Two days ago, my kids and I went to see a movie. Before leaving home, I reminded them that the air conditioning in the theater was always too cold and asked each of them to bring a sweater, and they did.
While we are watching the movie, my son offered his sweater to his girl friend who found the place too chilled.
The next day my son was lying in bed all day, he asked: " Mom, I did not know why but I felt like sleeping all day."
I touch his forehead and it was hot. I said to him: "Son, you are having a fever. Go take two Tylenol." He did and he was well enough to go to work the next morning.
His grandmother said: " He probably caught a cold at the movie." I agreed to that.
My son had no idea how he got sick, no idea that he had a cold and fever, no idea how to take care of his sickness. He is such a luck guy, I wish he appreciate everything he is and has...
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Natalie is in Banff
Louise Lake, Banff, Alberta, CanadaThis photo reminds me of 九寨溝。
I do not know why, but I love this picture.
Maybe it looks so unreal.
Maybe because she is my love...
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Maybe it looks so unreal.
Maybe because she is my love...
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
3 Day Silent Ilumination Chan Retreat
In case you are interested:
Method of No-Method: The Practice of Silent Illumination
Teacher: Guo Gu, he is one of Master Sheng Yen's senior lay teachers and translators. He received his doctorate in Buddhist Studies in 2008 from Princeton University. He is now an Assisstant Professor at Florida State University.
For registration and further information:
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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When: July 10 (Friday) to July 12 (Sunday), 2009
Where: DDMBA Ontario Centre
Location: 154 Poyntz Ave. Toronto (map)Teacher: Guo Gu, he is one of Master Sheng Yen's senior lay teachers and translators. He received his doctorate in Buddhist Studies in 2008 from Princeton University. He is now an Assisstant Professor at Florida State University.
For registration and further information:
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Public Lecture "The Origin and Uniqueness of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan."
In case you are interested:
Public Lecture "The Origin and Uniqueness of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan."
Public Lecture "The Origin and Uniqueness of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan."
When: Thursday, July 9, 7pm – 9pm
Where: 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto (map)
Location: North York Central Library Meeting Room No.1
Lecturer: Guo Gu, he is one of Master Sheng Yen's senior lay teachers and translators. He received his doctorate in Buddhist Studies in 2008 from Princeton University. He is now an Assistant Professor at Florida State University.
Dharma Lecture will be given in English and is open to everyone.
For further information:
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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Lecturer: Guo Gu, he is one of Master Sheng Yen's senior lay teachers and translators. He received his doctorate in Buddhist Studies in 2008 from Princeton University. He is now an Assistant Professor at Florida State University.
Dharma Lecture will be given in English and is open to everyone.
For further information:
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Audrey Hepburn's beauty tips
Below is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her 'beauty tips.'
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.
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For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Five tips for a woman...
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Five tips for a woman....
1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.
3. It is important to find a man you can count on! And doesn't lie to you.
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.
5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.
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1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.
3. It is important to find a man you can count on! And doesn't lie to you.
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.
5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father’s Day (June 21, 2009)
Good Friends -1976 Windsor, Ontario
"It was good old times and we had lots of fun, especially when we were young then.
So, to all of my kids, I wish you have a good time always and APPRECIATE everything you have now.
Time, opportunities come and go before you know and recognize, therefore, make best use of the PRESENT and not have regrets, disappointments afterward.
Happy father day to all..."
Love from dad (of my kids)
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So, to all of my kids, I wish you have a good time always and APPRECIATE everything you have now.
Time, opportunities come and go before you know and recognize, therefore, make best use of the PRESENT and not have regrets, disappointments afterward.
Happy father day to all..."
Love from dad (of my kids)
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
A great reincarnation story
Check it out by clinking the following links:
http://www.fox8.com/video/?clipId=3773493&topVideoCatNo=undefined&c=&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv
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http://www.fox8.com/video/?clipId=3773493&topVideoCatNo=undefined&c=&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Through a Rapist's Eyes (No Joke)
Sharing the following email with you:
This was forwarded to me and I think it is Good information!
Through a Rapist's Eyes (No Joke)
When this was sent to me, I was told to forward it to my lady friends, but I forwarded it to most everyone in my address book. My men friends have female friends and this Information is too important to miss someone.
Please pass it along and share it with your children.
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed . They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair . Women with short hair are not common targets.
2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who's clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around specifically to cut clothing.
3) They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse, or doing other activities while walking because they are off-guard and can be easily overpowered.
4) Men are most likely to attack & rape in the early morning, between 5: 00a.m. and 8:30a.m.
5) The number one place women are abducted from/attacked is grocery store parking lots. The number two:office parking lots/garages. Number three: public restrooms.
6) The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to another location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.
8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands
Keys are NOT a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.
10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it?, or make general small talk: 'I can't believe it is so cold out here,' 'We're in for a bad winter.' Now you've seen their face and could identify them in a line-up; you lose appeal as a target.
11) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell STOP! or STAY BACK! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes), yell I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
13) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the Arm (between the elbow and armpit)OR in the upper inner thigh VERY VERY HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it - it hurts.
14) After the initial hit, always GO for the GROIN. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble and he's out of there.
15) When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
16) Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts!!!
You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do : The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans : If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc, and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
a. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5 A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage:
A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, preferably in a zigzag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP! It may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well-educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.'
The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do,DO NOT open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.
Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby --- This should be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana .
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This was forwarded to me and I think it is Good information!
Through a Rapist's Eyes (No Joke)
When this was sent to me, I was told to forward it to my lady friends, but I forwarded it to most everyone in my address book. My men friends have female friends and this Information is too important to miss someone.
Please pass it along and share it with your children.
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed . They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair . Women with short hair are not common targets.
2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who's clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around specifically to cut clothing.
3) They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse, or doing other activities while walking because they are off-guard and can be easily overpowered.
4) Men are most likely to attack & rape in the early morning, between 5: 00a.m. and 8:30a.m.
5) The number one place women are abducted from/attacked is grocery store parking lots. The number two:office parking lots/garages. Number three: public restrooms.
6) The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to another location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.
8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands
Keys are NOT a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.
10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it?, or make general small talk: 'I can't believe it is so cold out here,' 'We're in for a bad winter.' Now you've seen their face and could identify them in a line-up; you lose appeal as a target.
11) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell STOP! or STAY BACK! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes), yell I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
13) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the Arm (between the elbow and armpit)OR in the upper inner thigh VERY VERY HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it - it hurts.
14) After the initial hit, always GO for the GROIN. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble and he's out of there.
15) When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
16) Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts!!!
You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do : The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans : If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc, and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
a. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5 A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage:
A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, preferably in a zigzag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP! It may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well-educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.'
The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do,DO NOT open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.
Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby --- This should be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana .
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Friday, June 5, 2009
One day meditation retreat on June 6, 2009 by DDMBA Ontario
In case you are interested:
Dear friend,
DDM invites you to June one day retreat on the coming Sunday and deepen your practice by lengthening the time spent in mindful awareness, settling down for a whole day.
Also, we thank DDM volunteers and donors for their selfless offering of this event to all. Note that everyone is welcome; however some familiarity with meditation methods will be helpful and recommended.
With Palms Joined,
DDMBA Ontario
Note: Towels, mats, and cushions as well as light vegetarian lunch will be provided at the event. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing.
DDMBA Ontario
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
Event: One Day Chan Meditation Retreat
Time: Sunday June 7th , 2009 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: 154 Poyntz Avenue, Toronto (SW of Sheppard & Yonge)
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Dear friend,
DDM invites you to June one day retreat on the coming Sunday and deepen your practice by lengthening the time spent in mindful awareness, settling down for a whole day.
Also, we thank DDM volunteers and donors for their selfless offering of this event to all. Note that everyone is welcome; however some familiarity with meditation methods will be helpful and recommended.
With Palms Joined,
DDMBA Ontario
Note: Towels, mats, and cushions as well as light vegetarian lunch will be provided at the event. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing.
DDMBA Ontario
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
Event: One Day Chan Meditation Retreat
Time: Sunday June 7th , 2009 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: 154 Poyntz Avenue, Toronto (SW of Sheppard & Yonge)
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
REMOVING GALLSTONES NATURALLY
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REMOVING GALLSTONES NATURALLY
by Dr Lai Chiu-Nan
It has worked for many. If it works for you please pass on the good news. Chiu Nan is not charging for it, so we should make it free for everyone. Your reward is when someone, through your word of mouth, benefits from the regime. Gallstones may not be everyone's concern. But they should be because we all have them. Moreover, gallstones may lead to cancer. "Cancer is never the first illness," Chiu Nan points out. "Usually, there are a lot of other problems leading to cancer.
In my research in China , I came across some materials which say that people with cancer usually have stones. We all have gallstones. It's a matter of big or small, many or few.
One of the symptoms of gallstones is a feeling of bloatedness after a heavy meal. You feel like you can't digest the food. If it gets more serious, you feel pain in the liver area." So if you think you have gallstones, Chiu Nan offers the following method to remove them naturally.
The treatment is also good for those with a weak liver, because the liver and gallbladder are closely linked.
Regimen:
1. For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice every day. Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally.
2. On the sixth day, take no dinner.
3. At 6 PM, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water.
4. At 8 PM, repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts.
5. At 10 PM, take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage.
PS. 1cup =250ml, half cup lemon juice=3 lemons (approx.)
The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools. "Usually they float," Chiu Nan notes. "You might want to count them. I have had people who passes 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. Very many."
"Even if you don't have any symptoms of gallstones, you still might have some. It's always good to give your gall bladder a clean-up now and then.
PASS THIS AND YOU MAY HELP OTHERS!
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REMOVING GALLSTONES NATURALLY
by Dr Lai Chiu-Nan
It has worked for many. If it works for you please pass on the good news. Chiu Nan is not charging for it, so we should make it free for everyone. Your reward is when someone, through your word of mouth, benefits from the regime. Gallstones may not be everyone's concern. But they should be because we all have them. Moreover, gallstones may lead to cancer. "Cancer is never the first illness," Chiu Nan points out. "Usually, there are a lot of other problems leading to cancer.
In my research in China , I came across some materials which say that people with cancer usually have stones. We all have gallstones. It's a matter of big or small, many or few.
One of the symptoms of gallstones is a feeling of bloatedness after a heavy meal. You feel like you can't digest the food. If it gets more serious, you feel pain in the liver area." So if you think you have gallstones, Chiu Nan offers the following method to remove them naturally.
The treatment is also good for those with a weak liver, because the liver and gallbladder are closely linked.
Regimen:
1. For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice every day. Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally.
2. On the sixth day, take no dinner.
3. At 6 PM, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water.
4. At 8 PM, repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts.
5. At 10 PM, take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage.
PS. 1cup =250ml, half cup lemon juice=3 lemons (approx.)
The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools. "Usually they float," Chiu Nan notes. "You might want to count them. I have had people who passes 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. Very many."
"Even if you don't have any symptoms of gallstones, you still might have some. It's always good to give your gall bladder a clean-up now and then.
PASS THIS AND YOU MAY HELP OTHERS!
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Cheating at the gas pumps (PRINT OUT YOUR RECEIPTS!!!)
Sharing the following email with you:
This email was sent to me by a friend whose cousin is the Ridgetown, Ont. fire captain.
This is true. It happened to them three weeks ago somewhere in Ridgetown on our way to Kingston. The pump should have totaled @ $38.00 (and change). When the receipt was printed, and she checked it was $ 47.00 (and change).
She got mad, went inside the store, asked for a calculator and let them do the math. They refunded her. She told them that if they cheat, they had better make it right. Normally, her husband would skip printing the Receipt.. Not her
We saw on the news the other night that this is happening everywhere.
Brian pumped exactly one liter of gas. The price did not match the cost of one liter. It was higher. He went inside and complained, got a refund. There is also a number on each pump that you can call and complain..
This is a true story, so read it carefully.
On March 24, 2009, I stopped at a gas station in Chatham. My truck's gas gauge was on 1/4 of a tank. I use the regular grade, which was priced at $0.885 per liter. When my tank is at this point, it takes somewhere around 45 liters to fill it up.
When the pump showed 45 liters had been pumped, I began to slow it down. Then, to my surprise, it went to 50, then 55. I even looked under my truck to see if it was being spilled. It was not. Then it showed 60 liters on the pump. It stopped at 62 liters. This was very strange to me, since my truck has only a 65 liter tank. I went on my way a little confused, then on the evening news I heard a report that 1 out of 10 gas stations had calibrated their pumps to show more gas had been pumped than a person actually got.
Here is how to check a pump to see if you are getting the right amount:
Whichever grade you are using, put EXACTLY 10 LITERS in your tank, then look at the dollar amount. If the dollar amount is not EXACTLY 10 times the price of the fuel you have chosen, then the pumps are rigged.
In my case, as I said, the mid-grade was $0.885 per liter; my dollar amount for 10 liters should have been $8.85 . I wish I had checked the pump. It doesn't matter where you pump gas, please check the 10 liter price. If you do find a station that is cheating, contact the MTO, and direct your comments to the Commissioner, the info is on the gas pumps.
Please don't delete this until you have sent it to all people in your address book. We need to put a stop to this outrageous cheating of customers. The gas companies are making enough profits at honest rates.
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Cheating at the gas pumps (PRINT OUT YOUR RECEIPTS!!!)
This email was sent to me by a friend whose cousin is the Ridgetown, Ont. fire captain.
This is true. It happened to them three weeks ago somewhere in Ridgetown on our way to Kingston. The pump should have totaled @ $38.00 (and change). When the receipt was printed, and she checked it was $ 47.00 (and change).
She got mad, went inside the store, asked for a calculator and let them do the math. They refunded her. She told them that if they cheat, they had better make it right. Normally, her husband would skip printing the Receipt.. Not her
We saw on the news the other night that this is happening everywhere.
Brian pumped exactly one liter of gas. The price did not match the cost of one liter. It was higher. He went inside and complained, got a refund. There is also a number on each pump that you can call and complain..
This is a true story, so read it carefully.
On March 24, 2009, I stopped at a gas station in Chatham. My truck's gas gauge was on 1/4 of a tank. I use the regular grade, which was priced at $0.885 per liter. When my tank is at this point, it takes somewhere around 45 liters to fill it up.
When the pump showed 45 liters had been pumped, I began to slow it down. Then, to my surprise, it went to 50, then 55. I even looked under my truck to see if it was being spilled. It was not. Then it showed 60 liters on the pump. It stopped at 62 liters. This was very strange to me, since my truck has only a 65 liter tank. I went on my way a little confused, then on the evening news I heard a report that 1 out of 10 gas stations had calibrated their pumps to show more gas had been pumped than a person actually got.
Here is how to check a pump to see if you are getting the right amount:
Whichever grade you are using, put EXACTLY 10 LITERS in your tank, then look at the dollar amount. If the dollar amount is not EXACTLY 10 times the price of the fuel you have chosen, then the pumps are rigged.
In my case, as I said, the mid-grade was $0.885 per liter; my dollar amount for 10 liters should have been $8.85 . I wish I had checked the pump. It doesn't matter where you pump gas, please check the 10 liter price. If you do find a station that is cheating, contact the MTO, and direct your comments to the Commissioner, the info is on the gas pumps.
Please don't delete this until you have sent it to all people in your address book. We need to put a stop to this outrageous cheating of customers. The gas companies are making enough profits at honest rates.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car!
Sharing the following email with you:
Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the air-conditioning immediately. According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer may also cause miscarriage.
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
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Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car!
Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the air-conditioning immediately. According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer may also cause miscarriage.
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
2010 Lakulish Institute of Yoga Annual International Yoga Training Courses
In case you are interested:
Lakulish Institute of Yoga Annual International Yoga Training Courses
• Certified Level 1 Teachers Training Course - 3 Weeks
January 12 – February 2, 2010 Cost $1200 U.S.*
(Recognized Course in North America by Yoga Alliance)
• Non Certified Yoga Training and Yoga Retreat**
2 or 3 Week Programs
Available to Choose from. January 12 – February 2, 2010
Cost of 3 Week Program $1200 U.S.*; $900 U.S.* for 2 Week Program
* Prices Includes Board and Room and Local Trip Visits
** The difference Between the Certified and Non certified Courses is separate classes for Asanas and Pranayam Trainings and the related more intensive and advanced trainings provided in the Certified Teachers Training Course.
Programs Consists of:
* Daily Practice of Asanas & Pranayams and its Theory
* Training in Shat Kriyas (Yogic cleansings)
* Philosophy of Ashtang Yog
* Karma Yog
* Bhakti Yog
* Spiritual Discourses
* India’s Eternal Culture and Divine Yoga
* Yoga Therapy
* Darshan of Swami Rajarshi Muni
* Principles of Ayurveda and Its Natural Remedies
* The Science of Diet and Yog Diet
* Site Visits and Visits to Indian Shops
* Visits to Different Ashrams of Life Mission
Location:
Life Mission, Rajrajeshwardham, P.O. Box 27, Limbdi 363 421, Gujarat, India.
Phones: +91-2753-261863, 292063.
Email: life_mission@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Arjunsinh
International registration for Training Courses:
Contact: Dennis Konch
Canada
1-250- 954- 0073
E-mail: lifema@telus.net
Website: http://www.lifemission.org
Important Notice:
The World Yog Asana Championships sponsored by The Lakulish Institute of Yoga to Promote Active Participation and Interest in Yoga by world youth is to be Held in Mumbai January 8,9, & 10th, 2010. This will take place just prior to the International training courses and Free Board and Room will be provided to all registered course participants whether registered in the certified or non certified course. All course registrants are urged to attend these events as they are highly entertaining as well as being extremely informative.
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Lakulish Institute of Yoga Annual International Yoga Training Courses
• Certified Level 1 Teachers Training Course - 3 Weeks
January 12 – February 2, 2010 Cost $1200 U.S.*
(Recognized Course in North America by Yoga Alliance)
• Non Certified Yoga Training and Yoga Retreat**
2 or 3 Week Programs
Available to Choose from. January 12 – February 2, 2010
Cost of 3 Week Program $1200 U.S.*; $900 U.S.* for 2 Week Program
* Prices Includes Board and Room and Local Trip Visits
** The difference Between the Certified and Non certified Courses is separate classes for Asanas and Pranayam Trainings and the related more intensive and advanced trainings provided in the Certified Teachers Training Course.
Programs Consists of:
* Daily Practice of Asanas & Pranayams and its Theory
* Training in Shat Kriyas (Yogic cleansings)
* Philosophy of Ashtang Yog
* Karma Yog
* Bhakti Yog
* Spiritual Discourses
* India’s Eternal Culture and Divine Yoga
* Yoga Therapy
* Darshan of Swami Rajarshi Muni
* Principles of Ayurveda and Its Natural Remedies
* The Science of Diet and Yog Diet
* Site Visits and Visits to Indian Shops
* Visits to Different Ashrams of Life Mission
Location:
Life Mission, Rajrajeshwardham, P.O. Box 27, Limbdi 363 421, Gujarat, India.
Phones: +91-2753-261863, 292063.
Email: life_mission@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Arjunsinh
International registration for Training Courses:
Contact: Dennis Konch
Canada
1-250- 954- 0073
E-mail: lifema@telus.net
Website: http://www.lifemission.org
Important Notice:
The World Yog Asana Championships sponsored by The Lakulish Institute of Yoga to Promote Active Participation and Interest in Yoga by world youth is to be Held in Mumbai January 8,9, & 10th, 2010. This will take place just prior to the International training courses and Free Board and Room will be provided to all registered course participants whether registered in the certified or non certified course. All course registrants are urged to attend these events as they are highly entertaining as well as being extremely informative.
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