Don't freeze your plastic water bottles with water

One more email on plastic bottles:

Health Info. - Don't freeze your plastic water bottles with water...

Dioxins... Carcinogens cause cancer. Especially breast cancer.

Don't freeze your plastic water bottles with water as this also releases dioxins in the plastic.

Dr. Edward Fujimoto from Castle hospital was on a TV program explaining this health hazard. He is the manager of the Wellness Program at the hospital. He was talking about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat and plastics releases dioxins into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.

Dioxins are carcinogens and highly toxic to the cells of our bodies. Instead, he recommends using glass, Corning Ware, or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results without the dioxins. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't knowwhat is in the paper. Just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.

He said we might remember when some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

To add to this: saran wrap placed over foods as they are nuked, with the high heat, actually drips poisonous toxins into the food, use paper towels.

Pass this on to your friends.......

Have a beautiful day!

Do not re-use disposable water bottles

Another email on water bottles:

Some of you may be in the habit of using and re-using your disposable water bottles (Ice Mountain, etc), keeping them in your car or at work.

Not a good idea.

The plastic (called polyethylene terephthalate or PET) used in these bottles contain a potentially carcinogenic element (something called diethylhydroxylamine or DEHA).

The bottles are safe for one use only; if you must keep them longer, it should be for no more than a few days, a week max, and keep them away from heat as well.

Repeated washing and rinsing can cause the plastic to break down and the carcinogens can leach into the water that YOU are drinking.

Better to invest in water bottles that are really meant for multiple uses.

This is not something we should be scrimping on.

Take care.

Flowers for 100 days of connecting

Are you aware that Korean celebrates 100 days of dating? I found that out from my daughter's Korean boyfriend and my son's Korean girlfriend.

My daughter asked why 100 days? So she and her boyfriend decided to celebrate 179 days of dating too.

We should be celebrating every moment for the marvel of life and the greatness of living...

Sentiment is our greatest treasure

My eight years old niece told her mother, my sister, that when she grows up, she will like to marry to someone with a large family.

She has 12 cousins on her maternal side and no cousin on her paternal side. She finds it so much more fun to be around her cousins: there are endless things to do, so much to talk and laugh about, having someone to be around with…

Sentiments, be it from family, friends or relationship, are a very valuable and strong vital force of Living. Prudent utilization of sentiments, without clinging and attachments, is a wholesome nature that can bring us to great attainments. Use it wisely!

We are called sentient beings, as sentiment is our greatest treasure.

Latest Christmas carol song for 2008!!!

Received the following from KWL:

Hi, this is the Latest Christmas carol song for 2008!!!

You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town.

It's hitting you once,
It's hitting you twice
It doesn't care if you've been careful and wise
Recession is coming to town

It's worthless if you've got shares
It's worthless if you've got bonds
It's safe when you've got cash in hand
So keep cash for goodness sake,

HEY
You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town!

Finance products are confusing
Finance products are so vague
The banks make you bear the cost of risk
So keep out for goodness sake,

OH
You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town.

Quick Eye Exam...

Email forwarded:

Quick Eye Exam...



This will blow your mind...!




Just do it - don't cheat!!!!!!!!!!!!



Try this it is actually quite good.



But don't cheat!


Count the number of F's in the following text:

FINISHED FILES ARE THE
RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS





Managed it?




Scroll down only after you have counted them!

OK?





How many?





Three?




Wrong, there are six - no joke!




Read again!



FINISHED FILES ARE THE
RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS




The reasoning is further down...
The brain cannot process the word "OF". Incredible or what?



Anyone who counts all six F's on the first go is a genius
Three is normal.
If you didn't even get three, you better get a check for you brain.



Now forward this to all of your friends and back to the person who sent it to you, but for the subject write if you got it right or wrong.

And please don't lie because it will spoil all the fun of this forward!

The Dash

In July 2006, a short 3-minute movie was launched on the Internet called "The Dash."

Since then, over 40 million people from around the world have watched it; and over 20,000 a day continue to watch it as a result of people passing it along.

The movie has been more successful than we could have ever imagined. More importantly, however, it has inspired many, many people to reflect on their lives and ask that all important question, 'Are my priorities where they should be?'

I hope you enjoy this movie and share it with those who are close to you.

Click This Link to View:

The Dash Movie - WTT

Beauty of Math!

This was just too good not to pass on! Read all the way to the End.

Absolutely amazing!

Beauty of Math!
1 x 8 + 1 = 9

12 x 8 + 2 = 98

123 x 8 + 3 = 987

1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876

12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765

123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654

1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543

12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432

123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11

12 x 9 + 3 = 111

123 x 9 + 4 = 1111

1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111

12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111

123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111

1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111

12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111

123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88

98 x 9 + 6 = 888

987 x 9 + 5 = 8888

9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888

98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888

987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888

9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888

98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1

11 x 11 = 121

111 x 111 = 12321

1111 x 1111 = 1234321

11111 x 11111 = 123454321

111111 x 111111 = 12345654321

1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321

11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321

111111111 x 111111111=12345678987654321

Now, take a look at this...101%

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%?

What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER 100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If: H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K

8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And: K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E

11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But: A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E

1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close,
and Attitude will get you there,
It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

It's up to you if you share this with your friends & loved ones just the way I did.

Have a nice day!

First snow fall of the winter

Photo taken at the second floor of my house. I found the scenery pretty enjoyable. Do you agree with me?

Yoga Retreat in India Jan 12- Feb 1, 2009

India Trip, January 2009

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Discourses and Trainings Designed to Cover a Wide Range of Topics Useful For All Walks in Life as Well as for Any Yoga Enthusiast:
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· The Eternal Culture of Mankind – Sanatan Dharma
· The Universe in a Nutshell and the Level of Power God has Assigned to Mankind
· What Kind of Life God Wants Us to Lead
· Philosophy and Psychology of Yoga
· Relaxation and Techniques of Spontaneous Yoga
· Practice of Spiritual Dance
· Different Types of Pranayam (Breathing Techniques)
· Asanas and Meditation
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Four Boyfriends

Like to share the following email that I received with you:

Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends. She loved the fourth boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.

She also loved the third boyfriend very much and was always showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another.

She also loved her second boyfriend. He was her confident and was always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through the difficult times.

The girl's first boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of him!

One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought of her luxurious life and wondered, 'I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.'

Thus, she asked the fourth boyfriend, 'I loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'No way!', replied the fourth boyfriend, and he walked away without another word. His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the third boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'No!', replied the third boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!' Her heart sank and turned cold.

She then asked the second boyfriend, 'I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!', replied the second boyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.' His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated.

Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.' The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!'

In truth, you have four boyfriends in your lives:

Your fourth boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.

Your third boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you die, it will all go to others.

Your second boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to the grave.

And your first boyfriend is your spirit, often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, your spirit is the only thing that will follow you where ever you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity.

Thought for the day:

Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.