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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Quote of the day...
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"The really unhappy person is the one who leaves undone what they can do, and starts doing what they don't understand; no wonder they come to grief." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
A no-brainer for adolescents...
New research on adolescents a no-brainer.ViewEdit.Sat, 2009-10-17 17:05 — huttriver12
Exercising and avoiding obesity during adolescence may help to protect against a deadly form of brain tumour (glioma) in adulthood, new research has indicated.
Fifteen to eighteen year olds who did lots of light, moderate and vigorous exercise, such as walking, biking or running, were 36% less likely to develop glioma than those who did not, according to the US National Cancer Institute.
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Exercising and avoiding obesity during adolescence may help to protect against a deadly form of brain tumour (glioma) in adulthood, new research has indicated.
Fifteen to eighteen year olds who did lots of light, moderate and vigorous exercise, such as walking, biking or running, were 36% less likely to develop glioma than those who did not, according to the US National Cancer Institute.
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Good morning Hutt's Blogesphere...
I just posted this on the new site, "SideTick" and had to re-circulate it to my other sites:
Do you know I almost wrote, "Good morning Vietnam" here. Wonder why I wrote that? I remember the film well with Robin Williams acting the role of DJ on the forces radio in Vietnam. Good morning, Vietnam!
I had a brother and a brother -in-law in the conflict - the are both dead now. They were both still young when they died of heart failure - thats when your heart stops, you know? Funny that!
My bro was a military policeman and died of a massive heart attack at the age of 33 years. He died in camp at Burnham, just outside Christchurch, NZ. He had problems getting over what he experienced in Vietnam. He spent a lot of time in the city (Saigong) and out on patrol outside the city. Do you know the Vietcong never attacked his jeep because he was a Kiwi. Yes, thats true, they had a lot of respect for our troops and country. Thats not to say they wouldn' try to kill them in battle, though!
My bro in law came back to NZ after service as a rifleman. Some years later he developed nerve problems, had to have many operations, deterioated physically, wasted away and died. He was a big strapping young man when he went to Vietnam. Heard of Agent Orange? I have, but he didn't. But by Jesus I know what killed him!
Why do I write of Vietnam? I just thought about it, probably have Afghanistan on my mind, thinking just how dangerous this could be for our Kiwi troops, even if they are special forces, but we do have engineers and medics there too. I think of the wasted lives in Iraq! So many American boys, and girls too these days, who won't be walking back home!
Oh well, old morbid me. See you all later!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
So what do you think of those despicable Islamic honour killings -- they make me vomit...
What do you think of those despicable Islamic honour killings?
Jordanian officials stated a man beat his 19 year old daughter to death with his son's help, because she wore makeup outside the house and spoke to a strange man.
The father took his daughter to hospital and admitted his guilt - saying he had to cleanse the family honour. What honour would that excuse for a family have?
The more I read about such things concerning Islam, the more I want to vomit!This sort of behaviour has to be eternally condemned!
Some would excuse Islam from these animal acts, saying it was just part of the local culture, the way North Africans treat their women and female relatives - but do you ever read about criticism of such acts by Islamic leaders? No way, Jose!
There comes a time when consideration is given to the human aspects of any culture, and Islam is no different or has no reason to be different, apart from the fact it is a dated and in many respects is considered irrelevant by many around the world. Then it is up to the leaders and spokepeople of the religion to defend it.
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Ear to the Ground Series - "Flash in the Pan" - English Word history...
The Ear to the Ground series returns: "Flash in the Pan".
The original flash in the pan occurred in the flintlock gun. This was the old, unwieldy kind of musket used before the development of the percussion cap or cartridge. The charge that propelled the bullets, in those early days, was in the form of loose gunpowder, which was carefully measured and placed in the pan or flashpan of the gun, where it was ignited(or, all too often, failed to ignite) by a spark from the flint. Ifthe gunpowder was damp or in sufficient, it might fizzle flash rather than explode effectively.
The three related phrases are to hang fire, a damp squid, and lock, stock and barrel.
To hang fire is to delay, to put off one's decision, to wait and see. Originally, a flintlock gun was said to hang fire if it took a long time for the charge to ignite.
A damp squid, something that fails to live up to expectations, is, literally, a firecracker that hisses promisingly but through being damp fails to generate the climatic bang.
As for lock, stock and barrel, these are the three components of a musket or rifle: the barrel out in front, the stock - the heavy wooden handle or support - at the rear, and the lock - themechanism designed to explode the ammunition charge - in the middle. So to buy up a business lock, stock and barrel, for instance, has come to mean to buy the whole thing. Or as Australians would say, the whole kit and caboodle.
Hoped you liked this week's contribution.
RD
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Blogevolve is really a great little community blogsite...
Blogevolve is really a great little community blogsite - take my word for it!
They are friendly, informative, supportive, helpful and make some great comments at times. There are some interesting posts written at Blogevolve.
There are a number of talented and experienced writers there who are prepared to offer advice and refer you on to some useful sites that can offer writing advice, support and how to make some spending money.
Why don't you go and visit some time?
Blogevolve the place to go
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