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Archives for February, 2010

finally I remember

finally I rememberFinally, I was able to buy a good quality box cutter. It’s not that I can’t afford it. It’s just that I mostly forget to put it in my cart when I go on shopping. It’s one of those things that I always missed. The only time I remember I need it, is when I’m already home and done with my shopping.

Good thing I was able to write it down in my notes before we head out to the mall yesterday. I really need it as I have cutting task this Saturday. I will no longer use any dangerous cutting tool that usually cuts my skin as well.

potential danger of herbal medicineA new pathological research has announced that herbal medicine can lead to unwanted deaths, especially in people who consume too much of their natural remedies, or who combine such substances with prescription medication. Professor Roger Byard of University of Adelaide forensic pathologist underlines the fact that many herbal chemicals have very toxic compounds inside, which can kill an adult on their own when taken in excessive quantities, or when combined with other chemicals from other drugs.

“There’s a false perception that herbal remedies are safer than manufactured medicines, when in fact many contain potentially lethal concentrations of arsenic, mercury and lead. These substances may cause serious illnesses, exacerbate pre-existing health problems or result in death, particularly if taken in excess or injected rather than ingested,” the expert explains. Ill-effects also occur when normal drugs are consumed at the same time.

Among the most common complications that occur when combining herbal and classical medicine, the group includes cardiac, renal and liver failure, strokes, seizures and muscle failure, to name just a few. “Herbal medicines are frequently mixed with standard drugs, presumably to make them more effective. This can also have devastating results,” Byard adds.

good outcome of tutoring

good outcome of tutoringFinally, we already heard the good news we’ve been waiting from my second to the last sibling. We are just happy that he will graduate from high school this year. What a relief, everyone is anxious that he might not be able to make it. Good thing we were able to get Math homework help before his second grading period, which pushed his grades back to passing.

From that we decided to continue College algebra problems online tutor. We noticed he learns faster when he is using the computer in his studies as compared to other study method. Honestly, it is an additional expense for us. But, the positive side outweighs the monthly fees we have to pay. The tutoring package is available any time my brother wants to use it whether day or nighttime. Plus, there is no limit as to the service. He can use it as much as he wants to.

Anyway, my sister is also thinking about getting calculus help next semester. Like our younger brother, she feels she will get better chance to get good grades from this subject. She feared she will face difficulties just as I did in my college days. But, I still have to think about that because having two tutoring at the same time will really hurt my monthly budget.

Honey-Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce

Honey-Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce

That honey bear in your cupboard adds flavor and richness to both sweet and savory dishes, like this Honey-Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce. Here are the ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup(s) fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup(s) orange blossom or clover honey
  • 1 teaspoon(s) grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon(s) garlic
  • 1 teaspoon(s) orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
  • 4 (6 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame seeds

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controlling my sleepiness

controlling my sleepinessI’m quite amazed that I can’t control my sleepiness a few moments ago. I was still checking the list of car insurance companies when my eyes start dropping like crazy and I feel too drowsy. I tried to fight it for about 30 minutes, but I give up since it is of no use. And just like that I am already asleep for about two hours. I thought it was just a nap because it feels like one. It’s really feels too quick, but it’s not two hours is a long time.

Anyway now I am back, refreshed and wide awake. So, I’ll continue whatever I am doing before the sleepy mode happen, which is checking insurance companies. Why exactly am I doing this? I don’t know, I just feel like it. Hehehe! I mean it is a worthy thing to do rather than just watching television or sleeping. And, its useful information that I will help me in the future.

my goal of the day

my goal of the dayOne of my goals this day is to look for the best acne treatment. I already allocated at least three hours of my time, which will start at three in the afternoon. Why is this so? Well, I just want to find the product that will solve acne problems for good. If ever, this will not only help me. It will also help my younger siblings as well.

It might sound like a simple thing to do because there are hundreds of acne treatment products in the market, but it’s not. The numbers are making the selection process even harder.

Of course, manufacturers will claim that they have the best one. No business person would ever think of the opposite. But, only few products turned out to be effective. Others can even harm the skin of the user because of the chemicals used. That is why I need to take search seriously.