Benefits of Fruits & Vegies

Many people know fruits and vegies are good for our health. But not many know what is the benefits it does to our body when we eat a certain fruits/vegies. Here is a list of fruits and vegies with their health benefits. Although this list is not a complete and comprehensive ones but here's a few to start with. I might update this list when I have more later.

Apples - Protects your heart, prevents constipation, blocks diarrhea, improves lung capacity, cushions joints

Apricots - Combats cancer, controls blood pressure, saves your eyesight, shields against Alzheimer's, slows aging process

Artichokes - Aids digestion, lowers cholesterol, protects your heart, stabilizes blood sugar, guards against liver disease

Asparagus - It is thought that asparagus stimulates immunity and also may help to lower cholesterol. It is a good source of folate and vitamin E. It also contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon. Asparagus is also a natural diuretic.

Aubergine - Aubergines/brinjals not only block the formation of free radicals, it also reduces cholesterol levels. It is also a source of folic acid and potassium.

Avocados - Battles diabetes, lowers cholesterol, helps stops strokes, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin

Bananas - Protects your heart, quiets a cough, strengthens bones, controls blood pressure, blocks diarrhea

Beans - Prevents constipation, helps hemorrhoids, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, stabilizes blood sugar

Bean sprouts - Bean sprouts (also called mung bean sprouts) are a good source of vitamin C, B complex vitamins and protein.

Beets - Controls blood pressure, combats cancer, strengthens bones, protects your heart, aids weight loss

Blackberry - Blackberries are a good low fat source of vitamin E and it helps to fight infection. It also contains salcylate, which is thought to lower the chance of heart risk. It also contains vitamin C, phenolic acids and folate.

Blackcurrants - Blackcurrants have a high vitamin C content – four times as much as oranges of an equivalent weight. They are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids and help to relieve inflammation as well as urinary tract infections. It is also a good source of potassium.

Blueberries - Combats cancer, protects your heart, stabilizes blood sugar, boosts memory, prevents constipation

Bok choi - Bok choi is a source of folate and potassium. It also provides calcium for bone health. Carotenoids in bok choi act as antioxidants and can reduce free radical damage in the body.

Broccoli - Strengthens bones, saves eyesight, combats cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure

Brussel sprouts - Brussels sprouts have many beneficial phytochemicals, have anti-cancer effects and are a good source of folate, vitamin C and iron.

Butternut - The main benefit that butternut has, is that it is a source of the phytochemical beta-carotene. That has antioxidant abilities and can inhibit cancer cell development.

Cabbage - Combats cancer, prevents constipation, promotes weight loss, protects your heart, helps hemorrhoids

Cantaloupe - Saves eyesight, controls blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, supports immune system

Carrots - Saves eyesight, protects your heart, prevents constipation, combats cancer, promotes weight loss

Cauliflower - Cauliflower is linked with lower rates of cancer. They can also lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, counter anaemia and help regulate blood pressure.

Celery - Celery is a good source of potassium. It has a diuretic effect, can help control blood pressure and has anti-inflammatory effects.

Cherry - Cherries contain the powerful antioxidant anthocyadin. Cherries are believed to relieve gout if at least 225 g are eaten daily. They are also thought to have a mild laxative action.

Chickpeas - Chickpeas contain phytochemicals called saponins, which can act as antioxidants. Chick peas can help to lower cholesterol levels and are also a good source of protein and folate.

Chilli - Chillies help fight pain, temporarily increases the metabolism and eases nasal congestion. It can also discourage blood clots and stimulate the circulation. It can be a digestive aid and have anti-inflammatory effects.

Cos lettuce - Cos lettuce is linked to a reduced risk of cancers. It is also a good source of folate and helps to protect against age-related macular degeneration.

Cranberry - Cranberries may reduce bladder infections. They also help to maintain a healthy heart and also may have anti-inflammatory benefits, as they have anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It is also thought that small amounts of cranberries may benefit kidney stone sufferers. The condensed tannins in cranberries have strong antioxidant properties.

Fennel - Fennel is a traditional aid to digestion. It may help to regulate hormone levels and can ease stomach cramps. It is traditionally used for coughs and it can help to counter high blood pressure.

Figs - Dried or semi-dried figs are a good snack with which to increase energy and raise blood sugar levels quickly. They are also known for their laxative properties. It is thought that they also have cancer-discouraging action.

Garlic - Garlic has many health benefits – it reduces blood pressure and also reduces the risk of infection and illness. It may help to reduce the risk of heart disease. It may also reduce the risk of cancer.

Ginger - Ginger can relieve nausea and relieves indigestion and flatulence. It discourages blood clots, stimulates circulation and may relieve rheumatism. It also has calming, anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Grapefruit - All citrus fruit are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which helps to maintain the body's defences. The flavonoid narigenin is found in grapefruit. It is thought to reduce the risk of some cancers. Grapefruit can improve blood circulation and lower blood cholesterol levels.

Grapes - Both red and black grapes contain powerful antioxidants and resveratrol, which helps to prevent both the narrowing and hardening of the arteries. Ellagic acid, which has anti-cancer properties, is also contained in grapes. They do, however, have a very high sugar content.

Kale - Kale helps reduce the risk of cancer and cataracts. It is also a good source of folate and calcium. It has the highest antioxidant ability of all the leafy green vegetables. It is also rich in the phytochemical lutein.

Kiwifruit - Kiwifruit is one of the world's most nutritious fruit and it contains very high levels of vitamin C, potassium and chlorphyll. It contains a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants. It has anti-cancer effects.

Leeks - Leeks are a useful source of folate and fibre. They have anti-cancer effects and are also linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

Lemons - Lemons have a very high vitamin C content. Lemons help to lower cholesterol levels and also have anti-cancer effects, because of lemons' limonoid phytochemicals.

Lentils - Lentils are a source of both isoflavones and lignan phyto-oestrogens. They are a good source of protein and iron and may help to maintain bone strength and manage menopausal symptoms.

Lettuce - Lettuce aids digestion and promotes liver health. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cataracts. It helps to reduce the risk of cancer, helps prevent spina bifida and anaemia and may ease nervous insomnia.

Mango - Mango is thought to bring about a reduced risk of colon and cervical cancer. It is a rich source of beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A. It also contains beta-cryptoxanthin.

Melons - Melons are good sources of beat-carotene and vitamin C. They may have an anti-clotting action on the blood. Melons are also thought to lower cancer and heart disease risk.

Olives - Olives delay the effects if ageing and also protect against rheumatoid arthritis. Olives are also linked to a reduced breast cancer risk.

Onions - Onions help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. They also have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. They relieve congestion in the airways.

Orange - All citrus fruit are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which helps to maintain the body's defence. Flavonoids are found in oranges. These are thought to reduce the risk of some cancers. Citrus fruits can improve blood circulation and lower blood cholesterol levels.

Papaya - Papaya is thought to bring about a reduced risk of colon and cervical cancer. It is a rich source of beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A. It also contains beta-cryptoxanthin.

Parsley - Parsley has many health benefits. It provides antioxidant protection, it counters anaemia, is a traditional diuretic and may help kidney function and gout. It is also a good source of folate and Vitamin C.

Peaches - Peaches are low in calories and one 100 g peach provides almost three quarters of the daily vitamin C requirement. The fruit has a gentle laxative effect. Peaches are also rich in iron and potassium.

Pear - Pears are very unlikely to trigger allergic reactions, so can be used in exclusion diets. They contain hydroxycinnamic acids, which act as antioxidants.

Peas - Peas help to steady blood sugar levels in the body. They are also the richest food source of vitamin B1 and may also help to reduce heart disease risk.

Pineapple - Pineapples are a source of vitamin C and potassium. Pineapples may also have anti-inflammatory effects. It contains the enzyme bromelain, which is thought to aid digestion. Pineapple reduces blood-clotting and could also help to remove plaque from arterial walls.

Plums & prunes - Plums and prunes have a high antioxidant ability and offer a high level of defence against free radicals. They are also a source of both iron and potassium and also contain vitamin E. Prunes are also known for their laxative effect and are a good source of fibre.

Potatoes - Potatoes are staple food for many people. The starch in potatoes is readily digested and converted into glucose. Potatoes are high in antioxidants and also are a good source of vitamins B and C, potassium and iron.

Pumpkin and squash - Pumpkins and squash contain high levels of antioxidants and carotenes, notably vitamin C and E and therefore may lower cancer risk, heart disease, cataracts and strokes.

Red pepper - Red peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, contain high antioxidant levels and are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

Seaweed - Seaweed is a good source of selenium and iodine. It has anti-cancer effects and provides soluble fibre and omega 3 fats. It promotes thyroid health.

Shiitake mushrooms - These mushrooms are thought to lower cholesterol, to stimulate the immune system and to help fight cancer.

Soya - Soya helps to lower the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancers. It steadies the blood sugar levels and can help ease menopausal symptoms. It also eases constipation.

Spinach - Spinach contains high levels of potassium and folate. Spinach may reduce the risk of cancer, helps to avoid and relieve anaemia and may protect against eye degeneration and heart disease.

Strawberry - Strawberries raise the antioxidant levels in the body and are also a rich source of vitamin C. The ellagic acid they contain appear to inhibit the growth of tumours. They are also a good source of salicylic acid.

Sweet potato - Sweet potato is the richest low-fat source of vitamin E. It contributes to heart health and is a good source of dietary antioxidants. It can help to regulate high blood pressure and also helps anaemia. It may also protect against inflammatory conditions.

Sweetcorn - Sweetcorn is a good source of folate. It also helps protect against age-related macular degeneration and helps fight free radicals in the retina. It provides more starch and more calories than most vegetables. It is high in iron and potassium. It is also a good food for steadying blood sugar.

Tomatoes - Tomatoes contain a high level of antioxidants. They are also linked to a reduced risk of heart attack and they are a good source of vitamin C and E. The main phytochemical found in tomatoes is lycopene.

Turmeric - Turmeric is the most important source of the phytochemical curcumin. It is also thought to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. It is also a digestive stimulant.

Watercress - Watercress has many health benefits: it is a traditional treatment for eczema , counters anaemia, may reduce cancer risk and helps avoid and treat infections.

Healthy Juices

I am putting this healthy juices list here for anyone who are interested in health drinks and also for my own easy reference.

Boost and cleanse our system.
Carrot + Ginger + Apple

Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and improve stomach upset and headache.
Apple + Cucumber + Celery

Improve skin complexion and bad breath.
Tomato + Carrot + Apple

Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.
Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk

Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.
Orange + Ginger + Cucumber

To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.
Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon

To improve skin complexion.
Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi

Regulates sugar content.
Pear & Banana

Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization.
Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango

Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.
Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk

Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.
Papaya + Pineapple + Milk

Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation.
Banana + Pineapple + Milk

Flights to Australia

Ever thought of visiting Australia? It's a nice country with beautiful scenery, clean environment, serene lifestyle, and many interesting places for you to visit. You can go for a city tour in Melbourne and Sydney, or go for a nice relaxing holiday at the beaches in Australia, or enjoy the rugged west cost of the vast desert of the red centre. You can even rent a car and drive the Great Ocean Road. What ever it may be, it is great to have holidays in Australia. Many people choose Australia as a honeymoon place too.

There are various flights to Australia. Sometimes it can be a havoc choosing which flights to go on. If you are from the UK, you can try DialAFlight which is a leading independent UK travel company offering flights, hotels & travel ideas worldwide. You can start making your holiday dream come true by visiting their website at www.dialaflight.com which has a lot of useful travel informations. At the website you can also find cheap flights, holiday offers to Gold Coast, Perth, Queensland and many others. Don't miss your chance to visit Australia's largest city, come catch your Sydney Flights now.

You need to call and speak with their UK travel consultants to book your DialAFlight who will ensure that you requirements are being fullfilled. By speaking to their consultant on the phone, you can be sure that your taylor-made holiday are exactly as you want it.

8 Random Facts about My Mum

I got this tag from Judy to blog about my mum. It's a really nice tag and I would love to blog about it one day.

Well, here's 8 random fact about my mum:-

1. She's very hardworking. Apart from having a full-time job, she still taylor at home to earn extra income for the household. All her regular customers are her colleagues and friends which orders to make malay traditional clothings for any occassions.
2. My mum loves hot and spicy food.
3. She used to drinks around 5 cups of coffee everyday but not now.
4. My mum looks very much younger than her real age. Many people were surprise when they know what her real age is.
5. My mum is very patient, very considerate and always put others before herself.
6. She always sacrifice alot for our family. I remember when I was young, whatever nice food we have, she won't eat and just let us eat all of it no matter how much she loves the food. Even right now, she still does that. I am really touch by her love shown to all of us.
7. My mum knows how to drive. She is the one who always fetch us here and there.
8. She is very thrifty and good in money management which i really admires.

Curtains and accessories

Have you ever tried buying curtain fabric and curtain accessories online? Why not try buying yours at terrysfabric.co.uk which offers an extensive range for you to choose from their online catalogue. Terry's is a UK fabric supplier that are able to offer a design and price to suite everyone. Part of their offers are poles, track and ready made curtains. By choosing to purchase your ready maid curtains at Terry's you'll be able to look into your own curtain fitting ideas. They also provide you advise on how to measure and whether custom length curtains is needed. Visit their store online to get the full idea on what they offer.

Typical day

I have always enjoys Thursday because tomorow is Friday which is the last day of working day for the week. And I can start to relax a bit. But this is not the case today because I got to wake up very early tomorow for this Friday's company event on Team Building. Was cursing to myself the whole day at work for being so unlucky to be choosen because I have still a lot of work to complete and have to be away from office to attend the stu*** event tomorow.

Well, got to sleep early now. Will update on what's happening on the Team Building event tomorow.....

Low Interest Credit Card

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Medical check up

Two months back, I was admitted to a government hospital, HUKM. They could not confirm the correct diagnosis hence, there is a question mark on my diagnosis report "Hypokalaemia due to?". Talking about inefficiency of government hospital here, I have written my personal experience about it though I left out some of it while I was a little unconscious at that time.
http://amidrin.blogspot.com/2007/06/hospitalized-196-216.html
http://amidrin.blogspot.com/2007/06/hospitalization-wrong-diagnosis.html

After discharged from HUKM, I was being refered to another government hospital near where I stayed. I was required to do follow-up check up in Hospital Ampang, which is newly opened. My first appointment at Hospital Ampang was on 14th Aug, which is for taking blood sample test to check my potassium level whether it is still low. Today I had an appointment with the doctor to collect my test result hence, asking him to confirm my earlier diagnosis. This doctor who follow-up on my condition also said that my earlier diagnosis done at HUKM was not correct. I requested him to write a correct diagnosis for me, but he said I have to go back to HUKM because I was being treated there at the first place.


I do not want to go through the hassle and I have lost confidence in the treatment quality at HUKM so I don't think I would be going back there to see the doctor again. They should test and confirm whether I am allergic to the penicilin type antibiotic when I was admitted there but they choose to the easier way by blamming on other health products that I took. I am still taking those health product now and my recent blood test shows that I am healthy. Well, later one day I will plan to go for a complete allergy test in a private hospital when I have bought a good medical insurance plan.

Holiday Cheer!

The first half of the year has just pass by not too long ago. And now we are at the time of the year where holiday seasons are coming our way. First of all, there is Halloween, then Hari Raya and Deepavali for Malaysian, then Thanksgiving, and without realizing it, it's Christmas time. If you are stuck looking for gifts, the best gifts you could give to anybody would be gift voucher/ coupons.

You might want to avoid the hassle of buying gift voucher by going to the store, therefore the best option is to shop for it online at CouponChief which offers coupons/deals/coupon codes, etc (ie. dell coupons, amazon coupons codes, travelocity deals, etc.)

Make your list of gifts for your household family, relatives and friends. Not to forget, for your pets too. What could be easier than doing online shopping for all the gifts you would like to buy in just a click of a mouse at the comfort of your home.

Some of the store offers here at this one stop coupon deal and discount resource are such as Gap, Dell Home, BestBuy.com, eBags, Amazon.com, WalMart, Timberland, and many more.....

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Beware: Toarchlight

I have just read a very useful information that I would like to share with all. This is regarding the use of high voltage toarchlights that thief or robbers use for their criminal activities. If you are on the streets and you see any suspicious person walking towards you holding something that looks like a toarchlight, you better be alert and beware not to have any contact with the thing. This toarchlight is made from China. Apparently, it looks just like any other normal toarchlights but it generates a very high voltage which endengers life. Anyone who are being ZAP by the toarchlight may loose their life on top of loosing their belongings. It is a very dangerous weapon and it is happening in Malaysia now.

Here is the actual story of what happen to a victim who got zapped by the toarchlight which I received from a friend who forwarded it to me. The case happen in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. So, beware on this. (Click image to read).

Hotel Reservations

In less than two weeks time we would be entering the last quarter of the year 2007. What have you plan to do during this time of the year? There would be a lot of celebrations and holidays comming around during the last quarter of the year in Malaysia. Hari Raya, Deepavali and Christmas holidays are comming soon. Not to forget, the long school holiday are comming too. Many people will plan for a nice holiday trip with family, relatives or friends. This is the time of the year where people will mallow down and reward themself from the hard work thay have done during the year.

For those who plan to have a nice holiday trip without having to go through a pre-booked tour agency, and would like to safe time without having to browse through the many listed holiday bookings site on the internet, you might want to try out your search here first at Hotel Reservations. I recommend this site because bookings are available in many part of the world from Asia to Europe countries. You can book hotels, motels, resorts, vacation rentals, etc. which they offer with attractive rates on world wide destinations.

This online travel information website on HotelReservations.com offers up to $100 rebate on your bookings of the various type of accommodations. If you book online or make special internet rate reservation over the phone, they even give you discounts up to 70% on that.

On top of that, this website also provide you with Destination Guide to help you plan your holiday trip better. They provide recommendations on attractions, restaurants, and hotels, and up-to-date weather, health tips, and general information for thousands of destinations. Therefore, this recommended website provide quite a varse comprehensive coverage for travel search information in addition to their attractive promotions and offers. If I plan to go on a holiday, I would definately visit this website to find out more.

Upcomming Friday Event

Last weekend has been a short one for me. Seems like I didn't get much rest at all and now it's Monday again. A long way to go until the next weekend comes again. I have been spending my whole weekend sulking about the up comming company event which is scheduled to be happening this comming Friday, 24th August.

Some would think I am lucky to be choosen as the first batch to go for the Team Building Programme which are being held in Eagle Ranch, Port Dickson. Program starts from 9am until 5.30pm. Yay! Don't have to work this Friday. No yay! for me. Looking at the program list, I am actually not excited about it at all. Having those wet and strenuous activities is definately not my cup of tea. Provided with my current state of health, I don't know whether my body can take it or not. Anyhow, there's no way for me to pull out from the programme because once you have been choosen, it's a compulsory attendance unless you have got a valid reason not to go. I was silently praying that my job urgency will rescue me from this predicament. Hahaha.....

Well, I will update here later on what's really happening at the Team Building Programme after I have attended it. Please, please pray for me that I will be rescue by my job urgency and not have to go through the grueling programme.... ~*SOB*~*SOB*

Review post

I am smiling while I am writing this review post for a blog at http://www.judychow.blogspot.com/. Why? Because the blog belongs to my dear friend who inspires me to take up blogging seriously. Yes, through her blog I got the inspiration to start a blog of my own.

Her blog does not only contains many personal life posting of her cute little boy especially, but also very informative and helpful as well. You can find a lot of information on her blog such as food reviews, health info, cooking recipe or lessons, travel info and also her personal experience which she gracefully shares. I have always enjoy reading her blog and never bores of it. You should find out for youself by clicking here.

Male Pregnancy?

Yep, you heard it right. The title is true. There is a website on the internet which feature the news and insight of the "First Male Pregnancy". Have you heard of this before? It's not the about the movie title Junior featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in it. I am talking about real man, a male gender homo sapiens, pregnant here. Well, I haven't heard of it until now.

Here is the website http://www.malepregnancy.com/ featuring the news and information on the first claimed male pregnancy. The website even have interviews, research contents, science of male pregnancy, documentary film, message board, news and press release, etc... The featured person is called Mr. Lee. As posted in the message board by Liz from the United Kingdom "This is against God. Mr. Lee is a sick man. Repent now before it's too late. You sick, sick people. God will pay you back for this evil you have created. REPENT! REPENT!" I competely agree with her. What on earth are they doing? Going against God's creation in the name of science?

Certaintly God has a very good reason why only women should be the one bearing children. It is not up to us to decide the option because we are not the one who created the human existance in the first place. Even if a wife is unable to conceive a child, I really don't think that we should even consider letting the husband be the one taking over the responsibility of child bearing from the wife. As I was viewing the documentary film on the website there, I wasn't perplexed and I don't feel excited about the whole idea of the research being done. All I can think of is how is Mr. Lee going to answer God when judgement day comes. He is really a sick man to have succumb himself into the research in the first place. Those people who funded it are sick too.

I am really not against science and medical advancement, but this? I really have to strongly object! This is against nature and immoral. Think of the child who were to be born into this world if the research really succeded. The child would definately be the subject of public display and scrutiny. Born out of research, not out of love. Guys, I really would like to know... would you like your body to be altered, to be pregnant and give birth to your own child?

You all really have to read this message board. Thank God there are still many people who thinks this is wrong. What say you?

PayPerPost

I have also just signed up for PayPerPost, which also pays me for blogging. It can also help me drive traffic to my blogsite hence I could share my message of love more effectively. PayPerPost was recommended by a friend of mine, Judy, which also spends her time blogging at home. Well, since she has become a full time mommy and at home all the time, she has started on this "trend" of internet blogging and earning some $$$ on it. Unlike her, I do have a day to day job but I am really facinated by the idea now as I see more and more people joining the band wagon of trying to earn some money through their blog. But many are like her, a full-time housewife could have more time to spend on blogging and hence, they could earn more. I am now trying out to see how much I could really make extra monthly, through this new venture I am now in.

At the beginning, I was a bit sceptic on how it really works or how much can you actually earn through blogging. But after hearing my friend's testimonies and also seeing many others has done it, I am really up into it now. It's really no harm trying to earn some little extra now and then isn't it? It can help me increase my savings and also have a higher spending power if I succeed. My only obstacles now is finding time in doing it. Well, when there's a will, there's a way. So, wish me all the best to the money blogging community! hehehe.....

Place of interest: France

France is one of the famous country in Western Europe. Because of the geometric shape of its territory, French people often refer to Metropolitan France as L'Hexagone (The "Hexagon"). I am most facinated by the many historical places and famous arcitecture buildings that can be found in France. If I have the opportunity to go for holiday in Europe, I would love to go to Paris, the capital city of France. Paris is also known as one of the most romantic city in the world where couple would choose to go for their honeymoon.

The cost of going to France for a holiday is indeed seems very expensive to me. Well, with the Malaysian ringgit to Euro currency exchange rate I cannot afford it yet. I think if you were to travel there without joining a tour agency, it can cost much cheaper and you would have plenty of time visiting your favourite place of interest there. But one of the most difficult thing of going there without a comprehansive tour package is finding the best and cheapest hotels rate in France. Well, not only in France alone but also in any other part of the world.


The Louvre is one of the French capital’s most renowned sites. It is formerly the residence of the Kings of France. It is now one of the world greatest museums. Its exhibition areas are divided into eight major sections: Near Eastern Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculptures; Decorative Arts, Paintings and Prints and Drawings. The best known of the Louvre’s extensive art collection is undoubtedly its most oft-visited and famous painting, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, located in the Renaissance Italian Paintings section. The Winged Victory of Samothrace, the celebrated headless statue with outspread wings, and the Venus de Milo are two of the most frequently viewed Greek statues, while the Seated Scribe is one of the most emblematic pieces in the Egyptian Antiquities section.

If you ever go to France, you must go Paris to visit the Eiffel Tower too. When we see/ hear/ talk about the Eiffel Tower, everyone knows that it is a symbol of France. You can have a dinner and a Moulin Rouge Show at the Eiffel Tower. If I am not mistaken, it is better if you book for the Moulin Rouge Show fo avoid dissapointment of tickets being sold out. There are many hotels in Paris which you can choose from and one thing for sure, you can almost definately get to view the Eiffel Tower from your Paris Hotel if you ever choose to stay there.


The next place I want to introduce is The Lido. Bonheur» (Happiness): the title sets the tone for the revue at the Lido which is the famous cabaret on the Champs Elysées. From one tableau to the next, you will follow the story of a woman in search of happiness: against a background of soft, stirring music, lights and other special effects, the Bluebell Girls illuminate the stage with their sumptuous costumes and sensual choreographies created by Pierre Rambert. Whether you see the show on its own or with dinner, the 26th revue of the Lido promises several hours of « Happiness »!

There are many more nice and interesting places to visit in France which I have not discribe it here. I have some pictures of some of those interesting places to visit which I would like to share it here.

Château de Chambord	Senate of France in Paris	New Caledonia (France)
Arena of Nîmes	Sarlat-la-Canéda	The pont du Gard

Notre-Dame de Chartres	Notre Dame de Paris	Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral	The viaduc de Millau
Galerie des Glaces in Palace of Versailles	The Basilica of the Sacré Cœur	The Champ de Mars in Paris	The Mont Blanc

If you are looking for the best and cheapest price to stay in France for your holidaying, you can find it here online at the following website...

Hotels in Paris : http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/France/Paris/
Hotels in France : http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/France/
Paris Hotel : http://www.hotelsenfrancais.com/France/Paris/

Cruelty in our society

Ever wonder how our country's society is turnning into? Either good or bad, I can't help but wonder what have become of our people living in a progressive city, in a new technology savy environment, in a new world. I would like to point our view on this topic which makes me ponder upond the value of our moral and human sense these days.

Very recently we heard a lot of news reported young innocent child was killed by their own family members. I really could not understand how a mother can kill their own flesh and blood. Most animals has more sense than this. Really! No doubt, these things started happening a long time ago since ancient time, and it really doesn't come as a surprise that it is really happening now. But the sad thing is, it seems to be comming more rampant in our society of modern thinking and cultured values. Over the past one month, I read about these kind of heartbreaking news on the newspaper.

Cops seek mum’s help in investigation
Abused toddler: Father freed, mom expected to be charged

I wonder what have become of our society these days. With the wide spread of religion everywhere and not to forget we were all being thought about moral subjects in school, yet these unmoral things such as child abuse and worst of all, killing off a helpless child can still happen so frequently over the years. It is really hard for me to understand what really goes into the mind of a mother who can inflict such pain and sufferings to their own child. Is it because of stess? anger? hatred? Whatever it is, abusing or killing is defenitely wrong.

Over one and a half year ago, I bought a cute little Australian Silky Terrier. She's so cute and adorable and I can love her unconditionally. If one day she have to leave this world, I cannot imagine what a big impact it has on me to have to deal with the lost physically and emotionally. I think I would probably need to take a few days off mourning my lost. What more if it were my own child? That's why I could not comprehend ones abuse or killing their own child.

I think the problem lies back to our teaching at our own home. When a child is born, they first learn the correct value and moral etique at home through their parents or guardian. Love should be shown and tought starting at home. We should not just fully rely on others to teach and educate our children.

People are directing their priority further from home now a days. We are becoming more career minded, money minded, more selfish, and lack the sensitivity of humanitarian values. Whether you realize it or not, more and more people thinks that if you are kind, sensitive, showing love, campassion and giving in is consider weak. One have to be cruel to others in order to out shown others to acheive great success in life, so to speak. Rule for surviving, some may call it. If these bad value were left unattended, what would become of the world in the future? I can imagine people will become more and more selfish and more and more cruel. Who want to survive living in a bad bad world?

I believe, the solution lies in the first thing which hold true to our human existance. It is love. It is because of God's love that we were created. It is because of God's unconditional and unfailling love that keep us alive. It is because of God's grace and mercy that we were not condemn to death right away when we sin. As human, we all are capable of loving one another. God want us to love one another and live in a nice and peaceful condition. Why spoil it away?

If you understand the power of what love can do, you would realize that you can achieve much more in life and would be able to live a happy fruitful life!

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DON'T PLAY PLAY WITH GOD

Here's an aritcle that I want to share with everyone. It's a true story. May you all be blessed by the testimony that is being shared by Gurmit Singh (the lead actor of the famous sitcom Phua Chu Kang).

Sorry the image is very blurry. Please click on the image to read the contents.

Trying out new things....

Not too long ago, I heard from my friend about bloggers able to earn extra income just from blogging their favourite things. I was quite interested to tried out on it after hearing her testimony that they really pay her out for advertising some entry on her blog. She recommended Blogsvertise.

It's very simple. Just need to get yourself registered, get approved and they will send task for you to write about on your blog to help advertisers advertise their product/ services at your blogsite. You may write it whichever way you like and just add at least 3 links to the website being advertised at your blog entry. By doing so, Blogsvertise will pay you for writing about the advertisers website.

Although Blogsvertise is not a Malaysian base company who can pay you directly to your Malaysian bank account, it is good that they use PayPal to transfer payment to you instead. It is more secure that way.

Well... I have now just registered and waiting for Blogsvertise to approved me so that I can start earning some $$$$$....

Calories counting watchers

This post is suitable for those who are always on diet and counted their calories intakes everytime they put something into their mouth.

Please note: I AM NOT ONE OF THEM. As a matter of fact, I have just had a bag of french fries to compliment my lunch and I averagely have it at least once a week for lunch. French fries is always my favourite dispite the gruesome fact that it does to your healthy diet. But I don't really care. Hahaha....

I think if you were to count your calories intake each and everytime you eat, it would takes away all your enjoyment of eating, especially something that really taste really good. Not to mention you have to memorise the calories count if not all, some of the normal food that you usually eat. I think I would be crazy if I were to do that! To me, the best way is eat everything moderately.

Anyway, it's no harm on knowing the total calories count on your favourite food. Here is some of the list I have info on. The good thing about this list is it comes with the pictures of the food, which makes it even more tempting to be eaten. Hehehe.....

My plan on 08.08.08

I got another tag from LemonJude. Hmm... this tag is not really that easy to do because I have to think ahead and probably start doing some planning. So, what am I going to do on the EIGHT OF AUGUST, YEAR TWO THOUSAND EIGHT? Sorry... just feel like spelling all that out.

Well... my sister got married on the special day of 07.07.07. And for those who know me, they would probably ask me whether I would get married on 08.08.08 or how about 09.09.09 ? But since I am older than my sister, most of them would ask me whether I would choose to get married on the 8th of August next year. Well, in this subject of marriage, I really don't know.... I think most probably that won't be happening on that special date. If you ask me why, to be honest, I really don't know how to answer that. It depends on circumstances I think.

Ok. Here's what I would love to do on the 8th of August next year... It would be great if I could go for a holiday to some nice holiday spot preferably out of the country if it is within my budget. I won't want to be holidaying alone, so I would definately going to spend my holiday with my loved ones. It has been so long since I had my last holiday trip. All the while I had been working and just spend time at home even when I am on annual leaves. It would really be great if I could really go for a nice, enjoying and relaxing holiday with my loved ones on that special date.

Now I would like to know what some of my friend would plan to do on the 8th of August next year:
Amy
firethorn
rin-en

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Proposition: My plan on 08.08.08
Requirements: Share us your plan on 08.08.2008.
Tag Mode: 5 blogger
1st - You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.
2nd - Let the blogger you want to tag know they been tagged by comment in their blog or etc.
3rd - Leave me a comment so that I can compound all your links in a final list on 08.08.2008.

What They will do on 08.08.2008
Xilly want to create a list of 08.08.08 plans.
Chooi Peng was at Hokkaido on 08.08.08
Jazzmint will pass the day blurry on 08.08.08
Dragonmummy will run the normal SAHM task on 08.08.08
Kiasumum's 7th Anniversary 'n honeymoon
Lovely Mummy want to get a new CRV on 08.08.08
Whoisbaby wants an additional with the family on 08.08.08
peimun wish she can have a family trip to Australia with her family (hopefully with the additonal) on 08.08.08
LemonJude wish to have something special
Amidrin would love to go on a holiday on 08.08.08

Gone July, Come August

Wow! It's August now. Look how time flies.... Always when it reaches August, it will soon be December in no time. Since 1st August, I had been busy the past 3 days working and never had time to blog - got a new job to be programmed by Friday. Well, I'm glad I've programmed it on time and had since submitted for the testing yesterday.

Hmm... thinking of August this year, there is a few pre-planed item that need to be done.

• 8th Aug - Remember to send data for GHS project
• 14th Aug - Go to hospital in the morning for blood test
• 21st Aug - Go to hospital in the morning for test result report and doctor's consultation
• One fine Saturday - Meeting up with friends

Well, I can't remember what I did last August. Probably had been busy working and had a boring weekends.... But one thing for sure, I still have my sister around sharing our room together last August.