November 30, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving break
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I had a great 3-day trip during Thanksgiving holiday. I really had a good time in the Yosemite National Park although I have been there for two times already. There was (heavy) snow over there. Yosemite National Park is really a beautiful place to visit, especially (white) snow is all over the place. I enjoyed so much!!! :)
To be continued...
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I had a great 3-day trip during Thanksgiving holiday. I really had a good time in the Yosemite National Park although I have been there for two times already. There was (heavy) snow over there. Yosemite National Park is really a beautiful place to visit, especially (white) snow is all over the place. I enjoyed so much!!! :)
To be continued...
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November 28, 2010
November 27, 2010
November 24, 2010
神也不是完美的嗎 ?
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神也不是完美的嗎 ?
神創造了天使 也造就了魔鬼(撒旦)
天使長 變成魔鬼
神為何要創造魔鬼呢 ?
衪已明知天使長 會變壞
神創造人類的目的是什麼 ?
神創造這個宇宙的目的又為了什麼 ?
為何神要做這麼多事情 ?
我看不見這個世界是完美的
神也不是完美的嗎 ?
世上沒有完美的世界
所以這個世界上沒有 只有好 而沒有壞
只有天使 而沒有魔鬼
世界不能是完美的
所以神只好給予人類自由
能選擇好與壞
而自由是所有智慧生物的權利
神也不是完美的嗎 ?
究竟這個世界是完美 或 不是完美的呢 ?
現在, 我真的感受到只要愛和相信這位神(基督)
人會漸漸變得好起來
但我還需要時間去感受更多更多的祢
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神也不是完美的嗎 ?
神創造了天使 也造就了魔鬼(撒旦)
天使長 變成魔鬼
神為何要創造魔鬼呢 ?
衪已明知天使長 會變壞
神創造人類的目的是什麼 ?
神創造這個宇宙的目的又為了什麼 ?
為何神要做這麼多事情 ?
我看不見這個世界是完美的
神也不是完美的嗎 ?
世上沒有完美的世界
所以這個世界上沒有 只有好 而沒有壞
只有天使 而沒有魔鬼
世界不能是完美的
所以神只好給予人類自由
能選擇好與壞
而自由是所有智慧生物的權利
神也不是完美的嗎 ?
究竟這個世界是完美 或 不是完美的呢 ?
現在, 我真的感受到只要愛和相信這位神(基督)
人會漸漸變得好起來
但我還需要時間去感受更多更多的祢
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November 18, 2010
EVERYBODY
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“Oh, you hate your job?
Why didn’t you say so?
There’s a support group for that.
It’s called EVERYBODY,
and they meet at the bar.” Drew Carey
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“Oh, you hate your job?
Why didn’t you say so?
There’s a support group for that.
It’s called EVERYBODY,
and they meet at the bar.” Drew Carey
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November 16, 2010
Chocolatology
Articles
Chocolatology
By Sally Wadyka
It's long been considered the ultimate indulgence -- a rich, romantic treat that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good too. It can also be a guilty pleasure, thanks to high amounts of fat, sugar and calories. But while it's true that indulging in too much chocolate might result in unwanted pounds, the confection doesn't need to be the enemy. Here's some good news about chocolate that should help assuage any guilt you have about consuming it.
It's good for the environment
Cacao (also called cocoa) is the seed of a rainforest tree, so growing it helps support endangered rainforest areas. And eating chocolate is not only good for the rainforest ecology, it can also be good for the farmers whose incomes depend on that land. "Ninety percent of cacao is grown by small family farms in rainforest areas," says Frederick Schilling, founder of Dagoba Organic Chocolate. "So by default, it's a sustainable crop." Better yet, to ensure that family farmers are benefiting from your dollar, seek out chocolate labeled "fair trade certified."
It's good for your mood
Chocolate contains hundreds of different chemicals, some of which are thought to act like antidepressants on the brain. Eating chocolate stimulates the release of mood-affecting chemicals such as endorphins, phenylethylamine and serotonin. These feel-good chemicals may also explain why women often crave chocolate when they are suffering from PMS. Serotonin levels often drop in the days before menstruation begins, so eating chocolate can help boost those levels and improve one's mood.
It packs more antioxidants than a bowl of blueberries
Cocoa beans -- the primary building block of chocolate -- are a rich source of antioxidants. Specifically, they contain flavanols, antioxidants found in various plants that work to protect the body from damaging molecules called free radicals. These flavanols (which are also found in various berries, fruits, vegetables, red wine and tea) have also been shown to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system -- especially reducing blood pressure and helping to promote healthy blood flow.
It's not bad for your cholesterol
Thanks to those same antioxidant flavanols, chocolate has been shown to actually help raise HDL (the good cholesterol) and lower LDL (the bad one), which, in turn, helps prevent plaque from building up in the arteries. Perfectly pure cocoa is a cholesterol-free food -- of course, the addition of milk and cocoa butter will add artery-clogging fat to chocolate.
It actually contains nutrients
The cocoa bean is rich in vitamins B1, B2 and D, as well as the essential minerals magnesium and iron. While no one is suggesting that you substitute a chocolate bar for your daily multivitamin, it's nice to know that the treat isn't made up of entirely empty calories.
It won't give you a caffeine buzz
Cocoa does indeed contain some caffeine, but you'll have to eat quite a bit to give yourself the jolt of a single-shot latte. An ounce of milk chocolate contains only about 6 milligrams of caffeine, while an ounce of dark chocolate contains about 20 milligrams. By comparison, a cup of brewed coffee can have up to 120 milligrams and even an average can of cola packs about 35 milligrams of caffeine.
It can be light, dark and many shades in between
More and more chocolate bar labels proclaim the percentage of cocoa in the bar. "That percentage is a general indicator of how rich and dark the chocolate will be," says Schilling. "The higher the percentage, the darker the chocolate." A higher percentage of cocoa will also mean that the chocolate contains a larger amount of antioxidants, since the cocoa powder is what gives chocolate its antioxidant punch.
Sally Wadyka is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado, who specializes in health, nutrition and fitness. Her work has been featured in such publications as Shape, Real Simple, The New York Times and Runner's World, as well as MSN. When not writing, she can be found doing activities that feed her body, mind and soul such as hiking, trail running, rock climbing and skiing in the Rockies.
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Chocolatology
By Sally Wadyka
It's long been considered the ultimate indulgence -- a rich, romantic treat that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good too. It can also be a guilty pleasure, thanks to high amounts of fat, sugar and calories. But while it's true that indulging in too much chocolate might result in unwanted pounds, the confection doesn't need to be the enemy. Here's some good news about chocolate that should help assuage any guilt you have about consuming it.
It's good for the environment
Cacao (also called cocoa) is the seed of a rainforest tree, so growing it helps support endangered rainforest areas. And eating chocolate is not only good for the rainforest ecology, it can also be good for the farmers whose incomes depend on that land. "Ninety percent of cacao is grown by small family farms in rainforest areas," says Frederick Schilling, founder of Dagoba Organic Chocolate. "So by default, it's a sustainable crop." Better yet, to ensure that family farmers are benefiting from your dollar, seek out chocolate labeled "fair trade certified."
It's good for your mood
Chocolate contains hundreds of different chemicals, some of which are thought to act like antidepressants on the brain. Eating chocolate stimulates the release of mood-affecting chemicals such as endorphins, phenylethylamine and serotonin. These feel-good chemicals may also explain why women often crave chocolate when they are suffering from PMS. Serotonin levels often drop in the days before menstruation begins, so eating chocolate can help boost those levels and improve one's mood.
It packs more antioxidants than a bowl of blueberries
Cocoa beans -- the primary building block of chocolate -- are a rich source of antioxidants. Specifically, they contain flavanols, antioxidants found in various plants that work to protect the body from damaging molecules called free radicals. These flavanols (which are also found in various berries, fruits, vegetables, red wine and tea) have also been shown to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system -- especially reducing blood pressure and helping to promote healthy blood flow.
It's not bad for your cholesterol
Thanks to those same antioxidant flavanols, chocolate has been shown to actually help raise HDL (the good cholesterol) and lower LDL (the bad one), which, in turn, helps prevent plaque from building up in the arteries. Perfectly pure cocoa is a cholesterol-free food -- of course, the addition of milk and cocoa butter will add artery-clogging fat to chocolate.
It actually contains nutrients
The cocoa bean is rich in vitamins B1, B2 and D, as well as the essential minerals magnesium and iron. While no one is suggesting that you substitute a chocolate bar for your daily multivitamin, it's nice to know that the treat isn't made up of entirely empty calories.
It won't give you a caffeine buzz
Cocoa does indeed contain some caffeine, but you'll have to eat quite a bit to give yourself the jolt of a single-shot latte. An ounce of milk chocolate contains only about 6 milligrams of caffeine, while an ounce of dark chocolate contains about 20 milligrams. By comparison, a cup of brewed coffee can have up to 120 milligrams and even an average can of cola packs about 35 milligrams of caffeine.
It can be light, dark and many shades in between
More and more chocolate bar labels proclaim the percentage of cocoa in the bar. "That percentage is a general indicator of how rich and dark the chocolate will be," says Schilling. "The higher the percentage, the darker the chocolate." A higher percentage of cocoa will also mean that the chocolate contains a larger amount of antioxidants, since the cocoa powder is what gives chocolate its antioxidant punch.
Sally Wadyka is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado, who specializes in health, nutrition and fitness. Her work has been featured in such publications as Shape, Real Simple, The New York Times and Runner's World, as well as MSN. When not writing, she can be found doing activities that feed her body, mind and soul such as hiking, trail running, rock climbing and skiing in the Rockies.
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November 15, 2010
November 13, 2010
November 11, 2010
November 10, 2010
November 9, 2010
November 8, 2010
November 5, 2010
Is it always true??
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Do not hesitate to look for help, an extra hand should always be welcomed.
Is it always true??
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Do not hesitate to look for help, an extra hand should always be welcomed.
Is it always true??
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November 4, 2010
November 3, 2010
November 2, 2010
November 1, 2010
Were you so different???
Were you so different?
Were we so different?
Was I so different?
In fact, we are all the same.
We all have goodness inside us. But, we have much to learn.
Were we so different?
Was I so different?
In fact, we are all the same.
We all have goodness inside us. But, we have much to learn.
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