tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87802961181701174702024-03-05T23:19:21.027+08:00Reference NotesDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-39649370820077379502021-03-24T17:31:00.002+08:002021-03-24T17:31:50.976+08:00Dragon Dance Tinikling version
Tinikling dance is a Filipino Bamboo folk dance. In this video, the Dragon dances the Tinikling đ
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<b>The Trench Digger</b>
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This is adapted from (apparently) a true story.
An elderly couple retired to the countryside - to a small isolated cottage overlooking some rugged and rocky heathland.
One early morning the woman saw from her window a young man dressed in working clothes walking on the heath, about a hundred yards away. He was carrying a spade and a small case, and he disappeared from view behind a copse of trees.
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The woman thought no more about it but around the same time the next day she saw the man again, carrying his spade and a small case, and again he disappeared behind the copse.
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The woman mentioned this to her husband, who said he was probably a farmer or gamekeeper setting traps, or performing some other country practice that would be perfectly normal, and so not to worry.
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However after several more sightings of the young man with the spade over the next two weeks the woman persuaded her husband to take a stroll - early, before the man tended to arrive - to the copse of trees to investigate what he was doing.
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There they found a surprisingly long and deep trench, rough and uneven at one end, becoming much neater and tidier towards the other end.
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"How strange," the old lady said, "Why dig a trench here - and in such difficult rocky ground?" and her husband agreed.
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Just then the young man appeared - earlier than his usual time.
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"You're early," said the old woman, making light of their obvious curiosity, "We wondered what you were doing - and we also wondered what was in the case."
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"I'm digging a trench," said the man, who continued, realising a bigger explanation was appropriate, "I'm actually learning how to dig a good trench, because the job I'm being interviewed for later today says that experience is essential - so I'm getting the experience. And the case - it's got my lunch in it."
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He got the job.
(Adapted from a suggestion - thanks R Columbo)
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<b>Double-Positive Story</b>
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On hearing one of his students use the expression, "I don't know nothing about it..." a teacher took the opportunity to explain about double negatives and correct grammar to the class.
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The teacher explained, "In the English language a double negative makes the statement positive, so your assertion that you 'don't know nothing about it' is actually an admission that you do know something about it."
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Encouraged by the interest in this revelation among certain class members, the teacher went on to demonstrate more of his knowledge of world languages: "Of course not all languages operate according to the same grammatical rules, for example, in Russian, a double negative remains negative, although perhaps surprisingly, there is not a single language anywhere in the world in which a double positive makes a negative.."
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At which a voice from the back of the classroom called out ironically <b>"Yeah, right.."</b>
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I tried to search the internet for the solution on the above mentioned problem and I came across a possible solution wherein you could upgrade the OS of Lenovo Ideapad A1 from Android version 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) to Android Version 4.04 (Ice Cream Sandwich). I then tried to download the ICS1.2 zip file and begin the upgrading process as detailed on (http://gleescape.com) with finger's crossed. After the upgrade process, voila, I was able to upgrade the OS to ICS 4.04. hahaha... The problem of rebooting was resolved and the problem of finding the menu, Home and Back buttons was resolved by the newly installed OS. Shown below are the steps that you need to do to upgrade your Lenovo A1. You are adviced to backup all your data before proceeding to upgrade your tablet's OS.
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1. Download the ICS1.2.zip file from <a href="http://db.tt/ZuT4ymzo">here</a>
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Note: If the link above does not work, try to download the file <a href="http://static.fiendish.net/xaueious/LenovoA1/ICS_OTA/">here.</a>
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2. Rename the file from ICS1.2.zip to update.zip
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3. Copy the update.zip to a micro-SD card. Turn off your ideapad first. Push your micro-SD card into your Lenovo Ideapad.
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4. Hold the Volume down (-) button and at the same time, press the Power button.
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6. Wait for the update to complete. You should see a green triange at the end with a tick (to signify a successful update).
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7. When the updating is completed, turn on your device and your device will do the setup process, WAIT for the device to show the main screen of ICS OS.
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8. Connect to your wireless network and perform a system update.
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9. Go to Settings -> About Tablet -> System Update and click OK.
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10. Your device will now search for the latest update and will ask you whether you want to install the update or not.. Choose to update.
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She has been suffering from this sickness since she was in 4th year high school. Now she's in her 2nd year university studies and she still suffers from this condition every now and then. <br /><br />Last week, her platelet count drops to around 11,000 again. Her doctor gave her steroids again. I adviced her to take Virgin Coconut Oil as I believe this oil could possibly help her to strengthen her immune system. I have read about the researched done by some doctors about using the VCO in treating patients with HIV and I believe, it could help my niece. So I have asked her to take 1 tablespoon of VCO in the morning and 1 tablespoon at night. My niece doesn't want to take it because she said that the taste of oil is yucky. But I insist that she try it. Yesterday, she went for a checkup again and with God's grace, her platelet count shoots up to 110,000 level. It's really a blessing and proven to be effective. Within 1 week of taking her VCO, her platelet count shoots up by more than 100,000. She sent an email to me this morning thanking me that my VCO works and that she's really very happy about it. I advice her to continue taking up VCO daily. <br /><br />Now, I am a firm believer of the great health benefits of this Virgin Coconut Oil can give. I myself had benefitted from this VCO. I got shingles last October. The affected area of shingles on my body was somewhat painful and itchy. At first, I didn't know what was this red watery spot at my back and my sister-in-law said that it seems to be Shingles. I applied VCO to the affected area and immediately, I feel relief from pain and itchiness. I applied VCO daily on my back (affected area) and after 7 days, the shingles disappeared. <br /><br />I am now an avid user of VCO.<br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-6654327345003914962011-12-28T11:41:00.003+08:002011-12-28T11:43:52.253+08:00Share your Internet Connection using Virtual RouterI just found a very good software that can be used for sharing any internet connection. The software is Virtual Router and is a free, open source, software based router to be used for PC's running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. By using this Virtual Router, you can wirelessly share any internet connection such as Wifi, LAN, Cable Modem, Cellular, etc with any wifi enabled device such as your laptop, smartphones, iphone, wireless printer, etc These wifi enabled devices connect to Virtual Router just like any other access point and the connection uses Wifi Protected Access II (WPA2) encryption and should be quite secured.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeipjc8IjQ3BiooQx2E-k5ZvcMNmnPd1fOhbhrkIklwLR0zVKuymnXEnkU3xUNxYZVdx8Dv_ee1Km6aKiZhampjx1TMquPWvDFzaKIk1mNck0JIRN-u8OC4zUuZXkqtCN9pUe1vIE01hr/s1600/VirtualRouter_09_Screenshot001.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeipjc8IjQ3BiooQx2E-k5ZvcMNmnPd1fOhbhrkIklwLR0zVKuymnXEnkU3xUNxYZVdx8Dv_ee1Km6aKiZhampjx1TMquPWvDFzaKIk1mNck0JIRN-u8OC4zUuZXkqtCN9pUe1vIE01hr/s320/VirtualRouter_09_Screenshot001.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691019514436530066" /></a><br /><br /><br />For more information about this software, you may visit this link <a href="http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/">http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-26084025137295596502011-12-02T09:44:00.001+08:002011-12-02T09:44:38.192+08:00I Wish You Enough ! <br><font size=3 face="Roman">I received these email from my brother, and I would like share it here. </font> <br> <br> <br><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS">To all my love ones, friends and visitor's of this blog, </font><font size=3 color=#800000 face="Comic Sans MS"><b><i><u>I wish you Enough !</u></i></b></font><font size=3 color=#ffe0f5> </font> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=100%> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=100%> <br> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=100%> <br> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=100%> <br> <table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=100%> <table width=100%> <tr> <td width=100%><font size=4 face="Comic Sans MS"><br> </font> <br><font size=2 face="Arial"> </font> <div align=center> <br><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS">I wish you Enough !</font><font size=3 color=#ffe0f5><br> </font><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS"><br> Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure.<br> <br> Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.'<br> <br> The daughter replied, 'Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.' </font><font size=2 color=#004080><br> </font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRX98-Tx_QhkUH6DenoG8Zci5MV1uAvxUVa0X04EiPWZXlIOP2AtxebRDzYlkHghfBidougRZh1suixv8Ub87Dd0ybocaHFAg2XuFjKCDMJSspdFz3_G2GpltQZ6mlj49_GdX6SqUcYmb/s1600/bm-image-778192.gif"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRX98-Tx_QhkUH6DenoG8Zci5MV1uAvxUVa0X04EiPWZXlIOP2AtxebRDzYlkHghfBidougRZh1suixv8Ub87Dd0ybocaHFAg2XuFjKCDMJSspdFz3_G2GpltQZ6mlj49_GdX6SqUcYmb/s320/bm-image-778192.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681340985253463602" /></a><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS"><br> They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'<br> <br> 'Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?'.<br> <br> 'I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' he said..<br> <br> 'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?'<br> <br> He began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone.' He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more. 'When we said, 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.' Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory.<br> <br> I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how grey the day may appear.</font><font size=2 color=#004080><br> </font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrPoQgTtLWwZJOdqiw8wJhgK6NaCu_kxQecx_JbZydXcwsIn27_8SPdLTk2nFbOam9PIEogky3e6RLKIh1HOyeOmpSIkxb_izrFF68Ao3du0OZlqk4KlcV2F2K0bWIK2T5a4SV49wng8t/s1600/bm-image-779352.gif"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrPoQgTtLWwZJOdqiw8wJhgK6NaCu_kxQecx_JbZydXcwsIn27_8SPdLTk2nFbOam9PIEogky3e6RLKIh1HOyeOmpSIkxb_izrFF68Ao3du0OZlqk4KlcV2F2K0bWIK2T5a4SV49wng8t/s320/bm-image-779352.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681340991980210354" /></a><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS"><br> I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.<br> <br> I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.<br> <br> I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.<br> <br> I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.<br> I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. <br> <br> I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.</font><font size=2 color=#004080><br> </font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PqGB8ou5YSP_fAj2RABmfcV4CY0mclLmNp0TS8Sxmt6KgH0DazQ9-iURs7VPDBcQpy7JOAQNoF1tTm3fI0rlzqySqEKBLm-S13x44RFjbRdRDHyUSxoZ4d1ymMhQ2h9EUYTm62PEkeG4/s1600/bm-image-780555.gif"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PqGB8ou5YSP_fAj2RABmfcV4CY0mclLmNp0TS8Sxmt6KgH0DazQ9-iURs7VPDBcQpy7JOAQNoF1tTm3fI0rlzqySqEKBLm-S13x44RFjbRdRDHyUSxoZ4d1ymMhQ2h9EUYTm62PEkeG4/s320/bm-image-780555.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681340995638234450" /></a><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS"><br> He then began to cry and walked away.<br> <br> They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them.</font><font size=3 color=#800000 face="Comic Sans MS"><b><u><br> <br> Take Time To Live</u></b></font><font size=5 color=#80803f>..</font><font size=2 color=#004080><br> </font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4DYQ93ZVdb_Om3Xx1aQQn_mCWMJl0aF9dosgJu6azYZ2XBsZwZhBumamrg8ewa8_XXg5rpc3Y2RkgyY42TW1teGX8y9V0lZ0XsNaG7I7GJvJkR9OoeqUKjvNaJhsXq-JQH9Lpp2SFUVJ/s1600/bm-image-781872.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4DYQ93ZVdb_Om3Xx1aQQn_mCWMJl0aF9dosgJu6azYZ2XBsZwZhBumamrg8ewa8_XXg5rpc3Y2RkgyY42TW1teGX8y9V0lZ0XsNaG7I7GJvJkR9OoeqUKjvNaJhsXq-JQH9Lpp2SFUVJ/s320/bm-image-781872.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681340996411588162" /></a><font size=3 color=#004200 face="Comic Sans MS"><br> To all my friends and loved ones, </font><font size=3 color=#800000 face="Comic Sans MS"><b><i><u>I wish you Enough !</u></i></b></font><font size=3 color=#ffe0f5> </font></div> <br><font size=2 face="Arial"> </font> <br><font size=2 face="Arial"> </font> <br><font size=2 face="Arial"> </font> <br><font size=2 face="Tahoma"> </font><font size=3 face="Roman"> </font> <tr> <td> <table width=100%> <tr> <td width=50%> <td width=50%></table> <br></table> <br><a href="http://www.incredimail.com/?id=620188&did=10500&ppd=2747%2c201111071523%2c9%2c1%2c1180160472777006598&rui=105268941&sd=20111129" target=_blank></a></table> <br></table> <br></table> <br></table> <br></table> <br> <br><font size=3 face="Roman"><br> </font>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-24811332250939086452011-08-23T15:15:00.007+08:002012-07-19T10:44:01.863+08:00How to switch back to Yahoo Mail ClassicHave you switch to the new version of Yahoo Mail? I did. The new interface looks great, though you need to get familiarize with it. If you want to switch back to Yahoo Mail Classic, just follow the steps below.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to switch back to Yahoo Mail Classic:</span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1.</span> Disable your browser's Javascript
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<br />To disable JavaScript:
<br />i. From the Tools menu, or the Tools drop-down in the upper right, choose Internet Options... .
<br />ii. Click the Security tab.
<br />iii. Click Custom Level... .
<br />iv. Scroll to the "Scripting" section of the list. Uncheck to Disable scripting.
<br />v. Close and restart your browser.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mozilla Firefox </span>
<br /> i. On the Tools menu, click Options.
<br /> ii. On the Content tab, uncheck check box to disable JavaScript.
<br /> iii. Click the Go back one page button to return to the previous page, and then click the Reload current page button to run scripts.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Open Yahoo mail URL and login using your id and password.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3.</span> A warning message will be prompted that JavaScript is needed to be enabled for using the new Yahoo! Mail. You will also see two options to return to a previous version of Yahoo!Mail. Choose the first option to switch just for one time or second option to return to a previous version. Choose the second option here.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Now you are back to the classic version.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5.</span> In order to access all web sites properly, donât forget to Enable JavaScript from your browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox).
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<a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-58056229398288207572011-04-04T11:10:00.004+08:002011-04-04T11:15:37.583+08:00Ten things to learn from Japan Earthquake/Tsunami/Nuclear reactorsThis post was posted in <span style="font-weight:bold;">Yahoo Group India: trainers_forum</span> and was originally posted by PK. Seshadri at 3:34 pm on Mar 23, 2011.<br /><br />According to Mr. PK Seshadri, he has been working for Japan Airlines in the Gulf region for seven years that allows him to have an inside ring view into the Japanese lifestyles, management, culture and above all the courage in face of calamity.<br /><br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE CALM</span><br />Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE DIGNITY</span><br />Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE ABILITY</span><br />The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didnât fall.<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE GRACE</span><br />People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.<br /><br />5. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE ORDER</span><br />No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.<br /><br />6. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE SACRIFICE</span><br />Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?<br /><br />7. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE TENDERNESS</span><br />Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.<br /><br />8. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE TRAINING</span><br />The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.<br /><br />9. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE MEDIA</span><br />They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.<br /><br />10. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE CONSCIENCE</span><br />When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!<br />PK.Seshadri<br /><br /><a href="http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/trainers_forum/message/35562">http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/trainers_forum/message/35562</a><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-67964840861188299422011-03-30T10:54:00.002+08:002011-03-30T10:57:31.477+08:007 reasons not to mess with childrenI received this from my email, it's so hilarious and would love to share it. <br /><br />A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales...<br /><br />The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a<br />human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very<br />small.<br /><br />The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.<br /><br />Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human;<br />it was physically impossible.<br /><br />The little girl said, 'When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah'.<br /><br />The teacher asked, 'What if Jonah went to hell?'<br /><br />The little girl replied, 'Then you ask him'.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they<br />were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work.<br /><br />As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what<br />the drawing was.<br /><br />The girl replied, 'I'm drawing God.'<br /><br />The teacher paused and said, 'But no one knows what God looks like.'<br /><br />Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied,<br />'They will in a minute.'<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at<br />the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands<br />of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.<br /><br />She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, 'Why are some of your<br />hairs white, Mom?'<br /><br />Her mother replied, 'Well, every time that you do something wrong and make<br />me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white.'<br /><br />The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said,<br />'Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?'<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade<br />them each to buy a copy of the group picture.<br /><br />'Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up<br />and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, He's a<br />doctor.'<br /><br />A small voice at the back of the room rang out, 'And there's the teacher,<br />she's dead.'<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to<br />make the matter clearer, she said, 'Now, class, if I stood on my head,<br />the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the<br />face.'<br /><br />'Yes,' the class said.<br /><br />'Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position<br />the blood doesn't run into my feet?'<br /><br />A little fellow shouted,<br /><br />'Cause your feet ain't empty.'<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school<br />for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun<br />made a note, and posted on the apple tray:<br /><br />'Take only ONE . God is watching.'<br /><br />Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was<br />a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br />A child had written a note, 'Take all you want. God is watching the apples.'<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-87903366718061639622011-02-07T10:19:00.000+08:002011-02-07T10:20:04.917+08:0045 Lessons in Life <div align=center> <br><font size=2 face="Arial"><i>Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .</i></font><font size=4 face="Arial"><i><br> <br> "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.<br> <br> My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:<br> <br> 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.<br> <br> 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.<br> <br> 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.<br> <br> 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.<br> <br> 5. Pay off your credit cards every month.<br> <br> 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.<br> <br> 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.<br> <br> 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.<br> <br> 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.<br> <br> 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.<br> <br> 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.<br> <br> 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.<br> <br> 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.<br> <br> 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.<br> <br> 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.<br> <br> 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.<br> <br> 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.<br> <br> 18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.<br> <br> 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.<br> <br> 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.<br> <br> 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.<br> <br> 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.<br> <br> 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.<br> <br> 24. The most important sex organ is the brain.<br> <br> 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.<br> <br> 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'<br> <br> 27. Always choose life.<br> <br> 28. Forgive everyone everything.<br> <br> 29. What other people think of you is none of your business.<br> <br> 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.<br> <br> 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.<br> <br> 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.<br> <br> 33. Believe in miracles.<br> <br> 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.<br> <br> 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.<br> <br> 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.<br> <br> 37. Your children get only one childhood.<br> <br> 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.<br> <br> 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.<br> <br> 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.<br> <br> 41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.<br> <br> 42. The best is yet to come...<br> <br> 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.<br> <br> 44. Yield.<br> <br> 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."</i></font> <p><font size=4 face="Arial"> </font> <p></div>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-10383997664906045712011-01-25T14:52:00.001+08:002011-01-25T14:54:27.500+08:00The URL is not valid and can not be loadedLast night, my computer acted strangely. I couldn't get to any internet sites using my firefox browser. All I got was a blank screen with a pop up screen that said " The URL is not valid and can not be loaded". I tried to use Internet explorer but same thing happen.<br /><br />I tried to disable the firefox toolbar extensions to see if the extension was causing the issue, but the problem still persist ie. I still got the invalid URL issue. So what I did was to use the System Restore utility of Windows and voila the problem was fixed. I guess, it must have been a spyware or something that had caused this problem, but no matter what it is, Windows System Restore utility is a great utility to put back your computer back to it's previous working condition. <br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-33635596163560524972011-01-14T11:14:00.006+08:002011-01-14T15:55:15.516+08:00Travel CancellationI met a friend last week who told me that their supposed vacation trip to Scotland was cancelled due to the huge amounts of snow. He had book a trip to Scotland for his family (wife, 2 kids and himself) for 2 nights, but then the bad weather did not allow them to get to the train station for the 7:00 a.m. departure as the roads were impassable and it was just too dangerous to travel that they did not dare to risk it. So he lost about ¥400 for his prepaid trip expenses to Scotland.<br /><br />You see, our vacation travel plans can be derailed for a variety of reasons. Once we have paid our deposit or full payment, what will happen if?<br />⢠We cancel our trip because one of our travel companion can not make it as he or she got sick?<br />⢠Our tour operator, airline or cruise line suddenly declares bankruptcy?<br />⢠suddenly our visa application was delayed<br />⢠Our return flight home was delayed for a few days due to bad weather<br /><br />Above are just a few and there are a lot of possible reasons that may affect our travel plans. For these reasons, it would be a good idea to get a <a href="http://www.sevencorners.com/travelers/resources/">trip cancellation travel insurance</a> that can protect us from the costs and inconveniences associated with bankruptcies, flight delays, tour cancellations, lost luggage and lost hotel reservations. A lengthy trip delay can cause us unexpected food and lodging expenses.<br /><br />As for my friend, as he did not avail of any travel insurance package, he said, that he just thinks of it as losing a train journey and 2 nightâs hotel accommodation rather than losing ¥400? <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-22342571009342237162011-01-07T10:10:00.002+08:002011-01-07T10:15:34.788+08:00Five (5) lessons about the way we treat people<table width=100%> <tr valign=top> <td width=100%> <div align=center> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b><u>1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.</u></b> </font><font size=2 color=#40005f> </font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>During my second month of college, our professor </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=2><b> </b> </font> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>And had breezed through the questions until I read</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>The last one:</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Cleaning woman several times. She was tall,</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>I handed in my paper, leaving the last question</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>The last question would count toward our quiz grade.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>"Absolutely, " said the professor.. "In your careers,</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>You will meet many people. All are significant.. They</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Deserve your attention and care, even if all you do </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Is smile and say "hello.."</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>I've never forgotten that lesson.. I also learned her</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#40005f><b>Name was Dorothy. </b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#800000><b><i><u>2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain </u></i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Broken down and she desperately needed a ride.</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>A young white man stopped to help her, generally</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960's. The man</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Took her to safety, helped her get assistance and</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Put her into a taxicab.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Special note was attached..</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>It read:</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>The other night. The rain drenched not only my</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.. </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Husband's' bedside just before he passed away... God</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Others."</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Sincerely, </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008000><b>Mrs. Nat King Cole. </b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#800000><b><i><u>3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those</u></i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#800000><b><i><u>Who serve. </u></i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>A 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Front of him.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Studied the coins in it.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>By now more people were waiting for a table and the</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Waitress was growing impatient.. </b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>The little boy again counted his coins.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>The table and walked away The boy finished the ice</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Cream, paid the cashier and left.. When the waitress</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish,</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>Were two nickels and five pennies..</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=red><b>To have enough left to leave her a tip. </b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#800000><b><i><u>4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path. </u></i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>Roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>Anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>King's' wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>And simply walked around it.. Many loudly blamed the</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>Anything about getting the stone out of the way.</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>Then a peasant came along carrying a load of </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>Vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>stone to the side of the road. After much pushing</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>and straining, he finally succeeded. After the </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>a purse lying in the road where the boulder had</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>from the King indicating that the gold was for the </b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>peasant learned what many of us never understand!</b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve</b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#008080><b>our condition. </b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#800000><b><i><u>5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts... </u></i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who </i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>chance of recovery appeared to be a blood</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>miraculously survived the same disease and had </i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>developed the antibodies needed to combat the</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>illness. The doctor explained the situation to her</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>little brother, and asked the little boy if he would</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>be willing to give his blood to his sister. </i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i> her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i> next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing </i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i> the color returning to her cheek. Then his face</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i> grew pale and his smile faded.</i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>He looked up at the doctor and asked with a</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away". </i></b></font> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his</i></b></font> <br /> <br /><font size=4 color=#ff0080><b><i>sister all of his blood in order to save her. </i></b></font></div></table> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-62992208789344357962010-12-14T11:51:00.004+08:002010-12-16T10:03:30.866+08:00Trip to DubaiI have a business trip to Dubai next month and my friend who frequently travels to Dubai suggested that I should book my hotel room at <a href="http://www.dubai.letsgo2.com/hotels/le_royal_meridien_beach_resort/intro.php">Le Royal Meridien Dubai beach resort</a> in Dubai. He said that he always enjoy his stay in this hotel. He said that the hotel staff service is outstanding and always ready to help and assist you. <br /><br />So I tried to do a research on the internet about Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort. Travel advisory sites had constantly given high ratings for this hotel. It really seems a good idea to book my room at Le Royal Meridian. So I do further research and learned that the hotel is set in landscaped gardens overlooking the clear blue water of the Arabian Gulf. Located 20 minutes from the city centre, 10 minutes from the Jebel Ali Free Zone and 5 minutes from the famous Emirates Golf Course, it is within easy reach of all tourist and business facilities.<br /><br />The hotel comprises of 500 luxurious rooms and suites. All of the rooms feature balconies offering stunning views overlooking the Marina or the Sea. It also offers an excellent range of recreation and leisure activities, with luxury spa treatments including a state of the art gym and aerobic center. Other facilities at the resort include floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pools and a water sports centre offering windsurfing, kayaks and deep sea fishing. The resort also has 14 restaurants and bars to choose from. <br />Hhhhmmm, with all the information I gathered, I really had high expectations of this hotel and would definitely stay here on my trip.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-11267493086280602002010-12-01T10:08:00.006+08:002010-12-01T10:18:31.720+08:00Interesting Facts About Our LiverI have received this great info from my email and thought that it would be nice to share these interesting facts to others. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowCdaNx2z4poAyMtgPYvN5W2khyk8Tb33Cbd9_F37n4vGpbeIc0re20wcw1yUDAQMnlzHjVFl1al1IMd5eNifylbkpyhimN-BZxPbgjmlDE-SjHCGPWN9ycPg5HfL8Pppddm6Edf5bZPW/s1600/image001.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ttdRtQV7gUoteAB3kwBAPH2SGkOwKW41d6syVSsqY_vc4T8n49m53hil2HoV-g4dkN_mVIE_Yot4utbFtqjmBH2XLD4n0atuENn0zgRh9xFXYeHuMcbhIEjdOPmaEtDCL_Dx9ZKgiNKZ/s320/tai_o_main_image_0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525227418784695138" /></a><br />Photo credit: Flickr/Dennis Wong<br /><br />The stilt-house community of Tai O on Lantau Island is known as the Venice of the Orient, but letâs be honest. Itâs nothing like the opulent Italian city. <br /><br />Tai O, once Hong Kongâs biggest fishing community, was ravaged by fires, floods and typhoons in recent years, and it shows.<br /><br />The communityâs derelict pang uk (Cantonese for stilt-houses) look like they were built with whatever villagers could scavenge -- broomsticks, Styrofoam boxes, bits of nylon netting. Houses some distance away from the main street have broken windows. Barefooted grannies play majong on balconies overlooking the canal, their front doors flung wide open. <br /><br />For some, this is Tai Oâs charm. It is the antithesis of the city landscape and is a throwback to Hong Kongâs past as a simple fishing village.<br /><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.cnngo.com/hong-kong/life/tai-o-800151">http://www.cnngo.com/hong-kong/life/tai-o-800151</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-75955010455247734152010-10-05T10:48:00.004+08:002010-10-05T17:07:36.365+08:00Drinking Water at the Correct TimeI got this from my email and it's really true that we need to maintain our daily water intake and the correct timing of drinking water would definitely increase the effectiveness of water to help in the proper functioning of our internal organs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2 glasses of water after waking up </span>- helps activate internal organs<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal</span> - helps digestion<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 glass of water before taking a bath</span> - helps lower blood pressure<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 glass of water before going to bed </span>- avoids stroke or heart attack<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fQuMzqoAkVrFdSPA2hllTetR4tfoEzhTO8192PlTZttm1q_X3gLv8YmFta-L_cv8xjbZk-P0xMhCN9BRQnxmEbGcU8_Y61lSb2Ws_nc8WsygMsfehiWE93D2DnGRrIOumC7nqRusRjPq/s1600/drink+water.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fQuMzqoAkVrFdSPA2hllTetR4tfoEzhTO8192PlTZttm1q_X3gLv8YmFta-L_cv8xjbZk-P0xMhCN9BRQnxmEbGcU8_Y61lSb2Ws_nc8WsygMsfehiWE93D2DnGRrIOumC7nqRusRjPq/s320/drink+water.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524388878338031106" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-65195652736992419042010-08-13T17:03:00.002+08:002010-08-13T17:07:18.918+08:00The Mayonnaise Jar And CoffeeJust want to share this interesting article I got from my email. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE MAYONNAISE JAR AND COFFEE<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Author : Unknown<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">â When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 Hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar . . . and the coffee.â</span><br /><br />A professor stood before his Philosophy class and had some items in front of him.<br /><br />When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.<br /><br />They agreed that it was.<br /><br />The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.<br /><br />They agreed it was.<br /><br />The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. <br /><br />The students responded with an unanimous "yes.â<br /><br /><br />The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.<br /><br />The students laughed.<br /><br />"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.<br /><br />"The golf ballsare the important things -your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions âthings that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.<br /><br />"The pebblesare the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.<br /><br />"The sandis everything else-the small stuff.<br /><br />"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.<br /><br />"The same goes for life. "If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.<br /><br />"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. âPlay with your children. "Take time to get medical checkups. "Take your partner out to dinner.â<br /><br />"There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. "Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.â<br /><br />One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffeerepresented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.<br /><br />"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."<br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-61672009044205582832010-06-01T16:34:00.003+08:002010-06-01T16:42:34.268+08:00Nan Liang Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5M08UEajfqQZnccEaELKS65WApWKWR7nOUhqlydDu66X3tk7udbG78__05DDCtn5xnEJ4IVJ2BS4sYgcGFzubIoL-D1u4HkbG1H_x3twqtZcyFRYUj4Aq_3kxpw7J4a127z4WJpaX6_I/s1600/Pic+01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5M08UEajfqQZnccEaELKS65WApWKWR7nOUhqlydDu66X3tk7udbG78__05DDCtn5xnEJ4IVJ2BS4sYgcGFzubIoL-D1u4HkbG1H_x3twqtZcyFRYUj4Aq_3kxpw7J4a127z4WJpaX6_I/s320/Pic+01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477721366947640914" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmy6yvzOZxJXcYA3QZdq96cMiOIdMVePCu0tkyRFXp115h6VYLZyDmE2T8_PUHEBYferMSr_z0-BP8MdkSKsNCwo-F8Uw929yPihqUV6X84cFUjJAn1aOU1sTV2vBREq13ZDwciAYVu9w/s1600/Pic+02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmy6yvzOZxJXcYA3QZdq96cMiOIdMVePCu0tkyRFXp115h6VYLZyDmE2T8_PUHEBYferMSr_z0-BP8MdkSKsNCwo-F8Uw929yPihqUV6X84cFUjJAn1aOU1sTV2vBREq13ZDwciAYVu9w/s320/Pic+02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477721376739524018" /></a><br /><br />Nan Liang is a public park designed in the Tang Dynasty-style and adorned with special wooden structures, old and valuable trees and rocks. The garden is beautifully landscaped with old and valuable trees, rocks and water features. The garden also provides a multi-function room and catering facilities such as a food kiosk, a souvenir shop, a vegetarian restaurant and a tea house. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fn4TI6aTuh3IVNhhpTB-WZEVJHAt65T0sEXCLZ5ACjgnwg-w_sPKwyDZ0pBzGTen_yh0XlQK0EPGdEYmlcCTU_hY_6o5hw6Yw3I1yhvxmAjNTTdXb5m3Ik0af9PnKFMvSCubV6pNLs1t/s1600/Pic+03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fn4TI6aTuh3IVNhhpTB-WZEVJHAt65T0sEXCLZ5ACjgnwg-w_sPKwyDZ0pBzGTen_yh0XlQK0EPGdEYmlcCTU_hY_6o5hw6Yw3I1yhvxmAjNTTdXb5m3Ik0af9PnKFMvSCubV6pNLs1t/s320/Pic+03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477721383782564962" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJiVtu5rMuuAa-mxcSoSSeiVDor1vjZjnbEdEcX2uM0YtqNyWse4mB4aU2xksV0v-MgcEG3pH3fLopqhGytXzOWBXpnb5nJOOotimLKFAWiWBn0xYAqHnXMTw8NnRO9NYh6SxxzoPUG0T/s1600/Pic+04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJiVtu5rMuuAa-mxcSoSSeiVDor1vjZjnbEdEcX2uM0YtqNyWse4mB4aU2xksV0v-MgcEG3pH3fLopqhGytXzOWBXpnb5nJOOotimLKFAWiWBn0xYAqHnXMTw8NnRO9NYh6SxxzoPUG0T/s320/Pic+04.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477721393108922882" /></a><br /><br /><br />Nan Lian Garden is located at 60 Fung Tak Road, Diamond Hill and occupies an area of 3.5 hectares. It is open to the public daily from 7am to 9pm. Admission is free. Highly recomended to visit.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UcGYfMo0hST2p7_B201ndAyKt1-eYdrXvw-v4aJl5pXCDCXEHtt5maf7A1T_27xK9efMKBjZJvynkpWyn54_E3jJxGeClv1OwTp6u0oSR3acEvs9S1Lax_EVPZYh_E1GkKvwuQsPlCAv/s1600/Pic+05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UcGYfMo0hST2p7_B201ndAyKt1-eYdrXvw-v4aJl5pXCDCXEHtt5maf7A1T_27xK9efMKBjZJvynkpWyn54_E3jJxGeClv1OwTp6u0oSR3acEvs9S1Lax_EVPZYh_E1GkKvwuQsPlCAv/s320/Pic+05.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477721398169871058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctwo2FBXpA_QTB3o1VJkPeyUvK23B05M_Q61HdJmN73ZcmVZG26-IckVWR3Y9ZmynBNrKrRhbY9WG2giM7sXR4GmVgW3qwPE6zbemj6GZjtKuln_i-usjCWdFMg2Zoa-BDGGkqIs5i2cF/s1600/Pic+06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctwo2FBXpA_QTB3o1VJkPeyUvK23B05M_Q61HdJmN73ZcmVZG26-IckVWR3Y9ZmynBNrKrRhbY9WG2giM7sXR4GmVgW3qwPE6zbemj6GZjtKuln_i-usjCWdFMg2Zoa-BDGGkqIs5i2cF/s320/Pic+06.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477721707893957954" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-61941724254758297912010-04-14T10:59:00.004+08:002010-04-14T11:08:39.798+08:00VacationOne more week and I will be having my vacation. I will back to my home country, the beautiful Philippines and I am looking forward to it. Actually, there will be several family occasions that I will be attending. There's the birthday of my 2 nephews, sister-in-law and the graduation rites of my niece in UP, Baguio. I may stay in Baguio for 2 days and go down to La Union.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeZynvXl-zHFVqEwdUjdIJlQ_LTXg3yipJzmIu8YG2WuwafUZBpT1g9ZbALKnXh4cb3lbOnGIuXRxIwLw3GL26dUrxFcF0rqvBv9m_lz6t2gNAQrTSaIzuaBKP3jqaqbfc8q2cm4TxeyG/s1600/250px-Philippines_location_map.svg.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeZynvXl-zHFVqEwdUjdIJlQ_LTXg3yipJzmIu8YG2WuwafUZBpT1g9ZbALKnXh4cb3lbOnGIuXRxIwLw3GL26dUrxFcF0rqvBv9m_lz6t2gNAQrTSaIzuaBKP3jqaqbfc8q2cm4TxeyG/s320/250px-Philippines_location_map.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459824694848797202" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hhhmmm, the last time I have been to Baguio was way back in 1997. That was 13 years ago. I wonder whether the temperature up there was still cool. During summer in Philippines, people usually go up to Baguio city for it's cool climate. It is because of its cool climate that Baguio city was called the "Summer Capital of the Philippines. Some of the tourist attractions in Baguio that I have previously been to were :<br />a. Mansion House which serves as the official residence of the President of the Phillipines during his/her visit to the city.<br />b. Camp John Hay - former american base and was now converted into a world class resort.<br />c. Teacher's Camp - feature several function halls, museum and cottages<br />d. Wright Park - the place where your could ride horses along the towering pine trees for a minimal fee. <br />e. Mines View Park - one could see the mountain ranges where gold, silver and ores were once quarried. I remember when I was a kid, some local kids would ask tourists to throw coins and the kids would try to catch it along the slope of the mountain. Hopefully, these things have been stop<br />f. Botanical Garden - features native huts typical of the Cordillera architecture. The garden is also a site of cultural presentations and other tribal meetings.<br />g. Burnham Park - the oldest park in Baguio where you could rent bikes and skates. It also has man-made lake in the middle of the park and you could rent boats to row in the lake.<br />h. Lourdes Grotto - about 252 steps leads to this religious shrine housing the image of Lady of Lourdes. One could have a beautiful panoramic view of the city upon reaching the shrine.<br /><br />Hopefully, I would be able to visit some of these places.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-76446567871278431192010-03-17T11:06:00.004+08:002010-03-17T11:18:09.477+08:00How to Lower Cholesterol Without Using DrugsI would like to share this info which I have received through email. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How I Lower Cholesterol Without Using Drugs</span><br />Written by theconsciouslife<br /><br />All these years, despite regular exercise and avoiding saturated and trans fat laden foods, my level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or commonly known as the bad cholesterol, has remained relatively high.<br /><br />I supposed I am one of those who is genetically engineered to produce high cholesterol regardless of weight, lifestyle and diet. But this doesnât mean that I can do nothing about the plaques that are building inside my arteries.<br /><br />Rather than taking medication like statins, I chose to use whole foods as the solutions to my predicament. And there is certainly no lack of choices from nature for me to choose from. <br />After six months of trial, I have reduced my bad cholesterol level from as high as 200 mg/dL to the current 120 mg/dL, which is considered desirable. Over time, I am confident that the number will go down even further. In this article, Iâll share a list of inexpensive foods which I have consciously included into my diet that worked for me.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cholesterol-Lowering Foods That Work</span><br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Oatmeal</span>. Oatmeal is very effective in lowering cholesterol because it contains beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber which binds with cholesterol and bile acid, preventing them from being reabsorbed by the body. I take two tablespoon of instant oatmeal mixed with hot water every morning with breakfast. I donât recommend adding sugar, but if you find it too bland, try adding some honey to it. If time permits, I suggest you cook a bowl of regular oatmeal and add fruits and nuts for a heart-nourishing breakfast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7_2LuxmOXOxJDRcjFdlsLl6xDO7F6TJsFKGQu_VmVXFVBERWKPqNZvbm2BxVeYrMDS-H37hKZpRDBrhU70nnbBqqhBpuPTe9CEaT3zLliX12HpBBiMXOzM4ez-mp8WSgvMFGoQIc3tU0/s1600-h/oatmeal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 131px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7_2LuxmOXOxJDRcjFdlsLl6xDO7F6TJsFKGQu_VmVXFVBERWKPqNZvbm2BxVeYrMDS-H37hKZpRDBrhU70nnbBqqhBpuPTe9CEaT3zLliX12HpBBiMXOzM4ez-mp8WSgvMFGoQIc3tU0/s320/oatmeal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449435753353076386" /></a><br /><br />Side benefits: Oat is also found to reduce oneâs risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers; improves immune response; stabilizes blood sugar and even has anti-aging properties!<br /><br />Caution: Oat is relatively high in purine, a natural substance found in all living things. Excessive intake of high-purine foods can lead to gout in some people. However, some studies have also shown that plant-based purines doesnât appear to increase the risk of gout. To be safe, if you have been advised to keep to a low-purine diet, follow your doctorâs recommendations.<br /><br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dried black fungus</span>. Also known as wood ear or cloud ear, black fungus helps to lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, and is found to have anti-coagulant properties that help to prevent plaque from building up in arteries. I usually add reconstituted dried black fungi in soups and eat them about two times a week. You can also add cooked dried black fungi in salads and give your meal an extra crunchy and slippery texture. Dried black fungus expand many times its size when rehydrated, so be careful not to use too much at a time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlARRH17lN5GBVeYsPalI0cb65wvkBzyZ9b6_9CJY-XyhQUN8K0LA89_Q_CliE7Pb57ZSWL5YtWmM92UrmmLLN7SrIi3m6rIQPF7w8RI__RZ0EuTmrztU7JgtmQCoetV-Nzr5trKpgAgUA/s1600-h/black+fungus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlARRH17lN5GBVeYsPalI0cb65wvkBzyZ9b6_9CJY-XyhQUN8K0LA89_Q_CliE7Pb57ZSWL5YtWmM92UrmmLLN7SrIi3m6rIQPF7w8RI__RZ0EuTmrztU7JgtmQCoetV-Nzr5trKpgAgUA/s320/black+fungus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449435764332150690" /></a><br /><br />Side benefits: Black fungus is a rich source of plant-based iron and is beneficial for people who suffer from iron-deficiency. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses black fungus as a blood tonic to improve blood circulation, and as a scavenger of the digestive system to remove indigestible impurities, like heavy metals, hairs and dust.<br /><br />Caution: Choose only the dried form as fresh black fungus is known to cause phototoxic reaction in some people.<br /><br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Eggplant</span>. Known as aubergine or brinjal in some countries, eggplant is found to be effective in reducing cholesterol level, and improves blood flow. I usually stir-fry eggplant with garlic and eggs once a week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7IdRT_oRW-AooSTcY_P9PfnYpyNfVZCN7CxyGF9auk0pqiKFGQvuKgbi6Qt7QQu9-hGSdTPtjwHZdzLdorzeDLL1fU6XAuFJ5zbt5jhkHaDCDoG1xJXa0zOA4OwdGS1hRquENKmSwLE8/s1600-h/eggplant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7IdRT_oRW-AooSTcY_P9PfnYpyNfVZCN7CxyGF9auk0pqiKFGQvuKgbi6Qt7QQu9-hGSdTPtjwHZdzLdorzeDLL1fU6XAuFJ5zbt5jhkHaDCDoG1xJXa0zOA4OwdGS1hRquENKmSwLE8/s320/eggplant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449435767237886306" /></a><br /><br />Side benefits: The deep purple hue in the skin of eggplant is found to have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. So do not remove the skin! Eggplant is also packed full of phytonutrients including nasunin which protects brain cell membranes from damage, and binds with excess iron.<br /><br />Caution: Eggplant contains some amounts of oxalates. Studies on dietary oxalates leading to the formation of kidney stones are inconclusive. But, if you are suffering from existing kidney or gallbladder problems, you may want to seek your physicianâs advice before taking eggplant regularly. Eggplant belongs to the nightshade family of vegetables which are not recommended for people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other joint problems like gout.<br /><br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Black beans</span>. Like other legumes, black beans are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and high quality plant-based protein. I cook black beans together with rice, barley and green beans as a porridge once a week. To shorten their cooking time and make them easier to digest, soak black beans for at least 3 hours before cooking. Personally, I soak them overnight. Soaked beans will expand roughly twice their size, so adjust your amount accordingly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF_mhyOrFZX7R4Jt3N4bJkceKwrXBqAwaqkXIf9zcFLuC5pjHTAcvwKD-KZoQoybru02c1Z6h2j93P0Znf1kptX_vseHFDcsMoxHxb8qPkzgyMx4P0QXBNs5RFElZKIkTd81Fc5wFc9ZA/s1600-h/black+beans.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 126px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF_mhyOrFZX7R4Jt3N4bJkceKwrXBqAwaqkXIf9zcFLuC5pjHTAcvwKD-KZoQoybru02c1Z6h2j93P0Znf1kptX_vseHFDcsMoxHxb8qPkzgyMx4P0QXBNs5RFElZKIkTd81Fc5wFc9ZA/s320/black+beans.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449435782964476642" /></a><br /><br />Side benefits: These black pearls are loaded with antioxidant compounds that destroy free radicals. They also have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar and are revered in TCM for their detoxifying and kidney-supporting capabilities.<br /><br />Caution: Be sure to check for and remove debris, small stones, damaged and moldy beans. Moldy beans produces aflatoxins that can cause liver cancer. Black beans also contain purines, so the same cautionary note for purines applies. <br /><br /><br />5. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Corn</span>. Corn fiber and corn oil are effective in reducing LDL and increasing the percentage of HDL. I add chopped corns into soup and eat them four times weekly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUMAI1Wr3-ZqshmW1NKylQtdR5lzoGeNMViU8gkxB47FqthMNrlG6Iz4LNCjIZ4bzFI1G00JjDmupxBZ8WF0e8oI1M0dPr_vgXHM_Knq_hW1IlvqHQ1vXFKVYtWi8TwcS53aMIH0uqb3W/s1600-h/corn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUMAI1Wr3-ZqshmW1NKylQtdR5lzoGeNMViU8gkxB47FqthMNrlG6Iz4LNCjIZ4bzFI1G00JjDmupxBZ8WF0e8oI1M0dPr_vgXHM_Knq_hW1IlvqHQ1vXFKVYtWi8TwcS53aMIH0uqb3W/s320/corn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449435783800139026" /></a><br /><br />Side benefits: Corn is also a good supplier of folate that helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. It is equally rich in thiamin (vitamin B1) which is essential for healthy cognitive functions.<br /><br />Caution: Take whole corn, not processed corn products. Most processed corn products are either stripped clean of beneficial corn oil and fiber, or coated in thick layers of fat or cream. Some people are also allergic to corn; make sure you are not one of them before feasting on a freshly steamed corn on the cob.<br /><br /><br />6. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Enoki mushroom</span>. Known also as golden needle mushroom, this delicate mushroom with small white cap is rich in dietary fiber like chitin that helps to lower cholesterol. Blood pressure lowering compounds have also been found in enoki. For once a week, I will lay some enoki mushrooms in a bowl and pour hot soup over them before serving. This will prevent the mushrooms from overcooking and turning hard and fibrous. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-yUl-ywaHUabHPOITMeI6DXs7bZuwuLaOwigOKCjLQsD8gTMcTZ4u1Wa_U-x8QqnUQzcKr-WR9Mvy-0KL7SHAWi1cueSJNUV0vQha9g3OgAd7T_rHWTCEhnN2iZ4rzSsXQRDaq0SM6fy/s1600-h/Enoki.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 84px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-yUl-ywaHUabHPOITMeI6DXs7bZuwuLaOwigOKCjLQsD8gTMcTZ4u1Wa_U-x8QqnUQzcKr-WR9Mvy-0KL7SHAWi1cueSJNUV0vQha9g3OgAd7T_rHWTCEhnN2iZ4rzSsXQRDaq0SM6fy/s320/Enoki.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449435861470269746" /></a><br /><br />Side benefits: Enoki mushroom contains a polysaccharide called flammulin, which has demonstrated anti-cancer and anti-tumor activities in some studies.<br /><br />Caution: I do not recommend eating enoki mushrooms raw, as there has been a reported case of enoki being contaminated by listeria, which can cause listeriosis.<br /><br /><br />7. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kelp</span>. Kelp is a type of seaweed that has been found to lower blood cholesterol in studies done in Japan. This effect may be due to its abundant plant sterols, which are essentially phytosterols, that inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. Kelps are excellent in soups as they impart a unique taste of the sea. I use them about once a week.<br /><br />Side benefits: Kelp is an excellent source of iodine, which is essential for thyroid function, and lignans, which has anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties. Kelp also produces alkali that helps to maintain an alkaline pH balance in our body.<br /><br />Caution: TCM believes that kelp promotes delivery, so do avoid kelp during pregnancy.<br />Conclusion<br /><br />In my experience, adopting an abstinence strategy isn't enough to lower my bad cholesterol level. While avoiding certain types of foods, such as deep fried fish and chips and pastries, is important, a large percentage of serum cholesterol appears to come from the body itself, and not derived from the food I eat. Therefore, it is important to actively incorporate cholesterol-lowering foods into my diet. This approach has proven to be effective in reducing my LDL while keeping the HDL relatively unchanged.<br /><br />However, while the foods mentioned here are beneficial, it doesnât mean that you should binge on them and exclud other foods from your diet. It is important to eat a wide range of different whole foods, and even different colors of foods to ensure that you are getting a good supply of different nutrients. Besides, too much of any good thing can actually work against you. So use your common sense and eat consciously. Your body will tell you what it really needs if you pay attention.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-24539968066449414502010-02-19T12:37:00.003+08:002010-02-19T14:25:48.311+08:00Tram Ride From Kennedy Town to Happy ValleyFor those too far away to experience the tram ride, or too busy not able to find the time to take the slow tram ride, check out below HK resident Masato Kajimoto's POV trip from Kennedy Town to Happy Valley.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PaF8vxODTKk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PaF8vxODTKk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Tramcars in Hong Kong have been carrying passengers since 1904. Hundreds of thousands of people travel by tram every day. The ride is bumpy, slow and noisy, but some people still love it! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-15781674065735350342010-02-17T17:22:00.002+08:002010-02-17T17:24:34.373+08:00Gong Hei Fat ChoiMay the year of the tiger brings us good health, good fortune and happiness!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HUEuJ7S0fghsaohn5hYP3ykDaXCfq2bcN2K8A8UbV6824jd6lI6JxEVwnFQWsULgskRpAG74d498g_qC0HVlSRB2_lkJo7GbkDRQeA_tQpKHPjxovDmP_yHYJhnhc-oxXidwLDiFpUtr/s1600-h/HK+NY1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HUEuJ7S0fghsaohn5hYP3ykDaXCfq2bcN2K8A8UbV6824jd6lI6JxEVwnFQWsULgskRpAG74d498g_qC0HVlSRB2_lkJo7GbkDRQeA_tQpKHPjxovDmP_yHYJhnhc-oxXidwLDiFpUtr/s320/HK+NY1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439140712121694562" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780296118170117470.post-28778130601766857842010-02-12T12:11:00.004+08:002010-02-12T12:15:20.387+08:00HK Trams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vTDc2AV3pnnXcSGF2C6_coQuBo88hWwKx7SPYmRzz8-dgBlZ4K-3BbdDAYuxUa846pMiEKLRs87liAJyPRteo7iI6pln5LN-qUljXXfcyY5X15gyuirVwWL_gSPOe-9hnsA5hHydKsSm/s1600-h/Trams.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vTDc2AV3pnnXcSGF2C6_coQuBo88hWwKx7SPYmRzz8-dgBlZ4K-3BbdDAYuxUa846pMiEKLRs87liAJyPRteo7iI6pln5LN-qUljXXfcyY5X15gyuirVwWL_gSPOe-9hnsA5hHydKsSm/s320/Trams.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437205299496663890" /></a><br /><br />If you visit Hong Kong, you may see this double-deck tramcars swaying from east to west of HK island. It is the cheapest transportation mode that you could take as it only cost HKD 2 for adults and HKD 1 for child and elderly. <br /><br />Tram service in HK has been in existence since 1904. When Hong Kong Tramways started its operation, there were 26 tramcars only and these first fleet of tramcars were all single-deck. Now after more than 100 years, HK Tramways operate a fleet of 163 tramcars which includes 2 antique tramcars. It is now the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars still in operation, carrying an average of 230,000 passengers every day. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Js3z0CG8Mq31bi8-tYSjkOppdod9SrRcCLiHORiX5NBZq7oMl8RWDRR88qwSiaBCyDtHdM1s0owwaAH38-ivjLOrHqWq20eHKPeHklK8gK-an23L3nH4INibDxAKV0lMTXjqCPl7et7K/s1600-h/Tram2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Js3z0CG8Mq31bi8-tYSjkOppdod9SrRcCLiHORiX5NBZq7oMl8RWDRR88qwSiaBCyDtHdM1s0owwaAH38-ivjLOrHqWq20eHKPeHklK8gK-an23L3nH4INibDxAKV0lMTXjqCPl7et7K/s320/Tram2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437205411007987794" /></a><br /><br />Likewise, do you know that you could also hire an open-top vintage tram as a unique venue for your next get-together party? Yes, on the upper deck of the open-top antique tram, one could have a spectacular 360 degree view of Hong Kong's nightlife as the tram strolls slowly from the nostalgic western district to the contemporary business centers and shopping hubs in Central and Causeway bay. <br /><br />Today, I have read in the newspaper that HK Tramways is needing resources to focus on improving their services. This would mean that the HKD 2 tram ride looks set to become a history. Well, for me, paying more for better service is not a bad idea. Anyway, HK Tramways emphasizes that it would still remain as the cheapest form of transport in HK. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://my-reference-notes.blogspot.com"><b>Go Back To Main Page</b></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530394843848941201noreply@blogger.com0