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Key Molecule for Life Found in Habitable Region of the Galaxy (11/29/08)*-*
November 29, 2008
Started By Shem1 — 3 Comments
A sugar molecule linked to the origin of life was discovered in a potentially habitable region of our galaxy.
The molecule, called glycolaldehyde, was spotted in a large star-forming area of space around 26,000 light-years from Earth in the less-chaotic outer regions of the Milky Way. This suggests the sugar could be common across the universe, which is good news for extraterrestrial-life seekers.
"This is an important discovery as it is the first time glycolaldehyde, a basic sugar, has been detected towards a star-forming region where planets that could potentially harbor life may exist," Serena Viti of University College London said in a press release.
Previously, glycolaldehyde had only been observed toward the center of the galaxy, where conditions are thought to be too extreme to host habitable planets.
Glycolaldehyde is a key ingredient for life. It helps to build Ribonucleic acid (RNA), which is thought to be the central molecule involved in the origin of life on Earth. Glycolaldehyde is a monosaccharide sugar, the basic unit of carbohydrates. It can react with the chemical propenal to form ribose, the building block of RNA.
"The discovery of an organic sugar molecule in a star forming region of space is very exciting and will provide incredibly useful information in our search for alien life, said Keith Mason, chief executive of the Englands Science and Technology Facilities Council...
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Dreams might mean nothing, but many people take them seriously nonetheless, as Sigmund Freud did, new research finds.
People in at least three countries, including the United States, believe dreams contain important hidden truths, said researcher Carey Morewedge, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
In six different studies, Morewedge and his colleagues surveyed nearly 1,100 people about their dreams. The results are detailed in the February issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
"Psychologists' interpretations of the meaning of dreams vary widely," Morewedge said. "But our research shows that people believe their dreams provide meaningful insight into themselves and their world."
In one study that surveyed general beliefs about dreams, Morewedge and co-author Michael Norton, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School, surveyed 149 university students in the United States, India and South Korea. The researchers asked the students to rate different theories about dreams.
Across all three cultures, an overwhelming majority of the students endorsed the theory that dreams reveal hidden truths about themselves and the world, a belief also endorsed by a nationally representative sample of Americans, Morewedge said.
In another study, Morewedge and his colleagues wanted to explore how dreams might influence people's waking behavior. A total of 182 commuters at a Boston train station were asked to imagine that one of four possible scenarios had happened the night before a scheduled airline trip: The national threat level was raised to orange, indicating a high risk of terrorist attack; they consciously thought about their plane crashing; they dreamed about a plane crash; or a real plane crash occurred on the route they planned to take.
A dream of a plane crash was more likely to affect travel plans than either thinking about a crash or a government warning, and the dream of a plane crash produced a similar level of anxiety as did an actual crash, Morewedge found.
| 1. | Use special dust mite-proof pillows and mattress covers. Wipe them off weekly with a clean, damp cloth. |
| 2. | Wash sheets weekly. |
| 3. | Wash blankets and bedspreads monthly. |
| 4. | Use smooth blinds or washable curtains. Wipe blinds weekly with a clean, damp cloth. Wash curtains monthly. |
| 5. | Dust furniture weekly, using a dusting product or a special cloth that attracts dust (a dry cloth spreads dust around). |
| 6. | Vacuum and wet mop floors weekly. |
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Mold and mildew are tiny plants that grow where its warm and damp like in the shower. They release invisible "spores" into the air. The floating spores trigger allergy and asthma episodes. And wherever they land, the spores start growing new mold and mildew.
Mold/mildew also grow on "wet" appliances like air conditioners, dehumidifiers (appliances that remove moisture from the air) and humidifiers (appliances that add moisture to the air). Follow manufacturers instructions to change filters and clean appliances regularly.
| If the label says: Mildew Remover: The product simply removes mildew and its stains. If the label says: If the label says: If the label says:
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- Clean shower stalls and bathtubs weekly.
- Clean soap scum weekly; mildew grows on it.
- Wash shower curtains monthly.
- Wipe up water around tubs and showers daily. Clean weekly.
- Wash towels and bathmats weekly.
- Keep area under the sink dry and clean. Have leaks repaired!
- Wash small area rugs weekly.
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- Clean food and grease from stove daily. If possible, clean under and behind stove.
- Clean up food spills, crumbs and liquids on countertops and floors immediately.
- Empty trash daily. Clean and disinfect garbage cans and recycling bins weekly. Let the cans dry out before you put in a new garbage bag.
- Keep the cabinet under your sink dry and clean. Have leaks repaired.
- Clean the outside and inside of the refrigerator. If possible, vacuum underneath.
- Wash and dry dishes as soon as possible after eating.
- Wash floors at least weekly.
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Note: Only products that display an EPA registration number on the label are approved disinfectants or sanitizers. |
FAQs About Antibacterial Soaps
 | What is the main difference between plain soaps and antibacterial soaps used in the home? |
 | The main difference is that antibacterial soaps contain a special ingredient for controlling germs. When washing with an antibacterial soap, a very small amount of antibacterial ingredient is deposited on the skin that keeps the number of germs at a significantly reduced level for an extended period of time. Washing with plain soap initially removes some germs, but the germs left on the hands can quickly regrow and increase in number. |
| | What germs do antibacterial soaps kill? |
| | Antibacterial soaps kill or inhibit bacteria that cause odor, skin infections, food poisoning, intestinal illnesses and other commonly transmitted diseases. Their effectiveness depends on the antibacterial ingredient, its concentration, its contact time on the skin and the product formulation. |
| | Who should use antibacterial soaps? |
| | Antibacterial soaps provide extra protection against bacteria that may cause many common illnesses. Consumers looking for additional protection before preparing and eating meals, after using the bathroom, diapering a child, after playing with a pet or when caring for the sick may want to use an antibacterial soap. |
| | Are deodorant soaps the same as antibacterial soaps? |
| | No. A deodorant soap is a cosmetic product intended for washing the body to eliminate odors. A deodorant soap may or may not contain an ingredient that kills or inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. |
| | Why are so many antibacterial soaps on the market now? |
| | Soaps intended to kill or inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria have been marketed since the 1920s. Greater consumer concern over health risks from germs has generated increased demand for new antibacterial hand and body wash products. |
If you or your child have allergies or asthma, you already know that many things can bring on, or trigger, an asthma flare or episode. Some things that trigger asthma attacks are called allergens. Some people get symptoms from only one allergen like dust mites. For other people, more than one kind of allergen can trigger an episode.
Cleaning can help control these allergens.
Its one of the easiest steps you can take to help reduce allergy or asthma flares (episodes).
When you vacuum, some of the allergens trapped in carpets and upholstery are thrown into the air. Whenever possible, have a non-allergic person do the vacuuming. Or, wear a dust mask and goggles if eye allergies are a problem.
Mold, mildew and germs grow in wet or damp carpeting. Carpets that have been damp or wet for more than 24 hours should be removed or professionally cleaned. |
Most people would acknowledge that their eyesight is the most important sense. And, I would have to agree. Humans have natural features that help protect their eyes from damage. Our eyelashes are there to keep dirt particles out, our eyebrows keep sweat from running into our eyes, and blinking washes tears over our eyes to moisten them and keep them clean. Even though we have these natural features to protect our eyes, it is still not enough.
By remembering simple steps to protect your eyes, you can keep them from deteriorating. Only 40% of Americans go to the doctor for an annual eye exam. This is the first check to make sure your eyes are being taken care of well. Get to the optometrist and get your eyes checked atleast once per year.
Dont forget to bring your sunglasses especially when it is sunny outside. Sunglasses will sheild your eyes from ultraviolet light emitted by the sun. This will help prevent the formation of cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium. Reflected light from the sun off substances such as water and snow can cause the surface of the eye to burn.
If you are an active athlete it is important to protect your vision on a constant basis. Usually eye guards on baseball, hockey and football helmets are optional but you should insist on using them. In sports like basketball, goggles are a great way to prevent eye damage. Too many serious sports-related eye injuries are caused yearly.
When using the computer for long periods of time, it is necessary to take intermittent breaks. It is generally recommended to take a break every 20 minutes to reduce the strain on your eyes.
When working with dangerous chemicals or substances, always wear safety goggles. If any material does make contact with your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Think about it poor/damaged eye sight or even blindness is something that can help be prevented by being careful and taking neccessary steps to help ensure that you dont impair your vision.
- Use smooth blinds or shades instead of fabric curtains when you can. If you use curtains, buy washable ones. Wipe blinds weekly with a clean, damp cloth. Wash curtains monthly.
- Clean and dry window frames and sills regularly. The dust that collects there is full of pollen, mildew and dust mites.
- Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures at least monthly, using a clean, damp cloth.
- Vacuum or use a damp cloth to wipe down air vents weekly.
- Use washable rugs at doors to catch dust, pollen and mold spores. Wash rugs weekly.
- Dust hard furniture weekly.
- Vacuum upholstered furniture regularly.
- Vacuum floors and damp mop at least weekly.
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Since 1996, the life expectancy of HIV patients in developed countries taking antiviral therapy has increased more than 13 years, and deaths have dropped by almost 40 percent, researchers report.
"People on [antiretroviral therapy] can live a fairly long life," said lead researcher Robert Hogg, from the British Col****ia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in Vancouver. "If they are a woman, they can marry and have a child, and see the child grow up. If they're going to school, they can graduate from university, or they can continue to have a full adult life expectancy."
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Since 1996, the life expectancy of HIV patients in developed countries taking antiviral therapy has increased more than 13 years, and deaths have dropped by almost 40 percent, researchers report.
"People on [antiretroviral therapy] can live a fairly long life," said lead researcher Robert Hogg, from the British Col****ia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in Vancouver. "If they are a woman, they can marry and have a child, and see the child grow up. If they're going to school, they can graduate from university, or they can continue to have a full adult life expectancy."
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Weiredest diseases |
Source:Anonymous
Elephantiasis: grossly enlarged members
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is best known from dramatic photos of people with grossly enlarged or swollen arms and legs. The disease is caused by parasitic worms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes. Lymphatic filariasis currently affects 120 million people worldwide, and 40 million of these people have serious disease. When an infected female mosquito bites a person, she may inject the worm larvae, called microfilariae, into the *lo**. The microfilariae reproduce and spread throughout the *lo**stream, where they can live for many years. Often disease symptoms do not appear until years after infection. As the parasites accumulate in the *lo** vessels, they can restrict circulation and cause fluid to build up in surrounding tissues. The most common, visible signs of infection are excessively enlarged arms, legs, genitalia, and breasts.
Progeria: the 80-Year-Old Children
Progeria is caused by a single tiny defect in a child's genetic code, but it has devastating and life-changing consequences. On average, a child born with this disease will be dead by the age of 13. As they see their bodies fast forward through the normal process of ageing they develop striking physical symptoms, often including premature baldness, heart disease, thinning bones and arthritis. Progeria is extremely rare, there are only around 48 people living with it in the whole world. However, there is a family that has five children with the disease.
Werewolf Syndrome: the wolf people
When two year-old Abys DeJesus grew dark, hairy patches on her face, doctors said she has a condition known as Human Werewolf Syndrome. The disease is called werewolf syndrome because people with it look like werewolves - except without the sharp teeth and claws. In Mexico, a large family of men had hair that covered their faces and upper bodies. Two brothers were even offered a part in the X-Files but they turned down the offer.
Blue Skin Disorder: the blue people
A large family simply known as the "blue people" lived in the hills around Troublesome Creek in Kentucky until the 1960s. They were the blue Fugates. Most of them lived past the age of 80, with no serious illness - just blue skin. The trait was passed on from generation to generation. People with this condition have blue, plum, indigo or almost purple skin. (Source)
Pica: the urge to eat non-food substances
People diagnosed with Pica have an insatiable urge to eat non-food substances like dirt, paper, glue and clay. Though it is believed to be linked with mineral deficiency, health experts have found no real cause and no cure for this disorder.
There are people out there who go to great lengths to avoid the sun. If they are caught in the sun, their skin will blister. Some of them have pain and blistering as soon as the sun touches their skin. Ok, so they're not actually vampires. They don't drink *lo** and sleep in coffins, but they do suffer from a rare disease that has vampire-like symptoms.
Alice in Wonderland syndrome: time, space and body image are distorted
Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS), or micropsia, is a disorienting neurological condition which affects human visual perception. Subjects perceive humans, parts of humans, animals, and inanimate objects as substantially smaller than in reality. Generally, the object perceived appears far away or extremely close at the same time. For example, a family pet, such as a dog, may appear the size of a mouse, or a normal car may look shrunk to scale. This leads to another name for the condition, Lilliput sight or Lilliputian hallucinations, named after the small people in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. The condition is in terms of perception only; the mechanics of the eye are not affected, only the brain's interpretation of information passed from the eyes.
Blaschko's lines: strange stripes all over the body
Blaschko's lines are an extremely rare and unexplained phenomenon of human anatomy first presented in 1901 by German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko. Neither a specific disease nor a predictable symptom of a disease, Blaschko's lines are an invisible pattern built into human DNA. Many inherited and acquired diseases of the skin or mucosa manifest themselves according to these patterns, creating the visual appearance of stripes. The cause of the stripes is thought to result from mosaicism; they do not correspond to nervous, muscular, or lymphatic systems. What makes them more remarkable is that they correspond quite closely from patient to patient, usually forming a "V" shape over the spine and "S" shapes over the chest, stomach, and sides.
Walking Corpse Syndrome: they believe to have died
It is a syndrome of mental depression and suicidal tendencies, in which the patient complains of having lost everything: possessions, part of or entire body, often believing that he or she has died and is a walking corpse. This delusion is usually expanded to the degree that the patient might claim that he can smell his own rotting flesh and feel worms crawling through his skin. The latter phenomenon is a recurring experience of people chronically deprived of sleep or suffering amphetamine/cocaine psychosis. Paradoxically, being "dead" often gives the patient the nation of being immortal.
Elephantiasis: grossly enlarged members
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is best known from dramatic photos of people with grossly enlarged or swollen arms and legs. The disease is caused by parasitic worms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes. Lymphatic filariasis currently affects 120 million people worldwide, and 40 million of these people have serious disease. When an infected female mosquito bites a person, she may inject the worm larvae, called microfilariae, into the *lo**. The microfilariae reproduce and spread throughout the *lo**stream, where they can live for many years. Often disease symptoms do not appear until years after infection. As the parasites accumulate in the *lo** vessels, they can restrict circulation and cause fluid to build up in surrounding tissues. The most common, visible signs of infection are excessively enlarged arms, legs, genitalia, and breasts.
Progeria: the 80-Year-Old Children
Progeria is caused by a single tiny defect in a child's genetic code, but it has devastating and life-changing consequences. On average, a child born with this disease will be dead by the age of 13. As they see their bodies fast forward through the normal process of ageing they develop striking physical symptoms, often including premature baldness, heart disease, thinning bones and arthritis. Progeria is extremely rare, there are only around 48 people living with it in the whole world. However, there is a family that has five children with the disease.
Werewolf Syndrome: the wolf people
When two year-old Abys DeJesus grew dark, hairy patches on her face, doctors said she has a condition known as Human Werewolf Syndrome. The disease is called werewolf syndrome because people with it look like werewolves - except without the sharp teeth and claws. In Mexico, a large family of men had hair that covered their faces and upper bodies. Two brothers were even offered a part in the X-Files but they turned down the offer.
Blue Skin Disorder: the blue people
A large family simply known as the "blue people" lived in the hills around Troublesome Creek in Kentucky until the 1960s. They were the blue Fugates. Most of them lived past the age of 80, with no serious illness - just blue skin. The trait was passed on from generation to generation. People with this condition have blue, plum, indigo or almost purple skin. (Source)
Pica: the urge to eat non-food substances
People diagnosed with Pica have an insatiable urge to eat non-food substances like dirt, paper, glue and clay. Though it is believed to be linked with mineral deficiency, health experts have found no real cause and no cure for this disorder.
Vampire Disease: pain from the sun
There are people out there who go to great lengths to avoid the sun. If they are caught in the sun, their skin will blister. Some of them have pain and blistering as soon as the sun touches their skin. Ok, so they're not actually vampires. They don't drink *lo** and sleep in coffins, but they do suffer from a rare disease that has vampire-like symptoms.
Alice in Wonderland syndrome: time, space and body image are distorted
Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS), or micropsia, is a disorienting neurological condition which affects human visual perception. Subjects perceive humans, parts of humans, animals, and inanimate objects as substantially smaller than in reality. Generally, the object perceived appears far away or extremely close at the same time. For example, a family pet, such as a dog, may appear the size of a mouse, or a normal car may look shrunk to scale. This leads to another name for the condition, Lilliput sight or Lilliputian hallucinations, named after the small people in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. The condition is in terms of perception only; the mechanics of the eye are not affected, only the brain's interpretation of information passed from the eyes.
Blaschko's lines: strange stripes all over the body
Blaschko's lines are an extremely rare and unexplained phenomenon of human anatomy first presented in 1901 by German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko. Neither a specific disease nor a predictable symptom of a disease, Blaschko's lines are an invisible pattern built into human DNA. Many inherited and acquired diseases of the skin or mucosa manifest themselves according to these patterns, creating the visual appearance of stripes. The cause of the stripes is thought to result from mosaicism; they do not correspond to nervous, muscular, or lymphatic systems. What makes them more remarkable is that they correspond quite closely from patient to patient, usually forming a "V" shape over the spine and "S" shapes over the chest, stomach, and sides.
Walking Corpse Syndrome: they believe to have died
It is a syndrome of mental depression and suicidal tendencies, in which the patient complains of having lost everything: possessions, part of or entire body, often believing that he or she has died and is a walking corpse. This delusion is usually expanded to the degree that the patient might claim that he can smell his own rotting flesh and feel worms crawling through his skin. The latter phenomenon is a recurring experience of people chronically deprived of sleep or suffering amphetamine/cocaine psychosis. Paradoxically, being "dead" often gives the patient the nation of being immortal.
Jumping frenchman disorder: weird reflexes
The main characteristic is that patients are extremely startled by an unexpected noise or sight. It's not just twitching when someone sneaks up behind you. Patients with this disorder flail their arms, cry out and repeat words. First identified in some of Maine's lumberjacks of French-Canadian origin, the odd reflex has been identified in other parts of the world, too.
This week's promise: God protects his people
In spite of all appearances to the contrary, God has a plan for this bankrupt worldthis earth of ours, he still wants it as a theater for his grace and glorious direction.
Rest for God's people
Praise the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises he gave through his servant Moses. May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never forsake us. May he give us the desire to do his will in everything and to obey all the commands, laws, and regulations that he gave our ancestors.
1 Kings 8:56-58 NLT
In spite of all appearances to the contrary, God has a plan for this bankrupt worldthis earth of ours, he still wants it as a theater for his grace and glorious direction.
Helmut Thielicke (1908-1986)
God fulfills his plan
As we read of God's faithfulness fulfilled in the events described in 1 Kings 8, these words of Solomon spring forth from our hearts as well: "Praise the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, as he promised!" When the ark of the covenant came to rest in its place between the wings of the cherubim, signifying the completion of the temple in which God would dwell, "a cloud filled the Temple of the Lord" (v. 10). God's presence was so glorious that the priests couldn't continue their work but could only bow before him in worship. It was as if God was saying, "It is done. The temple I planned has been built. And I am here to dwell with you!" Thus Solomon was able to make the requests that followed: "May he never forsake us. May he give us the desire to do his will." He could make these requests with such heartfelt fervor because of his trust in the covenant-keeping God who fulfills his purposes. If we truly grasp the majesty of what God did during Solomon's reign, we can thank him in faith that he will fulfill his purposes in our lives as well.
BLESSED BE THE LORD, who keeps his covenant and fulfils his purposes!
Adapted from The One YearŽ Book of Praying through the Bible by Cheri Fuller, Tyndale House Publishers (2003), entry for June 11.
Content is derived from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation and other publications of Tyndale Publishing House
The largest study of its kind has unexpectedly concluded that smoking marijuana, even regularly and heavily, does not lead to lung cancer.
The new findings "were against our expectations," said Donald Tashkin of the University of California at Los Angeles, a pulmonologist who has studied marijuana for 30 years.
"We hypothesized that there would be a positive association between marijuana use and lung cancer, and that the association would be more positive with heavier use," he said. "What we found instead was no association at all, and even a suggestion of some protective effect."
Federal health and drug enforcement officials have widely used Tashkin's previous work on marijuana to make the case that the drug is dangerous. Tashkin said that while he still believes marijuana is potentially harmful, its cancer-causing effects appear to be of less concern than previously thought.
Earlier work established that marijuana does contain cancer-causing chemicals as potentially harmful as those in tobacco, he said. However, marijuana also contains the chemical THC, which he said may kill aging cells and keep them from becoming cancerous.
Tashkin's study, funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse, involved 1,200 people in Los Angeles who had lung, neck or head cancer and an additional 1,040 people without cancer matched by age, sex and neighborhood.
They were all asked about their lifetime use of marijuana, tobacco and alcohol. The heaviest marijuana smokers had lighted up more than 22,000 times, while moderately heavy usage was defined as smoking 11,000 to 22,000 marijuana cigarettes. Tashkin found that even the very heavy marijuana smokers showed no increased incidence of the three cancers studied.
"This is the largest case-control study ever done, and everyone had to fill out a very extensive questionnaire about marijuana use," he said. "Bias can creep into any research, but we controlled for as many confounding factors as we could, and so I believe these results have real meaning."
Tashkin's group at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA had hypothesized that marijuana would raise the risk of cancer on the basis of earlier small human studies, lab studies of animals, and the fact that marijuana users inhale more deeply and generally hold smoke in their lungs longer than tobacco smokers -- exposing them to the dangerous chemicals for a longer time. In addition, Tashkin said, previous studies found that marijuana tar has 50 percent higher concentrations of chemicals linked to cancer than tobacco cigarette tar.
While no association between marijuana smoking and cancer was found, the study findings, presented to the American Thoracic Society International Conference this week, did find a 20-fold increase in lung cancer among people who smoked two or more packs of cigarettes a day.
The study was limited to people younger than 60 because those older than that were generally not exposed to marijuana in their youth, when it is most often tried.
The new findings "were against our expectations," said Donald Tashkin of the University of California at Los Angeles, a pulmonologist who has studied marijuana for 30 years.
"We hypothesized that there would be a positive association between marijuana use and lung cancer, and that the association would be more positive with heavier use," he said. "What we found instead was no association at all, and even a suggestion of some protective effect."
Federal health and drug enforcement officials have widely used Tashkin's previous work on marijuana to make the case that the drug is dangerous. Tashkin said that while he still believes marijuana is potentially harmful, its cancer-causing effects appear to be of less concern than previously thought.
Earlier work established that marijuana does contain cancer-causing chemicals as potentially harmful as those in tobacco, he said. However, marijuana also contains the chemical THC, which he said may kill aging cells and keep them from becoming cancerous.
Tashkin's study, funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse, involved 1,200 people in Los Angeles who had lung, neck or head cancer and an additional 1,040 people without cancer matched by age, sex and neighborhood.
They were all asked about their lifetime use of marijuana, tobacco and alcohol. The heaviest marijuana smokers had lighted up more than 22,000 times, while moderately heavy usage was defined as smoking 11,000 to 22,000 marijuana cigarettes. Tashkin found that even the very heavy marijuana smokers showed no increased incidence of the three cancers studied.
"This is the largest case-control study ever done, and everyone had to fill out a very extensive questionnaire about marijuana use," he said. "Bias can creep into any research, but we controlled for as many confounding factors as we could, and so I believe these results have real meaning."
Tashkin's group at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA had hypothesized that marijuana would raise the risk of cancer on the basis of earlier small human studies, lab studies of animals, and the fact that marijuana users inhale more deeply and generally hold smoke in their lungs longer than tobacco smokers -- exposing them to the dangerous chemicals for a longer time. In addition, Tashkin said, previous studies found that marijuana tar has 50 percent higher concentrations of chemicals linked to cancer than tobacco cigarette tar.
While no association between marijuana smoking and cancer was found, the study findings, presented to the American Thoracic Society International Conference this week, did find a 20-fold increase in lung cancer among people who smoked two or more packs of cigarettes a day.
The study was limited to people younger than 60 because those older than that were generally not exposed to marijuana in their youth, when it is most often tried.
yo ppl jus wanted to post this for you to consider. mi hope no one tek it personal, but there is no general religion section so mi jus post it here.
bless. salaam alaikum.
patterns in the Quran. http://www.islamawareness.net/Miq/stat.html
-- Edited by wasp001 at 18:54, 2008-09-12
-- Edited by Dj_Rubbut at 01:33, 2008-11-29
bless. salaam alaikum.
patterns in the Quran. http://www.islamawareness.net/Miq/stat.html
-- Edited by wasp001 at 18:54, 2008-09-12
-- Edited by Dj_Rubbut at 01:33, 2008-11-29
Who YOU Are Does Make A Difference
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in High
School by telling them the difference each of them had made. She called
each student to the front of the class, one at a time. First, she told
each of them how they had made a difference to her, and the class. Then
she presented each of them with a blue ribbon, imprinted with gold
letters, which read, "Who I Am Makes a Difference"
Afterwards, the teacher decided to do a class project, to see what kind
of impact recognition would have on a Community. She gave each of the
students three more blue ribbons, and instructed them to go out and
spread this acknowledgment ceremony. Then they were to follow up on the
results, see who honored whom, and report to the class in about a week.
One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby
company, and honored him for helping him with his career planning. He
gave him a blue ribbon, and put it on his shirt. Then he gave him two
extra ribbons and said, "We're doing aclass project on recognition, and
we'd like for you to go out, find somebody to honor, give them a blue
ribbon, then give them the extra blue ribbon so they can acknowledge a
third person, to keep this acknowledgment ceremony going. Then please
report back to me and tell me what happened."
Later that day, the junior executive went in to see his boss, who had
been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow. He sat his
boss down, and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a
creative genius. The boss seemed very surprised. The junior executive
asked him if he would accept the gift of the blue ribbon, and would he
give him permission to put it on him His surprised boss said, "Well,
sure." The junior executive took the blue ribbon and placed it right on
his boss's jacket, above his heart. As he gave him the last extra
ribbon, he said, "Would you take this extra ribbon, and pass it on by
honoring somebody else. The young boy who first gave me the ribbons is
doing a project in school, and we want to keep this recognition
ceremony going and find out how it affects people."
That night, the boss came home to his 14-year-old son, and sat him
down. He said, "The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was
in my office, and one of the junior executives came in and told me he
admired me, and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius.
Imagine! He thinks I am a creative genius! Then he put a blue ribbon
that says, "Who I Am Makes a Difference", on my jacket above my heart.
He gave me an extra ribbon and asked me to find somebody else to honor.
As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would
honor with this ribbon, and I thought about you. I want to honor you.
My days are hectic and when I come home, I do not pay a lot of
attention to you. Sometimes I scream at you for not getting good enough
grades in school, and for your bedroom being a mess.
Somehow, tonight, I just wanted to sit here and, well, just let you
know that you do make a difference to me. Besides your mother, you are
the most important person in my life. You're A great kid, and I love
you!" The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he could not stop
crying. His whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said
through his tears, "Dad, earlier tonight I sat in my room and wrote a
letter to you and Mom, explaining why I had took my life, and I asked
you to forgive me. I was going to commit suicide tonight after you were
asleep. I just did not think that you cared at all. The letter is
upstairs. I don't think I need it after all." His father walked
upstairs and found a heartfelt letter full of anguish and pain.
The boss went back to work a changed man. He was no longer a grouch,
but made sure to let all of his employees know that they made a
difference. The junior executive helped several other young people
with career planning, and never forgot to let them know that they made
a difference in his life...one being the boss' son. In addition, the
young boy and his classmates learned a valuable lesson, "Who you are
DOES make a difference"
You are under no obligation to pass this on to anyone... not to two
people, or to two hundred. As far as I am concerned, you can forget it
and move on. On the other hand, if you want, you could send it to all
of the people who mean something to you, or send it to the one, two, or
three people who mean the most. On the other hand, just smile and know
that I think that you are important, or you would not have received
this in the first place. Who you are does make a difference, and I
wanted you to know that.
when u do things right the first time, people feel like you have done nothing at all!!
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Have a great weekend!
Life is the way you see it. Life is the way you perceive it
to be.
If you constantly focus on all the things that could go
wrong, things will indeed go wrong. Turn your focus to the
positive possibilities, and those possibilities begin to
become real.
Expect to find the resources you seek, and they will be
there. Know that life's abundance is available to you, and
more of it flows through your life.
>From your perspective, everything is subject to your own
interpretation of it. Much more important than what happens
is what you make of it, and you can make of it anything you
choose.
You are never at the mercy of random events unless you allow
yourself to be. No matter what may come your way, you can
decide what it means to you and how you will integrate it
into your life.
The life you live is the life you choose to see and to
experience. Choose, in this moment and every moment, to fill
it with joy, meaningful purpose and fulfillment.
Ralph Marston
Life is the way you see it. Life is the way you perceive it
to be.
If you constantly focus on all the things that could go
wrong, things will indeed go wrong. Turn your focus to the
positive possibilities, and those possibilities begin to
become real.
Expect to find the resources you seek, and they will be
there. Know that life's abundance is available to you, and
more of it flows through your life.
>From your perspective, everything is subject to your own
interpretation of it. Much more important than what happens
is what you make of it, and you can make of it anything you
choose.
You are never at the mercy of random events unless you allow
yourself to be. No matter what may come your way, you can
decide what it means to you and how you will integrate it
into your life.
The life you live is the life you choose to see and to
experience. Choose, in this moment and every moment, to fill
it with joy, meaningful purpose and fulfillment.
Ralph Marston
Dancehall selectors should not encourage lyrical wars
September 10, 2008
Started By steppz — 0 Comments
Dancehall should be for enjoyment, fun and entertainment not war. However it appears as if many sound system disc jockeys are adding fuel to an ever brewing fire of lyrical wars, that are commonly unleashed by disgruntled Dancehall DJs who make no hesitation to clearly speak their minds in song.
While reggae and dancehall have been famous for showcasing important messages to the world, bringing personal and sometimes intimate issues and details to an audience that only wants basic entertainment can get to be excessive not to mention, monotonous.
Is it a ploy to win sympathizers and in so doing form separate warring factions? Answers to this question eludes all forward thinking dancehall partakers, who feel lyrical war indulgence only serves to promote division and even further ignite c****ative situations.
When dancehall fans enter their party of choice, it is not because they want to cheer on or take sides in some DJs personal problems. And so the sound system selectors need to ease up off of the nonsense and stop playing the rival tunes back to back, because that kind of selecting spurs on animosity and sometimes violence follows.
As opposed to the song that says, "Push wood in the fire jockey," regardless of how you interpret it, our disc jockeys need to change their way of approaching the lyrical wars and maybe, p"our water on the fire," instead.
And set de war ting straight!
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are
giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants
you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
you answer these
Questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+ 20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
AND, look how far the love of God will take you
L- O- V- E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close,
and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of
God that will put you over the top!
What Equals 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are
giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants
you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
you answer these
Questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+ 20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
AND, look how far the love of God will take you
L- O- V- E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close,
and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of
God that will put you over the top!
'And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. (1 Peter 3:15-16)
These violations of trust will kill any relationship
1. Prying into private info. If you suspect your partner of betrayal, does that give you the right to start reading your partner's email? To listen to his/her voicemail messages? To hack into his/her online profile? The answer to all of these is "no!"
You should never dig through your partner's personal emails or listen to your partner's voicemail messages.
You should never dig through your partner's personal emails or listen to your partner's voicemail messages. By doing this, you violate not only your partner's trust, but also the trust your partner has with anyone who left those voice messages and emails.
3. Pulling a "James Bond." You should never snoop in your partner's private things (drawers, wallet, filing cabinet, or private records -- such as bank or credit card statements). Furthermore, nothing justifies snooping. No matter what you have a "hunch" about, snooping through your partner's things should never be pursued to confirm or deny your hunch. Your partner's possessions and personal records should be kept private unless he/she gives you permission to look at them. Spying on your partner is one of the most blatant violations of your partner's trust and will achieve nothing except having your partner never trust you to be alone near his/her things ever again.
5. Sending others to do your dirty work. Don't ever send a friend or anyone else to gather information for you about your partner or to spy on your partner for you. This means, don't send a friend to go hang out where you know or suspect your partner will be. Don't have your friend try to eavesdrop on your partner's conversations in places he/she goes. Don't ask your friends to use their cell phone to snap covert pictures of your partner. All of these favors from friends not only violate your partner's trust, but also reveal your total lack of trust in your partner.
6. Checking up constantly. One of the biggest ways to reveal that you don't trust your partner is to manifest that distrust with paranoid and obsessive behavior. While calling your partner regularly is quite normal, calling him/her incessantly to "check up" comes off as obsessive and will drive your partner away. If, for example, your partner is unable to answer his/her phone for a few hours and by the time he/she accesses it he/she discovers you've called 50 times, you not only come off as being paranoid and obsessive, but you clearly communicate to your partner that you distrust him/her. Also, when you panic every time 10 minutes go by without a reply from your partner by a phone call or an email, it sends the exact same message.
No matter how much love exists in your relationship, it cannot survive without trust.
No matter how much love exists in your relationship, it cannot survive without trust. Violating someone's trust will never take a relationship to a better place. In fact, by doing so, you may very well be single-handedly orchestrating the end of what could have been a fantastic relationship. Also, keep in mind that I didn't mention the most obvious relationship-ending behavior to avoid: cheating.
Finding the one to share a relationship with is a blessing. Once you've bonded with this special someone, keep in mind that respecting your partner's privacy and retaining trust are essential to maintaining a healthy relationship. If you cross certain behavioral boundaries that violate your partner's trust, you may cause irreparable damage to your relationship.
As a dating coach, I'm not usually a fan of hard and fast "rules" for relationships. I've, nevertheless, identified widespread behaviors which will likely end any relationship. So to help you ensure that you don't breach the "trust" boundary in your relationship, here are six detrimental dating behaviors that should always be avoided:
1. Prying into private info. If you suspect your partner of betrayal, does that give you the right to start reading your partner's email? To listen to his/her voicemail messages? To hack into his/her online profile? The answer to all of these is "no!"
You should never dig through your partner's personal emails or listen to your partner's voicemail messages.You should never dig through your partner's personal emails or listen to your partner's voicemail messages. By doing this, you violate not only your partner's trust, but also the trust your partner has with anyone who left those voice messages and emails.
2. Lying for the greater good. Lying is never good in a relationship, although we've probably all been guilty of doing it. Lying to your partner in an effort to avoid hurting him/her or to avoid confrontation may seem like a wise decision. Regrettably, you will end up digging a deeper hole for yourself when that lie is exposed, which is almost always inevitable. When caught in this situation, you end up hurting your partner anyway, and whatever you were trying to protect your partner from -- by lying to them -- will be even worse because of your deception. I recommend honestly communicating with your partner from the get-go.
3. Pulling a "James Bond." You should never snoop in your partner's private things (drawers, wallet, filing cabinet, or private records -- such as bank or credit card statements). Furthermore, nothing justifies snooping. No matter what you have a "hunch" about, snooping through your partner's things should never be pursued to confirm or deny your hunch. Your partner's possessions and personal records should be kept private unless he/she gives you permission to look at them. Spying on your partner is one of the most blatant violations of your partner's trust and will achieve nothing except having your partner never trust you to be alone near his/her things ever again.
4. Designating yourself "Magnum P.I." Another ill-advised way some people try to verify suspected bad behavior by their partner is to take on the role of private investigator by attempting to "catch their partner in the act" of doing something. Whether this takes the form of searching for your partner's car by driving by his/her house, work, or gym or it takes the form of following your partner in your car, this is something you should never do. Even if you have a convincing hunch that your partner is hiding something from you, stalking is the wrong way to address it. If your partner finds out you've been "tailing him/her" in your car, he/she will no longer trust you.
5. Sending others to do your dirty work. Don't ever send a friend or anyone else to gather information for you about your partner or to spy on your partner for you. This means, don't send a friend to go hang out where you know or suspect your partner will be. Don't have your friend try to eavesdrop on your partner's conversations in places he/she goes. Don't ask your friends to use their cell phone to snap covert pictures of your partner. All of these favors from friends not only violate your partner's trust, but also reveal your total lack of trust in your partner.
6. Checking up constantly. One of the biggest ways to reveal that you don't trust your partner is to manifest that distrust with paranoid and obsessive behavior. While calling your partner regularly is quite normal, calling him/her incessantly to "check up" comes off as obsessive and will drive your partner away. If, for example, your partner is unable to answer his/her phone for a few hours and by the time he/she accesses it he/she discovers you've called 50 times, you not only come off as being paranoid and obsessive, but you clearly communicate to your partner that you distrust him/her. Also, when you panic every time 10 minutes go by without a reply from your partner by a phone call or an email, it sends the exact same message.
So even if you have some type of "intuition" that your partner is hiding something from you, it's better to engage in a confrontation with him/her openly rather than searching for answers secretly. Even if your partner doesn't respond to your attempts to talk about it the first, second, or third time, chances are that you'll eventually discuss it -- and the outcome of voicing your suspicions honestly with your partner will always be better than if your partner discovers you engaged in any of the behaviors I've talked about.
No matter how much love exists in your relationship, it cannot survive without trust.No matter how much love exists in your relationship, it cannot survive without trust. Violating someone's trust will never take a relationship to a better place. In fact, by doing so, you may very well be single-handedly orchestrating the end of what could have been a fantastic relationship. Also, keep in mind that I didn't mention the most obvious relationship-ending behavior to avoid: cheating.
Why Sex??
1) 94% of men lie about their dick size. According to condom manufacturers, only 6% of men need to use extra large condoms.
2) The average man is 4-5 inches long when erect; no matter what you have heard ladies, that's the truth. Incidentally the average vaginal capacity is
Only 6 inches, for you women who think you can handle king dong.
3) 80% of American men are circumcise, though Pediatrics say it is not necessary.
4) No matter what all the ads say nothing but time can make your penis grow. (most men reach the end of their growth by the early 20's)
5) There is no correlation between penis size and shoe size, hand size, or nose size.
6) Blue balls does exist! It's technically called 'prostatic congestion.'
7) Only 16% of men shave their privates
+Some stuff on the ladies+
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1) Only 9% of women around the globe consider themselves 'attractive' (20% of British women do). 43% of women use the term 'natural', 24% say
They have 'average' looks, 8% prefer the term 'feminine', 7% say they are 'good looking', and 7% say they are 'cute', and finally only 2% of women say they are 'sexy'.
2) An estimated 85% of women wear the wrong size bra.
3) 60% of women have had breast implants.
4) 75% of women like giving/getting oral sex.
5) 95% of women shave their privates.
+Both+
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1) Masturbation is healthy for both men and women.
2) 70% of high schoolers have had sex before they have graduated. 27% loose their virginity senior prom night. Only 3% wait until marriage.
3) 95% of men would have sex with a girl after 1 month of dating. Only 10% of women feel this way.
4) Teens are most likely to have sex for the first time in JUNE.
5) First-time intercourse is often unplanned, meaning it's less likely teens will use contraception.
6) Virginity is often lost with a person they HAVEN'T been dating.
+5 Reasons Why Sex is Good+
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1) It is a good workout. Sex burns about 150 calories every half an hour. It will lower your cholesterol and improve breathing circulation.
2) You won't get sick. According to research if you have sex 1-2 times a week you are less likely to get sick.
3) You'll feel happier. You will feel a greater sense of well-being. Women who have more sex were clinically proven to be less depressed than women
Who don't have sex.
4) Makes you look better; problem is that ugly people don't get any. Sex releases hormones which make your skin and hair softer and shinier and tone your physique.
5) (The best reason) You will live longer. Studies prove that sex makes you live longer. Men who had sex 1-2 times a week had half the death rate as those who did not indulge themselves at least once a month. It also makes you look younger. If you have sex 3 times a week you may look up to 10 years younger than you really are.
Did You Know?
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1) Having sex 3 times a week for 1 year adds up to running 75 miles!!!!
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love".
...Martin L. King, Jr.
This week's promise: God helps those who help the poor
Who is really poor?
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT
Plow Work
Dr. Roy L. Laurin tells of a Christian businessman who was traveling in Korea. In a field by the side of the road was a young man pulling a crude plow while an old man held the handles. The businessman was amused and took a snapshot of the scene. "That is curious! I suppose these people are very poor," he said to the missionary who was interpreter and guide to the party. "Yes," was the quiet reply, "these two men happen to be Christians. When their church was being built, they were so eager to give something toward it, but they had no money. So they decided to sell their one and only ox and give the proceeds to the church. This spring they are pulling the plow themselves." The businessman was silent for some moments. Then he said, "That must have been a real sacrifice." "They did not call it that," said the missionary. "They thought themselves fortunate that they had an ox to sell!"
When the businessman reached home, he took the picture to his pastor and told him about it. Then he added, "I want to double my giving to the church and do some plow work. Up until now I have never given God anything that involved real sacrifice."
From 1001 Great Stories and Quotes by R. Kent Hughes (Tyndale House) p 177
Content is derived from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation and other publications of Tyndale Publishing House
Spending time with fat friends means you are more likely to become fat yourself, according to research.
Humans are subconsciously influenced by the weight of those around them, which could lead to rising obesity levels in the next decade, the study found.
Europeans decide if they are overweight by comparisons with those around them, rather than by the Body Mass Index.
If their peers are overweight, they are likely to see it as normal and become fatter themselves.
Graduates, however, are more likely to feel overweight than someone of the same weight with little or no educational qualifications.
The researchers collected and analysed data from 27,000 European adults across 29 countries and found less than a third of men thought that they were overweight.
Professor Andrew Oswald, from the University of Warwick, said: 'Human beings compare themselves among their localised peer group even if they are not conscious of it.'
If fatness levels increase and 'we all start copying each other we will end up with quite serious health problems', he added.
'Rising obesity needs to be thought of as a sociological phenomenon, not a physiological one.'
so choose the right friends! ya heaaard??!
Good day!
Of course it's difficult. That's what makes it so valuable.
The time, effort and commitment you put into reaching the
goal have their own rewards, over and above the achievement
itself. They make you stronger, more disciplined, and more
effective.
When great effort is called for, great opportunities abound.
When challenges and difficulties surround you, there is much
value to be created.
Instead of cursing the need for sustained and focused
effort, be genuinely thankful for the chance. For you are
designed and equipped to get things done, and life is
superbly rewarding when you do.
When difficult work is called for, step quickly forward with
enthusiasm. It is truly your moment to shine, to grow, and
to create according to your best expectations.
Run toward the challenges. It is in those challenges that
you will fulfill your greatest dreams.
Ralph Marston
Of course it's difficult. That's what makes it so valuable.
The time, effort and commitment you put into reaching the
goal have their own rewards, over and above the achievement
itself. They make you stronger, more disciplined, and more
effective.
When great effort is called for, great opportunities abound.
When challenges and difficulties surround you, there is much
value to be created.
Instead of cursing the need for sustained and focused
effort, be genuinely thankful for the chance. For you are
designed and equipped to get things done, and life is
superbly rewarding when you do.
When difficult work is called for, step quickly forward with
enthusiasm. It is truly your moment to shine, to grow, and
to create according to your best expectations.
Run toward the challenges. It is in those challenges that
you will fulfill your greatest dreams.
Ralph Marston
The easiest way to handle a problem is before it becomes a
problem. The most effective way to resolve a confrontation
is to prevent it from ever happening.
By understanding and appreciating what is, you're able to
see what can be. By addressing big issues when they are
still small, you can greatly enhance your positive
influence.
Great achievements are built in long successions of small
moments. When you know where you're going from the very
beginning, you'll get there much more quickly.
Every day you are putting forth effort. Have the foresight
to point all those successive efforts in the same direction,
and you can create whatever results you wish.
Get out in front of your life and do what you must do, long
before it must be done. Instead of wasting much effort on
playing catch up, enjoy the rich, fulfilling rewards that
come from being ahead of the game.
Act early, act often and act with positive purpose. Reap the
tremendous benefits of putting time on your side.
Ralph Marston
problem. The most effective way to resolve a confrontation
is to prevent it from ever happening.
By understanding and appreciating what is, you're able to
see what can be. By addressing big issues when they are
still small, you can greatly enhance your positive
influence.
Great achievements are built in long successions of small
moments. When you know where you're going from the very
beginning, you'll get there much more quickly.
Every day you are putting forth effort. Have the foresight
to point all those successive efforts in the same direction,
and you can create whatever results you wish.
Get out in front of your life and do what you must do, long
before it must be done. Instead of wasting much effort on
playing catch up, enjoy the rich, fulfilling rewards that
come from being ahead of the game.
Act early, act often and act with positive purpose. Reap the
tremendous benefits of putting time on your side.
Ralph Marston
New Way of Life- Words of H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I
June 7, 2008
Started By Upright I — 5 Comments
November 2, 1966
What we seek is a new and a different way of life. We search for a way of life in which all men will be treated as responsible human beings, able to participate fully in the political affairs of their government; a way of life in which ignorance and poverty, if not abolished, are at least the exception and are actively c****atted; a way of life in which the blessings and benefits of the modern world can be enjoyed by all without the total sacrifice of all that was good and beneficial in the old Ethiopia. We are from and of the people, and our desires derive from and are theirs.
Can this be achieved from one dusk to the next dawn, by the waving of a magic wand, by slogans or by Imperial declaration? Can this be imposed on our people, or be achieved solely by legislation? We believe not. All that we can do is provide a means for the development of procedures which, if all goes well, will enable an increasing measure and degree of what we seek for our nation to be accomplished. Those who will honestly and objectively view the past history of this nation cannot but be impressed by what has already been realised during their lifetime, as well as be awed by the magnitude of the problems which still remain. Annually, on this day, we renew our vow to labour, without thought of self, for so long as Almighty God shall spare us, in the service of our people and our nation, in seeking the solutions to these problems. We call upon each of you and upon each Ethiopian to do likewise......
Above all, Ethiopia is dedicated to the principle of the equality of all men, irrespective of differences of race, colour or creed.
As we do not practice or permit discrimination within our nation, so we oppose it wherever it is found.
As we guarantee to each the right to worship as he chooses, so we denounce the policy which sets man against man on issues of religion.
As we extend the hand of universal brotherhood to all, without regard to race or colour, so we condemn any social or political order which distinguishes among God's children on this most specious of grounds.
- H.I.M Haile Selassie I
What we seek is a new and a different way of life. We search for a way of life in which all men will be treated as responsible human beings, able to participate fully in the political affairs of their government; a way of life in which ignorance and poverty, if not abolished, are at least the exception and are actively c****atted; a way of life in which the blessings and benefits of the modern world can be enjoyed by all without the total sacrifice of all that was good and beneficial in the old Ethiopia. We are from and of the people, and our desires derive from and are theirs.
Can this be achieved from one dusk to the next dawn, by the waving of a magic wand, by slogans or by Imperial declaration? Can this be imposed on our people, or be achieved solely by legislation? We believe not. All that we can do is provide a means for the development of procedures which, if all goes well, will enable an increasing measure and degree of what we seek for our nation to be accomplished. Those who will honestly and objectively view the past history of this nation cannot but be impressed by what has already been realised during their lifetime, as well as be awed by the magnitude of the problems which still remain. Annually, on this day, we renew our vow to labour, without thought of self, for so long as Almighty God shall spare us, in the service of our people and our nation, in seeking the solutions to these problems. We call upon each of you and upon each Ethiopian to do likewise......
Above all, Ethiopia is dedicated to the principle of the equality of all men, irrespective of differences of race, colour or creed.
As we do not practice or permit discrimination within our nation, so we oppose it wherever it is found.
As we guarantee to each the right to worship as he chooses, so we denounce the policy which sets man against man on issues of religion.
As we extend the hand of universal brotherhood to all, without regard to race or colour, so we condemn any social or political order which distinguishes among God's children on this most specious of grounds.
- H.I.M Haile Selassie I
-- Edited by Upright I at 22:14, 2008-06-07
-- Edited by Upright I at 22:15, 2008-06-07
Never receive counsel from unproductive people.
Never discuss your problems with someone incapable of contributing to the solution,
because those who never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how too.
Not everyone has a right to speak into your life.
You are certain to get the worst of the bargain when you exchange ideas with the wrong person.
Don't follow anyone who's not going anywhere.
With some people you spend and evening: with others you invest it.
Becareful where to stop for directions along the road of life.
Wise is the person who fortifies his life with the right friendships.
-- Edited by So_InTriCat3 at 23:35, 2008-06-04
Leave not your treasure on earth.....but leave it in heaven for where your treasure lay there will your heart lay...what is the sense in treasuring all the vanity that you have here on earth when u die can you take them with you...
so if god has bless you with wealth....use some of your wealth to helf the less fourtunate ok people trust me more of god's blessings will come your way
so if god has bless you with wealth....use some of your wealth to helf the less fourtunate ok people trust me more of god's blessings will come your way
Today's Scripture
Blessed, fortunate, happy and spiritually prosperousare those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, uprightness and right standing with God, for they shall be completely satisfied (Matthew 5:6 AMP).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
God longs to pour out his abundant blessing on every area of your life. He wants you to live completely satisfied. When you hunger and thirst for righteousness--Gods way of doing things--then you will live in complete satisfaction. You direct your hunger by choosing what you focus on. For example, if you focus on your favorite food, if you start thinking about it early in the morning, and all throughout the day, chances are, by the end of the day youll be eating it! What you give your attention to, you will desire. In the same way, the more you give your attention to God and His Word, the more you will hunger for Him. Just like the scripture promises, when you hunger for righteousness, you will be completely satisfied. The world offers so many things for you to give your attention to, but they arent things that will satisfy. You might think you want a particular car, or certain clothes, or live in a particular neighborhood. Theres nothing wrong with those things, but understand that things wont ever satisfy you. Recognize that only God will satisfy you. As you hunger for Him, youll live in peace and blessing and live completely satisfied all the days of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in Heaven, I come to You today, I ask for forgiveness for allowing anything to capture my heart and attention more than You. I choose today to give You top priority, and choose to hunger for Your righteousness. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Bless One and All,
Ras ~Q
Today's Scripture
Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there (I Kings 17:2-4).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
As a child of the Most High God, your steps are ordered by Him. He has a specific place of blessing prepared for you. When you live a life of obedience to the Word of God, He promises to supply every one of your needs. Just as God directed Elijah to his place of blessing, God is directing you, too. Hes aligning the right opportunities for you and causing the right people to come along your path to help you get ahead. Hes constantly working behind the scenes on your behalf. But you have to do your part to keep your heart open by following His Word and keeping an attitude of faith and expectancy. A major key to keeping your heart in the right place is choosing peace and unity. The Bible says that when we live in unity, there He has commanded the blessing. And when your heart is in the place of blessing, the rest of your life will be in the place of blessing, too!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, I come to You with a grateful heart. Thank You for leading me and directing my steps. Help me to see others the way You see them so I can honor You and live in unity all the days of my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Bless One and All,
Ras ~Q
When it comes to glowing flawless skin, you may think only creams and lotions can do the trick. We showcase some foods that literally feed your skin from within, making it healthier and more beautiful. OrangesWhat they do : They are loaded with Vitamin C, which protects your skin from damage from environmental factors like ultraviolet rays. Vitamin C keeps your gums healthy and helps your skin to make collagen, which is necessary to keep it tight and wrinkle free. How to consume: You need 200 mg of Vitamin C per day. There's enough in one orange for your entire day's needs. It's better to consume the whole fruit than just have the juice. Smoking is a no-no as it decreases the absorption of Vitamin C into the system. Conditions it helps: ~ Bleeding, tender gums.~ Healing wounds.~ Prevents skin from looking dull due exposure to the sun. Papayas What they do: This delicious, low-calorie fruit is not just a dieter's delight; it comes packed with carotenoids that release Vitamin A. Vitamin A has an antioxidant effect; it protects your skin from damage and keeps it young. It is also known to decrease the risk of cancer. How to consume: About 200 gm (a big bowlful) is adequate. The part near the seeds is the richest in nutrients, so it should not be discarded. Instead, just lightly flake off the seeds with a fork. Conditions it helps: Dry skin and dry mucosa (the lining of your mouth and eyes). |
Whole grains What they do: These are full of vitamins of the B group; these vitamins are essential for normal skin functioning, growth of new cells to replace dead ones and to maintain the skin's strength against infections and stress. Niacin in whole grains also helps skin cells to absorb nutrients from the *lo** and break them to release energy. How to consume: Select breads, biscuits and pastas that mention 'whole grain' instead of just wheat flour in the ingredients. Try to eat unpolished rice (brown rice). You could also add wheat bran (husk of wheat) to your chappatti dough. Conditions it helps: ~ Peeling, cracked skin~ Rough hands and feet. ~ Mouth ulcers, sore tongue, rawness at the angles of your mouth. ~ A disease called pellagra, where skin becomes dark, flaky and burnt. Sunflower seedsWhat they do: These light, crisp, nutritious morsels are filled with the goodness of essential fatty acids. They help your skin secrete natural oils that lubricate it and prevent water loss, keeping your skin soft. They improve hair texture and decrease blackheads. How to consume: A few teaspoons once or twice a week is enough. Alternately, use sunflower oil for cooking. Conditions it helps: ~ Diseases like psoriasis, where you get pink, scaly patches on your skin and cracked soles.~ Diseases like atopic dermatitis, where skin is excessively dry and sensitive and keeps breaking into rashes. ~ Some forms of acne. |
Green tea What it does: Green tea is loaded with flavinoids and antioxidants. Drinking it is the best gift you could give your skin. Sunlight, UV rays and free radical (chemicals) in the atmosphere can damage your skin cell's structure and leave it incapable of repairing itself, making you look older and wrinkled before your years. It may also cause skin cancer. Antioxidants in green tea battle these agents, helping your skin stay younger. How to consume: Soak a tea bag or a teaspoon of tea leaves in a cup of hot water for at least three minutes to get the full extract. This is available at any pharmacy. Adding milk neutralises the antioxidants, so it is best to have it black. Conditions it helps: ~ Wrinkled, aged looking skin and sunburns. ~ Rashes due to sun exposure.~ Pigmentation due to menopause or pregnancy. |
Pulses  What they do: Pulses are not just a rich source of protein that helps your skin cells grow, they also contain a nutrient called biotin, which helps decrease dandruff and is effective in controlling hair fall. Regular intake keeps your nails stay strong as well. How to consume: Pulses must be cooked well to break the outer protective coats and release the vitamins inside. Whole pulses are better than the de-husked variety. Whole moong or urad dal are the best. Body builders beware; eating raw eggs prevents absorption of nutrients like biotin, causing its deficiency. Conditions they help : ~ Dull lifeless skin gets a glow with a high protein pulses-rich diet.~ Stops hair loss, decreases dandruff.~ Helps brittle, dry nails. |
Aloe Vera  What it does: This miracle plant's products have no end to their virtues. Drinking aloe juice is beneficial for patchy, irritated skin, preventing and treating acne and preventing pigmentation. How to consume: About 30 ml daily is enough. Buy packaged juice only, which is available with chemists. Don't try to eat the plant jelly directly as you could take in harmful inedible substances from the leaf surface. Conditions it helps: Acne, pigmentation, skin rashes, heat rashes and allergic reactions. |
Colour Blindness... Read this males.. lol.. female too
July 18, 2008
Started By Dj Quiva — 1 Comments
FACT
Colorblindness is a sex-linked trait - the X chromosome is responsible. Since it only takes one 'good' X chromosome to prevent color blindness, women can be carriers without being colorblind themselves. However, if a man has a defective X chromosome, he will be colorblind, since he doesn't have a second X chromosome to back it up and take over.
OTHER
Color blindness in women is very rare. Only about 0.5% of all women have some kind of color vision deficiency and often this isnt even recognized. Most people think color blindness is only mans business but that is wrong.
-- Edited by Dj_Rubbut at 18:00, 2008-07-18
-- Edited by Dj_Rubbut at 18:03, 2008-07-18
Amazing Facts about the Human Body
Learn some very interesting facts pertaining to the human body.
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- Human beings lose 40 to 100 strands of hair on average per day.
- When you cough, you exhale air at a rate as high as 60mph.
- A sneeze can exceed the a speed of 100mph.
- An average human consumes about 16,000 gallons of water in their lifetime.
- A fingernail and toenail takes roughly 6 months to grow from its base to its tip.
- The average head of hair has 100,000 strands of hair.
- While it takes 43 muscles to frown, it only takes 17 to smile. : )
- Babies have 300 bones in their body at birth. By adulthood we only have 206.
- By age 60, most people will have lost their taste buds.
- Humans shed their skin everyday. It turns out to be about 1.5 pounds of skin per year.
- The human brain stops growing at the age of 18.
- Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.
- The total amount of skin covering an adult human weighs 6 lbs.
- Approximately 1 out of 25 people suffers from asthma.
- The human brain uses 20% of the bodys energy but is only 2% of the bodys weight.
Cholesterol is the waxy, fat-like substance found in your *lo**stream and every cell in your body. While the substance is normal as well as important to some body functions (without it our bodies would be unable to produce cell membrane, Vitamin D and various hormones, such as progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone) there is trouble when our bodies have too much cholesterol.
This condition is known as hypercholesterolemia.
Sasha Thomas and Janet Rankine-Henry, nutrition coaches based in St Catherine, state that an oversupply of cholesterol will result in the waxy substance starting to form blockage in the arteries, which can lead to stroke and heart attack.
'Bad' cholesterol
A healthy serving of vegetables.
Low-density Lipoprotein (ldl) is what is known as 'bad' cholesterol. It carries cholesterol to tissues, included the arteries. Most of the cholesterol in the *lo** is the ldl form. The higher the level of ldl cholesterol in the *lo**, the greater your risk for heart disease.
High-density Lipoproteins (HLD) is what is known as 'good' cholesterol. Hdl protects your body by carrying cholesterol away from your arteries back to the liver, which removes it from the body. A low level of Hdl cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease.
Cholesterol comes from two sources. It's produced in your body, mostly in the liver, and it's found in foods that come from animals, such as meats, poultry, fish, seafood and dairy products. Egg yolks and organ meats are high in cholesterol.
The body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Everyone over the age of 20 should get their cholesterol levels measured at least once every five years.
How to lower your cholesterol level
Eat small portion of meats
Fill up on vegetables
Egg yolks and organ meats are high in cholesterol.
Avoid vegetable and salad toppings, such as chopped eggs, crumbled bacon and cheese
Use margarine instead of butter, and use sparingly
Select foods that are steamed, garden fresh, broiled, boiled, baked, roasted, poached.
Decrease saturated fats and trans fat
Increase soluble fibre, such as oats (10-25g per day)
Eat whole fruits instead of juices
Drink skimmed milk, low-fat yoghurt instead of whole milk
Use lean, well-trimmed meats baked, broiled, roasted or stewed; shrimp is low in fat but high in cholesterol
Discard fat which cooks out of meat; chicken and turkey
Use oil and margarine made from unsaturated fats such as corn, cottonseed, soyabean, sunflower and olive
At Chinese restaurants, look for items that are steamed, Jum (poached), Kow (roasted), Shu (barbecued).
At fast food restaurants order salads, grilled chicken sandwiches
If you are overweight, lose excessive weight (A healthy bmi is between 18.5-24.9).
Regular physical activity can help you lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. It can also reduce your risks of high *lo** pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
To accomplish all this, it is suggested that at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, at least four days a week, be a part of your plan to lower cholesterol.
Food Serving Size Cholesterol Level
Boiled egg 1 225mg
Cream cheese 1oz 27mg
Cheddar cheese 1oz 19mg
Butter 3.5oz 250mg
Lamb 3.5oz 70mg
Beefsteak 3.5oz 70mg
Chicken 3.5oz 60mg
Kidney (beef) 3.5oz 375mg
Liver ( beef) 3.5oz 300mg
Ice cream 3.5oz 45mg
Sponge cake 3.5oz 260mg
Are you suffering from sexual arousal disorder and don't know or don't know why?
July 17, 2008
Started By GA — 5 Comments
Thinking wicked...wanting to act wicked but can't be wicked? It's called "sexual arousal disorder".
Here are some simple facts:
"Occasional impotence occurs in about half of adult men in the U.S., and chronic impotence affects about 1 in 8 American men. The chances of impotence increase with age.
Impotence can be classified as primary or secondary. A man with primary impotence has never had an erection sufficient for intercourse. Secondary impotence is the loss of erectile function after a period of normal function. Except for impotence caused by injury or sudden illness, secondary impotence usually comes on gradually."
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"Frequent sexual intercourse may cut down on a man's chances of developing erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers report."
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