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Brunei as a popular tourist destination

2008-04-23T18:28:00.001-07:00

Brunei Darussalam, the Abode of Peace has been recently a popular tourism destination. There are so many interesting places in Brunei which always get visit by tourist from many parts of the world. Some of them are Omar Ali Mosque, The Mall and Water Village.

According to the Brunei Tourism, Brunei has recorded approximately 1 million tourists in 2003.Based on estimates derived from hotel occupancy rates and on market intelligence gathered from inbound operators, Brunei Tourism estimates the number of bona fide leisure and business tourists to be around 100,000 in 2003, with a 3-day average length of stay. Most of these tourists originated from the short- and medium-haul markets, though a significant portion originated from long-haul markets, mainly UK and Germany. Brunei Tourism’s objective is to increase international tourist arrivals by a minimum average rate of 7% yearly, as well as to increase average length of stay and expenditure.

Sultan Omar Ali mosque situated in the downtown of Bandar Seri Begawan is the landmark of Brunei reflects the religion of Brunei, Islam. it is built of Italian marble, gold mosaic and English stained glass. The mosque is named on behalf of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien. He is known as the architect of Modern Brunei.

Brunei as a popular tourist destination

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Brunei as a popular tourist destination

2008-04-23T18:08:00.000-07:00

Kampong Ayer

Early European visitors to Brunei described Kampong Ayer, or Water Village, as the Venice of the East. Today, visitors continue to be fascinated by these traditional and historic houses built on stilts over the water, spanning the greater part of the Brunei River.
Kampoung Ayer is home to about 30000 people and is accessible by boat or by wooden bridges from Bandar Seri Begawan.

On the "road" in the Water Village

The houses in Kampung Ayer are joined be a maze of interconnecting timber walkways, and visitors are free to roam at their leisure. The government has provided every modern facility for the residents, including schools, clinics, police station and mosques. A visit to Brunei would not be complete without a trip to the this unique and intriguing place.

The Royal Regalia Building Armoury Display in the Royal Regalia
The Royal Regalia Building is located in the heart of Banda Seri Begawan. It was built to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the Sultan's accession to the throne in 1992. The museum is home to a collection of royal regalia, including the royal chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the jewel encrusted crowns used during the coronation and a replica of the throne, which is used by the Sultan on state occasions. There is also an exhibition which fully documents the history of the constitution of Brunei.
The building is open to the public every day of the week (on Friday the opening hours are shorter than the rest of the week) Shoes should be removed prior to entering the building.

The Istana Nurul and Taman Persiaran Damuan

The most impressive site in Bandar Seri Begawan is the Sultan's Royal Palace, known as the Istana Nurul Iman. It is the largest residential palace in the world, and its golden domes, vaulted roof and riverside setting make it a spectacular subject for photographs. The palsce is open to the public only during Hari Raya, when residents and visitors alike have the opportunity to greet the Sultan and members of the Royal family.

The Royal Yacht - Tits

The best view of the Istana is from Persiaran Damuan, which is a park along the river bank off Jalan Tutong. It has walkways, a well-equipped playground and features six outdoor sculptures by ASEAN artists, on the theme of Unity in Diversity. The Persiaran Damuan is popular for jogging and has several foodstalls in the evenings.

Tasek Recreational Park

Tasek Lama Recreational Park is a popular national park in the midst of the capital city or Brunei, Bandar Seri Be gawan. With its green nature all preserved, it is a perfect haven for jungle trekking enthusiasts, outdoor fitness or those simply longing for a stroll.

This is called a 'Pancuran' in Bruneian Malay. It's cool, fresh and crystal clear water springs from the hill side.

The final stop after climbing a tiring hill & trekking the jungle. Enjoy the light and refreshing mist from the waterfall to relax the tense muscles.

This pleasant jungle park is located a few minutes walk from the city centre. Take Jalan Kebangsaan out of the city centre past the Sheraton Hotel. About ten minutes walk from the Sheraton you will see a sign on your right in between two tall blocks of grey and red appartments indicating Jalan Tasek Lama. Turn right here and continue along this road to the entrance of the park. A red archway inscribed 'Taman Peranginan Tasek' signals the entrance.

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2008-04-23T18:07:00.000-07:00

Bandar Seri Begawan

About 60,000 people lived in the capital city of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan is the only town of any size. The city is neat, clean, and modern with wide roads and extravagant public buildings. Tourists will feel awed with the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, one of the most impressive and modern mosques in the East. This giant golden-domed mosque was originally built in 1958 near to the Brunei River in its own artificial lagoon. It was built with pure luxury in mind - the interior is covered with Italian marble walls, plush carpeting and an elevator

At the Brunei River is Kampung Ayer, a centuries-old collection of 28 water villages built on stilts. 30,000 people inhabit the place and a visit to this place would be a real highlight to any tourists. Kampung Ayer is a strange mix of modern and ancient. Do not miss out on this place!

The capital city also sports some excellent museums. There is the traditional Brunei Museum and the lavish Malay Technology Museum. Here, you will get to see exhibits on water village architecture and the various technologies used by the people who lived in them. Should you wish to visit the Sultan's magnificent palace, you must plan your visit towards the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The Istana Nurul Iman is open to the public then.

If you are looking for a happening nightlife, this is not the place for you. The streets are almost deserted at 9 pm. Overall, the people are friendly and easy to get along with.

In Brunei,they offers a wide variety of attractive places to be visited and experienced. The rainforest and National Parks are rich in flora and fauna. Its most magnificent mosques, water village (traditional and historic houses on stilts), rich culture and Jerudong Theme Park are among the uniqueness of Brunei Darussalam.

The government is now actively promoting tourism as an important part of its economic diversification. It would like to see a target of 1 million-visitor arrival by the year 2000. From January to August 1999, the statistic recorded 405,532 visitors visited Brunei Darussalam.

2008-04-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

It will be a popular destination maybe, after years and years of planning and developing.. Actually, Brunei is now developing into a tourist site. It can obviously seen through some government actions:

THE government aims to increase tourism-related employment from about 5,350 jobs in 2004 to not less than 8,000 jobs by 2010, according to Brunei's most recent economic blueprint.
Under the National Development Plan (RKN) 2007-2012, tourist arrivals staying in paid accommodation are expected to increase by at least seven per cent annually. Average hotel occupancy rates are also expected to increase to 50 or 60 per cent by 2008.

It is a good place to start and a big step towards success to Brunei. However the following studies states that Brunei still has a long way to go:

A comprehensive, 10-year economic forecast brought out in 2006 by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecast that Brunei's travel and tourism industry would be among the lowest in demand in the South-East Asian region
The report defines South-East Asia as comprising all 10 members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as Papua New Guinea.
It assessed Brunei's share of the world travel and tourism market at 0.0% in 2006, with a future growth rate of 2.9% a year between 2007 and 2016.

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To promote tourism industry, Royal Brunei Airlines have proposed a few inbound Brunei tour packages. They also provides sightseeing tours to give tourists a chance to know Brunei Better.

more can be checked through

http://www.bruneiair.com/gth/sightseeingtour/b_tour_01_citytour.asp

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Brunei is known for its strong culture accents therefore, Brunei can really be a popular destination through this point. With their strategic location where they could be free from environmental hazards and with tropical climate, Brunei is a place for sun and nature lovers.

Do children suffer when both parents are working?

2008-04-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

A typical working parent spends just 19 minutes a day looking after their children, official figures revealed yesterday.

The startling research shows the devastating impact that working full-time has on children who hardly see their parents.

With less than 20 minutes spent with their parents every day, this is only enough time to eat a quick breakfast together or have a couple of bed-time stories.

The Office for National Statistics looked at nearly 4,950 people over the age of 16 in Britain to find out what they do all day.

The findings make grim reading for working parents who already worry that they spend too much time at work - and too little at home.

Parents who work full-time spend just 19 minutes every day "caring for [their] own children", according to ONS's "Time Use Survey", published yesterday.

A further 16 minutes is spent looking after their children as a "secondary activity", but this means that they are doing something else - such as the weekly supermarket shop - at the same time.

According to Maire Fahey, editor of Prima, said: "In the 1980s, we thought we could have it all and aspired to high-flying careers and happy families.

"But the cracks are starting to show. Family life is suffering and something has got to give."

Recent research indicates that parental work stress has implications for the quality of family interaction and, in turn, children's and adolescents' adjustment. Studies in two distinct genres are reviewed: investigations relying on global reports of work demands, family dynamics, and child and adolescent adjustment and studies focusing on within-person comparisons of family interaction on days characterized by high and low work stress.

The effects of parental work stress on children's and adolescents' adjustment appear to be indirect. Work stress is linked to parents' feelings of overload and strain, which in turn predict lower parent-child acceptance and higher conflict, processes that in turn are related to less positive adjustment of children and adolescents. In the face of high work stress, withdrawing from family involvement may be adaptive in the short run but ultimately problematic. The strength of these associations depends on parents' personality qualities, parents' coping styles, and work and family circumstances.

super size me

2008-04-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

super size me ia an award winning movie whereby it proves that if american eat fast food all day there will be a highly percentage that the people will get obese. fast food contains a lot of fats in it. this will go directly to your whole body in which the fats will get stuck in your artery, your whole body.if we should consume fats and get a bit of exercise then it will be fine. but if we should take in excess fats but never do any exercise you'll end up being one of the biggest and fattest people in the planet. e.g america has already more than half a million people whose diets are mostly 1. fats 2.fats 3.fats 4.fatty acid and glycerol 5.more fats and more fats.....

this kind of diets could lead you to straight to your own grave

2008-04-18T19:24:00.000-07:00

Working parents are dividing their attention between their career and their adolescent, and in many cases the one that suffers is the adolescent. A working parent is prone to become over-worked, stressed out and chronically tired. This all leads to a lack of focus on their home-life.

According to Belle, "Millions of school-age children in the United States get out of school each day before their parents get home from work.What these children do in these hours of solitude may be unbeknownst to their parents. Some participate in after school programs, some are looked after by others, but many are by themselves."

In response of Belle's statement,Shellenberger concluded that "it is this relationship between working parents and their children that may ultimately lead to struggling, troubled teens."

Due to their heavy work, they tend to neglect their children problems and strange attitudes. Parents seem to have the feeling that once their child is old enough to stay home alone by themselves, they are then grown and the parents work is done.

In solution, Gardner cited that "Parents are realizing that their adolescent children need more supervision than they had been previously receiving. This may mean coming home from work earlier or creating special meeting times to talk. "

In addition, who says that chilren of working parents need more family time? Its actually depends on how the parents use those little faily time. No matter how busy the parents are, there must be 3 seconds when parents and children can exchange hugs. Actually, when children has working parents, they tend to cherish those little of family time more than those children whose mother or father is unemployed.

Therefore, in conclusion, the way the children suffer depends on how the parents act. Loving their children doesn't mean 24 hour supervision on that child. It means you really have tos how them that you love and cared for them. By giving these children signs of support and love through 3 seconds heart or 5 seconds saying 'I-Love-You' does a great change. By helding a 10-minutes talk every evening to know what your children did on that day and regular meeting and outings during work holidays and day-offs are also another form of accompanying your children.

"Do children always suffer when both parents are working?"

2008-04-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

Author Biography: Robert E. Emery, Ph.D. is professor of psychology and director of the Center for Children, Families, and the Law at the University of Virginia. A frequent lecturer, he is the author of more than one hundred scientific publications and several books. He is the father of five children. He stated that When both parents are working they spent less time together with thier family, they get stress beacause of their bundle upcoming works and eventually they fough at each other to relieve the tense! which often resulted in a divorce. one million children are affected by divorce each year. Emery believes too many couples say they don't want their children hurt by their divorce, but the children still end up stuck in the middle, almost always facing discomfort. One of his examples is about a vindictive couple whose children are hurt by their anger over the failed marriage.

Five Reasons Why Both Should Work
From this analysis, I may have led you to conclude "no." But it's not that simple. Thus far I have presented only half the issue, so let me come to the defense of women who have young children and who work outside the home. There are four reasons why it can make a lot of sense for both Mom and Dad to work:

Reason 1: Protect Your Career
If the wife gives up her job, she could do irreparable damage to her career, because her colleagues (competitors?) who don't take five years off continue to climb the corporate ladder.

Reason 3: Don't Forget Retirement Benefits
Women in the U.S. typically retire with lower Social Security benefits than men, because women tend to work fewer years. Ditto for company pension plans; if you quit work for five years, you'll pay the price later in the form of a sharply lower retirement income. So forget about the small loss today; staying home with the kids can pose a huge economic loss later.

Reason 4: The Parents Mental Health
Some people just are not well suited to stay home with their kids full-time. They need adult interaction. For example, a working mom, had a job whose income was so low she actually spent $35 week more, net of child-care expenses, than she earned. "Well, it's cheaper than therapy!"

Reason 5: To Improve Your Child's Development

Point well taken: The value of interpersonal communication skills for a child shouldn't be dismissed.
So, should you work or stay home? Clearly, it's not an easy choice. Yet, more and more employers are offering flexibility that might help make it easier than before for both parents to work. Job sharing, flexible work schedules, and working from home are some of the options available in today's workplace that you should explore as you try to resolve this issue.
My point is that you have a choice. Too many parents do not realize that options exist. Too often, parents assume they must work without considering the alternative. To be a success with your financial planning, you always must examine your options. And proper planning is perhaps nowhere more important than when it comes to raising your children.

Done By ErMa

''Supersize Me''

2008-04-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

"Supersize Me" is a Super Size Me is an Academy Award-nominated 2004 documentary film written, produced, directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, an American independent filmmaker. Spurlock's film follows a 30-day time period (February 2003) during which he subsists entirely on food and items purchased exclusively from McDonald's, and the film documents this lifestyle's drastic effects on Spurlock's physical and psychological well-being and explores the fast food industry's corporate influence, including how it encourages poor nutrition for its own profit. During the filming, Spurlock dined at McDonald's restaurants three times per day, sampling every item on the chain's menu at least once. He also super sized his meal every time he was asked. He consumed an average of 5,000 kcal (the equivalent of 9.26 Big Macs) per day during the experiment.

Being obese is a self responsibility. People should know the consequences of too much intake of carbohydrate foods espeially fast foods. The government should also be responsible for these problems.

2008-04-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

Morgan Spurlock, the director slash guinea pig at the center of this film tapped a rich, cholesterol filled vein when he tackled the subject of fast food in "Super Size Me."What begins as a less than inspired, offer my body to science experiment, turns out to be an intelligent vehicle for removing the clown make-up from Ronald McDonald's face and revealing a shocking ugliness.We follow Mr. Spurlock as he stomachs three meals a day for a month of nothing but Golden Arches fare and learn, along with a team of stunned doctors, that the fast food diet reeks havoc on the body, well, "fast".Weight gain, diminished libido and liver damage are just a sampling of Mr. Spurlocks physiologically woes.The McDonalds Corporation's fiendishly calculated marketing strategy to hook children on happy meals has a logical place in the film, but this has been transparent for some time and isn't what buoys the real power of "Super Size Me. " Ultimately it's the contention that fast food is the engine driving so many to obesity, disease and early death that makes this film compelling. Those still in doubt will learn, once and for all, that frequent Big Mac attacks lead to massive heart attacks.- Anonymous

ectracted from "http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/301680/Super-Size-Me/overview"

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Yes, it is also the government's responsibilityon the health of their citizens. By conducting random, and regular inspections on foods sold in restaurant and especially schools are very important. especially in schools, where children's choice of foods are limited in the school canteen. Not only that, they tend to have lower awareness on the importance of nutritious diet. They tends to go for oily french fries and junk foods rather than nutritious fruits. Their meals usually consists of higher carbohydrates and calories which as a result from low level of exercise, turns into fats and leads to heart diseases and obesity.

When you see a doctor, they would say obesity is very dangerous and those say its good for you would only meant this

What have you learned from "supersize Me"

2008-04-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

MacDonald is so famous due to it supersize meal served by supersize people! Seriously unthinkable 'phenomenon'? When we think back, most of the people in the movie doesn't know what calorie is, although they try hard in giving the perfect answer.. nice try by the way...

YUMMUY........ They look delicious aren't they? Iwant to have supersize please! Most people prefer supersize meal for their grimbling stomach. Supersize meal...supersize satisfaction. If you go to the McDonald everyday you will get addicted to it, i dare you! That's what o learned from the movie in which the person who do the supersizing tend to eat more to get that sensational feelings of relaxation.

How much calorie and of many tons of sugar are there do you think if you have a supersize meal at McDonald? I don't know myself but obviously you can tell from the preservative they use and the addictive they added associate with cheeses, meat beef, fantastic top droppings and etc.

This guy have play an important role in running the business. With his smiley face he could attract you guys to go near him pretend that you are are not aware of the bomb he hold in his hand and be just like him....

This image prove it! Am i right? watch out for the supersize double cheese burger running after you! Can anyone help this kid? Parents? Most parent bring thier children to have a family meal because..... McDonald provide the kids with playground! What a strategy! Be reminder that fas food is more dangerous than smoking.... HMMMM.... If you see a fat bottom lady just bt the street i dare you to say this "Stop eating fast foodfat lady. did you know that you is an obese, control your diet" ohho... OFFENSIVE!

YEAH!!.... That's the right place for someone like him. He deserve it!

Who's laughing know! haha.... He was jailed because he want to commit siucide bombing (as shown in the above picture). I think it is still a part of business strategy.. hmmmm I wonder

Done By erma

Fad diet- are they an effective way in losing weight?

2008-04-07T22:36:00.000-07:00

Fad diets are dangerous for teens and children

The truth about weight loss and long-term weight maintenance is that there is no glamorous solution or quick fix: you must decrease calories, especially those that come from fat and sugar, and you must increase physical activity.

Fad diets generally offer a way to diet that supposedly prevents any “suffering.” This might entail suppression of the appetite through herbal supplements or other diet pills; special eating plans that cut out or decrease dramatically one of the major food groups; special diet foods that have supposed miracle properties (e.g., cabbage soup diet, grapefruit diet); special wraps or other treatments that “melt fat away…” Most people who have yo-yo dieted over the years know about all the variations and twists on the miracle lose-fat-without-effort types of fad diets.
Many of these fad diets create risk factors that can be especially worrisome if your health is already compromised by long-term obesity or weight issues. Diet pills can cause mood swings, racing heart, and high blood pressure. Herbal does not mean safe, as we know from the news stories about misuse of the herb ma huang and the deaths that results (also known as ephedrine).

A well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables combined with consistent daily exercise is still the healthiest and most effective way to achieve weight loss with long-term maintenance. Many people find that by participating in a structured program, they are better able to monitor their progress and then the maintenance of weight loss. The healthiest programs offer a wide variety of foods and emphasize foods “close to nature”—such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean meats.

In terms of physical activity, strive to do something every day. You don't have to run a race. Thirty minutes of moderately brisk walking every day will be a great start. You will find after a few weeks that you feel a drive to push yourself more because the benefits of exercise impact your daily life so dramatically. You may being to notice that if you skip a couple of days your mood changes; you may even feel a little “down.” Exercise produces endorphins, chemicals that enable us to have an overall feeling of well being, and even elation (many new exercisers report that they are surprised by how up their mood is after they finish a brisk walk. They marvel that they never knew how GOOD it feels to exercise!).

These fad diets are far from the ideal diet and it should be noted that they aren't balanced and the best way to lose any weight is with a careful well balanced diet.

Now for some tips hehe.... I'll share with you some recipes...... But before that....I am not responsible for any health issues that should arise because you try any of these diets.

3 DAYS DIET

Instructions:
Drink 4 glasses of water a day.
You can add any of these spices and condiments: salt, herbs, lemon, pepper, vinegar, Worcestershire, soy sauce, mustard & ketchup to your foods.

DAY 1
BREAKFAST
Black Coffee or Tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
1/2 Grapefruit or Juice
1 Toast with 1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
LUNCH
1/2 Cup of Tuna
1 Toast
Black Coffee or Tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
DINNER
3 Oz. any lean meat or chicken
1 cup green beans
1 cup carrots
1 apple
1 cup regular vanilla ice cream

DAY 2
BREAKFAST
black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
1 Egg
1/2 Banana
1 Toast
LUNCH
1 cup cottage cheese or tuna
8 regular saltine crackers
DINNER
2 beef franks
1 cup broccoli or cabbage
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream

DAY 3
BREAKFAST
black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
5 regular saltine crackers
1 oz. cheddar cheese
1 apple
LUNCH
1 boiled egg
1 toast
black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
DINNER
1 cup tuna
1 cup carrots
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup melon
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream

CABBAGE SOUP
This diet has gotten a lot of press in the media of late and it is an ideal diet for everyone that likes cabbage, hmmm, how many people is that, well, until they make the cheesecake diet, you have to try this one.

Recipe:

The cabbage soup can be eaten any time you get hungry, and you can eat as much as you like, oh joy, you can have all the cabbage soup you want! You can have it as often as you want. Just say that a few times and see if it sounds good to you, because the more I say it the hungrier I get.
Ingredients:
6 Large Green Onions
2 Green Peppers
1-2 Cans Diced Tomatoes
1 Bunch Celery
1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1-2 Cubes of Bullion (if desired)
1 head cabbage
Cut vegetables into small pieces and cover with water, you can use V-8 juice also. Boil fast for 10 minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt, pepper,parsley, or whatever spice you want to add.

Continued~

Diet Plan

Day One:
Fruit: Eat all of the fruit you want, but you can't have Bananas!! Eat only your soup and the fruit for the first day. You can drink unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water.
Day Two:
Vegetables: Eat all the fresh, raw or cooked vegetables you want. Try to eat leafy green vegetables, and avoid dry beans, peas, and corn. Eat as much as you want, all the veggies you can handle and all the cabbage soup you want. At dinner you can have a baked potato with butter. You can't have any fruit on this day, so just stick to the vegetables.
Day Three:
Mix Days One and Two: Eat all the soup, fruits and vegetables you want, but you can't have a baked potato.
Day Four:
Bananas and Skim Milk: Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup. This day is supposed to lessen your desire for sweets.
Day Five:
Beef And Tomatoes: Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body. Eat your soup at least once this day. You may eat broiled or baked chicken instead of beef (but absolutely no skin-on chicken). If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for the beef one one of the beef days (but not both).
Day Six:
Beef and Vegetables: Eat to your heart's content of beef and vegetables this day. You can even have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with leafy green vegetables and no baked potato. Eat your soup at least once.
Day Seven:
Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables: Eat as much as you can of this. Be sure to eat your soup at least once this day.
Well, that's the diet, so try it if you want, and hopefully it will be beneficial to you. Remember, ask your doctor before starting any of these diets.

Okay, enjoy your fad diets or better yet, read the fad diets already?, laugh at how silly they are, and then eat your favorite food and thank god you wouldn't be silly enough to try one of them :o)

Done by ErMa

Fad Diet

2008-04-07T22:22:00.000-07:00

Fad Diet is a poor weight loss. They are not the best way in the world to lose weight.To lose weight you need to eat less calories than you burn. Increase your activity level and decrease the amount of calories you consume and you will lose weight.

List of Fad Diets

Atkins
Although written in the 1970s, Atkins Diet Revolution became a huge phenomenon only in the last few years.

Cabbage Soup Diet
This diet is not sustainable but continues to fall in and out favor.

Negative Calorie Diet
Based on a concept with little science to back it up.

Low Fat diet
Very popular during the 1980s and 1990s.

Low Carb diet
Experienced a huge surge in popularity during 2003-2004 - but interest began to decline towards the end of 2004.

3 Day diet
There are many incarnations of 3 day diet floating around. These kind of diet are popular due to the promise of instant gratification. There is never any long term success with such a diet.

Zone Diet
Many consider the Zone diet to be a fad diet - however this diet continues to remain popular with many.

South Beach Diet
The South Beach continues to be one of the biggest selling diet books of all time. Enthusiasm for the diet has not yet faded, and it maybe unfair to call this a fad.

obesity

2008-04-06T20:33:00.001-07:00

-Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. A person is considered obese when his or her weight is 20% or more above normal weight. The most common measure of obesity is the body mass index or BMI. A person is considered overweight if his or her BMI is between 25 and 29.9; a person is considered obese if his or her BMI is over 30.

"Morbid obesity" means that a person is either 50%-100% over normal weight, more than 100 pounds over normal weight, has a BMI of 40 or higher, or is sufficiently overweight to severely interfere with health or normal function.

-foods that contain a lot of fats caused obesity.eg.fast foods.

-Other things can affect our weight, such as family history or genetics. If one of your parents is obese, you are 3 times as likely to be obese as someone with parents of healthy weight.3

Your family's and friends' lifestyles can also affect your weight. If your family or friends eat a lot of high-fat or snack foods, eat at irregular times, and skip meals, you probably will too. And if they are not physically active, you may not be either.

Other things influence your weight and whether you are physically active, including:

1)low self esteem.Being overweight or obese may lower your self-esteem and lead to eating as a way to comfort yourself. Repeated failure at dieting also can affect your self-esteem and make it even more difficult to lose weight.
2)Emotional concerns. Emotional stress, anxiety, or illnesses such as depression or chronic pain can lead to overeating. Some people eat to calm themselves, to avoid dealing with unpleasant tasks or situations, or to dampen negative emotions.
3)Trauma. Distressing events, such as childhood sexual, physical, or emotional abuse; loss of a parent during childhood; or marital or family problems, can contribute to overeating.
4)Alcohol. Alcohol (beer and mixed drinks) is very high in calories. Drinking alcohol may cause you to gain more weight around your stomach.
5)Medicines or medical conditions. Some medical conditions and medicines may also cause weight gain. Examples include having Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism or taking antidepressants or corticosteroids.

-MAIN CAUSE OF OBESITY=1)eat too much fatty foods.Hot dogs, Big Macs, french fries, macaroni and cheese, nachos, potato chips, ice cream.All these high-fat American favorites are cheap, accessible and delicious.

2)metabolic rates=
This term refers to the rate at which your body uses foods.If your metabolism tends to be slow, you are more likely to store excess calories in the form of fat. A slow metabolism means you probably need to work harder at losing weight. However, your efforts may ultimately increase your metabolic rate. Muscle burns more calories than fat, even at rest. So reducing fat and building muscle through weight-bearing exercise can help you burn calories more efficiently.

HOW TO PREVENT OBESITY?

1)
Stay active. The most common way to prevent obesity is to live an active lifestyle. Simple activities, such as taking the stairs or walking to the store, can help tremendously. Many people also enjoy going to the gym. A local health club membership can be a wonderful way to stay active and socialize with other like-minded individuals

2)
Eat healthy. The FDA recommends that the average person consume 2,000 calories per day in foods such as dairy, meats, breads, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Tailoring your diet to meet these FDA standards is the most effective way to prevent obesity.

3)Watch your weight. You should weigh yourself once a week to monitor your health. If you notice that you are starting to gain some weight, you should take appropriate measures to lose that weight. Investing in a scale for the home is recommended.

4)Drink water. Many times people will mistake dehydration for hunger signals in the body. The FDA recommends drinking eight to 10 glasses of water per day. Water cleanses and detoxifies all the impurities in your system.

5)
Only eat when you are hungry. Studies have shown that those who are naturally thin only eat when they are hungry. Only eating when your body signals you to eat can be a great way to prevent obesity.

6)
Keep junk food out of your house. The lure of sweet junk food can sometimes be too much to bear and you may succumb to the temptation. Be smart and don't buy it at all!

obesity

2008-04-06T20:33:00.000-07:00

Obesity is a global issue

2008-04-06T20:31:00.000-07:00

Obesity are advancing rapidly on only in the developed country but also in the developing world as well … Obesity is no longer an exclusively Western problem. Researchers say weight problems also pose a serious health threat to people in developing nations, particularly children. Until recently, famine and infectious diseases// have been the biggest threats to the health of poor people in developing countries. Now, rapid shifts in urbanisation, technology, food processing and even leisure time in developing countries are causing a rise in obesity levels.

Food systems causes of obesity :

· Liberalized international food markets
· Food subsidies that “have arguably distorted the food supply in favour of less healthy foodstuffs”
· Marketing, especially “food advertising through television [which] aims to persuade individuals—particularly children—that they desire foods high in saturated fats, sugars, and salt.”
· Healthy eating often being more expensive than less healthy options, (despite global food prices having dropped on average).

How people live, what factors make them active or sedentary are also a factor:

* The increasing reliance on cars leads to physical inactivity- the increasing sophistication of transportation also means they are less likely to face rigorous journeys to and from work

* even after work or school, you tend to prefer to watch TV or play on the computer rather than get some exercise which our bodies eventually store the extra calories as fat instead.

* also, skipping breakfast causes us to eat more during lunch time- in short, we are eating more and exercising less. It is a combination that kmakes us more susceptible to excess weight-gain.

* It reasoned that as incomes rises and people become better off and move to urban areas, they become dependent on processed foods that are often in fat and sugars.

*in addition, as more and more women aork away from home, they may be too busy to shop for, prepare and cook healthy meals at home.

consequences of being overweight:

* Impairement in his/her social life and interaction
- Being bullied in school for being bigger and wider than the other student

* lower self-esteem
- They can't fit into trendy clothes of join the more popular games, so they isolate themselves

* To adults
- Particularly at thier workplace. Thier health problems often take thier time away from work, and they have to spend a lot on medication and treatment
- in addition, they always tired and fatigued, which affects thier work performance as well
- also, they spend long hours in the same position at thier work desk and limit thier physical activity

Obesity may seem a daunting thing to conquer. Bur the remedies seem simple enough: consume less fatty and high calorie food and drinks and eat more nutrtitious foor, Also get enough exercise. Sounds easy to do, but many have found these practices hard to implement in thier everyday lives. They require commitment, determination and discipline. However they may be hard to maintain, they are essential to achieve a healthier, better and fuller life.

Done by ERMA

i am not OBESE

2008-04-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

obesity is a problem for people around the world. people who are obese might have syndrome x or just enjoy eating. people being obese have more chances of dying due to a coronary heart disease because all the fatty acid will be stuck near the ventricle where you heart is pumping blood. and because of this faty acid lies on the ventricle we can get heart disease more easily than sick people.

once you're fat..ooopppss..obese..you'll be label as supersize people in supersize land. yes being obese may give you more energy but being more obese is just too dangerous. it's like killing yourself for no reasons. you just eat and eat and eat and then you die. bye bye fatty. people who are obese should go out and exercise. do not just stay in and eat all day long wiping you're sobby ass saying ' its not my fault that i'm fat..i was born like this..i tried to exercise..but i can't i just can't'...no you should call a friend and you know jog a little, lay off the beefy bits and eat healthy. try salad with less oily bits..

obese people do not be afraid because wheater you're fat or not on the outside you're still beautiful on the inside...that goes for skinny person too..i'm not trying to be bias. people who are obese we are not ugly..those who says we're ugly means thay are jealous of our supersize body..which they can never obtain.

and here's a quote from maya angelou:

“I don't know if I continue, even today, always liking myself. But what I learned to do many years ago was to forgive myself. It is very important for every human being to forgive herself or himself because if you live, you will make mistakes- it is inevitable. But once you do and you see the mistake, then you forgive yourself and say, 'well, if I'd known better I'd have done better,' that's all. So you say to people who you think you may have injured, 'I'm sorry,' and then you say to yourself, 'I'm sorry.' If we all hold on to the mistake, we can't see our own glory in the mirror because we have the mistake between our faces and the mirror; we can't see what we're capable of being. You can ask forgiveness of others, but in the end the real forgiveness is in one's own self. I think that young men and women are so caught by the way they see themselves. Now mind you. When a larger society sees them as unattractive, as threats, as too black or too white or too poor or too fat or too thin or too sexual or too asexual, that's rough. But you can overcome that. The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself. If we don't have that we never grow, we never learn, and sure as hell we should never teach.”

2008-04-06T20:25:00.000-07:00

OBESITY AND FAD DIET

What is It?

Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, exceeds healthy limits. It is commonly defined as a body mass index (weight divided by height squared) of 30 kg/m2 or higher.

How serious is it in Brunei

Statistics compiled by the School Health Services found that the Belait District has the highest number of overweight pupils, followed by the Temburong, Brunei Muara and Tutong Districts. The study also showed a slight increase in obese pupils in the Belait District last year compared to 2001.

Addressing Obesity in global matter

1. The World Health Organization (WHO) is a key institution at this level. It’s global strategy in this area focuses on developing food and agricultural policies that are aligned to promoting public health and multisectorial policies that promote physical activity, as well as generally being an information provider.
2. A joint program of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, the experience of the Codex Alimentarius Commission highlights the challenges at international level.

How can spot a Fad Diet?
You can spot a fad diet by asking yourself a few simple questions:

1.Does this diet say that some foods are completely off-limits?
2.Does this diet promise that I will lose an unrealistic amount of weight in a short amount of time?
3.Are there any “good” or “bad” foods in this diet?
4.Do I have to buy the food for this diet at a special store?
5.Does this diet tell me that I do not have to exercise?
6.Is this plan temporary or is it something I can do for life?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you have probably spotted a Fad Diet!

Do They Work?

While some people do lose weight when following a fad diet, it is important to remember that the weight loss is usually temporary and most of these eating plans can be harmful to your body.Most of these fad diets are hard to stay on. This means that you can’t stick with them for long and once you stop following the diet, you will probably gain back the weight you lost

Obesity: A global Issue

2008-04-06T20:24:00.000-07:00

OBESITY

A life-style disease where someone's condition is very fat in an unhealthy way. It is when the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, exceeds healthy limits. Obese people are responsible for their obesity. Obestity can occur when the person eats unhealthily such as junk foods.

Estimated body fats can be measured by using BMI (Body Mass Index), which is weight (kg) per height squared. These are the values of BMI's of different catagories:

A BMI less than 18.5 is underweight

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 is normal weight

A BMI of 25.0–29.9 is overweight

A BMI of 30.0–39.9 is obese

A BMI of 40.0 or higher is severely (or morbidly) obese

A BMI of 35.0 or higher in the presence of at least one other significant comorbidity is also classified by some bodies as morbid obesity.

Obese people are always get ignored by the surrroundings due to their appearance.

There are many causes of obesity. Some are:

Lifestyle

Genetics

Medical Illness

Neurobiological mechanisms

Obesity can impair the person's social life and interaction. Obese people may have poor-self esteem because they ate often shunned by their peers. They also have to spend a lot of money on medication and treatment. Obese people may have the difficulties in sleeping, fatigue, tired and complication in pregnancy (for women)

The causes of obesity :

stroke
blood vessel damage
Heart Attack
Kidney Failure
Cancers such as endometrial, breast and colon
Asthma
Gallbladder disease
Bowed legs and flat feet.
Early puberty & physical maturation
Acne

Obesity can be solve by having treatment or surgical procedures (lipocuction). The other solution is by exercising and eating balance diet.

Chocolates and human

2008-03-31T22:43:00.000-07:00

According to a nationwide survey done by the Chocolate Manufacturers Association:
Chocolate is America's favorite flavor. A recent survey revealed that 52 percent of U.S. adults said they like chocolate best. The second favorite flavor was a tie (at 12 percent each) between berry flavors and vanilla.
Most Americans (63%) can't resist buying a chocolate treat for themselves when buying chocolates for someone else.

Two-thirds of the fat in chocolate comes in the forms of a saturated fat called stearic acid and a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid. However, unlike other saturated fats, stearic acid does not raise levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream. Consuming relatively large amounts of dark chocolate and cocoa does not seem to raise serum LDL cholesterol levels; some studies even find that it could lower them.

Indeed, small but regular amounts of dark chocolate lowers the possibility of heart attack^[32], a result of cholesterol imbalance according to the lipid hypothesis.

Dark chocolate has been found to help people metabolize sugar, which can be used as a treatment for diabetes.

It is recommended that people who eat dark chocolate for the medical benefits eat only a moderate amount and make sure to cut the calories from other foods that are similar that would have been consumed.

2008-03-17T22:16:00.000-07:00

Animal research

Animal testing or animal research is the use of non-human animals in scientific experimentation.

use of animal testing:-

1)Research on animals is important in understanding diseases and developing ways to prevent them. The polio vaccine, kidney transplants, and heart surgery techniques have all been developed with the help of animal research. Through increased efforts by the scientific community, effective treatments for diabetes, diphtheria, and other diseases have been developed with animal testing

animal testing by kinisuku amashirayatatosutu

2008-03-16T20:57:00.000-07:00

i think that animal testing should not be banned because do you want to risk your own life in using cosmetics products which have not been tested on animals....do you want it? well of course no...nobody wants to risk their life...except in the suicide hotline.....we should test it on animals which are not endagered...like rats for exaple...disgusting creatures. if you say that animal testing should be banned why just not test it on new born babies. its just the same as rats except rats we do not feel any emotional feeling for the rat. if u say that animal testing should be banned why on earth did god created animals for?animal testing should not be banned but it should not test on endagered species

Animal Testing

2008-03-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

What is animal testing?
It is the use of animals for scientific experimentation. It is estimated that 50 to 100 million vertebrate animals worldwide — from zebrafish to non-human primates — are used annually. It is such an inhuman act but for some reasons, we have to do it.

We have to respect the animals as both of us (i.e. humans and animals) live together as one. The animals are used for xerotransplantation, toxicology testing, cosmetic testing and so on. It is also a form of euthanasia.

2008-03-16T20:44:00.000-07:00

Rights
I think it is not only neccessary but we should, because it is unethical to do human testing for a research that we don't know what will be the outcome. The use of animal research is actually to assure human and animal relief from the specter of desease and suffering. To ignore human and animal suffering is irresponsible and unethical. Talking aboout rights, well it is actually an obligaton.

Animal's Pain and Suffering?
Even the use of animal in tresearch and testing is strictly controlled, particularly regarding pain. The scientific community advocatyes the highest quality of animal care treatment for two key factors:

1) The use of animal research is privilege
2) those animals that are helping us unlock the mysteries of desease deserve our respect and the best possible care

What will happen when the experiment completed?
majority of animals must be euthanized!

hehe :p

by erma

thank you for smoking by yalevaden abdul muden

2008-03-16T20:27:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU FOR SMOKING THE MOVIE

CANCER BOY AND NICK NAYLOR

THE FACE OF DEATH

THANK YOU FOR SMOKING IS A SATIRICAL COMEDY ABOUT A PERSON, NICK NAYLOR(FACE OF DEATH) IS TRING TO "FILTER" THE PEOPLE WHO SMOKES...IN OTHER WORDS DEFENDING THEM ON WHY SHOULD THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO SMOKE. NICK NAYLOR IS AN ORDINARY PERSON WHO ONLY WORKS AS THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN TOBACCO STUDIES.HE IS A LOBBYIST.A LOBBYIST IS A PERSON WHO TALKS FOR A LIVING AND IS ALWAYS RIGHT.SO WHAT NICK NAYLOR DOES IS THAT HE FIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SMOKING...EVENTHOUGH HE DOESN'T SMOKE

Nick's greatest enemy is Vermont's Senator Ortolan Finistirre, who defends in the Senate the use a skull and crossed bones in the cigarette packs. Nick's son Joey Naylor lives with his mother, and has the chance to know his father in a business trip. When the ambitious reporter Heather Holloway betrays Nick disclosing confidences he had in bed with her, his life turns upside-down. But Nick is good in what he does for the mortgage

Thank you for smoking

2008-03-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

It is an interesting movie with a flows of heated debate on smoking cigerrates. That man on the picture is a professional talker. He talk about how good smoking is to the people and due to this many people scared of him. Not to mention how many people does hate him! He doesn't actually directly encourage the people to do smoke but he want them to try out themselves and decide foe themselves, because they know what is better for themselves. He doesn't want the people to actually let others to decide what is good and what is not good for them; sometime a little bit more in practice is neccessary.

His job is dangerous! why?

because many people hate him, he is regarded as the father of indirect well known killer. He encourage people to smoke. He was once kidnapped for it.

Although, he dooesn't quit his job! and why?!!!

the reason is simple...... He's good at it! He only has these ability to talk and convincing the people... he could make the people shut their mouth and to listen and obey him. However he is a good father to a smart son. His son more comfortable staying with his father than the mother. He could learn more from him; do arguments not negotiation.

hehe ;p

by erma

2008-03-16T20:17:00.000-07:00

Thank You For Smoking

Thank You for Smoking is a 2006, Golden Globe Award-nominated film satire directed by Jason Reitman and produced by David O. Sacks.

My reviews and opinions about the movie.
A movie that ver different that others. we keep seeing posters and movies that ranges from persuasive and understanding "smoking produces bla bla blah" to simple kiddy informative-" 'SMOKING KILLS". Its like, there's only one industry thats supporting smoking and yes, obviously, its the tobacco companies. Despite from the business views, economics views, health views and etc, there's still a large numbers of people who smokes. Yer, this movie is the first movie that 'seems' to be standing in the smoking side but according to wikipedia

" According to the film's director, this film is neither pro- nor anti-smoking."

anyway, a good movie. But then, after i watched the movie, i still have no interest in smoking. It is, like they say, bad for our health.

Animal Testing-Good Or Bad?

Well, its bad when you are the one that's being experimented. But its good for the millions of mankinds out there! From animal testing, we get guarantees that supports those researchers to the next step. If the medicine proves to be failing in the stage of animal testing, then it helped to save at least a persons lives. So its good. Cruel but good.

"Thank you for smoking"

2008-03-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

The movie ''Thank You For Smoking'' is directed by Jason Reitman in 2005 and is nominated in Golden-Globe Award.

Eventhough smoking are famous for its effects and consequences, but there are also some advanteges in smoking.. This movie is about a man who is the Vice President of and the chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies has the ability to persuade other people about the advantages of smoking. The film follows his career as a talking head for big tobacco, appearing in both public speaking engagements and on television programs.

He has been to many show just to tell the nation about the rights of smokers. His job is extremely dangerous as he had to face the public as well as the Vice president of the states. But in the end, he stopped being a lobbyist instwead he became a public relations training firm.

It is quite an inuteresting movie but I can only give 3 out of 5 stars for that movie because smoking do brings bad effects to human. There are no case saying that smoking give the possitive effects.

Done by fifah...

2008-03-02T19:46:00.000-08:00

bad effect of smoking

Why is cigarette smoking bad for me?
Everyone knows that smoking can cause cancer when you get older, but did you know that it also has bad effects on your body right now? A cigarette contains about 4000 chemicals, many of which are poisonous.

they"re:-

Nicotine: a deadly poison
Arsenic: used in rat poison
Methane: a component of rocket fuel
Ammonia: found in floor cleaner
Cadmium: used in batteries
Carbon Monoxide: part of car exhaust
Formaldehyde: used to preserve body tissue
Butane: lighter fluid
Hydrogen Cyanide: the poison used in gas chambers f the worst ones

another bad effect:-
1)smoking reduces life expectancy by seven to eight years.
2)cause disease which is Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death due to smoking and lung cancer
3)Smoking raises blood pressure, which can cause hypertension (high blood pressure) - a risk factor for heart attacks and stroke
4)Heavy smokers are twice as likely to get macular degeneration, resulting in the gradual loss of eyesight.
5)Smoking also affects your looks: smokers have paler skin and more wrinkles. This is because smoking reduces the blood supply to the skin and lowers levels of vitamin A.
6)Smoking causes an acid taste in the mouth and contributes to the development of ulcers.
7)Smoking increases your risk of periodontal disease, which causes swollen gums, bad breath and teeth to fall out
8)Smoking stains your teeth and gums.
9)Smokers take 25 per cent more sick days year than non-smokers.
10)Smokers run an increased risk of cataracts
11)Smoking worsens asthma and counteracts asthma medication by worsening the inflammation of the airways that the medicine tries to ease.
12)Couples who smoke are more likely to have fertility problems than couples who are non-smokers.

Danger of smoking

2008-03-02T19:30:00.000-08:00

We have known that smoking is bad for our health. But from

http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20050204/smoking-is-bad-for-your-wealth

it says that its not a danger to our health only, its also a danger to our saving and finance.
Do you know that

The net worth of people who had ever been heavy smokers was almost $8,400 less than that of lifelong nonsmokers. Light smokers' net worth was almost $2,100 below that of nonsmokers.
The wealth gap widened every year.
For every adult year of smoking, net worth dropped $410, or nearly 4%. Since most smokers smoked for nearly 7.5 years, "the total penalty for the typical heavy smoker is almost $11,400, and the total penalty for the typical light smoker is $5,100," writes Zagorsky.

Well back to the danger to our health here's some statistics to explain it:

Lung cancer estimates for 2007 (Source: Cancer Facts and Figures 2007):
New cases: 213,380
Males: 114,760
Females: 98,620
Deaths: 160,390
Males: 89,510
Females: 70,880

Tobacco use accounts for at least 30% of all cancer deaths and 87% of lung cancer deaths. (Source: Cancer Facts and Figures 2007)

Huge numbers isn't it?! Well, when u see the 40% of cancer deaths u may think.."WHAT?only 30%? That's very little" BUT you should know that they are A LOT of cancers varieties. And 70% of it consists of cancers caused by other factors, so 30% is a very big number.

And a very huge problem is that young teens tends to think that they are young so their body is strong and are able to cope with it. well, think again while you read this stats:

In 1997, nearly one-half (48%) of male high school students and more than one-third (36%) of female students reported using some form of tobacco -- cigarettes, cigars, or oral tobacco products--in the past month. The percentages declined to 32% for male students and 25% for female students in 2005. (Source: Cancer Facts and Figures 2007)

Not only, its a danger to the smokers, it is also a danger to us passive smokers.

Each year, about 3,000 non-smoking adults die of lung cancer as a result of breathing secondhand smoke. Each year secondhand smoke also causes an estimated 35,000 deaths from heart disease in people who are not current smokers. (Source: Cancer Facts and Figures 2007)

AND if you did pay attention on the statistics, you will see that the source are from year 2007. Its not long ago, its actually LAST YEAR so can you see how tobacco smoking is a danger to us and the society? Can you see how it endanger the non-smoking community as well?That is why we should not be smoking~

2008-03-02T19:29:00.000-08:00

negative effect of smoking

Everyone knows that smoking can cause cancer when you get older, but did you know that it also has bad effects on your body right now? A cigarette contains about 4000 chemicals, many of which are poisonous. Some of the worst ones are:
Nicotine: a deadly poison
Arsenic: used in rat poison
Methane: a component of rocket fuel
Ammonia: found in floor cleaner
Cadmium: used in batteries
Carbon Monoxide: part of car exhaust
Formaldehyde: used to preserve body tissue
Butane: lighter fluid
Hydrogen Cyanide: the poison used in gas chambers
Every time you inhale smoke from a cigarette, small amounts of these chemicals get into your blood through your lungs. They travel to all the parts of your body and cause harm.

these are the some effects of smoking....BAD EFFECTS

Smoking makes you smell bad, gives you wrinkles, stains your teeth, and gives you bad breath.

Smokers get 3 times more cavities than non-smokers.

Smoking lowers your hormone levels.

When smokers catch a cold, they are more likely than non-smokers to have a cough that lasts a long time. They are also more likely than non-smokers to get bronchitis and pneumonia

Teen smokers have smaller lungs and a weaker heart than teen non-smokers. They also get sick more often than teens who don't smoke.

smoking restricts blood vessels, it can prevent oxygen and nutrients from getting to the skin — which is why smokers often appear pale and unhealthy. An Italian study also linked smoking to an increased risk of getting a type of skin rash called psoriasis.

People who smoke usually can't compete with nonsmoking peers because the physical effects of smoking (like rapid heartbeat, decreased circulation, and shortness of breath) impair sports performance.

Smoking affects the body's ability to produce collagen, so common sports injuries, such as damage to tendons and ligaments, will heal more slowly in smokers than nonsmokers.

the picture of death(smoking kills)

Consequences of Tabacco Smoking

2008-03-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

Tobacco smoking is the inhalation of smoke from burned dried or cured leaves of tobacco plant.People smoke for pleasure, for ritualistic or social purposes, or for self-medication.

It cause cancer to the smoker and to the people around him (passive smoker).
It also can cause periodontal disease and tooth loss.
Bad breath
Stained teeth and gums.
Loss of taste
Mouth sores
May cause the prematured baby if the female smoker is pregnant.
Smelly clothes
Empty wallets - as the cigarettes are very expensive!
Can cause hypertension (high blood pressure) - leads to heart attacks & stroke.
Fertility problems to the couple who smokes.
Leads to the inflamation of airways which can cause asthma.
Can cause bloodshot appearance and itchiness to the eyes.
Increase the risk of cataracts.
Affects the looks - paler skin and more wrinkles.

2008-02-18T21:48:00.000-08:00

I found this article about some sort of euthanasia...

You guys should read this:

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Killing and Letting Die
I have several criticisms of James Rachels thought experiment on the moral identity of killing and letting die in his article "Active and Passive Euthanasia". To summarise the thought experiement, two men desire the death of their respective six-year-old nephews in order to gain an inheritence. They know their nephews are bathing, so they intend to go into the bathroom and drown them. The first man enters the bathroom and drowns his nephew. The second man enters the bathroom and notices that his nephew is drowning already from hitting his head, so he stands and watches. The intuition this is intended to evoke is that these acts are morally equivalent, and that there is therefore no difference between killing and letting die.

article from: http://peripatus.blogspot.com/2005/07/killing-and-letting-die.html

2008-02-18T21:33:00.000-08:00

What do i think about euthanasia?

2008-02-18T21:28:00.000-08:00

Euthanasia is the process of painlessly helping a terminally ill person to die also known as assisted suicide or mercy killing.

Propose

Quality of Life: The pain and suffering a person feels during a disease, even with pain relievers, can be incomprehensible to a person who has not gone through it so therefore it is acceptable to just terminate his/her life in order for him to stop from suffering.

Economics cost and human resource:
Today in many countries there is a shortage of hospital space. The energy of doctors and hospital beds could be used for people whose lives could be saved instead of continuing the life of those who want to die which increases the general quality of care and shortens hospital waiting lists. It is a burden to keep people alive past the point they can contribute to society.

Oppose

Moral: Some people treats euthanasia to be a type of murder and voluntary euthanasia as a type of suicide. Many argue that quality of life is an issue, while those on the other side believe life must be preserved at all costs.

Necessity: If there is some reason to believe the cause of a patient's illness or suffering is or will soon be curable, the correct action is sometimes considered to attempt to bring about a cure or engage in palliative care.Theological: Voluntary euthanasia has often been rejected as a violation of the sanctity of human life. No one have the right to interfere with a person's right to die, no one but God has the authority to determine when a person is to die. It should be by the wish of the patients himself however in many issues government itself decide someone's life cost.

By Erma

2008-02-18T21:20:00.000-08:00

2008-02-18T21:13:00.000-08:00

Euthanasia

Euthanasia is the practice of medClassification of Euthanasia

Euthanasia by consent
Euthanasia may be conducted with consent (voluntary euthanasia) or without consent (involuntary euthanasia). Since involuntary euthanasia is conducted without an individual's specifically given acquiescence, in the opinion of some this equates involuntary euthanasia to murder. Involuntary euthanasia may be conducted when the person is incapable of making a decision and it is thus left to a proxy. Euthanasia by proxy consent is highly controversial, especially because multiple proxies may claim the authority to decide for the patient. While voluntary euthanasia is euthanasia with the person’s direct consent it is still controversial for reasons discussed below.[1]

Euthanasia by means
Euthanasia may be conducted passively, non-aggressively, and aggressively. Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments (such as antibiotics, pain medications, or surgery) or the distribution of a medication (such as morphine) to relieve pain , knowing that it may also result in death. Passive euthanasia is the most accepted form, and it is a common practice in most hospitals. Non-aggressive euthanasia entails the withdrawing of life support and is more controversial. Aggressive euthanasia entails the use of lethal substances or forces to kill and is the most controversial means.

Other designations
Some important designations of euthanasia consists of mercy killing,animal ethnusia. The Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) states that euthanasia is "to kill an animal painlessly, and without distress.

Reasons given for voluntary euthanasia:
Choice: Proponents of VE emphasize that choice is a fundamental principle for liberal democracies and free market systems.[1]
Quality of Life: The pain and suffering a person feels during a disease, even with pain relievers, can be incomprehensible to a person who has not gone through it. Even without considering the physical pain, it is often difficult for patients to overcome the emotional pain of losing their independence. [1] Moreover, despite modern painkillers, there is little available to deal with the problem of 'breathlessness', which makes many ailing patients feel they will suffocate.[18]
Economic costs and human resources: Today in many countries there is a shortage of hospital space. The energy of doctors and hospital beds could be used for people whose lives could be saved instead of continuing the life of those who want to die which increases the general quality of care and shortens hospital waiting lists. It is a burden to keep people alive past the point they can contribute to society.[19]
Pressure: All the arguments against voluntary euthanasia can be used by society to form a terrible and continuing psychological pressure on people to continue living for years against their better judgment. One example of this pressure is the risky and painful methods that those who genuinely wish to die would otherwise need to use, such as hanging

Reasons given against voluntary euthanasia:
Professional role: Critics argue that voluntary euthanasia could unduly compromise the professional roles of health care employees, especially doctors. They point out that European physicians of previous centuries traditionally swore some variation of the Hippocratic Oath which in its ancient form excluded euthanasia: "To please no one will I prescribe a deadly drug nor give advice which may cause his death.." However, since the 1970s, this oath has largely fallen out of use.
Moral: Some people consider euthanasia of some or all types to be morally unacceptable.[1] This view usually treats euthanasia to be a type of murder and voluntary euthanasia as a type of suicide, the morality of which is the subject of active debate.
Theological: Voluntary euthanasia has often been rejected as a violation of the sanctity of human life. Specifically, some Christians argue that human life ultimately belongs to God, so that humans should not be the ones to make the choice to end life. Orthodox Judaism takes basically the same approach, however, it is more open minded, and does, given certain circumstances, allow for euthanasia to be exercised under passive or non-aggressive means. Accordingly, some theologians and other religious thinkers consider voluntary euthanasia (and suicide generally) as sinful acts, i.e. unjustified killings.
Feasibility of implementation: Euthanasia can only be considered "voluntary" if a patient is mentally competent to make the decision, i.e., has a rational understanding of options and consequences. Competence can be difficult to determine or even define.[

by Amirul Jazli

Ethanasia

2008-02-18T21:08:00.000-08:00

Euthanasia is the practice of medically-assisted death. It is illegal in most countries.
It is a controversial subject, not only because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it, but also in what constitutes its definition. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say euthanasia, also known as physician aid in dying, or physician assisted suicide, is a merciful method of death. At the other end are opponents of euthanasia, who may consider this method as a form of murder.

The term euthanasia comes from the Greek words "eu” and “thanatos” which combined means “well death” or "dying well".

Pain and suffering are part of being human. It is what makes us strong.

There are 2 types of euthanasia:

Active Euthanasia- occurs when the medical professionals, or another person, deliberately do something that causes the patient to die.

Doctors are urging health regulators to consider allowing the "active euthanasia" of severely disabled newborn babies. "active euthanasia" should be considered for the overall benefit of families who would otherwise suffer years of emotional and financial suffering.

Passive Euthanasia - occurs when the patient dies because the medical professionals either don't do something necessary to keep the patient alive, or when they stop doing something that is keeping the patient alive.

2008-02-18T21:03:00.000-08:00

2008-02-18T20:58:00.000-08:00

Euthanasia is generally classified as either "active" or "passive", and as either "voluntary" or "involuntary". Similar to euthanasia is "assisted suicide".

"Passive euthanasia" is usually defined as withdrawing medical treatment with the deliberate intention of causing the patient's death. For example, if a patient requires kidney dialysis to survive, and the doctors disconnect the dialysis machine, the patient will presumably die fairly soon. Perhaps the classic example of passive euthanasia is a "do not resuscitate order". Normally if a patient has a heart attack or similar sudden interruption in life functions, medical staff will attempt to revive them. If they make no such effort but simply stand and watch as the patient dies, this is passive euthanasia.

"Active euthanasia" is taking specific steps to cause the patient's death, such as injecting the patient with poison. In practice, this is usually an overdose of pain-killers or sleeping pills.

euthanasia

2008-02-18T04:27:00.000-08:00

EUTHANASIA

What is euthanasia?

Euthanasia is the practice of medically-assisted death. It is illegal in most countries.

Euthanasia is a controversial subject, not only because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it, but also in what constitutes its definition. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say euthanasia, also known as physician aid in dying, or physician assisted suicide, is a merciful method of death. At the other end are opponents of euthanasia, who may consider this method as a form of murder.

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now u have know what is euthanasia!! But lets talk about it. No matter which side you are in, agree or disagree~Its about a person life and death.

I have once heard of a story abt coma.
I'm sure everyone is familiar to a saying "MONEY is everything"

well..here's something about euthanasia that may support that saying~Yes, like always i'm going ta write a story again, but this story was read very long time ago. i can only remembered the brief of it .

There was a girl who was in coma. And the doctor said that they were unsure about when would she awakes. Thats a horror truth. Because the giel maybe in this state for one day?one week? one month?or maybe ten years! well the point is that her parents are not very wealthy. Yes, that's where money comes in. Her parents wanted to let her survived because they hoped that she would awake the next secong. They held hope for the next few months, working hard to pay for the bills for their daughters life. But it wasn't enough, in the end they lose hope as they couldn't cope with the heavy finacial burden. Yes, the tragic happens, they began to give up on their daughters life and well..let her die.

Short story but a stunning one for me. Its inscripted into my brain when i heard this story. It's too sad~ anyway, the news have caused an uproar. Some says that the parents have no heart and all. But some thinks its understandable. I stand in the parents side and i never regret it. Its too heavy for them. But sometimes a thought strucks me 'what if she awakes when the parents did not made such a sad and cruel decision?"the daughter may have married and have a happy life" sometimes its better not to think of these stuffs.

That' a form of euthanasia. And that's why its a debatable and VERY sensitive issue.

2008-01-22T02:58:00.000-08:00

According to wikipedia~
"Freedom Writers is a 2007 American film starring Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey. It is based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary by teacher Erin Gruwell. The title is a play on both the terms of "Freedom Riders", the black and white civil rights activists who tested the U.S. Supreme Court decision ordering the desegregation of interstate buses in 1961, and Freedom Fighters, as in somebody who fights for freedom."

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For me its a touching story that shows us how racism had caused sad stories everywhere.

There's no winners in any wars especially when it involves racism!!! because we are all HUMANS and we live on the same EARTH!! we breath OXYGEN and sleep,eat and die. We only got different skin tones and names to SAY WHO WE ARE!! imagine a world where everyone looks alike~and that would be confusing right???Well, i think the plotline is great and the teacher is not only beautiful but also good in acting!!! Love the storyline, love the acting, love the movie!! educational and not boring!!!

Freedom Writers

2008-01-21T21:08:00.000-08:00

The best and very interesting movie I've ever seen! It's about a group of students who had very bad attitudes turns to wise, normal students after they met their new teacher.. I haven't finish watching that movie though.. wahaha The movie has inspired me to work harder.. Only you can change yourself.. No one else.. and education is for all to learn, no exception to it..

*p.s I haven't finish watching that movie.. hehehe..

fifah

Freedom Writer's- the right to education

2008-01-21T20:15:00.000-08:00

The movie was about a class of students lives with their own belief and giving trust no one due to their own personal history. There were always conflicts in the classroom and they perceive fighting as a common things to happen, even they fought over a small matter. They live with limited friends due to different race, nationality and religion. They were chinese, white people, Italian and African-american students. They discriminate each othe badly.

However a new lovely and intelligent white women teacher came and tried to make a change. Her job was a little bit chaos in the first place because she didn't knew that the class given to her was the worst class in the schoo,. however with the confidence she got, she was able to control the students bit by bit. With her adorable smiles along the way she taught, the students slowly interested to study more.

The school however didn't attribute much to the students education because the school thought they didn't deserve to education as a matter of fact the teacher in charge of the school textbooks denied to give the students some of them that were asked by the new teacher. In return the new teacher bought them books with her own money.

The students changed with time. They involved in all sorts of decisions about what goes on in the classroom. They feeling of empoweredness in the classroom didn't even exist anymore they have their freedom to communicate and having more interaction in class. They produced more self-esteem and more motivated in the class.

The new teacher were able improve the relation amongs the students. They chatted and shared experience to each other Later on, they were able to give trust to others. They help each other out and always expresses their own selves in the classroom.

I think men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion have the right to education. Through education it strengthening the ecpects for human rights and fundamental freedom. It shall promote understang, tolerence and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups. Everyone should live without discrimination.

I think the teacher should behave in a way the teacher should do. The teacher needs to recognise that some students, due to thier upbringing and life experiences, may have a very,poor self-concept, and that their behaviour neeeds to be interpreted with this in mind.

Teachers are learning facilitators. They shouldn't forced the students to study in fact the inner motivation will expresxses itself in a natural curiousity about the world. Teacher should be sensitive, caring, genuine and empathetic. Therefore teacher can be regarded as the role model to the students. Therefore all human have the right to education.

by erma

Education is a human right with immense power to transform

2008-01-14T20:41:00.000-08:00

Education is the most important thing in life. The secret of everything lies in education. Education has the power to transform the world and standard living.

The major evidence is education is the major way out of poverty trap. And of course everyone has the right to receive education. In Africa, the children has no education. Until now, the Africans are live in poverty. No education means no money to gain, sick people increase and increase death rate because of no medical basis and so on.

You see, education is important. Education brings peace to any countries, brings wealth to the country...

My parents common phrase=) "Study hard, study smart, gain money and go overseas!" (translated in English) mwahahahaha

posted by cute girl =p

Education is a human right with the immense power to transform

2008-01-14T20:33:00.000-08:00

Education strengthening the development of human personality and in shaping our bahaviour. The individuals can achieve something on their own (zone of actual development), but also in terms of what they can achieve with some assistance (the zone of proximal developmeent).

Should school( where the centre of education lies) run democratially, with tutors and students having equal rights, and obeying the same community laws? what do you guys think? I think the school will will lose its students respects to the tutors.

The students will say no to homeworks, they would escape classes or not coming to school at all and in return there would be no exam which results in no education, when there is no education how can you make money? HELLO.... i mean make money in an easy way! Get job lah...

Many students would prefer to have such school however what is life without challenges. I think through education he individuals could discipline themselves that they are able to transform into super power billionnaire or even richer than that!

So education is not a force, it is just one compulsory step you have to had in order to get what you are up to and money is the only matter at the end. everyone has the right to education!

By Erma

Education something

2008-01-13T21:46:00.000-08:00

Is education really important?

YES IT DOES

And I'm going to write about my dad's childhood.
~~And since he said it so many times, how could i forget.~~
Let me think.How was it again?Oh yeah~

My dad didnt reach secondary level! why? bcause he's bad in studies and his family then wasnt very wealthy.He left school because he doesn't want to waste those 'hard-earned-money' on his studies and he got 4 siblings to take care of. (people in the old days tend to have more children than they could afford). Well, in such a young age, he doesn't lay around eating and sleeping. since he left school, he went to work. helping out with his family, selling stuffs around, working here and there trying to get more money for the family.(i don't think child labour is against the law in 1950s)I don't know whether his parents worked or not but what i know is,in my opinion, he had a 'adult' chilhood. And i'm proud of him because he thinks and cares for others.He has one BIG, RED HEART.

The point is, even though he didn't get enough education, now in 2008, he still has a two storey house and enough cash to go on. he didnt become very poor and could still get a few thousand bucks for his mother every year. And Why is that? Because he's willing to learn and hardworking. he learn and work for decades and now, he doesn't have to worry about financial matters.

But that was in the OLD DAYS!

Now,
Dad: "You got to have some good certificates to get good jobs so study for your future."

Yeap that's my dad.

Education now is so important that jobs everywhere will look at your certificates and your grades. See how nice they are and would think about it. Higher education, Higher salary.

And that is the reality.

So how could education IS not important?

2008-01-07T21:36:00.001-08:00

My resolutions that are easy to echieve:

1) I'll less likely watch TV

2) I'll seldomly online

3) I'll go to the cinema more often... oops haha just kidding.. I never go to cinema and i'll never

4) I'll stop thinking of having a pet snake

5) I'll try to update my blog regularly

OK That's all

by erma

2008-01-07T21:25:00.000-08:00

My New Year Resolution 2008

These are my resolutions that are hardly to achieve and these are my every new year resolution:

1) I will spent more of my time doing revision as i'll be sitting for the 'A' Level exam in just a few more time left

2) I'll do my homeworks and handed it on time! ( Gosh this is the toughest one)

3) I'll do my best of obtaining all 'A's for all of my subjects in any exam (This sounds like impossible but... The Greatest Successes In Life Often Come From Trying What Others Have Called Impossible!)

3) I'll be very nice to all my subjects tutors hehe ( Hey! i nice to them everytime wah...)

4) I'll stop ruining my father's shoes... I often use his sport shoes to go jogging, camping and ect.

5) I'll try stop to stop bullying eteng (The very Impossible ones)

2008-01-07T21:24:00.000-08:00

abdul's new year resolution:

1.to be nice and naughty at all times...
2.i will be nicer to my girlfriend....
3.i will be more vigourous in my study...
4.i will spent more time studying with her...
5.i will try to get 4 'A's in my study....
6.i will continue my job....
7.i will stop acting foolishly.....if i can...

Well my first new year resolution is to be naughty and nice at all times becoz that's who i am..i'm just trying to be myself....not like someone i know(fifah)

my second NYR is to treat my girlfriend much nicer that in the previous year....i've been bullying her last year....because i like to bully her...hahahahahaha...but in 2008 i will try to be more of a gentlemen to her...take her to a romantic spot....share a romantic moment with her forever....i love you****....

my third NYR is that i will study more vigourous than ever...this year i'm planning....no i'm confident i will get 4'A's for my A level so that i will have a good future with her...hahahahaha*i'm imagining my life with her...*

my fourth NYR is that everytime i study will be also the time i'm spending studying with her....hehehehehehe....

my sixth NYR is that i will continue my part time job as my father would expect me to....because i need the money to help pay my little brother's education fee....fuh.....life's so hard....

and my last NYR would be........stop acting foolishly...as for now i'm a grown man...i'm 17 and i should act more maturely towards my friend....

well that's all folks...

FIFAH'S NEW RESOLUTION

2008-01-07T21:09:00.000-08:00

Fifah's New Resolution:

Finish my homework on time.. (umm... ^-^v)
Get A's in all my subjects for all tests and exam (YEAH!!)
Lost at least 10kg (yeah right!)
Budgeting my money..
Do exercise daily.. (hahaha)
Get organised (Yee Teng, you should do this too.. =P)

Hehehe

2008-01-05T20:08:00.000-08:00

YEE TENG'S NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
~~which would be forgotten a month later~~

1. Get at Ace in Maths and accounting, others in grade B!! *serious face*
2. ~~Lost 10 kg~~ lost 5 kg without gaining it back when i get too happy
3. Save money
4. Do exercises at least twice a month. (is it too little?)
5. Revise and study at home (yeah right!)

normal right?!
well at least i didnt write

~~organise a prom night in PTEB or maybe a simple formal party~~

Never Mind! haha

2007-12-13T01:28:00.000-08:00

hey guyz! I just remembered that i have a group blog~! Seriously! its gotten out of my mind since my last post (i think)~!!

anyway~
Lets greet a happy birthday to my born-in-december-groupmates

ABDUL
ERMA
FIFAH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
SELAMAT HARI ~~RAYA~~ JADI
~~I LOVE YOU~~

2007-11-13T01:30:00.000-08:00

Chemically contaminated, genetically modified foods find their way onto our tables with alarming ease, despite their unknown effects upon our bodies and on the natural ecosystems that have supported us until now. As an increasingly smaller number of corporations comes to control the production of world agriculture, the matter at stake is not only the potential health poisoning we may inflict on ourselves, but the dramatic and often irreversible crisis in which we place the welfare of thousands of farmers around the world.

Unfortunately the testing required before such genetically modified foods are released into the food-chain is totally insufficient, with no conception of the long term effects that might be suffered by both individuals and entire ecosystems. Nevertheless, the agrochemical corporations persist in mixing the genes of fireflies and moths with our potatoes and corn, and those of ocean fish with our strawberries and tomatoes.

Genetically modified foods are defined by wikipedia as:

''...produced from genetically modified organisms (GMO) which have had their genome altered through genetic engineering techniques. The general principle of producing a GMO is to insert DNA that has been taken from another organism and modified in the laboratory into an organism's genome to produce both new and useful traits or phenotypes. ''

But often these unnatural hybrids are not designed to create more and plentiful supplies of food, but rather to tighten the control that a shrinking number of agrochemical companies have over its production process. The creators of pesticides, for instance, create pesticide-resistant GM crops, patent the seeds, and then exert tight control over the use of both by farmers. Where for centuries farmers could save and develop seeds, they are now faced with proprietary crops that they must license on a yearly basis, becoming effectively slaves to the seed sources for their survival.

Source: http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2007/03/17/the_new_science_of_food.htm

GM food

2007-11-12T21:26:00.001-08:00

GM food refers to the crop plants created by hunan using biological molecules. The modified of crops is the job of genitic engineering. GM food or Genetically modified food is very very useful for our daily life.. By GM food, the crop can produce its own pest resistance, herbicide tolerence and disease resistance so it could save economically and financially to us. But then it could bring harmful effects to us especially allergeic.

GM Crops and the environment

2007-11-12T21:26:00.000-08:00

The World Health Organization estimates that the earth’s population will reach 9 billion by 2050. The vast majority of this increase will occur in the developing countries of South East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, and it is estimated that >50% of this population will live in urban areas.

To meet this challenge over the next 50 years, we must double-to-triple the production of food on, essentially, the same area of land in the face of decreasing water supplies and with respect to the environment. This will be made more difficult by the consequences of global warming, such as increased climatic variability, changing patterns of rainfall and new pests and diseases. At the same time there must be a cessation of wilderness erosion to protect biodiversity and maintain ecosystems.

There is a multitude of concerns about the impact of GM crops on the environment.

Many scientists believe that the application of biotechnology to agriculture—together with plant breeding and improved agricultural practice—may provide solutions to some of the challenges outlined above. We do not claim that GM crops will feed the world or eliminate poverty. But in order to both satisfy the environmental concerns that come with modern agriculture and global warming, while still feeding the increasing world population in a sustainable and nutritious manner, we must assume responsibility for fully evaluating this technology for future generations.

can we eliminate the poverty?

As with many new technologies, people are keen to embrace the benefits but reluctant to accept potential risks!

By Erma

2007-11-09T18:41:00.000-08:00

Hehe.. Tq all for your comments!! Im so touched..

2007-10-30T03:26:00.000-07:00

hehehehehe all of this picture makes me blush....hehehe...don't tell anybody else okay???

asking for forgiveness from our mother....

2007-10-30T03:17:00.000-07:00

hehehehehe here is my little brother asking forgiveness from my father...hehehehehehe...doesn't really look very sincere now isn't he....

hehehehehehe.....i think that u all noe who is this...i'm feel so shy..hehehehe...

this is the first day of my raya where i ask for forgiveness from my father..hehehehe...ignore my face....

2007-10-29T22:13:00.002-07:00

Thick nutella. Yummy!!

Don't be shy..

craving for food!!! who's the small one??

this is erma playing fireworks....so very naughty.....

2007-10-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

Asking for forgiveness

famous food amongst the kids

Craving for candies

this is erma playing fireworks....so very naughty.....

2007-10-22T21:59:00.000-07:00

CELEBRATING HARI RAYA IN THE PAST (part 2)

In term of foods, the cakes or biscuits are serving only on uncovered plates. In the past, the people used ‘kain kasa’ if any or ‘kain lapas’ (cloth which has not been knit) to covered these food, with laminate drink bottle stand still below these clothes as a mean to prevent the clothes to met with the food. This bottle is also use as drinks for the Hari Raya, old people said that this drinks is really delicious, tastier than any other drinks that we have this time. The foods that are served is mainly Brunei traditional food that are still exist until nowadays such as ‘sapit’, ’kueh mor’, ‘kek sarang’, ‘kek seroja’ and etc.

Also, it is one of the tradition in which a house that still have an unmarried women will placed a whole cake in the middle of the serving food table, they called these as ‘kepala meja’ which is surrounded with the others cakes and biscuits. These cake is not for serve, it is just be left there untouched, if it is touched or in other words there is some part of the cakes that has been eaten, there a meaning behind those. Guess what? It means that there is a guy/man who wished to have that unmarried woman as his partner/wife. The most common cake used as ‘kepala meja’ is ‘kek sarang’.

The teenage girls went for Hari Raya with their boyfriend or fiancé or in short with the other teenagers of their age. They are not encouraged to go for Raya with their parents or the older ones. Why? I don’t know why as well, it is just a tradition during the past.

How about the green packet that most children are aiming for? In the past each children were given 0.50 cent if lucky if not they will get a sweet as a replacement.

HAPPY RAYA TO ALL!!

2007-10-22T21:58:00.000-07:00

My Raya this year is the same as before!! Quite boring.. Hahahaha But at least I tried to enjoy it though hahahahaha.... Below are some pictures from my Raya album.. Enjoy =)

This is my family.. Am I cute?! Thanks lolz =P

Raya at my grandma's house.. hehe

u should look at my make up pic

Okay.. Until next time.. toodles..

2007-10-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

CELEBRATING HARI RAYA IN THE PAST (part 1)

In the past, Hari Raya Aidilfitri which is also known as EID-UL-FITRI (Arabic name) was celebrated with full of ‘tata tertib’. The visitors were not only consist of family members and friends but it is widely open to anyone regardless who they are and where they are from. This is necessary because in the past Hari Raya means celebrating the winning festival with everybody and this shows that in the past Hari Raya is celebrated with full of excitement and happiness.

There is also some old people said that Hari Raya is the time when people do the ‘counter strike’ which mean when people visit your house for Raya then you have to visit their house as a mean of ‘payment’, Brunei people called this as ‘balas-balasan’.

Now let’s talk about house decoration. In the past, when the time, we called it as ‘waktu pukul’ (on the eve of Raya) people will start decorating their house, be alert that they only decorated their house on the eve of EID only, because if they prepare it earlier it will spoil the EID festivity. They use ‘tanglung’ if any or ‘minyak tanah’ as colorful light bulbs. These people will stay out night doing the decoration until the dawn arrives. There’s also extra activity during that night in which the youngster and children (restricted to female only) will be having henna and ‘mandi pulut’ but the older ones are not allowed!

After Hari Raya praying, family members will gathered together and that morning everyone will shakes hand and ask for forgiveness to each other, this will be lead first to the older ones then to the next. This first day of Hari Raya family members will only stayed at their house chit chatting and celebrating the end of Ramadhan with common food being serve in that morning raya such as ‘kelupis with curry meat and wajid’.
It will be the next day when people will go visiting the neighbors, friends or others people house. The Hari Raya celebration only lasted maximum for a week only.
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2007-10-18T18:55:00.000-07:00

Selamat hari raya people~

Since omoz everyone is having hari raya feast which include nasi kuning, rendag , mee hoon and more, i'm goin to intro my home made sandwich and juice `its not only healthy but heavenly-delicious~~

Sandwich

Hot dog, egg, cucumber and most inportantly BREAD!!!
the contents

the bread-no oil is used~

The bread + the contents = yee teng and sister's yummy homemade sandwich (and btw, its halal)

that's the sandwich part~

Now thw yummy icy-juice part
sebiji kiwi
sebiji lemon
dua biji oren
banyak ais
then blender it -

then u get to be as pretty as this girl

--------------yee teng is beaten up and have to go now------------------------

hehehehehehehehe......

2007-10-09T04:26:00.000-07:00

muahahahahahahahahaha....

this is our blog?

huh...kinda kool but it looks empty.....

and why is our password based on sombudy...eventhough he/she created this.....

oh well....at least we have a blog

hahahahahahahaha.......my twin sis....exposed...hahahahahahahahaha how evil am i???

huh....well hari raya is coming up so i wish all of my gp group selamat hari raya....maaf zahir dan batin

对toh yee teng... 愉快的假日和selamat hari raya 2 u 2... eventhough 您不庆祝它

hahaha

2007-10-09T00:32:00.000-07:00

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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HAPPY RAYA TO ALL!!

hehehehehehehehe......

hahaha

Education something