More weight problems

It may seem like I am obsessed with weight problems and in a way, I am. Very concerned about overweight issues. Research shows that obese women labour longer. Maybe its because I see the concern bring brought up everyday, but its very in my face. What worries me most is not just the adults who are overweight now, but more importantly, the kids who are overweight as kids and growing up to be obese. I used to believe in eating what you want and enjoying life. I can't say I am a strong believer of that anymore. Sure, you can eat and enjoy but its important to know your limits, be healthy.

Weight aside, did anyone check out the news/details from the Cassini about Titan (Saturn's moon). Its sooo exciting and I want to know what they find. But I like conclusions or something I can lay my eyes on. I don't know how to explain it. I think I'd be more satisfied if better pictures came out, more data were collected and scientists could say with more certainty about whats there. I don't like wishy-washy. Take for example, Mt St Helens. Brooding for so long, having everyone eyeing it, thinking its going to erupt anyday and what happened? Blew out some smoke and went back to sleep. Hehe... I know volcanoes are not good, causes a lot of destruction, but I think its cool, as long as I am not affected, of course.

Cambodia has a new king!! I think Cambodia would be a cool place to visit. Maybe I'm being naive and don't know much about how life is there, how safe it is, but nevertheless. I feel I want to visit these South-East Asian countries that are not as advanced, to see the lifestyle of people. Is it early mornings, is it more laid back, etc.
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Mice on anti-depressants

Testing antidepressants on mice is done for research purposes. Its scary that they grow up tp be more depressed and anxiety prone. If the same results can be applied to how anti-depressants will affect humans, thats horrible. Instead of making you less depressed, it will make you more depressed in the long term??

New type of schools. Its a funny article about people learning. haha and i like one of the quotes made about women being machines. sooo funny. hehe.

Scary dates

Check out this article on scary dates, stories from the girls. Its pretty funny. I don't doubt some scary stories from a guys point of view would be funny too.

Cute Egg Song

http://www.iloveegg.com/winopen_ani/eggsong.htm
Its cute. ^_^

Hobbits existed? Read for yourself. Its a wonder how much has been discovered via bones and fossils of thousands of years ago. How did humans evolve? How are the different types of homo different? Did they evolve different? From different monkeys? Never fails to amaze me.

A taller but overweight America. Eat less people, me included. I've gained so much weight since I moved to Canada, US. I have to get off my butt and do more exercises, burn some calories.
Its a big concern for me, this obesity going around. Its going to be a big killing factor soon, though I am not certain it will ever overtake tobacco. But think of all the health problems related to obesity. Diabetes, heart problems, etc. Think of the future generation. Do we want to be know as the world of rolly-pollies?

Skydiving is bad

It can kill you. I was never one for skydiving. Sure, there's the thrill, but I don't understand the concept of putting your life at risk for it. All for what? One fall? :p

I don't know whats wrong with me. I am so mean today. Maybe it'll pass or maybe I'm just mean.

Crime rates

The most violent crimes have decreased in the US. Thats a relief, but did you check out the statistics? There are a lot of hate crimes, 32% of females were killed by husbands/bfs and there's child + elderly assault.

On a lighter note, check out how drunken bees behave. "Some of the bees became so drunk they ended up flat on their backs." - thats hilarious. Not, that I think bees had a well thought out path, they are always buzzing around, moving a little sideways, front and back. Apparently, there's been more than 1 article published on bears drinking beer. Seems like alcohol is getting popular with the animals as well. The bears even had some brand they prefer. :)

Expensive Restaurants

The Most Expensive Restaurants in US just shows how ridiculous somethings are. Be sure to check out the slideshow that come with pictures of some of the most expensive restaurants.
I know someone would have told me "Can you even digest this food, thats worth so much?"

Go to Forbes if you can't find the slides.

I do admit that I like poshy places too, but sometimes the prices are just too insane. I don't think I can justify a $150 meal on myself, not yet anyways. I better be super duper hungry and that meal had better be good. Talking about food, I'm hungry.

Too tall? Take some drugs

This is the first time I have heard about taking synthetic hormones to prevent girls from growing too tall. Of course, as it turns out, there are short term effects such as weight gain and menstrual problems. Its only recently, that a long term effect is starting to be recognized.
Growing pains over hormones will give you more details about the long term effects.

I guess it could be a pain and really awkward esp when you're a teen to be towering everyone else. Would reducing their growth hormone have helped?

Is it genetics? If so, then if you're a really tall person, then even though it makes sense for you to be with another tall person, maybe it is better to be with a shorter person, for your children's sake. Haha... on the other hand, this will look a little funny and there is no proof this works. Just a thought.

Words of the day:
mochiron - of course
zenzen - absolutely (must be used negatively)

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More OJ?

I hate getting a cold. The nose gets all dry from blowing, you wake up in the middle of the night because your nose is blocked and you feel lethargic all the time. I thought I had a pretty good immune system. I was not prone to falling sick, until lately. I think one of my medication is affecting my immune system, or maybe I'm just thinking too much. :p

People say Vitamin C is supposed to help prevent the cold/flu. I never chew Vit C tablets and I haven't been drinking much OJ lately. Does OJ really help? I avoided OJ, mainly because OJ tends to be cold (from being in the fridge) and I had a sore throat before I caught the cold. You should see me in my office, all bundled up under my fleece blanket. Its quite a sight.

Taj Mahal is tilting?

Check out this article.
I've never been to the Taj Mahal, but I've always wanted to and still want to someday. Is the Taj going to be like the leaning tower of Pisa? I hope not.
You should check out some of the photos from the link. Its one of the forgotten wonders of the world.

I've heard the beautiful marble is a little washed out and yellowish now due to acid rain. And over the 350 years its been standing, its been plundered and the jewels from the walls stolen. Its kind of sad.

There's a movie coming out on the Taj Mahal end of this year. I'll probably check it out.