my love for plants

my love for plantsIt’s been six months since I made a small garden. That was the exact time I could remember I started to love plants. The move is inspired by my farming online games.

It is true that I love playing virtual games. But, I got tired thinking that I kept on playing and not getting anything in the future. So, I decide to transfer my attention to a real life garden where I can get benefits rather than waste my time to virtual plants.

As of now, the plants are already fully grown. Actually, I’m already using most of it in some of the dishes I cook. And they remain live and others are still bearing fruits despite the harsh condition we are experiencing.

Anyway, since I feel I have a green thumb, I am motivated to get indoor plants, for a change. I think it would be a great house decoration and a very refreshing one too. All I have to do now is to choose the spots that need embellishments. After that, is the only time I can choose the kind of plants suitable for a particular area. For that process, I might need to get hubby’s help. That way we will be both happy with the kind of plants we will choose. But, I think he would agree that the one in the picture is perfect even if I still don’t have a spot for that.

good news for movie lovers

I love movies; there is no doubt about it. But, going to the movie house every now and then is not an option. Not only it is expensive, I don’t have the option to watch it over again. So, hubby and I seldom go to the movie house. It only happens during special occasions.

Oftentimes, we opt to download the movies that we like. That way, we can watch it over and over again at any convenient time. But, we have to wait for hours; sometimes it takes days for the download to complete. I blame that all to my low speed internet. But, that is okay as compared to no internet at all.

My father requested to give him a copy of the Cool Hand Luke movie. I’ve never heard of this movie before, the only way to find out is through the web. I’ve learned that it is a 1967 drama movie of Paul Newman. I’ve never realized that my father loved very old movies, older than he is.

As I find this movie, I also discover that there is a site where I can download movies in HD quality at the lowest possible price. Actually, movies and tv shows in Hi-Def and DVD quality all genres are available for downloads. Now, I can download any movies I like even the 2009 movies. Hehehe!

Are Dogs Better than Cats?

Are Dogs Better than CatsIt is always a question of what makes a better pet, a cat or a dog, has been on the table for years, with defenders of each camp going to great lengths to show how one pet is better than the other. Speaking strictly from a scientific point of view, it seems dogs are much better friends to man than cats are; therefore the battle appears to be won by the canines, according to the recent research done by the New Scientist.

The research took the cat and the dog and figuratively pitted the one against the other in eleven major categories, ranging from brain size to usefulness and ability to bond and interacts with humans. While cats are clearly better endowed than their ancient rivals, the dogs, as regards human interactions, the latter win by a whisker. When drawing the line after analyzing the pets by the eleven criteria, New Scientist has proclaimed dog the winner with 6 to 5.

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efficient way to keep cool

Which is the more efficient way to keep cool, turning on your AC or leaving your freezer door open? Well, if you have an older house, they’re probably about equal. Sloppy ductwork loses a lot of cool air, and older ACs are pretty more inefficient. You may install an Energy Star air conditioner and make use of programmable thermostats to save big on electricity.

Having this stuff will give you the benefits of saving some cold, hard cash. Replace a 10-year-old room AC with a new Energy Star model and save about $14/year. Use programmable thermostats and save about $100/year. Drapes also shutter and awnings can further keep out heat by up to 77%. And, lower cooling costs by 10-50% by planting hardwood trees on the east, west and south sides of the house.

roasting chicken the fastest way

roasting chicken the fastest wayEvery now and then we run out of time when it comes to cooking and suddenly find ourselves under pressure, with a meal looming and a hungry family impatient for their baked chicken dinner. Well, stay cool! It does not have to take 60 minutes or more to roast a chicken; it just takes a little cunning and a fairly relaxed half an hour. Alright, it will take 35 minutes, but it will still be roasted and will still be the entire chicken. Here’s a method you can use practically no work on your part at all.

Using Microwave Oven, you need a 1.5kg (that’s about 3lbs) chicken or smaller. Mix together a little olive oil, some dark soy sauce, a teaspoon of paprika, a tablespoon of mixed dried herbs and two crushed cloves of garlic. Paint this mix all over the chicken, then put it into a roasting bag and seal it by twisting the end of the bag and folding it under the chicken.

Punch a couple of holes in the bag and microwave on High for 30 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, leave the chicken in the microwave, without opening the door, for a further 5 minutes. Be careful when you open the bag, just in case there is still some steam waiting to escape. It can burn you. That’s it, Enjoy!

Finding the Right Shoes for You

Finding the Right Shoes for YouIt is a fact that today we are overwhelmed by choices! If we go to a drive through hamburger place we have about 20 choices to make and that’s just for the sandwich. Then you have to decide on fries or onion rings, what kind of drink, and do you want to biggie size or super size that? With the way our society has become accustomed to having so many choices in everything it is no surprise that shoes are the same way.

The comfort and support that the shoe offers is of vital importance to the health of your feet now and in the future. As a matter of fact, wearing improper shoes can cause way more problems than just sore toes. Wearing a shoe that does not support or that is the wrong size can cause back pain and even spinal injury. How is that for a wake up call? The discomfort that you suffer in your foot due to improperly fitting shoes is minimal compared to the serious back pain it can lead to.

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Home Remedies for Fever

Fever is a frequent medical sign that describes an increase in internal body temperature to levels above normal. Fever is most accurately characterized as a temporary elevation in the body’s thermoregulatory set-point, usually by about 1–2 °C (1.8-3.6 °F). This is caused by an elevation in the thermoregulatory set-point, causing typical body temperature to rise. A feverish individual has a general feeling of cold despite an increased body temperature, and increases in heart rate, muscle tone and shivering, all of which are caused by the body’s attempts to counteract the newly perceived hypothermia and reach the new thermoregulatory set-point. Well, here are some things that you can do at home to help alleviate fever:

  • Extract 1 teaspoon each juice of tulsi leaves and bel flowers. Add 1 teaspoon honey. Take twice every day.
  • Tea made by boiling 1teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methidana), taken twice or thrice a day provides excellent remedy. (A little honey or lemon juice can be added to improve the flavour).
  • Grind a few roots of the mango tree into a fine paste and apply on the palm and soles of the patients.

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