Thankfully you can catch the article online here, thanks to Reader's Digest :)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Weight-Loss Story: A Day in the Life of a Fat Cell
Just a very, very intriguing article that I've read in an outdated Reader's Digest magazine today.
Thankfully you can catch the article online here, thanks to Reader's Digest :)
Thankfully you can catch the article online here, thanks to Reader's Digest :)
The Rape of Europa and Modern Europe - Connecting the Dots
I'm reading Classical Mythology currently. Just a brief insight. It's the same series of as the previous book I've read - The Bible.
So what have I learn was that there is a mythological source of the naming of Europe, one of the continents in the world.
True or not, according to myths, Europe was named after Europa, a Phoenician princess whom Zeus abducted. Tempted by Europa, Zeus transformed himself into a bull, deceived Europa and took her on his back to Crete.
Now you would ask me:"How is it that both Europe and Europa has the same connection, apart from the "a" and "e"?
Well coincidentally, if you would noticed around Europe, seeing a symbol of a woman on top of a bull shows a great connection between Europa and Europe. Whether it is on the coins, or other places, you can't help but imagine that the coincidence is way too obvious.
For more examples, click here
Although ancient religion are now mere myths and fiction, I'm in awe that these symbols still have an impact in the world we're living.
People may change their believes, adopt a new religion, but it is impossible to let go of that piece of myth, that makes history much more than a record of times. Mythological insignia, will always be a symbol of who we are.
So what have I learn was that there is a mythological source of the naming of Europe, one of the continents in the world.
True or not, according to myths, Europe was named after Europa, a Phoenician princess whom Zeus abducted. Tempted by Europa, Zeus transformed himself into a bull, deceived Europa and took her on his back to Crete.
Now you would ask me:"How is it that both Europe and Europa has the same connection, apart from the "a" and "e"?
Well coincidentally, if you would noticed around Europe, seeing a symbol of a woman on top of a bull shows a great connection between Europa and Europe. Whether it is on the coins, or other places, you can't help but imagine that the coincidence is way too obvious.
For more examples, click here
Although ancient religion are now mere myths and fiction, I'm in awe that these symbols still have an impact in the world we're living.
People may change their believes, adopt a new religion, but it is impossible to let go of that piece of myth, that makes history much more than a record of times. Mythological insignia, will always be a symbol of who we are.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Cooking 101
Recently I have this kick or knack to watch Gordon Ramsay through youtube.
And it slowly got to Jamie Oliver too.
One thing that I can never deny is - I love eating.
And it's hard to not want to learn to cook and just be an eater.
Good thing I studied Food Tech. It makes me more attentive to the different kinds of cooking methods available.
Top that up with some basic science knowledge, I think my basic is good.
Here are a list of the many different cooking methods. It may not encompasses everything, but it's good enough to help differentiate the one's that we thought were synonymous.
Go here for a more detailed version.
And it slowly got to Jamie Oliver too.
One thing that I can never deny is - I love eating.
And it's hard to not want to learn to cook and just be an eater.
Good thing I studied Food Tech. It makes me more attentive to the different kinds of cooking methods available.
Top that up with some basic science knowledge, I think my basic is good.
Here are a list of the many different cooking methods. It may not encompasses everything, but it's good enough to help differentiate the one's that we thought were synonymous.
Go here for a more detailed version.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Circuit Scribe
Imagine a world without wire. Imagine wireless-less.
Yet, you can still connect things. A battery to a bulb. A generator to a machine. Without wires. Without wireless.
HOW?
Watch the video. And get AMAZED!
Source: Electroninks youtube
Electroninks facebook
Yet, you can still connect things. A battery to a bulb. A generator to a machine. Without wires. Without wireless.
HOW?
Watch the video. And get AMAZED!
Source: Electroninks youtube
Electroninks facebook
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Busting the Diabetic Myth
"Eating sweet things will lead to diabetic problems."
We have been taught that. And it makes sense. Eat something high in sugar and your sugar levels in your blood becomes too high, that it leads to diabetes.
Little that we all know that the correlation is not as straightforward as that. It involves some pretty scientific explanation and more justification to get diabetes from consuming too much sugary food.
This lesson came to me while I was trying to find out some answers regarding an on-job problem that hit me.
We've got a consumer complaining about seemingly high sugar content in our products. So here I am with a fresh new lesson learned, and busting the obnoxious claim or myth that has always haunt us.
Refer to the detailed explanation here
An additional lesson learned: A pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer. A blue disk below symbolizes diabetes.
Wiki search if you doubt me :)
We have been taught that. And it makes sense. Eat something high in sugar and your sugar levels in your blood becomes too high, that it leads to diabetes.
Little that we all know that the correlation is not as straightforward as that. It involves some pretty scientific explanation and more justification to get diabetes from consuming too much sugary food.
This lesson came to me while I was trying to find out some answers regarding an on-job problem that hit me.
We've got a consumer complaining about seemingly high sugar content in our products. So here I am with a fresh new lesson learned, and busting the obnoxious claim or myth that has always haunt us.
Refer to the detailed explanation here
An additional lesson learned: A pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer. A blue disk below symbolizes diabetes.
Wiki search if you doubt me :)
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Long Term Memory
Why is it we tend to forget what we ate for lunch 2 weeks ago, yet not forget if we haven't swim for 2 weeks?
Find out more here
Because memories are governed by emotions and that "special-moment-of-your-life" kick.
Once it is generated, it stays on forever.
Find out more here
Because memories are governed by emotions and that "special-moment-of-your-life" kick.
Once it is generated, it stays on forever.
The Faith Dealer (From Readers' Digest March 2013
I came across this particular article about a man who spends his money funding and teaching English in Thailand.
His name is Ben Bowler. He hails from Australia, and in one particular talk that he has attended, he was moved to change the world.
He may not be ultra and super rich, but he is doing his best to make this world a better place.
Too bad I couldn't find the article online. But you guys should try to google or get your hands on the article though.
What I've learn is, you don't have to wait until you're mega rich to start changing the world. You can start doing it on this very moment. And I think the habit of giving back to society, the thought of trying to make the world a better place, will drive you to achieve more miracles than you can ever expect.
Follow Ben's facebook.
His name is Ben Bowler. He hails from Australia, and in one particular talk that he has attended, he was moved to change the world.
He may not be ultra and super rich, but he is doing his best to make this world a better place.
Too bad I couldn't find the article online. But you guys should try to google or get your hands on the article though.
What I've learn is, you don't have to wait until you're mega rich to start changing the world. You can start doing it on this very moment. And I think the habit of giving back to society, the thought of trying to make the world a better place, will drive you to achieve more miracles than you can ever expect.
Follow Ben's facebook.
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