The Wooden Bowl

The Wooden Bowl
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now,
A year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered

The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
Failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.

When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son.
'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.


He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,
'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.

' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
Neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
A rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights..

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands.You nee d to be able to throw something back sometimes.

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
Your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about .I just did.

FRIENDSHIP CANDLE

NOTICE AT THE END,
THE DATE THE CANDLE WAS STARTED.
GONNA GIVE YOU GOOSE BUMPS..

I am not going to be the one who lets it die. I found it believable --
Angels have walked beside me all my life--and they still do

*********************

This is to all of you who
Mean something to me,
I pray for your happiness. The Candle Of Love, Hope & Friendship

This candle was lit on the
15th of September, 1998

Someone who loves you has helped
Keep it alive by sending it to you.

Don't let The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship die

Pass It On To All Of Your Friends
And Everyone You Love!

Are you getting what you pay for?

Internet broadband connectivity is becoming a necessity to us. We cannot afford not to have it especially those who earn most of their income from internet. Obviously it is not free and we pay according to the broadband capacity we subscribed. But again it not necessary what we pay for is what we actually getting. So how do we know whether we get what we pay for? Well, you can actually by using an application called Speedtest.

Speedtest is actually a web based application where you can test the speed of the internet connection . Use SPEEDTEST.NET to test the speed of your Internet connection. See if you are getting what you pay for or share your results with others!

Mayan's Prediction: End of The world

This is really scary, we are talking about the end of the world here, end of mankind and all the living creatures in the planet called earth.

If this prediction is true then we only have a least two more years to enjoy life and be ready to die. This movie trailer is so realistic as if there is no place on earth that is safe anymore. Everything will be wiped to nothing and completely destroyed. Why is it had to be in the year 2012? The earth is still young.

Kindle : Better than paper

This is a fantastic gadget from Amazon.com. Reading book will no longer be the same as before. No computer needed, longer battery life, lighter than most notebook or net book. Everything you ever need will be housed in kindle. Great product. It simply amazing.

Do you want to be Superman?

This is an ad (at the road side)which I was happened to capture with my hand phone camera when I parked my car near the shop that I stop by for a cup of coffee. The company claims that the medicine is in a form of gel and it can transform your manhood into much larger, harder, rough and longer for self sexual satisfaction. The banner also used catchy sentences; “Do You Want to Be Superman?". But are these medicine safe? does it really work? What are the side effect?

Swine Flu

If you have been watching the news in the past few days you know that there is an outbreak of Swine Flu that started in Mexico and has spread to the United States and other countries.

Listen to Dr.Christopher talked about Swine Flu at Radio Talk Show

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur mainly through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Symptoms include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Incubation time is 24 - 48 hours.

Precautions:
1. Avoid close contact
2. Stay home when you are sick
3. Cover mouth & nose when sneezing or coughing
4. Wash hands often
5. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth, which spreads germs
6. Get plenty of rest, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

I know alot of people are concerned because the orders are rolling in for the Anti Plague and Super Garlic Immune Formula, which is a great formula for virus based illness. Western Botanicals has Anti Plague in syrup and capsules. Christopher’s Anti Plague, which is now called Super Garlic Immune Formula is available in syrup and extract. This formula has been a life saver for me in the past and I am stocked up in case I need it. We drink fresh squeezed orange juice all winter and with this outbreak we are still drinking it to help keep our immune system revved up. Some great formulas for the Immune System are Christopher’s Immune System Formula available only in capsules and Western Botanicals Immune Boost Formula taken two to three times a day which will do a wonderful job of keeping the immune system strong. The great thing about the Immune Boost Formula is that it is available in both capsules and liquid, and if you have kids be sure to get the syrup, because this stuff tastes great!!! You will have no problem getting kids to take this formula, they will be asking you for it. The reports about the Swine Flu is that it goes into pneumonia.


For people that have problems with the lungs, the Lung & Bronchial Formula is a great one to keep the lungs clear and strong. Back when we had a steel plant polluting our air I took Lung & Bronchial at least once a day to keep my lungs healthy. It was a happy day when they shut down and dismantled the steel mill. I love Western Botanicals Essential Air Care, it disinfects and purifies the air. This is a Full-Strength blend of very powerful Essential Oils, that work to destroy Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, Infection, Pathogens, Antigens and harmful Micro-Organisms. Spray high into the air to disinfect and purify the room. Use several time a day throughout the house at times of illness or daily to keep things smelling great. Essential Air Care is available in Citrus, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Ylang blends. And speaking of essential oils, Garden Essence's X-Plague is the one we love to use, add 1/2 a bottle to Glandular Massage Oil and rub into throat, on bottom of feet, etc.


The highly anti-viral, antiseptic properties of the oils contained in this blend help protect the body from the onset of flu, E-coli, candida, colds, sore throats, gum infection, canker sores. Use straight from the bottle onto the canker sores, or to give yourself a boost when your are around infected people. For the next few days you can listen to David Christopher talk about Swine Flu at this link. This show was recorded last fall when reports of swine flu were rare.

Have a healthy and happy month,
by Kathryn Mechling
http://www.herbsfirst.com

Advance Small 2 Seater Electric Vehicle

This small advance vehicle under experiment by Seqway and GM is amazing innovation. What fascinates me is the balance mechanism. To balance four wheels is no problem but two wheels, side by side?

Take a look at the specification below. This vehicle uses highly sophisticated components comprising electronic and mechanical.


Segway Specs
These specifications are for the standard HT i180 model. Segway also offers four additional models: the HT i180 Police, the Cross-Terrain Transporter (XT), the Golf Transporter (GT) and the p133, a small, lightweight model.
• Top speed: 12.5 miles per hour (20 kph).
• Weight: 83 lbs (38 kg)
• Width: The Segway's footprint (how much space it covers on the ground) is 19 by 25 inches (48 by 63.5 cm).
• Weight capacity: 260 pound (118 kg) rider and cargo.
• Range: About 17 miles (28 km) on even ground, with a single charge on a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, and 8-12 miles with a single charge on a NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery.
• Driver interface: The Segway has a small LCD screen that tells the driver how much battery power is left and how well the vehicle is functioning.
• Motors: Each of the Segway's wheels is driven by a 2-horsepower electric motor that produce no emissions.
• Transmission: The two-stage transmission, built by Segway and Axicon Technologies, has a compact 24:1 gear ratio. It uses a helical gear assembly that significantly reduces noise.
• Computer: The Segway's brain is made up of two circuit boards, housed in the vehicle's chassis. The circuit boards, which boast a total of 10 microprocessors, normally work together, but each can function independently in the event of a computer problem.
• Power: The Segway is powered by two rechargeable batteries. Segways come with eitherlithium-ion (Li-ion) or nickel metal hydride (NIMH) batteries.
• Sensors: The Segway uses five gyroscopes and a collection of other tilt sensors to keep itself upright. Only three gyroscopes are needed -- the extra sensors are included as a safety precaution. The Segway has an additional weight sensor built into its platform to tell the computer when a rider has stepped on.
• Brakes: The Segway doesn't have a braking system. To stop, the rider stands upright without leaning forward or backward, and the vehicle maintains its position.
• Turning radius: Since it only has two wheels, the Segway can rotate around a single axis (the wheels turn in opposite directions). This gives the Segway a turning radius of zero.
• Wheels: The Segway wheel consists of a forged steel wheel hub with a glass-reinforced thermoplastic rim.
• Security: The Segway uses an electronic key system. The key, which looks something like a car lighter, stores a 128-bit encrypted digital code.
• Chassis: The Segway's sensitive electronic equipment is housed in a sturdy die-cast aluminum chassis.
• Control shaft: The aluminum shaft that holds up the Segway's handlebars can be adjusted to different heights.

Info Extract from: How Segways Work

JOB PROMOTION IS BAD FOR HEALTH

Recent study by researcher (economics and psychology faculty, University Warwick) in London confirmed that job promotion can harm your health and leave you substantially less time to visit the doctor.

The researcher found that job promotion produces 10 per cent more MENTAL STRAIN and leaves up to 20 per cent less time to visit the doctor in the event of illness.

Researcher Chris Boyce said: “Getting a Job Promotion at work is not as great as many people think. Our researcher finds that the mental health of managers typically deteriorates after a job promotion. There are no indications of any health improvements for promoted people,” he said. – AFP

That being the case, it is better to get pay raise rather than Job promotion. There are cases whereby a person suddenly died after getting promoted. No doubt some may get through the process of mental strain and live to tell other about their experience. Our body and mind are some time vulnerable and susceptible to stress and it is our self that need to learn, manage and cope with the never ending stressful working environment after a job promotion.

Google Earth 5.0

The new earth google 5.0 (still in Beta) is outstanding and now you can do a lot more with new features such as historical imagery from around the globe and also you can now go down into the Ocean floor and explore what lies beneath the ocean. Now you can visit every country in the world right from the comfort of your home.

DOWNLOAD EARTH GOOGLE 5.0

The Power of Negative Thinking

by Remez Sasson

Negative thinking appears to be more prevalent than positive thinking. It seems that with most people positive thinking requires some effort, whereas negative thinking comes easily and uninvited. This has much to do with education and the environment one has been living in.
If you have been brought up in a happy and positive atmosphere, where people value success and self-improvement, then it will be easier for you to think positively and expect success. If you have been brought up under poor or difficult situations, you will probably go on expecting difficulties and failure.
We all view everything through our predominant mental attitude. If our thoughts are positive, that is fine, but if they are negative, our lives and circumstances will probably mirror these thoughts.
If you believe that you are going to fail, you will unconsciously sabotage every opportunity to succeed. If you are afraid of meeting new people or having close relationships, you will do everything to avoid people and relationships, and then complain that you are lonely and nobody loves you.
Do you often think about difficulties, failure and disasters? Do you keep thinking about the negative news you have seen on the TV or read in the newspapers?
Do you see yourself stuck and unable to improve your life or your health? Do you frequently think that you do not deserve happiness or money, or that it is too difficult to get them? If you do, then you will close your mind, see no opportunities, and behave and react in such ways, as to repel people and opportunities.
The mind does not usually judge or examine thoughts and opinions before accepting them. If what it hears, sees and reads is always negative, it accepts this as the standard way of thinking and behavior.
The media constantly bombards the mind with a lot of information about disasters, catastrophes, wars and other unhappy events. This information sinks into the subconscious mind, and then manifests as your habitual manner of thinking. By occupying the mind with depressing and pessimistic thoughts you radiate negative energy into the surrounding world, thus creating and recreating more negativity, failures and disasters.
The mind is neutral energy. The way you think determines whether the results are positive and beneficial or negative and harmful. It is the same of energy acting in different ways.
The good news are that persistent inner work can change habits of thinking. You must be willing to put energy and time to pursue positive thinking, in order to change your mental attitude.
A few Tips:
- Each time you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, reject the thought, and think a positive one instead.
- If you catch yourself visualizing failure, visualize success instead.
- If you hear yourself uttering negative words, change to positive words instead.
- When you say, "I cannot", say, "I can".
- Do you repeat negative words and phrases in your mind? Change them to positive ones.
- Open your mind to positive attitude and expect positive results.
- Decide that from today, from this very moment, you are leaving negative thinking behind, and starting on the way toward positive thinking and behavior.
It is never too late to change your attitude and your life.

© Copyright Remez Sasson
Remez Sasson teaches and writes on positive thinking, creative visualization, motivation, self-improvement, peace of mind, spiritual growth and meditation. He is the author of several books, among which are "Peace of mind in Daily Life", "Will Power and Self Discipline", "Visualize and Achieve" and "Affirmations - Words of Power".

Visit his website and find articles and books filled with inspiration, motivation and practical advice and guidance.Website: http://www.SuccessConsciousness.comBooks: http://www.successconsciousness.com/ebooks_and_books.htm