For every minute you are angry with someone,
You lose 60 seconds of happiness that U can never get back.
SO LIVE EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR LIFE.
HAVE A NICE DAY.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TAKE THE SMALL PLATE CHALLENGE
What difference can two inches make? A whole heck of a lot! Studies show that switching from 12-inch plates to 10-inch plates will make your portions seem bigger—so much so that you'll likely dish out 22 percent fewer calories.
Take the Small Plate Challenge at SmallPlateMovement.org and switch to 10-inch plates for one month.
Other ways to make healthy portions look super-generous:
Drink out of tall, skinny glasses—not short, squat ones.
Break down that jumbo box or bag into one-serving Ziplocs or Tupperware.
Enjoy that scoop of ice cream with the smallest spoon you can find.
Take the Small Plate Challenge at SmallPlateMovement.org and switch to 10-inch plates for one month.
Other ways to make healthy portions look super-generous:
Drink out of tall, skinny glasses—not short, squat ones.
Break down that jumbo box or bag into one-serving Ziplocs or Tupperware.
Enjoy that scoop of ice cream with the smallest spoon you can find.
ALL ABOUT LIMA BEANS
Lima beans are among the most popular shell beans in the United States. These smooth, flat shaped, sweet tasting beans have a rich, starchy, meaty texture and a creamy, distinctive flavor.
Lima beans are nutrient-dense and their richness generates feelings of satiety (they make you feel full). Often referred to in some southern states in the U.S. as "butter beans," lima beans date back to 5,000 BC along the coastal regions of South America.
They are believed to have originated in Guatemala and Southern Mexico and were traded along routes that led into North America, and eventually were carried to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
In fact, lima beans are a good source of B vitamins (vitamin B6, niacin, folate), protein (including the important amino acid lysine), fiber (especially soluble fiber in the form of pectin), iron, potassium, and magnesium; and they have very little fat.
Studies suggest that intake of beans can help to lower LDL cholesterol levels, probably due to their soluble fiber content. Lima beans also contain the phytochemicals coumestrol and saponin, compounds that may impart anticancer benefits.
Lima beans are nutrient-dense and their richness generates feelings of satiety (they make you feel full). Often referred to in some southern states in the U.S. as "butter beans," lima beans date back to 5,000 BC along the coastal regions of South America.
They are believed to have originated in Guatemala and Southern Mexico and were traded along routes that led into North America, and eventually were carried to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
In fact, lima beans are a good source of B vitamins (vitamin B6, niacin, folate), protein (including the important amino acid lysine), fiber (especially soluble fiber in the form of pectin), iron, potassium, and magnesium; and they have very little fat.
Studies suggest that intake of beans can help to lower LDL cholesterol levels, probably due to their soluble fiber content. Lima beans also contain the phytochemicals coumestrol and saponin, compounds that may impart anticancer benefits.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
BELIEVE IT OR NOT.....MEN ARE EVERYWHERE
Ever notice how all of women's problems start with MEN?
MENtal illness
MENstrual cramps
MENtal breakdown
MENopause
GUYnecologist
AND ..
When we have REAL trouble, it's a
HISterectomy.
________________________________________
MENtal illness
MENstrual cramps
MENtal breakdown
MENopause
GUYnecologist
AND ..
When we have REAL trouble, it's a
HISterectomy.
________________________________________
Thursday, January 29, 2009
GOOD MORNING
Troubles are like washing machine
They twist,turn and knock us around,
but in the end we come out brighter than before
HAVE A NICE DAY
They twist,turn and knock us around,
but in the end we come out brighter than before
HAVE A NICE DAY
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Sharjah Steps up campaign against dumping
By Mariam M. Al Serkal, Staff Reporter
Published: January 27, 2009, 23:25
Sharjah: The emirate's municipality will soon start deploying inspectors at night to monitor the illegal disposal of chemicals at Al Saja'a Industrial Area.
"Chemical waste is being dumped in those areas and this is very dangerous because gas pipes run underneath the ground, which can cause a huge disaster," said Hassan Al Taffaq, Head of Environment Section at Sharjah Municipality.
Sharjah Municipality yesterday launched a three-day clean-up campaign to remove all the dumped waste from the industrial area in a bid to stop the health and environment hazards from accumulating.
"A dedicated landfill is available but drivers do not use it because it is easier for them to dump their waste in the middle of the desert," he added.
More than 700 employees from private companies and 250 municipality employees participated in the clean-up campaign, and were equipped with special equipment that was provided by the municipality.
All participants of the campaign will work up to 10 hours per day, which also includes the distribution of over 5,500 items of food and soft drinks to the labourers.
People living in the premises of the industrial area said they were relieved that action was finally being taken, as it has become hazardous to live there.
Al Taffaq pointed out that even though a clean-up campaign was held last year, the amount of waste has risen drastically in the last four months.
Published: January 27, 2009, 23:25
Sharjah: The emirate's municipality will soon start deploying inspectors at night to monitor the illegal disposal of chemicals at Al Saja'a Industrial Area.
"Chemical waste is being dumped in those areas and this is very dangerous because gas pipes run underneath the ground, which can cause a huge disaster," said Hassan Al Taffaq, Head of Environment Section at Sharjah Municipality.
Sharjah Municipality yesterday launched a three-day clean-up campaign to remove all the dumped waste from the industrial area in a bid to stop the health and environment hazards from accumulating.
"A dedicated landfill is available but drivers do not use it because it is easier for them to dump their waste in the middle of the desert," he added.
More than 700 employees from private companies and 250 municipality employees participated in the clean-up campaign, and were equipped with special equipment that was provided by the municipality.
All participants of the campaign will work up to 10 hours per day, which also includes the distribution of over 5,500 items of food and soft drinks to the labourers.
People living in the premises of the industrial area said they were relieved that action was finally being taken, as it has become hazardous to live there.
Al Taffaq pointed out that even though a clean-up campaign was held last year, the amount of waste has risen drastically in the last four months.
WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
I may be just 10 years old, but I am doing my bit for the environment. My parents influenced me greatly and they were encouraged, in turn, by Gulf News' Go Green campaign. I have learned some very valuable lessons, and I am trying my best to help make a difference.
Although my family is quite conscious about the environment, our efforts were limited to saving water and switching off the lights when we did not require them. But with the Go Green campaign, my father realised we could do a lot more!
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At home, we have three air-conditioning units. My dad connected all three water outlets with the help of flexible plastic pipes, bought for just Dh10 at a grocery store. All the wasted water would then be collected in a bucket. On a hot summer night, we would often collect up to 20 litres of water! In the past, we have used it to water plants in our balcony, wash our hands during the day and even wash small kitchen utensils.
My dad said he often came across such systems of collecting water when passing by grocery shops. Usually, such shops would throw away the water, but we decided to find a use for it.
My family also participates in other eco-friendly practices. Every week, we use Gulf News' jute bags to carry old newspapers and plastic bottles. We take them to recycle bins set up by Bee'ah - The Sharjah Environment Company. The bins are located at convenient places, along the length of Buhaira Corniche, in Sharjah.
Additionally, my mother never allows me to throw away plastic shopping bags. She has taught me to neatly fold them, so that we can reuse them when we go out shopping.
- The reader is a pupil of grade five at Dubai Scholars Private School, Dubai.
Although my family is quite conscious about the environment, our efforts were limited to saving water and switching off the lights when we did not require them. But with the Go Green campaign, my father realised we could do a lot more!
');
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At home, we have three air-conditioning units. My dad connected all three water outlets with the help of flexible plastic pipes, bought for just Dh10 at a grocery store. All the wasted water would then be collected in a bucket. On a hot summer night, we would often collect up to 20 litres of water! In the past, we have used it to water plants in our balcony, wash our hands during the day and even wash small kitchen utensils.
My dad said he often came across such systems of collecting water when passing by grocery shops. Usually, such shops would throw away the water, but we decided to find a use for it.
My family also participates in other eco-friendly practices. Every week, we use Gulf News' jute bags to carry old newspapers and plastic bottles. We take them to recycle bins set up by Bee'ah - The Sharjah Environment Company. The bins are located at convenient places, along the length of Buhaira Corniche, in Sharjah.
Additionally, my mother never allows me to throw away plastic shopping bags. She has taught me to neatly fold them, so that we can reuse them when we go out shopping.
- The reader is a pupil of grade five at Dubai Scholars Private School, Dubai.
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