September 30, 2012

September 21, 2012

A Renoir Discovered In A Flea Market




Pierre-August Renoir, one of the most prolific French artists of the 1800s, created nearly 6000 works of art in the sixty years of his life. His paintings decorated the homes of wealthy Parisians, and were sought after by Americans and Europeans. But who would have thought they could be so easy to find -- just $7 at a flea market!





Soaring Like An Albatross


Mankind has always been intrigued by how birds with a larges wingspans can glide thousands of miles without flapping their wings. Albatross are among the largest of flying birds with wing spans of up to 12 ft. Recently, German aerospace engineer Johannes Tarugott and his colleagues, charted the albatross's flight pattern to learn the techniques used by these winged creatures to stay aloft.


Who Will Lead China?


Sep 16, 2012 

When China's Vice President Xi Jinping went missing, there was fierce speculation about this whereabouts. Was he injured? Did he suffer a heart attack? Or did pressures from within the party force him to cancel meetings with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other world leaders? Jinping made a public appearance on Saturday after a two week break.


Heat-resistant makeup


During field operations and military exercises, many soldiers use camouflage makeup to blend into the environment. A new type of makeup may also help protect troops against burns from bomb blasts.









September 20, 2012

7 great ideas for making food fun

Owl be back for lunch - one of some ideas to make Healthy Eating Fun.                                                                                                                        









10 Tips To Improve Your Memory


 1. Convert Info Into A Picture

Because most information--a name or series of numbers--is abstract, converting it into a related image helps your brain latch onto it. If you park your car in row B13 of a parking garage, for example, you may imagine a birthday cake with 13 candles. When you return later, your mind will draw up the information faster.



September 19, 2012

Basic pancakes recipe

A delicious and easy pancake recipe that is fast to get on the table and better tasting than any convenience pre- packaged mix.








Which foods are acidic?


The pH scale is a ranking of acidity. The "p" stands for potenz, meaning potential to be, and the "H" is for hydrogen. On this scale, a 7.0 measures neutral — neither acidic nor alkaline. Water is a 7.0. Anything measuring a pH of 6.9 or below is considered an acid; anything 7.1 and above is considered an alkali or base. 








September 18, 2012

André Rieu - Under the Stars Live in Maastricht

Fall in love again with AndrĂ© Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra as they bring you a colourful concert with over two-hours of beautiful melodies under the star-studded summer skies. 


N 1 on Music Video Top 40 Chart - 22nd September 2012



One Direction - More Than This

Music video by One Direction performing More Than This  (Up All Night: The Live Tour)


N 4 on Music Video Top 40 - 22nd September 2012





Business Studies Notes For IGCSE by MrSpitfire

Hello, this is a summary to IGCSE Business Studies, made by me, MrSpitfire to help you understand the concepts of Business Studies more easily. As a student, I would like to share with you my experience since I am studying this subject right now.





September 17, 2012

Biology IGCSE Notes by KmQ


Unit 1 : Characteristics of living things
Uniy 2: Classification
Unit 3 : Cell Structure
Unit 4 : Diffusion, active transport and osmosis
Unit 5 : Enzymes
Unit 6 : Nutrition and digestion
Unit 7 : Plant nutrition (photosynthesis)
Unit 8: Transport in plants
Unit 9: Transport in humans
Unit 10 : Gas Exchange
Unit 11 :Excretion
Unit 12: Homeostasis  and Hormones
Unit 13 :The nervous  system
Unit 14 : The Eye



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What's up with iodized salt - Is it better for you than regular salt?


Dear Alice,

What is it with iodized salt? We just bought a pound of salt and it is not iodized. Are we at some risk for dreaded ailments? Since a pound of salt lasts FOREVER at our house, should we re-consider and get the iodized version?

Wondering











10 Brainteasers to Test Your Mental Sharpness

To test your mental acuity, answer the following questions (no peeking at the answers!):

1. Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name?






September 14, 2012

Taj Mahal : The Image of Internal Love


(by Towel) Most people refer to Taj Mahal as one of the World’s 7 Wonders also known as the Moonlight Garden. It is know mostly by its beauty, its elegance and also by the accuracy of it being symmetrical. But people only know about its physical appearance, the outside face of Taj Mahal. What they don’t know is, that Taj Mahal carries in itself a very unique and delicate history.


Bodh Gaya (India) - a Holy Site of Buddhism


(by Towel) Bodh Gaya or Bodhgaya is a city in Gaya district, Bihar, India. This is where the Buddha was enlightened under the Bodhi tree.

September 13, 2012

A Tip for Teens to Prevent Online TMI


We all know how easy it is to commit a comment of passion online. That is, it’s all too easy to post something on the Internet that you might late regret — something that might be too much information (TMI) for not only strangers, acquaintances and co-workers, but even friends and family.









I want acne to be gone!


Dear Alice,

I would like to know something about acne. I am a high school student, and have gotten acne. I got it for more than two years, and would like to find a way to cure it. I currently use Neutrogena's Acne face wash, Neutrogena's overnight acne treatment, and some face washers. 





Terrified of speaking in class


Dear Alice,
I have been at Columbia for two years now and still suffer from terrible anxiety when it comes to doing a presentation or speaking in class. When it comes to presenting in front of my classmates I become so nervous that I can barely speak. I perspire; there is minimal shaking; feel so embarrassed that it even makes me want to cry. 

Excuses, excuses

Dear Alice,

I am a parent who needs help guiding a teen. My son is an excuse maker! He never admits that he could be the cause of anything negative in his life. If he strikes out in baseball, it was the sun's fault for shining in his eyes; if he gets in trouble at school, it is ALWAYS the teacher's fault. No matter the problem, big or small, it is an excuse!