But these IFs are now water under the bridge. The damage had been done and lives were lost. Echoes of war will still be in the air. More collateral damages would be exhausted. Peace talks would be on the brink of collapse. <br />
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But for now, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Fallen 44. Justice must be served. Let every Pilipino aim that peace in Mindanao be achieve. <br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-11051760476841784472015-01-28T14:53:00.001-08:002015-01-28T14:53:40.758-08:00Interesting Facts About Good and Bad Cholesterol<font size="4"><b>Some interesting facts we need to know about good and bad cholesterol.</b></font><br />
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<font size="4"><b>What is bad and good cholesterol?</b></font><br />
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The cholesterol flowing in your blood vessels is not actually the dreadful character medical science pictured it to be, particularly if good cholesterol offsets bad cholesterol. The truth is, in order to have a healthy body, our body should avoid the bad cholesterol known as LDL (low-Density Lipoproteins), at the same time our body needs sufficient amount of the good cholesterol known as HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein). Read on to learn more about the difference between the two:<br />
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Both LDL and HDL are important to our body–LDL injects cholesterol to the bloodstream needed in the production of hormones and bile salts in the liver. Also, LDL aids in the distribution of fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamins A, D, E, K through your bloodstream. While HDL main function is to deliver cholesterol back to the liver for disposal.<br />
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Since LDL ferries cholesterol to the blood, there is a big risk that increase in cholesterol level might trigger plaque be deposited in the arteries and blood vessels walls. These plaque will eventually blocks blood from flowing to the heart. This is the reason why LDL is commonly referred to as bad cholesterol. The liver produces LDL and the food we eat have nothing to do with the production of LDL.
In contrast, HDL brings cholesterol to the liver, in the process be broken down and excreted. Like LDL, the liver produces HDL and does not directly come from food sources.<br />
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To make it easier to understand, LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to the blood while HDL ferries cholesterol from the blood to the liver.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>How to keep bad cholesterol (LDL) at a safe level:</b></font><br />
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* Watch your total fat intake. Stay away from eating visible fat, like visible fat found at the end of the barbeque.<br />
* Design and apply new cooking techniques. As an alternative for frying, why not try steaming or grilling your food. <br />
* Since cholesterol is only found in animal product, prefer vegetables over meat.<br />
* Limit your intake of chips cookies, donuts, muffins, and croissants.<br />
* Eat lots of fiber.
* Watch your weight by ridding off unnecessary weight.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>How to increase good cholesterol (HDL):</b></font><br />
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* Stay physically active.<br />
* Quit smoking.<br />
* Use cooking oils higher in monounsaturated fats such as canola oil or olive oil.<br />
* Substitute your protein source with soy-based foods.<br />
* Choose lean meats.<br />
* Keep a healthy weight.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-13802704832479834322015-01-20T07:34:00.000-08:002015-01-20T07:34:50.546-08:0010 Amazing Home Remedies of Apple Cider Vinegar<font size="4"><b>Ten easy but effective do-it-yourself home remedies of apple cider vinegar.</b></font><br />
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Old-fashioned apple cider vinegar is a versatile cooking ingredient used in salad dressings, food preservatives, marinades and food drinks. It is also wonderful for pets, including dogs, cats, parrots, cows and horses. But do you know that apple cider vinegar is used as effective home remedy for certain health condition. Read on to learn more about these “apple cider vinegar cures.”<br />
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1. Being bothered by arthritis pain and stiff joints — get relief by drinking a glass of warm water mixed with a tablespoon of apple every morning.<br />
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2, Are you the sporting type of person? Sweating it out doing gym or outdoor activities and relying on sports drinks to refreshes yourself. Here’s one for you — go for cold water with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar. It replenishes lost energy faster than plain water. Cider vinegar increases stamina.<br />
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3. Cleanse your body with toxins and stop allergies! Try drinking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water every day. This regimen is believed effective in slowing the production of histamines and detoxify your body.<br />
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4. Relieve that itchy sensation from mosquito bite, bug bite, or bee sting. Simply apply the right amount of cider vinegar on the affected area.<br />
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5. Get that extra hair shine! Apply apple cider vinegar to the hair after washing. This will do the trick.<br />
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6, Get rid of pesky dandruff –mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water and spray it on the scalp, then cover the area with a towel for fifteen minutes before rinsing it.<br />
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7. Make a herbal vinegar— just add dried herbs to your cider vinegar. This culinary trick can make your salad more healthier —it can help you absorb the minerals in your salad better.<br />
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8. Apple cider vinegar is a helpful home remedy for body odor remedy, for it aids in eliminating odor-causing bacteria. For underarm body odor; using a cotton ball, just wipe the affected area once each morning with undiluted apple cider vinegar. For foot odor, fill a shallow open container and mix 1/3 cup of cider vinegar in warm water. Afterwards, soak your feet in this solution for 15 minutes once per week.<br />
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9. Removes acne and warts. For acne — just apply sufficient amount of cider vinegar in the affected areas. If you are allergic to the ACV, try a vinegar-water solution throughout the affected places. For warts — soak the wart in a solution of water and vinegar for twenty minutes. Repeat this procedure until the wart disappears.<br />
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10. Last but not the least — goodbye hiccups. Swallowing one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar instantly does the job.<br />
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<b>DISCLAIMER:</b><br />
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If you’re thinking about trying apple cider vinegar, consult with your doctor or health care provider first. These medical practitioners can provide you with an expert’s advice.<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-34168211762167735622015-01-08T21:05:00.000-08:002015-01-08T21:05:24.406-08:00 15 Ways to Overcome Disappointments <font size="4"><b>A list of 15 simple and effective ways, one can overcome disappointments.</b></font><br />
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“Success and disappointment walk hand-in-hand”, that’s how many view life. Great leaders and idealistic young men, totally or in part, will agree with this view. However, one has to learn how to deal with the pain brought by disappointment in order to fully enjoy the fruits of success. Following are some techniques helpful in turning failures into success as you thread the road to overcome disappointments.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Ignore the Critics</b></font><br />
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* Turn your ears away from critics howl and don’t be a skeptic! Believe in yourself! Remember… Success is just one percent pure talent and 99 percent dedication and determination.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Keep Your Head High</b></font><br />
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* Instead of running away from troubles and trials in life – Face them and look at them straight in the eye! Keep your head high and say, “You’re no match against my powers. I can overcome you!<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Get a “Failure” Trash Can</b></font><br />
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* Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, and Michael Jordan - what do these “men of success” have in common? They all experienced frustrations and failures somewhere in their lives. But what made them successful – they threw away the evidences of their disappointments and made the first step to reach their dreams. Do you get it?<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Write About It</b></font><br />
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* Studies have suggested that writing down your painful experiences and emotional events help in clamping down stress and encourages healing. You can start put anything down on paper.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Wear an Armor</b></font><br />
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* Don’t misinterpret the saying “All things happen for a reason.” Never have the wrong thoughts that disappointments is like a magnet, where you are attracted into. Create an imaginary bubble where you can hide yourself at the sight of potential failures.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Look at Things from a Distance</b></font><br />
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* In a game of chess, one can clearly sees his position ably and clearly if he will look at the chessboard at a distance. Same in life, you have to back away with some distance to see so you can see the real picture experiences bring.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Pamper Yourself with Gentleness</b></font><br />
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* When disappointments enveloped your heart and mind, just be cool. Don’t ever scream or shout back at yourself! The situation will never be change even if you shout on top of your voice blaming yourself for the bind your in. Be calm and speak to yourself with gentleness. You deserve one.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Create a Pearl</b></font><br />
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* Marvel at how a naïve oyster can turn an irritating grain of sand into a beautiful, white pearl. So, let your disappointments and failures form a highly-prized pearl.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Dancing in the Rain</b></font><br />
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* My dad once told me, “Son, don’t wait for the typhoon to be over before you make your next move,” “You must learn how to feel the coldness it brings by dancing in the rain.“ Get my point. You’ll never know how deep is a river unless you jumped into it.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Nurture Your Roots</b></font><br />
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* Learn perseverance from the bamboos. Frail and with few leaves, yet.. they can withstand storms… Why? Because their roots are firmly planted on the ground.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Take a One step-at-a-time Strategy</b></font><br />
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* Haste makes waste as the old adage dictates. Study the butterfly’s life cycle – from a fragile caterpillar, then passing a cocoon stage, finally transforming into a colorful butterfly ready to flap its wings. <br />
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<font size="4"><b>Let Cracks to Set in</b></font><br />
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* Have you ever wondered, why cracks appear in your career, relationship, or personal plans? It is not there to suggest that your endeavor is a failure, but rather, it is an opening for light to come in.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Get Up and Keep Trying</b></font><br />
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* The scriptures say, God don’t count the number of times we fall, rather the number of times we get up! So if disappointments knocks you down to the ground five times, then stand up six times.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Join the Race</b></font><br />
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* Put on your running shoes go and run in the human race. This is the arena where you’ll gain knowledge about mistakes and disappointments, reflecting on them as you pass over them, and turning each failure into knowledge, and growth.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Hold onto Hope and Believe in Miracles</b></font><br />
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* My formula for success, hold onto hope and expect miracles to happen… they do come when you least expected them!<br />
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papalenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149755141923025358noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312587881993922838.post-76030494347607407432015-01-01T19:34:00.000-08:002014-12-31T19:34:34.021-08:0015 Easy Ways to be Inspired<font size="4"><b>Are you feeling down or being defeated by life’s frustrations, then here is a list to perk up yourself. Just 15 easy ways that will get you inspired.</b></font><br />
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To finish the race we call the “human race”, a runner must set some goals to follow. But these goals are easier said than done if a “push” tool is missing. This tool is what we call inspiration or set of things to be inspired. Money nor time can’t get you to finish the race, only your vision and life’s natural wonders will get you there. Here is a list that may come in handy for you to get some inspirations.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Say I Love You</b></font><br />
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* It will be just great if you expresses your sincere affection for your love ones by telling them you love them. A hug and a kiss is endearing too.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Throw that Frown Away</b></font><br />
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* Smile, and let the world smile with you. Even if you are not in the mood to share one, just smile… it will definitely change your day.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Enjoy Nature’s Heartwarming Serenity</b></font><br />
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* Take a stroll on a beach, flower garden or a walk on a park just to get that feeling of being connected to nature.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Watch the Children Play</b></font><br />
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* Experience the joy and laughter children at play bring. Leave your worries for a while to appreciate the joy these little angels offer.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Be Appreciative and Express Gratitude</b></font><br />
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* Think of seven people close to your heart that you are grateful for. Get out of your way and send them a gift as a way of expressing gratitude.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Marvel at the Sun’s Magnificent Grandeur</b></font><br />
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* Be mesmerize at how the sun rise and set from a picturesque position.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Reminisce the Good Old Days</b></font><br />
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* It will be a great idea if you can set a reunion party with your good old friends and talk about those happy and feel-good memories.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Watch Birds in Flight</b></font><br />
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* On a fine day, look up into the blue sky and observe the graceful maneuvers birds do while in flight.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Let Music Take its Toll </b></font><br />
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* Grab you headset and set your music playlist. Sing along, dance or just simply enjoy listening to these soul-suiting music.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Take a Much Needed Good Laugh</b></font><br />
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* Just set an activity, be it watching a funny movie or simply crack jokes with your love ones or friends.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Take a Bubble Bath</b></font><br />
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* Let your ideas be soak in warm scented water, and let your mind take some quality moments to relax.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Be a Good Samaritan</b></font><br />
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* Spend some time visiting orphanages, drug rehabilitation centers, hospital’s cancer and leukemia wards and the likes.. Offer something nice for these people who are in need.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Open Your Heart</b></font><br />
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* Let your emotions shine by treating yourself to an experience or activity with friends that opens your heart. Or by watching an uplifting film, reading an inspirational book or going by a list of sweet love quotes.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Ponder About the Dreams You Desire</b></font><br />
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* Dreams are free, so why not get a piece of paper and chat down all the things you want to have if you have the money to buy them.<br />
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<font size="4"><b>Desire for World Peace</b></font><br />
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* Isn’t be nice that at the end of the day, you can say a prayer that love conquers adversities so that there be peace and joy for the human race. <br />
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