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New research reveals foods that help protect against three leading age-related vision thieves:

Glaucoma. Just one serving a month of kale or collard greens or more than two servings of carrots a week reduced the risk of glaucoma by more than 60 percent in a UCLA study of 1,000 women. Scientists believe that high levels of vitamin A and other antioxidants in these veggies help protect crucial cells in the optic nerve.

Cataracts. Adults who regularly drink orange juice and also include C-rich foods such as red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli in their daily diet are 45 percent less likely to develop cataracts, according to new research from Australia. Vitamin C may help counteract the lens-clouding effects of light and heat.

Macular degeneration. Eating oatmeal, high-fiber cereals, and whole-grain breads cuts the risk of macular degeneration by about 39 percent, shows a recent study. Complex carbs prevent blood sugar swings that can damage delicate cells in the center of the retina.

From Reader's Digest - February 2009

See...just eat some food that have some kinds of vitamin and contain nutrient we can avoid from get disease...Nowadays , we can found certain people does not like to eat vagetable....Not only for childrens,but also adult.Lets change our life............

LamP..n0w aNd thEn..

Lamp is something important in our daily life. It has been used since immemorial until now .As time goes by, lamp have been upgraded his use and had various forms. Now i would like to make comparison of light once and now. Although they comes with the same functionality but there are some similarities and differences between this lamp.

The similarities of this two generation of lamp are not too much but it still has some. The first similarity between old lamp and new lamp is both of lamp have the outer shell. It is use to protect the source of light. There are not too much that we can compare about the lamp. Next are both kinds of lamp produce energy. This can be proved when produce heat.

There are also some differences between these lamp. The first different between both of lamp are the power supply. The old lamp use kerosene while the new lamp use electricity to light up the light. Further different both of lamp is the shape.Nowadays , lamp came with interesting and modern shape but the old lamp looks more classical.

As the conclusion, both have the inside track and distinctive lack .We can compare the pro and contrast in order to related with our daily life.

ArghHHH... strESs!!!

I feel like crazy....ha....so many work to do...Feeling like there are too many pressures and demands to me..Losing sleep worrying about tests just around the corner...How can i get it..??..huh..here...is the some information that i want to share with everyone..




What Is Stress?

Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness.

What Causes Stress Overload?

Pressures that are too intense or last too long, or troubles that are shouldered alone, can cause people to feel stress overload. Here are some of the things that can overwhelm the body's ability to cope if they continue for a long time:

• being bullied or exposed to violence or injury
• relationship stress, family conflicts, or the heavy emotions that can accompany a broken heart or the death of a loved one
• ongoing problems with schoolwork related to a learning disability or other problems, such as ADHD (usually once the problem is recognized and the person is given the right learning support the stress disappears)
• crammed schedules, not having enough time to rest and relax, and always being on the go..(yeah...this is the reason why i'm so stress.)

Keep Stress Under Control!!!!!

• Take a stand against overscheduling. If you're feeling stretched, consider cutting out an activity or two, opting for just the ones that are most important to you.

• Be realistic. Don't try to be perfect - no one is. And expecting others to be perfect can add to your stress level, too (not to mention put a lot of pressure on them!). If you need help on something, like schoolwork, ask for it.

• Get a good night's sleep. Getting enough sleep helps keep your body and mind in top shape, making you better equipped to deal with any negative stressors. Because the biological "sleep clock" shifts during adolescence, many teens prefer staying up a little later at night and sleeping a little later in the morning. But if you stay up late and still need to get up early for school, you may not get all the hours of sleep you need.

• Learn to relax. The body's natural antidote to stress is called the relaxation response. It's your body's opposite of stress, and it creates a sense of well-being and calm. The chemical benefits of the relaxation response can be activated simply by relaxing. You can help trigger the relaxation response by learning simple breathing exercises and then using them when you're caught up in stressful situations. (Click on the button to try one.) And ensure you stay relaxed by building time into your schedule for activities that are calming and pleasurable: reading a good book or making time for a hobby, spending time with your pet, or just taking a relaxing bath.

• Treat your body well. Experts agree that getting regular exercise helps people manage stress. (Excessive or compulsive exercise can contribute to stress, though, so as in all things, use moderation.) And eat well to help your body get the right fuel to function at its best. It's easy when you're stressed out to eat on the run or eat junk food or fast food. But under stressful conditions, the body needs its vitamins and minerals more than ever. Some people may turn to substance abuse as a way to ease tension. Although alcohol or drugs may seem to lift the stress temporarily, relying on them to cope with stress actually promotes more stress because it wears down the body's ability to bounce back.

• Watch what you're thinking. Your outlook, attitude, and thoughts influence the way you see things. Is your cup half full or half empty? A healthy dose of optimism can help you make the best of stressful circumstances. Even if you're out of practice, or tend to be a bit of a pessimist, everyone can learn to think more optimistically and reap the benefits.

• Solve the little problems. Learning to solve everyday problems can give you a sense of control. But avoiding them can leave you feeling like you have little control and that just adds to stress. Develop skills to calmly look at a problem, figure out options, and take some action toward a solution. Feeling capable of solving little problems builds the inner confidence to move on to life's bigger ones - and it and can serve you well in times of stress.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/stress.html

LoV9..l0vE..L0v3

True story of love......

Missed Connection
Dan Kottke, architect 31, and Erin Kottke, marketing manager, 26, Minneapolis, Minn.

He: Late at night sometimes, I'd take online personality tests or browse through the "missed connections" on craigslist, an online community. People would post things like "I saw you on the number 7 bus," and I’d think, That would be amazing if they actually got together. One night I saw a note from a woman named Erin that read, "Matt and Dan, the architects." My friend Matt and I are architects, and we'd met this woman, Erin, a few nights earlier at an indie rock concert. I looked over at my cat, who was perched beside me on the couch, and said, "I think she means me."

Erin and I had talked for a few minutes. We liked the same kind of music, and I thought she was really cute and had a vibrant personality. But once the concert started, we got separated in the crowd and I lost her. I remember thinking, Who knows where that would have gone. I wrote back and said, "We should hang out." There was another concert in the area in a couple of days, so I asked her to meet some of my friends and me there. Turns out Erin and I lived only three blocks from each other.

It was a matter of a few weeks of getting to know each other before we decided to make a go of things. It moved fast.

She: I'd always thought of architects as having gray hair and wearing black mock-turtlenecks. So when Dan said he was an architect, I thought he was lying. But once we started talking, I knew it was the beginning of something. After I lost him at the concert, I posted a message on Craigslist that said, "Please email me." Since it was a romantic and idealistic thing to do, I was shocked when Dan replied in just a couple days. Then I felt nervous: I didn't want to be "the girl from the Internet." But we really hit it off. I told my parents, "This feels right." Six months later, we got married in a 15-person wedding at a friend's house. Our son, Linus, was born the next year, on Mother's Day 2008.

The power of love....just only after six months, they get marriaged.....

http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/6-couples-share-their-true-love-stories/article114712-3.html




What the meaning of love???

comment:

I think love is when they are your world... love is when that person doesn't complicate your life but they compliment it. When no matter what they have on they still look amazing to you. When you are with them time seems to fly but when you are apart it takes forever to see them again. When even though they have made you mad or have hurt you, you can't help but love them. How when you see them your stomach still gets butterflies and you begin to smile no matter what mood you are in. When reality becomes better then a dream and life seems to be good to be true.Love gives a reason to smile.That's what love is. It's the feelings that you only experience in those special moments that are spent with the one you love.
Actually love is a subjective thing that we cannot see but we can feel.Life without love like life without soul.Everyday we can show our love to everyone that we love,not only for lover but also our family and friend.

February 14 a.k.a vAlEntine's dAy

February 14 just around the corner.. why February 14??? what happen at that day??Actually February 14 is the day which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery.

February 14 is Valentine's Day..........................




St. Valentine's Day originated from several events and customs. It is named after St. Valentine, who was a Christian priest. A Roman custom also contributed to what we know as Valentine's Day today. They held a festival each year called the Festival of Lupercalia at the same time of the year as Valentine's Day. Later the holiday changed into a holiday to honor the Roman goddess, Juno, whom the Romans believed ruled over marriages. It became a holiday of love. When the Christian church became powerful, the Pope changed the holiday to honor St. Valentine.


http://www.alphabet-soup.net/val/love.html


I don't think we should celebrated this day..Why???This is because we can express our love everyday to people that we love.Not only for sweetheart,but also to friends and family.

Why umbrella?????

When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out till the end

Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella

This is part of umbrella's song,the singer is Rihanna...why must umbrella????actually,umbrella also important in our daily life...


Johnson describes it as "a screen used in hot countries to keep off the sun, and in others to bear off the rain;" and Kersey many years before (1708) had described it as "a kind of broad fan or screen, commonly used by women to shelter them from rain; also a wooden frame, covered with cloth, to keep off the sun from a window." Phillips in his New World of Words, edit. 1720, describes the umbrella as "now commonly used by women to shelter them from rain."


http://www.backyardcity.com/Umbrellas-Umbrella-History.htm

Baesd from the article,that proved the umbrella was used to protect people from the rain and sunshine,especially for those person that always spend their time on the road....

where get the name of umbrella............???

The word umbrella is from the latin word umbra, which in turn derives from the ancient greek ómbros (όμβρος). Its meaning is shade or shadow.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella

from that article,we know that umbrella is exist since ancient.