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This is the Color of my life,this is the first time i writing my life reflection while jotting down the color of my life in this colorless world. Not much can be seen here. this because i have started to blog 7 b4 moving to BlogSpot 3 year ago and Lots of them!!! I don't Publish it as this is my Life. So don't expect to see my writing everyday then ..you need to come and find me in my blogspot if you can..Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-26889919967876755222013-06-07T17:12:00.001+08:002013-06-07T17:19:48.787+08:00METTA (Pali) / LOVINGKINDNESS (English)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>METTA (Pali) / LOVINGKINDNESS (English)</b></div>
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<b>(</b>Basic Praver that can be use daily to pray for well wisher or for Merit Making<b>) </b></div>
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IMĀYA DHAMMĀNU By this practice<br />
DHAMMA PATIPATTIYĀ in accord with the true dhamma<br />
BUDDHAM PUJEMI I honor the Buddha.<br />
IMĀYA DHAMMĀNU By this practice<br />
DHAMMA PATIPATTIYĀ in accord with the true dhamma<br />
DHAMMAM PUJEMI I honor the Dhamma.<br />
IMĀYA DHAMMĀNU By this practice<br />
DHAMMA PATIPATTIYĀ in accord with the true dhamma<br />
SANGHAM PUJEMI I honor the Sangha.<br />
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AHAM AVERO HOMI May I be free from enmity / danger,<br />
ABYĀPAJJO HOMI May I be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHO HOMI May I be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARĀMI May I take care of myself happily.<br />
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MAMA MĀTĀ PITU May my father and mother<br />
ĀCARIYĀCA, NATIMITTACA and teachers, relatives and friends<br />
SABRAHMA CĀRINOCA and fellow brahma farers,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU may they be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU may they be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU may they be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARANTU may they take care of themselves happily.<br />
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IMASMIM ĀRĀME, SABBE YOGINO In this grove, may all yogis,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARANTU take care of themselves happily.<br />
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AMHĀKAM ĀRAKKHA DEVATĀ May our guardian deities,<br />
IMASMIM VIHĀRE in this temple,<br />
IMASMIM AVĀSE in this dwelling,<br />
IMASMIM ARĀME in this place,<br />
ĀRAKKHA DEVATĀ may the guardian deities,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTĀNAM, PARIHARANTU take care of themselves happily.<br />
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SABBE SATTĀ May all beings,<br />
SABBE PĀNĀ all living things,<br />
SABBE BHUTĀ all creatures,<br />
SABBE PUGGALĀ all individuals,<br />
SABBE ATTABHĀVA, PARIYĀPANNĀ all personalities,<br />
SABBĀ ITTHIYO all females,<br />
SABBE PURISĀ all males,<br />
SABBE ARIYĀ all noble ones,<br />
SABBE ANARIYĀ all who are not nobles,<br />
SABBE DEVĀ all deities,<br />
SABBE MANUSSĀ all humans,<br />
SABBE VINIPĀTIKĀ all those in unhappy states,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU may they be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU may they be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU may they be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARANTU may they take care of themselves happily,<br />
DUKKHĀ MUCCANTU may they be free from suffering,<br />
YATHĀ LADDHA SAMPATTITO may they enjoy safety and abundance,<br />
MĀVIGACCHANTU KAMMASSAKĀ have kamma as their true property.<br />
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IDAM NO PUNNA BHĀGAM May this merit of ours be apportioned<br />
SABBA SATTANAM to all beings.<br />
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SADHU, SADHU, SADHU Well spoken,...<br />
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Translate By TJ.To , June 2013<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-6582652153075029982013-06-07T17:09:00.003+08:002013-06-07T17:18:39.436+08:00REFUGES AND PRECEPTS OF BHUDDIST <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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(Salutation)<br />
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"Homage to the Blessed One, the Perfected One, <br />
the Fully Enlightened One!" ( 3 x Times)<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: small;">REFUGES</span></b> </u>(English Version )<br />
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I go to the Buddha for refuge.<br />
I go to the Dhamma for refuge.<br />
I go to the Sangha for refuge.<br />
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For the second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.<br />
For the second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.<br />
For the second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.<br />
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For the third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.<br />
For the third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.<br />
For the third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.<br />
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PRECEPTS (English Version)<br />
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1. I undertake the training to refrain from harming any living being.<br />
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2. I undertake the training to refrain from taking what has not been offered.<br />
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3. I undertake the training to refrain from acting out my sexual energy.<br />
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4. I undertake the training to refrain from false speech.<br />
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5.I undertake the training to abstain from using substances that cloud the mind/heart.<br />
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6.I undertake the training to refrain from taking food at inappropriate times.<br />
(Solid food after the noon meal.)<br />
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7.I undertake the training to refrain from dancing, singing, music and unseemly shows;<br />
from the use of garlands, perfumes and unguents; from things that tend to beautify and adorn<br />
(the body).<br />
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8. I undertake the training to refrain from the use of high and luxurious seats and beds.<br />
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May my conduct conduce to attainment of the highest fruits of <br />
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liberation.<br />
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(Salutation) <br />
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"NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO<br />
SAMMĀSAMBUDDHASSA!" (3 X times)<br />
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<u><b>REFUGES</b></u> ( Pali Version )<br />
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BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
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DUTIYAMPI BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
DUTIYAMPI DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
DUTIYAMPI SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
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TATIYAMPI BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
TATIYAMPI DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
TATIYAMPI SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHĀMI<br />
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<b><u>PRECEPTS</u> (</b>Pali Version<b>)</b><br />
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1. PĀNĀTIPĀTĀ VERAMANI-SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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2. ADINNĀDĀNĀ VERAMANI-SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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3. ABRAHMACARIYĀ VERAMANI-SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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4. MUSĀVĀDĀ VERAMANI-SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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5. SURĀ-MERAYA-MAJJAPAMĀDATTHĀNĀ VERAMANI-SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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6. VIKĀLA-BHOJANĀ VERAMANI SIKKHĀ PADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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7. NACCA-GĪTA-VĀDITA VISŪKADASSANA <br />
MĀLĀGANDHA VILEPANA DHĀRANA MANDANA-VIBHŪSANATTHĀNĀ VERAMANI SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMI<br />
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8. UCCĀSAYANA-MAHĀSAYANĀ VERAMANI SIKKHĀPADAM SAMĀDIYĀMIIDAM ME SILAM MAGGAPHALANANASSA PACCAYO HOTU<br />
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<b>METTA (Pali) / LOVINGKINDNESS (English)</b></div>
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<b>(</b>Basic Praver that can be use daily to pray for well wisher or for Merit Making<b>) </b></div>
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IMĀYA DHAMMĀNU By this practice<br />
DHAMMA PATIPATTIYĀ in accord with the true dhamma<br />
BUDDHAM PUJEMI I honor the Buddha.<br />
IMĀYA DHAMMĀNU By this practice<br />
DHAMMA PATIPATTIYĀ in accord with the true dhamma<br />
DHAMMAM PUJEMI I honor the Dhamma.<br />
IMĀYA DHAMMĀNU By this practice<br />
DHAMMA PATIPATTIYĀ in accord with the true dhamma<br />
SANGHAM PUJEMI I honor the Sangha.<br />
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AHAM AVERO HOMI May I be free from enmity / danger,<br />
ABYĀPAJJO HOMI May I be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHO HOMI May I be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARĀMI May I take care of myself happily.<br />
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MAMA MĀTĀ PITU May my father and mother<br />
ĀCARIYĀCA, NATIMITTACA and teachers, relatives and friends<br />
SABRAHMA CĀRINOCA and fellow brahma farers,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU may they be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU may they be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU may they be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARANTU may they take care of themselves happily.<br />
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IMASMIM ĀRĀME, SABBE YOGINO In this grove, may all yogis,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARANTU take care of themselves happily.<br />
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AMHĀKAM ĀRAKKHA DEVATĀ May our guardian deities,<br />
IMASMIM VIHĀRE in this temple,<br />
IMASMIM AVĀSE in this dwelling,<br />
IMASMIM ARĀME in this place,<br />
ĀRAKKHA DEVATĀ may the guardian deities,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTĀNAM, PARIHARANTU take care of themselves happily.<br />
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SABBE SATTĀ May all beings,<br />
SABBE PĀNĀ all living things,<br />
SABBE BHUTĀ all creatures,<br />
SABBE PUGGALĀ all individuals,<br />
SABBE ATTABHĀVA, PARIYĀPANNĀ all personalities,<br />
SABBĀ ITTHIYO all females,<br />
SABBE PURISĀ all males,<br />
SABBE ARIYĀ all noble ones,<br />
SABBE ANARIYĀ all who are not nobles,<br />
SABBE DEVĀ all deities,<br />
SABBE MANUSSĀ all humans,<br />
SABBE VINIPĀTIKĀ all those in unhappy states,<br />
AVERĀ HONTU may they be free from enmity,<br />
ABYĀPAJJĀ HONTU may they be free from mental suffering,<br />
ANIGHĀ HONTU may they be free from physical suffering,<br />
SUKHĪ ATTANAM, PARIHARANTU may they take care of themselves happily,<br />
DUKKHĀ MUCCANTU may they be free from suffering,<br />
YATHĀ LADDHA SAMPATTITO may they enjoy safety and abundance,<br />
MĀVIGACCHANTU KAMMASSAKĀ have kamma as their true property.<br />
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IDAM NO PUNNA BHĀGAM May this merit of ours be apportioned<br />
SABBA SATTANAM to all beings.<br />
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SADHU, SADHU, SADHU Well spoken,...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-68682591538292498802013-06-03T18:23:00.001+08:002013-06-03T18:24:37.562+08:00Today the 7th day after the funeral......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last weeks there were another Death in the Family... a mourning day and parade of the gray Matching band... and then follow by the funeral day where the coffin was nail shut. Leaving tear among the relatives and sibling. where we watch him laid on the grown fallow with funeral rite and chinese ritual.<br />
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I still remember the phone call where i heard the wailing and uncontrolled sobbing and piece by piece of words forming into a sentence from his daughter that Her Apaa who was very ill had a fall and wouldn't wake up. Thus we call several other relative and uncle and neighbour that was nearby their house and by the time their reach there. There were nothing that they can do. In the end a doctor from nearby clinic was called and he annouced the time of passing on 140pm.<br />
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We reach later at 2pm. Many cant believe that he has pass away when we had just visit him last nite and the day before. He look very calm as if he was in a deep sleep with nothing to worry at all lying forever still on the sofa.<br />
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Later other relative rush to house that day . Then we decide to moved the body to the hospital first and wait for the release of his body. <br />
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The body was later were place at the Hokkien Asssociation Hall for praver and ritual and preparation went on the way even though everyone was sad. Phone call was made to family, friends and acquaintance..<br />
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on the Third day . the coffin was close after his last daughter arrive on the 3rd day..<br />
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and thus began the procession ritual of sending the decease. Where he was buried beside his wife who had pass away 4 year early during the marriage and wedding ritual of their younger daughter. It was a sad affair watching tear glistening down his eye in sadness and mourning of his wife and the mother of his 5 children..<br />
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Today the seventh day. last nite we had gather all his favorite belonging, cloth and mattress to the his grave for the last rite where all his belonging was burned infront of the grave and where his eldest song carry his urn to the Buddhist Association to be place there beside his wife as was promised year before this.<br />
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Death came again it seen... as nature had set .<br />
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We will never forger his helpfulness in helping the people around him and his constant visit to all our relatives while he was alive and never miss to visit relative house when he was free.... and how hard he work for his family...</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-33792940021159948932013-03-26T22:30:00.000+08:002013-03-26T22:30:30.603+08:00Death a Though by zhuojing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Death for many people is a frightening word.</span></span> <span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">As word of death is a scourge that must be avoided in any discussion of human life.</span></span> <span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">At issue is whether the death is a taboo word?</span></span> <span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Is not every man will eventually experience death.</span></span> <span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Because not a single human being on this earth that can resist death, when the time comes.</span></span> <span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">It
must be realized that when a man faced with a problem of death, there
is a feeling of emptiness, fear and as if something sinister is
happening in front of him</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-25203399961574461052013-03-26T21:15:00.004+08:002013-06-07T17:20:17.480+08:00Facing Illness and Death By: Prof. Lily de Silva<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Buddha advised his disciples about the importance of ministering to the sick. He said: "Someone who is caring for the sick, it means that he has cared for Me." This famous statement was made by the Blessed One when he discovered a monk lying in soiled robes. The monk is in a state of severe pain due to an attack of dysentery. With the help of Ananda, the Buddha washed and cleaned the sick monk with warm water. On this occasion, he reminded the monks that they do not have parents or relatives who take care of them, then they have to take care of one another. If the teacher is sick, students have an obligation to preserve it, and if students are sick, the teacher is obliged to keep a sick student. If there are no teachers or students, the society is obliged to keep the sick (Vin.i, 301ff.).<br />
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On another occasion, the Buddha met a monk whose body was filled with sores, hair stuck to his body with pus out of wounds. Fellow monks had left because they could not keep. On discovering this monk, the Buddha boil water and wash the monk with his own hands, then cleaned and dried his robes. When the monk was comfortable, the Buddha gave a sermon to him and he became arahatta, shortly after becoming arahatta, he died (DhpA.i, 319). Therefore the Buddha not only supports the importance of caring for the sick, He also gives examples of good with himself ministering to those who are very ill, they are even considered to be repulsive to others.<br />
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The Buddha describes the properties that must be possessed by a good nurse. He must be able to deliver the drug, he should know what is beneficial to the patient and what is not. He should keep what not and give only what is beneficial to the patient. He must have compassion and generous, he should do his duty and a sense of service not only to reward (mettacitto gilanam upatthati no amisantaro). He should not feel disgusted with saliva, mucus, urine, faeces, wounds, etc.. He should be able to advise and encourage patients with noble ideas, the Dhamma talks (A.iii, 144).<br />
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It is noteworthy here that the nurses are not only expected to be efficient in treating the body by giving food and medicine, but is also expected to treat mental condition of patients. It is known that the kindness of the nurses and doctors are almost as effective as drugs for morale and recovery of a patient. When someone is seriously ill and feeling powerless, a kind word or an act becomes a source of comfort and hope. That's why loving kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna), which is also a noble feelings (brahmaviharas), considered as the properties were laudable in a nurse. The suttas adds another dimension to the nursing profession by incorporating spiritual elements in talks nurses. Sickness is when a person is facing the realities of life and it is a good opportunity to instill a sense of spiritual urgency, even in the most materialistic. Furthermore, a person who is ill must have a fear of death that is greater than when he was healthy. Ways best to calm this fear is to divert attention to the Dhamma. In supervision, nurses are expected to provide spiritual guidance to patients as a part and parcel of the duties of a nurse.<br />
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In the Anguttara Nikaya, the Buddha mentions three types of patients (Ai, 120). There are patients who do not recover if they get or do not get proper medical attention and nursing care; contained patients who recover do not care whether they get or do not get proper medical attention and nursing care; contained patients who will be cured only by medical and nursing care appropriate. Because of this third type of patient, then all the sick should be given the best treatment available, food is beneficial and appropriate care. As long as the patient is alive, everything possible should be done to cure.<br />
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Here, we are reminded of an event (MA.i, 203) where a mother who was very sick rabbit meat as requiring treatment. The son did not get rabbit meat in the public market, he looks for a rabbit. He managed to catch a rabbit but he hated to kill him while killing for the sake of his mother. He releases a rabbit and expecting mother recovered. Moral virtues simultaneously son with hopes to bring healing mother. Buddhist tradition seems to hold that the power of virtue in certain circumstances have healing properties that can work even in cases when treatment fails.<br />
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Chapter treatments in Vinaya Mahavagga (Vin.i, 199ff.) Suggests that the Buddha relaxed some minor disciplinary rules to suit the needs of sick monks. Despite the harsh discipline, the Buddha showed great sympathy and understanding to those who are sick. Health value has been fully realized and even recognized as the largest (arogyaparama labha, Dhp.204).<br />
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The Buddha taught that in order to heal, the patient should also work closely with physicians and nurses. A good patient should take and do what is beneficial to him. Even in eating foods that are beneficial though, he must know the exact amount. He should take prescription drugs without a hassle. He should honestly tell their diseases to nurses who are aware of the obligations. He should patiently endure the physical pain even when the pain is acute and excruciating (A.iii, 144).<br />
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The suttas show that the Buddha uses the power of determination and composure when he fell ill. He suffered excruciating pain when the sharp pieces of rock thrown by Devadatta Her legs poking him. He was in pain with full awareness and tranquility, and is not controlled by pain (Si, 27, 210). During his last illness, the Buddha also mindful withstand great physical pain, and with admirable courage he walked from Pava to Kusinara with his steadfast companion, Ananda, while resting in some places to reduce fatigue (D.ii, 128.134 ). Maha-Parinibbana Sutta also reports that the Buddha once hard to hide a dangerous disease and he Beluvagama healthy again (D.ii, 99).<br />
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It seems that those who have higher mental development able to withstand disease, at least in certain conditions. Once Nakulapita visited the Buddha in old age, and the Master advised him to remain mentally healthy even though the body is weak (S.iii, 1). There are physical and mental pain (vedana DVE Kayika cetasika ca ca). When a person has a physical pain, if he becomes anxious and adding inner pain as well, then it's like being shot with two arrows (S.iv, 208). Someone who develop spiritually capable of keeping the mind healthy balanced with spiritual development. Because a spiritual arahatta fully developed, he was able to only experience physical pain with no inner pain (so Ekam vedanam vediyati kayikam na cetasikam, S.iv, 209).<br />
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A number of sutta recommends reading the elements of enlightenment (Bojjhanga) in order to cure physical ailments. On two occasions, when the Elders Mahakassapa and Mahamoggallana were ill, the Buddha recited the elements of enlightenment and reported that the monks are back healthy (Sv 0.79 to 80). It may be noted that all the monks in question is arahatta, they have developed the elements of full enlightenment. Bojjhanga Samyutta also told that at one time the Buddha was ill, he asked Cunda to recite the elements of enlightenment (Sv, 81). The Buddha was pleased with the reading and it is said that he regained health. On another occasion, when the monk Girimananda ill (Av, 109), the Buddha told Ananda that if the sermon on the ten-consciousness (dasa sañña) delivered to him, he might be healthy. Ten consciousness is awareness of impermanence, not-self, body dirtiness, bad consequences (of the body), annihilation (the pleasures of lust), detachment, cessation, disillusionment with the entire worldly impermanence all the objects, and mindfulness of breathing. Ananda learned the discourse of the Buddha, repeated the sermon to Girimananda, and reported that Girimananda be healed.<br />
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Once upon a time, the Buddha heard that a newly ordained monk who was seriously ill, he was not well known among members of the monks. The Buddha visited. When he saw the Buddha approaching, he moved on his bed and tried to stand, but the Buddha cautioned not to rise. Once seated, the Buddha asks health, whether the pain is reduced or not reduced. The monk replied that he was very sick and weak, that the pain is increasing and not decreasing. The Buddha then asked if he had a sense of hesitation or remorse. The monk replied that he had a lot of doubt and regret. The Buddha then asked if he blamed himself for any offense. He said no. Then the Buddha asked him why he was sorry if he was not guilty of any offense. The monk replied that the Buddha did not preach the doctrine for the purity of virtue, but a detachment from lust (ragaviragatthaya). Feeling happy, the Buddha said 'Sadhu ... Sadhu 'in praise.<br />
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Then the Buddha spoke to the monk's teachings. He explained that these feelings are impermanent, unsatisfactory and without a nucleus, then they should not be considered as "I" and "mine". Understanding of their true nature, good students become attached to feelings. Currently Dhamma explanation is given, the vision of the truth (dhammacakkhu) occurs on the monk, and he realized that whatever nature arising must have had a sinking properties. In other words, he became a sotapanna, a stream-entry.<br />
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According Sotapattisamyutta Anathapindika was once very ill, and the Venerable Sariputta visited upon request him (Sv, 380). On being told that the pain is severe and increasing Sariputta Anathapindika reminded of the goodness-n-his own good. Sariputta explains that ordinary beings, who do not have faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and do not maintain good habits, will feel sorrow for the destruction of the body. But Anathapindika have unshakable faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and has maintained good moral habits. Sariputta told him that when these noble qualities are mindfully, the pain will subside.<br />
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Furthermore, Sariputta suggests that ordinary people reach a state of sorrow over the destruction of the body because they have not developed the Noble Eightfold Path. But instead Anathapindika has developed the Noble Eightfold Path. When attention is paid to them and noble qualities understood, the pain will subside. Told that the pain subsided and Anathapindika recovered from the disease. Furthermore, Anathapindika get out of bed and serve Sariputta with food provided by himself.<br />
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Sotapattisamyutta recorded another occasion when Anathapindika ill (Sv, 385). Venerable Ananda was called to the bed and he gave a sermon. Ananda explains that ordinary people who do not have faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha as well as having immoral habits will experience anxiety and fear when death is imminent. But the followers of both the firm had confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and to develop moral habits will not experience anxiety and fear of death. Furthermore Anathapindika recognizes unshakable faith in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, and stated that he is endowed with virtue unsullied. Ananda said that it is indeed a great achievement that Anathapindika have shown the fruit of stream-attainment. However, it is not reported whether Anathapindika recovered instantly.<br />
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The Buddha suggested that a monk should not detract from the power and determination for spiritual progress, even when he was sick (A.iv, 335). Possible that the illness will get worse, and before that happens, spiritual development should be implemented as much as possible. After recovering from the illness, one should also not be negligent, because if disease recurrence, the possibility of a higher spiritual attainment will be reduced.<br />
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The Buddhist method of ministering to the sick, as is evident from the above texts, not only affirms the importance of proper treatment and care, but also the mind of the patient to good thoughts. It seems that there is a belief that the attention on topics related to teaching, especially the reminder about the virtues that have been developed by someone, have healing properties. In the case of the Buddha and the arahatta, recitation of the bojjhangas has restored health. In the case of the monk who was probably not Girimananda arahatta early in the illness, the ten perceptions that restored his health. Anathapindika is a sotapanna and conversation about the special properties of an instrument for his speedy recovery. Maybe when someone reminded inner traits that have been obtained, the excitement came to mind. The excitement thus may be able to change a person's body chemistry in a positive and healthy manner.<br />
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Here we are reminded of the same events told in Papañcasudani (MA.i, 78). A monk bitten by a snake when she was listening to the Dhamma. He ignored the snake bites and keep listening to the Dharma. Venom spread and became very ill. He then reflected on the sanctity of the act of virtue he has done since his ordination. When he realized the nature of the spotless, joy and satisfaction exceptional appear in them. Healthy physiological changes act as an anti-venom and he was healed instantly. These events seem to show that at the time was seriously ill, attention was focused on one's spiritual nature, the incredible excitement in the mind, and the factors that promote health to be active in the body, perhaps by way of hormones restore health. Maybe that's how the high berspiritual individuals get health back when appropriate suttas read.<br />
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In the Pali canon there are many instances of giving advice to the terminally ill. Speaking about death to a terminally ill patient is an unpleasant subject. Instead, the reality of death and the possibility of death must be accepted immediately without pretense and the patient is prepared to face death with confidence and poise.<br />
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The advice given by Nakulamata to Nakulapita very helpful in terms of dealing with this (A.iii 0.295 to 98). Once Nakulapita Nakulamata serious and his wife noticed that he was nervous and anxious. She advised him thus: "Please, sir, do not face death with anxiety.'s Death is a painful thing for someone who is agitated. Buddha despise death anxiety. Perhaps you are worried that I will not be able to support the family after your death. Kindly do not think so. I was able to spin and weave, and I will be able to raise children if you are not in the world anymore. Perhaps you are worried that I would get married again after the death of you. Kindly do not think so. Both of us live holy lives according to the rules noble householders. then Do not worry about it. Perhaps you are worried that I will neglect attention to the Buddha and the Sangha. Kindly do not think so. I will be more faithful to the Buddha and the Sangha after your death. Perhaps you are worried that I'm going to ignore the behavior guidelines. Kindly do not have any doubts on this matter. I was one of those who fully practice the moral habits made for the layman, and if you want, please ask the Buddha about it. Maybe you fear that I have not achieved inner peace. Please do not think so. I was one of those who have earned as much inner peace that can be achieved by a householder. If you have any doubt about this, the Buddha was in Bhesakalavana, ask him. Maybe you think that I have not reached proficiency in the teaching of the Buddha, that I am not free from doubt and confusion without relying on others. If you want clarity on this, ask the Buddha. But please do not face death with anxiety, because it is very painful and prohibited by the Buddha. " Reported that after Nakulapita advised by Nakulamata, he regained his health, the disease disappeared and never relapse. Later, the whole incident was narrated to the Buddha, he praised Nakulamata wise advice.<br />
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Sotapattisamyutta contains valuable advice to people ill (Sv, 408). Once Mahanama Sakyan asked the Buddha how a prudent layperson should advise other wise layman who is terminally ill. It should be noted here that the counselor and the patient are both prudent lay Buddhists. The Buddha gave a whole discourse on how this is done. First, lay people should calm wise wise layman who is terminally ill with four beliefs: "Relax friend, you have an unshakable faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, that the Buddha was fully enlightened, well-expounded Dhamma, and Sangha bertata good order. You also have to develop prudent measures that help concentration unsullied. " So after entertaining patients with four convictions, he should ask him whether he has the desire / attachment to any of the parents. If he says yes, it should be pointed out that death will surely come if he has an attachment to their parents or not. Thus, it would be better to stop the attachment. Furthermore, if he says he has decided attachment to his parents, he should be asked whether he has the desire / attachment to his wife and children. For the same reason, he had to be convinced to stop the attachment anyway. Furthermore, he should be asked whether he has an attachment to worldly desires. If he says yes, he must be convinced that the spiritual desires are higher than human desires, and should be encouraged to achieve spiritual desires. Furthermore, he slowly led up the scale of spiritual and when he reached the highest heaven of consciousness, attention shifted to the world of Brahma. If he said he had completed the achievement of world Brahma, he should be advised that even Brahma world are impermanent and rebirth. So, it's better to aspire cessation of rebirth. If he can concentrate his mind on the cessation of rebirth, the Buddha said there is no difference between him and the monk who has attained liberation.<br />
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No doubt that this advice is the highest form of advice that can be provided by people who are more advanced to terminally ill people who have the same spiritual high. Preaching is very clear that the patient must be as advanced as the current entry, because the four-confidence or comfort factors mentioned at the beginning of the sermon is similar to the properties of a stream-entry.<br />
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Cittasamyutta contains an interesting event of the death of a lay follower who has developed his inner (S.iv, 302). Citta the householder was not a born again (anagami, A.iii, 451). When he was seriously ill, a group of deities invited Citta to set his mind to become king of the whole universe (cakkavattiraja) because of his virtue. He refused, saying that it too is impermanent. While lying on his bed, he advised that surrounds relatives about the importance of developing confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and about the importance of charity, eventually he died.<br />
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According Sotapattisamyutta the Buddha visited Dighavu laypeople who was gravely ill near death in her bed (Sv, 344). The teacher advised him to appoint his attention on the firm belief would the noble Triple Gem and determined that he was awarded with the behavior of unsullied virtue. Dighavu replied that it is the properties of a feeder stream that had been found on him. Furthermore, the Buddha advised him to bertetap the virtues and developing six properties that help towards an understanding, that awareness of the impermanence of all elements of the object, the dissatisfaction of all impermanence, without a point of dissatisfaction, awareness of the disappearances, release and termination. Dighayu replied that these qualities are also found in him, but he worried that his father would be upset when he died. Furthermore father, Jotipala, advised him not to worry over it, and see what the Buddha says. The Buddha, having advised and Dighavu soon died. Later, the Buddha states that Dighavu died as a non return.<br />
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Dhananjani Brahmin was a tax collector who was right, he extorted the king and the general public (M.ii 0.184 to 96). Venerable Sariputta met him and advised him of the consequences of the life that is not true. Soon after Dhananjani ill, Sariputta summoned by him. After being told about his health, Dhananjani told Sariputta that he had an unbearable headache. Furthermore Sariputta talked to him, slowly guiding his attention away from the lower realms to a higher extent Brahma. After distracting the verge of death of patients to the Brahma, Sariputta went on to explain the way to the attainment of the Brahma, the full development brahmaviharas - universal love, compassion, sympathy and equanimity - to cover all directions. Sariputta went and soon Dhananjani died. It was reported that he was reborn in the Brahma. Later, when the matter was related to the Buddha, he found fault Dhananjani Sariputta for not guiding the spiritual path further.<br />
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Sutta shows that people who have no right livelihood can also be guided toward a rebirth happier with the provision of advice at a crucial time before dying. It is doubtful whether any offenders can be guided toward rebirth in nature happy. Perhaps the good qualities Dhananjani exceed bad deeds (Dhp.173) and maybe that's why a arahatta be guided toward rebirth in the happy realm at death.<br />
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It can be inferred from the facts reported in the sutta (M.ii, 185). When Sariputta himself was to travel far in Dakkhinapata, he inquired about the health of the Buddha from a monk who came from Rajagaha, at the same deliberate Sariputta inquired about Dhananjani spirit spiritual quest. Chances are that Dhananjani is a staunch supporter of the Sangha as his first wife, a woman who has conviction, is still alive. His second wife is a woman who has no convictions. When Sariputta heard that Dhananjani was negligent he was worried, and decided to talk to Dhananjani if there is a chance to meet him.<br />
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Another important noteworthy in this discourse is the Venerable Sariputta start preaching from the low natural birth, and one by one up to the top as far as the Brahma. Perhaps he started from the Hell-Fire because Dhananjani has dropped to that level. Sariputta had helped him remember the good deeds before, and has also drawn attention to the Dhamma discourses related, and maybe preaching Dhamma by Sariputta had given him only a few days before he fell ill. So to draw attention to the hidden spiritual potential in them, Sariputta can help achieve rebirth Dhananjani happy with his advice at the last minute.<br />
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Here we are reminded of the events of the young Mattakundali (DhpA.i, 26). As he was lying on his bed, the Blessed and Mattakundali appear to be very excited, excitement was aroused faith in the Buddha. Soon after, he was reborn in heaven. <br />
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A sutta in Sotapattisamyutta (Sv, 386) explains that the common man on the brink of death to see that he had no faith in the noble Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and he lived an immoral life, the death of the great fear and anxiety will appear in it. But a person who has a firm belief in the noble Triple Gem, and whose behavior is not tarnished, will not experience such fear and anxiety. Seems to be the guilty conscience causes suffering at death. If fear and anxiety at this crucial moment, the rebirth of nature must take place in a balanced and appropriate to the experience suffering.<br />
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Fitting here to record a conversation between a Sakya Mahanama and the Buddha on the fate of a person who met with sudden death (Sv, 369). Mahanama tells the Buddha that when he came to the monastery a quiet atmosphere and is associated with pious monks who have noble qualities, he felt quite calm and has self-control. But when he went to Kapilavatthu busy streets that have busy traffic, it has the feeling of fear that he will experience sudden death from a traffic accident. The Buddha assured him that a man who has developed a moral virtues and lead a righteous life need not entertain such fears. He explained the situation with a parable. If a pot of butter oil broke after drowning in the water, chips pot will sink into the river, but the butter oil will appear on the surface. In the same way, the body will be destroyed, but unsullied mind will arise as butter oil. <br />
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The Buddha advised his disciples about the importance of ministering to the sick. He said: "Someone who is caring for the sick, it means that he has cared for Me." This famous statement was made by the Blessed One when he discovered a monk lying in soiled robes. The monk is in a state of severe pain due to an attack of dysentery. With the help of Ananda, the Buddha washed and cleaned the sick monk with warm water. On this occasion, he reminded the monks that they do not have parents or relatives who take care of them, then they have to take care of one another. If the teacher is sick, students have an obligation to preserve it, and if students are sick, the teacher is obliged to keep a sick student. If there are no teachers or students, the society is obliged to keep the sick (Vin.i, 301ff.).<br />
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On another occasion, the Buddha met a monk whose body was filled with sores, hair stuck to his body with pus out of wounds. Fellow monks had left because they could not keep. On discovering this monk, the Buddha boil water and wash the monk with his own hands, then cleaned and dried his robes. When the monk was comfortable, the Buddha gave a sermon to him and he became arahatta, shortly after becoming arahatta, he died (DhpA.i, 319). Therefore the Buddha not only supports the importance of caring for the sick, He also gives examples of good with himself ministering to those who are very ill, they are even considered to be repulsive to others.<br />
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The Buddha describes the properties that must be possessed by a good nurse. He must be able to deliver the drug, he should know what is beneficial to the patient and what is not. He should keep what not and give only what is beneficial to the patient. He must have compassion and generous, he should do his duty and a sense of service not only to reward (mettacitto gilanam upatthati no amisantaro). He should not feel disgusted with saliva, mucus, urine, faeces, wounds, etc.. He should be able to advise and encourage patients with noble ideas, the Dhamma talks (A.iii, 144).<br />
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It is noteworthy here that the nurses are not only expected to be efficient in treating the body by giving food and medicine, but is also expected to treat mental condition of patients. It is known that the kindness of the nurses and doctors are almost as effective as drugs for morale and recovery of a patient. When someone is seriously ill and feeling powerless, a kind word or an act becomes a source of comfort and hope. That's why loving kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna), which is also a noble feelings (brahmaviharas), considered as the properties were laudable in a nurse. The suttas adds another dimension to the nursing profession by incorporating spiritual elements in talks nurses. Sickness is when a person is facing the realities of life and it is a good opportunity to instill a sense of spiritual urgency, even in the most materialistic. Furthermore, a person who is ill must have a fear of death that is greater than when he was healthy. Ways best to calm this fear is to divert attention to the Dhamma. In supervision, nurses are expected to provide spiritual guidance to patients as a part and parcel of the duties of a nurse.<br />
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In the Anguttara Nikaya, the Buddha mentions three types of patients (Ai, 120). There are patients who do not recover if they get or do not get proper medical attention and nursing care; contained patients who recover do not care whether they get or do not get proper medical attention and nursing care; contained patients who will be cured only by medical and nursing care appropriate. Because of this third type of patient, then all the sick should be given the best treatment available, food is beneficial and appropriate care. As long as the patient is alive, everything possible should be done to cure.<br />
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Here, we are reminded of an event (MA.i, 203) where a mother who was very sick rabbit meat as requiring treatment. The son did not get rabbit meat in the public market, he looks for a rabbit. He managed to catch a rabbit but he hated to kill him while killing for the sake of his mother. He releases a rabbit and expecting mother recovered. Moral virtues simultaneously son with hopes to bring healing mother. Buddhist tradition seems to hold that the power of virtue in certain circumstances have healing properties that can work even in cases when treatment fails.<br />
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Chapter treatments in Vinaya Mahavagga (Vin.i, 199ff.) Suggests that the Buddha relaxed some minor disciplinary rules to suit the needs of sick monks. Despite the harsh discipline, the Buddha showed great sympathy and understanding to those who are sick. Health value has been fully realized and even recognized as the largest (arogyaparama labha, Dhp.204).<br />
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The Buddha taught that in order to heal, the patient should also work closely with physicians and nurses. A good patient should take and do what is beneficial to him. Even in eating foods that are beneficial though, he must know the exact amount. He should take prescription drugs without a hassle. He should honestly tell their diseases to nurses who are aware of the obligations. He should patiently endure the physical pain even when the pain is acute and excruciating (A.iii, 144).<br />
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The suttas show that the Buddha uses the power of determination and composure when he fell ill. He suffered excruciating pain when the sharp pieces of rock thrown by Devadatta Her legs poking him. He was in pain with full awareness and tranquility, and is not controlled by pain (Si, 27, 210). During his last illness, the Buddha also mindful withstand great physical pain, and with admirable courage he walked from Pava to Kusinara with his steadfast companion, Ananda, while resting in some places to reduce fatigue (D.ii, 128.134 ). Maha-Parinibbana Sutta also reports that the Buddha once hard to hide a dangerous disease and he Beluvagama healthy again (D.ii, 99).<br />
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It seems that those who have higher mental development able to withstand disease, at least in certain conditions. Once Nakulapita visited the Buddha in old age, and the Master advised him to remain mentally healthy even though the body is weak (S.iii, 1). There are physical and mental pain (vedana DVE Kayika cetasika ca ca). When a person has a physical pain, if he becomes anxious and adding inner pain as well, then it's like being shot with two arrows (S.iv, 208). Someone who develop spiritually capable of keeping the mind healthy balanced with spiritual development. Because a spiritual arahatta fully developed, he was able to only experience physical pain with no inner pain (so Ekam vedanam vediyati kayikam na cetasikam, S.iv, 209).<br />
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A number of sutta recommends reading the elements of enlightenment (Bojjhanga) in order to cure physical ailments. On two occasions, when the Elders Mahakassapa and Mahamoggallana were ill, the Buddha recited the elements of enlightenment and reported that the monks are back healthy (Sv 0.79 to 80). It may be noted that all the monks in question is arahatta, they have developed the elements of full enlightenment. Bojjhanga Samyutta also told that at one time the Buddha was ill, he asked Cunda to recite the elements of enlightenment (Sv, 81). The Buddha was pleased with the reading and it is said that he regained health. On another occasion, when the monk Girimananda ill (Av, 109), the Buddha told Ananda that if the sermon on the ten-consciousness (dasa sañña) delivered to him, he might be healthy. Ten consciousness is awareness of impermanence, not-self, body dirtiness, bad consequences (of the body), annihilation (the pleasures of lust), detachment, cessation, disillusionment with the entire worldly impermanence all the objects, and mindfulness of breathing. Ananda learned the discourse of the Buddha, repeated the sermon to Girimananda, and reported that Girimananda be healed.<br />
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Once upon a time, the Buddha heard that a newly ordained monk who was seriously ill, he was not well known among members of the monks. The Buddha visited. When he saw the Buddha approaching, he moved on his bed and tried to stand, but the Buddha cautioned not to rise. Once seated, the Buddha asks health, whether the pain is reduced or not reduced. The monk replied that he was very sick and weak, that the pain is increasing and not decreasing. The Buddha then asked if he had a sense of hesitation or remorse. The monk replied that he had a lot of doubt and regret. The Buddha then asked if he blamed himself for any offense. He said no. Then the Buddha asked him why he was sorry if he was not guilty of any offense. The monk replied that the Buddha did not preach the doctrine for the purity of virtue, but a detachment from lust (ragaviragatthaya). Feeling happy, the Buddha said 'Sadhu ... Sadhu 'in praise.<br />
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Then the Buddha spoke to the monk's teachings. He explained that these feelings are impermanent, unsatisfactory and without a nucleus, then they should not be considered as "I" and "mine". Understanding of their true nature, good students become attached to feelings. Currently Dhamma explanation is given, the vision of the truth (dhammacakkhu) occurs on the monk, and he realized that whatever nature arising must have had a sinking properties. In other words, he became a sotapanna, a stream-entry.<br />
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According Sotapattisamyutta Anathapindika was once very ill, and the Venerable Sariputta visited upon request him (Sv, 380). On being told that the pain is severe and increasing Sariputta Anathapindika reminded of the goodness-n-his own good. Sariputta explains that ordinary beings, who do not have faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and do not maintain good habits, will feel sorrow for the destruction of the body. But Anathapindika have unshakable faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and has maintained good moral habits. Sariputta told him that when these noble qualities are mindfully, the pain will subside.<br />
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Furthermore, Sariputta suggests that ordinary people reach a state of sorrow over the destruction of the body because they have not developed the Noble Eightfold Path. But instead Anathapindika has developed the Noble Eightfold Path. When attention is paid to them and noble qualities understood, the pain will subside. Told that the pain subsided and Anathapindika recovered from the disease. Furthermore, Anathapindika get out of bed and serve Sariputta with food provided by himself.<br />
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Sotapattisamyutta recorded another occasion when Anathapindika ill (Sv, 385). Venerable Ananda was called to the bed and he gave a sermon. Ananda explains that ordinary people who do not have faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha as well as having immoral habits will experience anxiety and fear when death is imminent. But the followers of both the firm had confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and to develop moral habits will not experience anxiety and fear of death. Furthermore Anathapindika recognizes unshakable faith in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, and stated that he is endowed with virtue unsullied. Ananda said that it is indeed a great achievement that Anathapindika have shown the fruit of stream-attainment. However, it is not reported whether Anathapindika recovered instantly.<br />
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The Buddha suggested that a monk should not detract from the power and determination for spiritual progress, even when he was sick (A.iv, 335). Possible that the illness will get worse, and before that happens, spiritual development should be implemented as much as possible. After recovering from the illness, one should also not be negligent, because if disease recurrence, the possibility of a higher spiritual attainment will be reduced.<br />
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The Buddhist method of ministering to the sick, as is evident from the above texts, not only affirms the importance of proper treatment and care, but also the mind of the patient to good thoughts. It seems that there is a belief that the attention on topics related to teaching, especially the reminder about the virtues that have been developed by someone, have healing properties. In the case of the Buddha and the arahatta, recitation of the bojjhangas has restored health. In the case of the monk who was probably not Girimananda arahatta early in the illness, the ten perceptions that restored his health. Anathapindika is a sotapanna and conversation about the special properties of an instrument for his speedy recovery. Maybe when someone reminded inner traits that have been obtained, the excitement came to mind. The excitement thus may be able to change a person's body chemistry in a positive and healthy manner.<br />
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Here we are reminded of the same events told in Papañcasudani (MA.i, 78). A monk bitten by a snake when she was listening to the Dhamma. He ignored the snake bites and keep listening to the Dharma. Venom spread and became very ill. He then reflected on the sanctity of the act of virtue he has done since his ordination. When he realized the nature of the spotless, joy and satisfaction exceptional appear in them. Healthy physiological changes act as an anti-venom and he was healed instantly. These events seem to show that at the time was seriously ill, attention was focused on one's spiritual nature, the incredible excitement in the mind, and the factors that promote health to be active in the body, perhaps by way of hormones restore health. Maybe that's how the high berspiritual individuals get health back when appropriate suttas read.<br />
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In the Pali canon there are many instances of giving advice to the terminally ill. Speaking about death to a terminally ill patient is an unpleasant subject. Instead, the reality of death and the possibility of death must be accepted immediately without pretense and the patient is prepared to face death with confidence and poise.<br />
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The advice given by Nakulamata to Nakulapita very helpful in terms of dealing with this (A.iii 0.295 to 98). Once Nakulapita Nakulamata serious and his wife noticed that he was nervous and anxious. She advised him thus: "Please, sir, do not face death with anxiety.'s Death is a painful thing for someone who is agitated. Buddha despise death anxiety. Perhaps you are worried that I will not be able to support the family after your death. Kindly do not think so. I was able to spin and weave, and I will be able to raise children if you are not in the world anymore. Perhaps you are worried that I would get married again after the death of you. Kindly do not think so. Both of us live holy lives according to the rules noble householders. then Do not worry about it. Perhaps you are worried that I will neglect attention to the Buddha and the Sangha. Kindly do not think so. I will be more faithful to the Buddha and the Sangha after your death. Perhaps you are worried that I'm going to ignore the behavior guidelines. Kindly do not have any doubts on this matter. I was one of those who fully practice the moral habits made for the layman, and if you want, please ask the Buddha about it. Maybe you fear that I have not achieved inner peace. Please do not think so. I was one of those who have earned as much inner peace that can be achieved by a householder. If you have any doubt about this, the Buddha was in Bhesakalavana, ask him. Maybe you think that I have not reached proficiency in the teaching of the Buddha, that I am not free from doubt and confusion without relying on others. If you want clarity on this, ask the Buddha. But please do not face death with anxiety, because it is very painful and prohibited by the Buddha. " Reported that after Nakulapita advised by Nakulamata, he regained his health, the disease disappeared and never relapse. Later, the whole incident was narrated to the Buddha, he praised Nakulamata wise advice.<br />
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Sotapattisamyutta contains valuable advice to people ill (Sv, 408). Once Mahanama Sakyan asked the Buddha how a prudent layperson should advise other wise layman who is terminally ill. It should be noted here that the counselor and the patient are both prudent lay Buddhists. The Buddha gave a whole discourse on how this is done. First, lay people should calm wise wise layman who is terminally ill with four beliefs: "Relax friend, you have an unshakable faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, that the Buddha was fully enlightened, well-expounded Dhamma, and Sangha bertata good order. You also have to develop prudent measures that help concentration unsullied. " So after entertaining patients with four convictions, he should ask him whether he has the desire / attachment to any of the parents. If he says yes, it should be pointed out that death will surely come if he has an attachment to their parents or not. Thus, it would be better to stop the attachment. Furthermore, if he says he has decided attachment to his parents, he should be asked whether he has the desire / attachment to his wife and children. For the same reason, he had to be convinced to stop the attachment anyway. Furthermore, he should be asked whether he has an attachment to worldly desires. If he says yes, he must be convinced that the spiritual desires are higher than human desires, and should be encouraged to achieve spiritual desires. Furthermore, he slowly led up the scale of spiritual and when he reached the highest heaven of consciousness, attention shifted to the world of Brahma. If he said he had completed the achievement of world Brahma, he should be advised that even Brahma world are impermanent and rebirth. So, it's better to aspire cessation of rebirth. If he can concentrate his mind on the cessation of rebirth, the Buddha said there is no difference between him and the monk who has attained liberation.<br />
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No doubt that this advice is the highest form of advice that can be provided by people who are more advanced to terminally ill people who have the same spiritual high. Preaching is very clear that the patient must be as advanced as the current entry, because the four-confidence or comfort factors mentioned at the beginning of the sermon is similar to the properties of a stream-entry.<br />
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Cittasamyutta contains an interesting event of the death of a lay follower who has developed his inner (S.iv, 302). Citta the householder was not a born again (anagami, A.iii, 451). When he was seriously ill, a group of deities invited Citta to set his mind to become king of the whole universe (cakkavattiraja) because of his virtue. He refused, saying that it too is impermanent. While lying on his bed, he advised that surrounds relatives about the importance of developing confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and about the importance of charity, eventually he died.<br />
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According Sotapattisamyutta the Buddha visited Dighavu laypeople who was gravely ill near death in her bed (Sv, 344). The teacher advised him to appoint his attention on the firm belief would the noble Triple Gem and determined that he was awarded with the behavior of unsullied virtue. Dighavu replied that it is the properties of a feeder stream that had been found on him. Furthermore, the Buddha advised him to bertetap the virtues and developing six properties that help towards an understanding, that awareness of the impermanence of all elements of the object, the dissatisfaction of all impermanence, without a point of dissatisfaction, awareness of the disappearances, release and termination. Dighayu replied that these qualities are also found in him, but he worried that his father would be upset when he died. Furthermore father, Jotipala, advised him not to worry over it, and see what the Buddha says. The Buddha, having advised and Dighavu soon died. Later, the Buddha states that Dighavu died as a non return.<br />
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Dhananjani Brahmin was a tax collector who was right, he extorted the king and the general public (M.ii 0.184 to 96). Venerable Sariputta met him and advised him of the consequences of the life that is not true. Soon after Dhananjani ill, Sariputta summoned by him. After being told about his health, Dhananjani told Sariputta that he had an unbearable headache. Furthermore Sariputta talked to him, slowly guiding his attention away from the lower realms to a higher extent Brahma. After distracting the verge of death of patients to the Brahma, Sariputta went on to explain the way to the attainment of the Brahma, the full development brahmaviharas - universal love, compassion, sympathy and equanimity - to cover all directions. Sariputta went and soon Dhananjani died. It was reported that he was reborn in the Brahma. Later, when the matter was related to the Buddha, he found fault Dhananjani Sariputta for not guiding the spiritual path further.<br />
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Sutta shows that people who have no right livelihood can also be guided toward a rebirth happier with the provision of advice at a crucial time before dying. It is doubtful whether any offenders can be guided toward rebirth in nature happy. Perhaps the good qualities Dhananjani exceed bad deeds (Dhp.173) and maybe that's why a arahatta be guided toward rebirth in the happy realm at death.<br />
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It can be inferred from the facts reported in the sutta (M.ii, 185). When Sariputta himself was to travel far in Dakkhinapata, he inquired about the health of the Buddha from a monk who came from Rajagaha, at the same deliberate Sariputta inquired about Dhananjani spirit spiritual quest. Chances are that Dhananjani is a staunch supporter of the Sangha as his first wife, a woman who has conviction, is still alive. His second wife is a woman who has no convictions. When Sariputta heard that Dhananjani was negligent he was worried, and decided to talk to Dhananjani if there is a chance to meet him.<br />
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Another important noteworthy in this discourse is the Venerable Sariputta start preaching from the low natural birth, and one by one up to the top as far as the Brahma. Perhaps he started from the Hell-Fire because Dhananjani has dropped to that level. Sariputta had helped him remember the good deeds before, and has also drawn attention to the Dhamma discourses related, and maybe preaching Dhamma by Sariputta had given him only a few days before he fell ill. So to draw attention to the hidden spiritual potential in them, Sariputta can help achieve rebirth Dhananjani happy with his advice at the last minute.<br />
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Here we are reminded of the events of the young Mattakundali (DhpA.i, 26). As he was lying on his bed, the Blessed and Mattakundali appear to be very excited, excitement was aroused faith in the Buddha. Soon after, he was reborn in heaven.<br />
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A sutta in Sotapattisamyutta (Sv, 386) explains that the common man on the brink of death to see that he had no faith in the noble Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, and he lived an immoral life, the death of the great fear and anxiety will appear in it. But a person who has a firm belief in the noble Triple Gem, and whose behavior is not tarnished, will not experience such fear and anxiety. Seems to be the guilty conscience causes suffering at death. If fear and anxiety at this crucial moment, the rebirth of nature must take place in a balanced and appropriate to the experience suffering.<br />
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Fitting here to record a conversation between a Sakya Mahanama and the Buddha on the fate of a person who met with sudden death (Sv, 369). Mahanama tells the Buddha that when he came to the monastery a quiet atmosphere and is associated with pious monks who have noble qualities, he felt quite calm and has self-control. But when he went to Kapilavatthu busy streets that have busy traffic, it has the feeling of fear that he will experience sudden death from a traffic accident. The Buddha assured him that a man who has developed a moral virtues and lead a righteous life need not entertain such fears. He explained the situation with a parable. If a pot of butter oil broke after drowning in the water, chips pot will sink into the river, but the butter oil will appear on the surface. In the same way, the body will be destroyed, but unsullied mind will arise as butter oil.<br />
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Suttas like Sankharuppatti, (M.iii, 99) Kukkuravatika (Mi, 387) and Tevijja (In, 235) emphasizes the same idea. Rebirth usually depends on the thoughts that most often appears during life. If anyone has any thoughts and temperament that matches the animals, such as dogs or buffalo in the Sutta Kukkuravatika, it's likely someone will be born among these animals, between living creatures that have a similar character. Conversely, if someone is getting the thoughts and characters, which can be equated with Brahma, the development of noble feelings such as love and compassion, he has a good chance of being born among the Brahma. So prepare for death really be done while living. Although the time of death comes rebirth guided in thought to be higher, one needs to prepare for the match with confidence and understanding of human virtues - that is meant to have faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha - and the development of moral habits. If someone does not have merit, guiding thought patterns towards higher levels during hours of death will be difficult. But, however difficult and effective coaching, the monk invited the dying person is a Buddhist custom of chanting in the hope that some will help patients develop confidence and improve his thoughts to a higher spiritual level.<br />
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We are reminded here that according to the Vinaya (iii, 8), several Buddha before such a release does not end Vessabhu long, often instruct their disciples to look into their minds with telepathic powers and guiding their thought patterns: "Think Thus, do not think so, look at this, do not watch it, stop it, develop it, "etc.. Perhaps the Buddha and his disciples famous technique used to guide thought patterns amenable adherents at the time of death.<br />
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Questions that may arise is how effectively the spiritual guidance by death if the patient is not aware. The truth is what is important here is that we really do not know the condition of the patient at the time of death spiritually. The doctor and the audience may conclude that the patient is unaware because it does not react to the surroundings and the questions put to him. Five senses may be partly or totally does not work, but no one thought to make sure the function is active or not. We certainly do not know the special potentials of what is in his mind when death. Chances are that the mind is most active at this important time. Perhaps at this moment a person has the inner struggle hard, live strong desire that comes from familiarity and protested strongly against death.<br />
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Our guess is when someone is very afraid of the face of death, the desire for life to be strong. Fear of death is very big on the guilt of a great moment, the fear that a person has a good chance of scatter as a human life, an opportunity that could be good for spiritual development. On the other hand, if someone has used the opportunity of human life as well to the spiritual, a person can face inevitable death with serenity, pleasure and fulfillment. Rebirth of the spiritual potential seems to fit with a person named kamma in Buddhist terminology.<br />
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Very accurate to conclude this essay with the thought of what we should do when we visit patients by death. Normal attitude we are sorrow and sympathy, but Buddhism considers one have negative thoughts at this moment. My opinion would be more help for the patient and for the patient's death by anyone, if we radiate thoughts of metta, love him. Because the patient's mind is working towards possible death at this pivotal moment, not obscured by the limitations of the encumbered by bodily functions, the possibility that a person's inner self will be more sensitive and receptive to spiritual thought waves around it. If sorrow and sighing produce negative thought waves, then people will die may have been affected. But if good thoughts about love emitted, so thoughts can serve as a tranquilizer inner eliminate suffering and death emergency came and thought someone could enveloped in a warm blanket, calm and protect.<br />
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<b>Abbreviation that are used the Translate Article refer to the Edition found in the Pali Text Society, Oxford. </b><br />
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A ........... Anguttara Nikaya<br />
D ............Digha Nikaya<br />
Dhp ....... Dhammapada<br />
DhpA ..... Dhammapada Atthakatha<br />
M ........... Majjhima Nikaya<br />
MA ......... Majjhima Nikaya Atthakatha<br />
S ........... Samyutta Nikaya<br />
Vin ......... Vinaya Pitaka <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About the the Author</span><br />
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<b>Lily de Silva</b>, Ph.D. was educated at the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya, where she received a B.A. with First Class Honors in Pali and the Woodward Prize for Pali and, in 1967, a Ph.D. She taught at the University for many years and served as Chair of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies until her retirement in 1994. Dr. de Silva was the editor of the Digha Nikaya Atthakatha Tika (Subcommentary to the Digha Nikaya), published by the Pali Text Society in three volumes, and has long been a regular contributor to Buddhist scholarly and popular journals.<br />
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<li><b>The Buddhist Attitude Towards Nature, by Lily de Silva</b> (from
Buddhist Perspectives on the Ecocrisis (BPS Wheel Publication No. 346),
edited by Klass Sandell; 1987; 50k/12pp.)
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<li>"<b>Giving in the Pali Canon,</b>" <b>by Lily de Silva, in Dana: The
Practice of Giving, edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi </b>(BPS Wheel Publication No.
367/369; 1990; 114k/38pp.)
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<li><b>Ministering to the Sick and Terminally Ill, by Lily de Silva</b> (BPS Bodhi Leaves No. 132; 1993; 34k/11pp.)
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<li><b>Nibbana As Living Experience/The Buddha and The Arahant: Two Studies from the Pali Canon</b> <b>by Lily de Silva </b>(BPS Wheel Publication No. 407/408; 1996; 119k/28pp.)
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<li><b>One Foot in the World: Buddhist Approaches to Present-day
Problems, by Lily de Silva</b> (BPS Wheel Publication No. 337/338; 1986;
106k/35pp.)
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<li><b>Radical Therapy: Buddhist Precepts in the Modern World by Lily de Silva</b> (BPS Bodhi Leaf Publication No. 123; 1991; 27k/8pp.)
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<li><b>The Self-made Private Prison by Lily de Silva </b>(BPS Bodhi Leaves No. 120; 1990; 33k/9pp.)
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"Your pane is our pleasure"<br />
"Higher-Safer-Cleaner"<br />
"Setting a shining example throughout the area"<br />
"exceedingly good window cleaning"<br />
"THE ULTIMATE SHINE"<br />
"Probably the best window cleaner in the world"<br />
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On a Septic Tank Truck in Oregon:<br />
Yesterday's Meals on Wheels<br />
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On another Septic Tank Truck:<br />
"We're #1 in the #2 business"<br />
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On a Plumber's truck:<br />
"We repair what your husband fixed."<br />
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On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door:<br />
"Hello. Can we pick your nose?"<br />
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At a Towing company:<br />
"We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."<br />
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On an Electrician's truck:<br />
"Let us remove your shorts."<br />
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In a Nonsmoking Area:<br />
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action."<br />
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On a Maternity Room door:<br />
"Push. Push. Push."<br />
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At an Optometrist's Office :<br />
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."<br />
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On a Taxidermist's window:<br />
"We really know our stuff."<br />
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On a Fence:<br />
"Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"<br />
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At a Car Dealership:<br />
"The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment."<br />
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Outside a Muffler Shop:<br />
"No appointment necessary We hear you coming."<br />
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In a Veterinarian's waiting room:<br />
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"<br />
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At the Electric Company:<br />
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment.<br />
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In a Restaurant window:<br />
"Don't stand there and be hungry, Come on in and get fed up."<br />
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In the front yard of a Funeral Home:<br />
"Drive carefully. We'll wait."<br />
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At a Propane Filling Station ,<br />
"Thank heaven for little grills."<br />
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And don't forget the sign at a Chicago Radiator Shop:<br />
"Best place in town to take a leak "
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-67657370342982212282013-03-01T18:20:00.001+08:002013-03-01T18:20:06.822+08:00A Book Review of "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott ~ My Favorite Childrens Book<div class="lens_title" itemprop="name">While i was going though squido today there was a feature lens for that day on <span style="font-weight: normal;">A Book Review of a children book title "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott </span></div><br />
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The first volume of Little Women was published by Roberts Brothers in 1868.The first printing of 2,000 copies sold out quickly and more printings were soon ordered but the company had trouble keeping up with demand. They announced: "The great literary hit of the season is undoubtedly Miss Alcott's Little Women, the orders for which continue to flow in upon us to such an extent as to make it impossible to answer them with promptness." <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Quote From Wikipedia on the book "Little Women"</span><br />
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"If you are searching for the perfect book to read or give as a gift to a girl then this may just be the book you want. I've read many books (for how old I am) and out of the few hundreds that I have read my most favorite children's book would have to be "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. I have read it a few times, listen to it a few times, and enjoyed it each and every time. You may have seen a movie before but it doesn't compare to the book. Why its my favorite, a little bit about it and more you will find below. Moreover its not just my favorite it has been a favorite with many ever since the day it was published. I hope you enjoy what I have written and have a great day!"<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">quote from Loisa May Alcott</span><br />
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To read more of her review pls go to the original link bellow<br />
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<a href="http://www.squidoo.com/little-women-by-louisa-may-alcott#.UTB_O7K8xsE.blogger">A Book Review of "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-73721191069158133102013-02-16T02:12:00.001+08:002013-02-16T02:12:19.489+08:00RELATIONSHIP RULES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"> Some <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">paper</span> that was post at the Bus Stop Today about RELATI<span style="font-size: small;">ON<span style="font-size: small;">SHIP RU<span style="font-size: small;">LES</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. The <b>FEMALE</b> <b>always makes the rules.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />2. The rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification...by the FEMALE.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. No MALE can possibly know all the rules.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4. If the FEMALE suspects the MALE knows all the rules, she must immediately change some or all of them.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5. The FEMALE is never wrong.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6. If the FEMALE is wrong, it is due to a misunderstanding which was a direct result of something the MALE did or said wrong.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">7. The MALE must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstandings.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">8. The FEMALE may change her mind at any time.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">9. The MALE must never change his mind without the express written consent of the FEMALE.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">10. The FEMALE has every right to be angry or upset at any time.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">11. The MALE must remain calm at all times, unless the FEMALE wants him to be angry or upset.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">12. The FEMALE must, under no circumstances, let the MALE know whether or not she wants him to be angry or upset.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">13. The MALE is expected to "mind read" at all times.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">14. The MALE who doesn't abide by the rules; can't take the heat, lacks backbone, and is a wimp!<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">15. Any attempt to document the rules could result in bodily harm.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">16. The FEMALE is ready when SHE is ready.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">17. The MALE must be ready at ALL times.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-16540008312935201422013-02-16T02:07:00.000+08:002013-02-16T02:07:02.445+08:00Sometimes we just need to be reminded!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by: holding up a $20.00 bill.. In the room of 200, he asked,” Who would like this $20 bill?"Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it?"Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied, "What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground<br />and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.<br /><br />He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" <br />Still the hands went into the air.<br />
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My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what He did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way.<br />
<br />We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you.<br />
<br />The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by <br />WHO WE ARE and WHOSE WE ARE. we are special - Don't EVER forget it."we may never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to,or the hope that it can bring. Count your blessings, not your problems. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-24725325080182256582013-01-08T14:00:00.002+08:002013-01-08T14:00:50.394+08:00Why Women Cry ?<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="color: black;">One day a little boy saw his mother cry...<br /> The Little boy asked his mother, </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"<span style="font-weight: bold;">Why are you crying?</span>"<br />"<span style="color: #cc66cc; font-weight: bold;">Because I'm a woman</span> , "<br />she told him. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"<span style="font-weight: bold;">I don't understand </span>, "<br />he said.<br />His Mom just hugged him and said ,<br />"<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-weight: bold;">And you never will</span>." </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Later the little boy asked his father ,<br />"<span style="font-weight: bold;">Why does mother seem to cry for no reason</span>?" </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-weight: bold;">All women cry for no reason</span> , "<br />was all his dad could say.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The little boy grew up and became a man ,<br />still wondering <span style="font-weight: bold;">why women cry</span>...? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Finally he put in a call to God.<br />When God got on the phone , he asked ,<br />"<span style="font-weight: bold;">God , why do women cry so easily?</span>" </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"<span style="font-weight: bold;">When I made the woman she had to be special</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth<br />and<br />the rejection that many times comes from her children. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going<br />when everyone else gives up ,<br />and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I gave her the sensitivity to love her children<br />under any and all circumstances ,<br />even when her child has hurt her very badly. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife , but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfaltering. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">And finally , I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed.</span>" </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"<span style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;">You see my son</span> , " said God ,<br /><br /><br />"<span style="color: black; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears , the figure that she carries , or the way she combs her hair. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black;">The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes , because that is the doorway to her heart</span> -<span style="color: black;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;">the place where love resides</span>.</span>" </span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-87138465401326779072013-01-08T14:00:00.000+08:002013-01-08T14:00:16.427+08:00Earn Money with Money <h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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Read this from Alan Tan's facebook, seems very meaningful to me. So sharing here with you all ...<br />
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By <a href="http://www.alantanblog.com/">Alan Tan</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne day, an old man and his assistant arrived at a farming village. The
old man gathered all the villagers and told them that he is in the
business of buying and selling monkeys and that the reason why he has
come to their village is becoz there is a forest next to that village
which is infested with lots of monkeys. He told the villagers he would
pay $10 for every monkey they bring him.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>o some of the villagers started to stop work on their farms to go into
the forest to catch monkeys. They brought their monkeys to the old man
and true enough, he paid them $10 for every monkey. Words spread and not
long after, more and more of the villagers stopped working on their
farms to go into the forest to catch monkeys. And they were all paid $10
for every monkey they delivered to the old man.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>ecoz ( Because) more villagers were now monkey hunters, it became more and more
difficult to catch monkeys as their numbers started to dwindle. The
supply of monkeys started to come down. So the old man gathered all the
villagers and told them he would pay $20 for every monkey they bring
him. Wow! That sounds great and the villagers started to drum up the
beat to look deeper into the forest and higher into the trees to look
for more monkeys. And they were paid $20 for every monkey they caught
and everyone was happy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>s more and more villagers turned monkey hunters, the monkey population
in that forest started to dwindle very significantly and it became
increasingly difficult to catch even one monkey a day. As such, the
villagers started to return to their farms to work.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>nce again, the old man gathered all the villagers and told them that as
he is running out of time and he needed more monkeys, he would up the
stakes and pay $50 for every monkey delivered to him. He also told the
villagers that as he has to leave the village for a few days to attend
to some business in town, they can deliver the monkeys to his assistant
and his assistant has been instructed to pay $50 for every monkey
caught.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he villagers got all excited and went deep into the forest to look for
monkeys but by this time, there were no monkeys to be found. The
villagers approached the assistant and told him the $50 offer is
wonderful but the monkeys were simply not there.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>hat assistant then said to the villagers......"I know there are very
few monkeys left in the forest. But here in my cages, I have thousands
of monkeys. Tell you what...why not you buy these monkeys from me at $35
each. Then when the old man comes back, you can sell your monkeys to
him for $50 and make $15 each."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wow!</span> That sounds like a great idea...the villagers thought. So they
bought as many monkeys as they could from the assistant at $35 each.<br />
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<b>After that day, the villagers never saw the old man or his assistant again</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hat do you take away from this story ?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-33154838542692861262012-08-06T10:49:00.001+08:002012-08-06T10:49:35.456+08:00Why your Children need to Spend less time with TV, video games, and computer games!!<br />
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Did you know that kids who watch TV a lot are risking a
lifetime of health problems? It’s a proven fact: too much screen time (watching
TV, playing on the computer, and playing video games) is associated with:</div>
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Lower reading scores.</div>
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Overweight.</div>
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Consumption of junk food.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Join millions of others and check out
what else life has to offer! What can kids do instead?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The sky’s the limit.!!</b></span><br />
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Get active. Get imaginative. Get social!</div>
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Read a book.</div>
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Throw a ball.</div>
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Climb a hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">■</span> Put on a show.</div>
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Draw a picture.</div>
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Visit a park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">■</span> Have a conversation.</div>
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Smell the roses</div>
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Do your children a favor: turn off the TV, the video game,
and the computer game. Time staring at those screens is called screen time, and
it’s bad for kids’ health and behavior. Kids who spend less time in front of a
screen also:</div>
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<li>Do better in school.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Read more.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Sleep better.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Eat healthier foods.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Weigh less.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Are less prone to violence, early sexual
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>No TVs in bedrooms.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Limit screen time to one to two hours a day.</li>
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1. Keep track. Be aware of what you watch and why. Fill out
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2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consider a week
without screen time.<br />
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3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make the
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4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plan for things
you’d like to do and post your list on the TV. For ideas, see some of the 101
screen-free activities at www.screentime.org.<br />
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5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pay special attention
to times when you most depend on screen time and make alternate plans for them.<br />
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6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of the
week, talk about the benefi ts of limiting screen time. Then set your own
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7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, it takes
a long time to change habits. Whatever works to reduce screen time is a positive
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Put your TV in a place where it isn’t the center
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<li>Don’t use screen time as a reward or punishment.</li>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Keep your family
healthy. Keep track of your screen time for one week with our screen time log. </i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Make a copy of the
sheet for each member of the family. Make it a fun game to see who has the
least screen time. Try to decrease your totals over time.</i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">There are lots of ways
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story.</i></div>
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Make sock
puppets and put on a show.</i></div>
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Make up a
new board or card game and try it out with family or friends.</i></div>
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Create a
drum set from household containers.</i></div>
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organize a
treasure hunt or scavenger hunt.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bike,
skate, Frisbee, swing, swim, or go to the pa</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Read a
book.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Read a
book to someone else.</i></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-MY; mso-no-proof: yes;"><br />
</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">For more ideas, check
out some of the ideas from the list of 101 screen-free activities at <a href="http://www.screentime.org/">www.screentime.org</a>.</i><br />
</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Teachers and leaders: fun activities</span></b></div>
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Set an example! You can help families become less dependent
on screen activities for entertainment.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Set the stage</b></span></div>
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJEC36pu38v06aS8hDIFt6fYSrMgjwqO_vfO2icuyu9nDADWxCh0teSX_hTJVjZ2wNxu-vu40PUWCskqvaTQ3tctlTsZUAyx0-7apuUmjIw8z2HYSIyXJS03UqdwIl7Tf-yuo/s1600/Stories+Telling.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJEC36pu38v06aS8hDIFt6fYSrMgjwqO_vfO2icuyu9nDADWxCh0teSX_hTJVjZ2wNxu-vu40PUWCskqvaTQ3tctlTsZUAyx0-7apuUmjIw8z2HYSIyXJS03UqdwIl7Tf-yuo/s1600/Stories+Telling.jpg" /></a>
<li>Read books with kids (see the resource list).</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Talk about what kids enjoy besides screen time. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Use math class to fill out our log of screen
time and graph the results. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Involve parents: Have each family member fill
out the log and compare results.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Have children make collages or drawings of favourite
activities that don’t involve screen time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Encourage children to hang the finished artwork
on or near the TV at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Write a newsletter article and send hand-outs to
parents. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Order materials from the Centre for Screen-Time
Awareness (www.screentime.org). </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Gather colleagues to help organize events for
your school or organization (see next page for ideas).</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Declare your organization or school screen-free
for a week or more. Put up posters or make a display with hand-outs from the Centre
for Screen-Time Awareness.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Try a screen-free week </span></b></div>
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</div>
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Have a contest. Which individual or group can spend the
least time with a screen for a week or a month? Offer prizes, but make sure
they aren’t high-sugar or high-fat foods! </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwReQwILQzdE9uHhyphenhyphenUItsOzbVbLNIFzb5cCyjqyjWO-OqxWwpExtYbQnbJghMGSNZiEks2rxJEwECeVjbnsK-OIZmsnU7lihwz3ibAeewTyXBUMgA2x-eCV7df_olta0YGUQ2/s1600/Book+Reading.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwReQwILQzdE9uHhyphenhyphenUItsOzbVbLNIFzb5cCyjqyjWO-OqxWwpExtYbQnbJghMGSNZiEks2rxJEwECeVjbnsK-OIZmsnU7lihwz3ibAeewTyXBUMgA2x-eCV7df_olta0YGUQ2/s1600/Book+Reading.jpg" /></a>Organize a special evening at which parents, older children,
and community members teach fun, screen-free activities, such as knitting,
chess, or salsa dancing, and serve healthy snacks.</div>
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Set up a “slumber party” in an unusual location (such as the
library) for one night and tell stories to the group, play board games, or do
other non-screen activities.</div>
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Use the “More reading, less TV” idea from the Center for
Screen-Time Awareness. Bring an old TV into the classroom. Assign books to
read. For every book read, fi ll out a slip of paper and tape it to the old TV.
Eventually the TV is buried under the “books.”</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Join forces</span></b></div>
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</div>
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Enlist allies to help encourage children to have more time
for being active, creating, and interacting by spending less time with
entertainment screens. Here are some possible allies:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>School personnel (teachers, nurses, food service
workers).</div>
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</div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>PTA members.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Preschool teachers.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Parks and recreation department staff.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>YMCA and/or community centre staff.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Sports leagues.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Libraries.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Health care agencies and providers.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Faith community.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Child advocacy and service agencies.</li>
<li> </li>
</ul>
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<b>Example of Books for classroom reading</b></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-MY; mso-no-proof: yes;"><br />
</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fix-it Board Book</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By David McPhail,Dutton Juvenile, 2002; ages 2–6</div>
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Theme: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">TV breaks, and
reading turns out to be more fun.</i></div>
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</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain,Random House Books for
Young Readers, 1984; ages 4–8</div>
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Theme: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mom puts her
foot down; kids need to play!</i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Turn off the TV (Mama Rex and T
Series)</span></b></div>
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By Rachel Vail and Steve Bjorkman,Rebound by Sagebrush,
2003; ages 4–8</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Theme<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">: Mama Rex fi
gures out what to do when the power goes. </i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Box-Head Boy</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By Christine M. Winn and David Walsh,Fairview Press, 1996;
ages 4–8</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Theme:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Denny’s head
turns into a TV until he remembers real life and decides to spend his time
there instead.</i></div>
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</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek
Dam Affair</span></b></div>
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By Patricia Polacco, Philomel, 1996; ages 6–10 </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Theme: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Aunt Chip
teaches a town to read after they’d given it up for TV.</i><br />
<br />
</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Facts about screen time
and its effect on kids</span></i></b><br />
</div>
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Thousands of studies support the idea that kids are
healthier and better adjusted and perform better in school when they don’t get
too much time watching TV or playing video games and computer games, which we
call “screen time.”</div>
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Studies have linked excessive television viewing (and
sometimes video games) with :</div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Poor performance in school, especially in
language and reading.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Less imaginative ability.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Problems focusing.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Sleep pattern disturbances.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Excess weight.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Poor planning and judgment.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Tendency to resort to violence to </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>solve problems.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Screen time and weight gain</span></u></b></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Each hour of TV viewing by school-age kids is
associated with 167 additional calories.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Just one hour of TV viewing daily is associated
with higher consumption of fast food,sweets, chips, and pizza.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Two or more hours of TV viewing daily is
associated with significant likelihood of overweight among 3-year-olds.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Children with TV in their bedrooms snack more
than those without.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Screen time and violence</span></u></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Children typically witness 10,000 acts of violence on TV
each year. </li>
<li>61 percent of TV shows include violence.</li>
<li>Heavy TV watching at age 4 correlates with bullying behaviour
between ages 6 and 11. </li>
<li>Early grade school children exposed to TV violence were more
violent adults 15 years later.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Screen time and school</span></u></b></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Middle school children who watched more television,
movies, and video games did worse in school than those who watched less.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Third graders with a bedroom TV scored seven to nine
points lower on standardized tests than those without a bedroom TV.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Screen time and sleep</span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></span> </div>
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Television viewing among infants and children is
associated with irregular sleep schedules.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Teens watching more than three hours of TV per day
are more likely to have sleep problems in early adulthood.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For tips, tools, and information
about the benefit of reducing screen time, check out these resources.</span></b></div>
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</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Web sites</span></u></i></b></div>
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Kaiser Permanente </div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.kp.org/tvturnoff">www.kp.org/tvturnoff</a></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Center for Screen-Time Awareness (formerly TV-Turnoff
Network)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.screentime.org/">www.screentime.org</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.doernbecher.com/">www.doernbecher.com</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
American Academy of Pediatrics</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/mediause.cfm">www.aap.org/healthtopics/mediause.cfm</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
National Institute on Media and the Family</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.mediafamily.org/">www.mediafamily.org</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Center on Media and Child Health</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.cmch.tv/">www.cmch.tv/</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
University of Washington (Active Bodies, Active Minds Project)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.waabam.org/">www.waabam.org</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adult books</span></u></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Elephant in the
Living Room: Make Television Work for Your Kids</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By Dimitri A. Christakis and Frederick J. Zimmerman, Rodale
Books, 2006</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Plug-in Drug</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By Marie Winn,Penguin, 25th anniversary edition, 2002</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Endangered Minds: Why
Our Children Don’t Think and What We Can Do About It</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By Jane M. Healy,Simon & Schuster, 1999</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Consuming Kids</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By Susan Linn<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">, </b>Anchor,
2005</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Books for
kids</span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fix-it Board Book</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
By David McPhail,Dutton Juvenile, 2002; ages 2–6</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Theme: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">TV breaks, and
reading turns out to be more fun.</i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV</span></b></div>
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By Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain,Random House Books for
Young Readers, 1984; ages 4–8</div>
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Theme: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mom puts her
foot down; kids need to play!</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Turn off the TV (Mama Rex and T
Series)</span></b></div>
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By Rachel Vail and Steve Bjorkman,Rebound by Sagebrush,
2003; ages 4–8</div>
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Theme<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">: Mama Rex fi
gures out what to do when the power goes. </i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Box-Head Boy</span></b></div>
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By Christine M. Winn and David Walsh,Fairview Press, 1996;
ages 4–8</div>
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Theme:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Denny’s head
turns into a TV until he remembers real life and decides to spend his time
there instead.</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek
Dam Affair</span></b></div>
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By Patricia Polacco, Philomel, 1996; ages 6–10 </div>
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Theme: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Aunt Chip
teaches a town to read after they’d given it up for TV.</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Information and Sources</span></u></b></div>
<ul>
<li>American Academy of Paediatrics</li>
<li>Archives of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine</li>
<li>Developmental Psychology</li>
<li>Kaiser Family Foundation</li>
<li>Paediatrics</li>
<li>Public Health Nutrition</li>
<li>©2007 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">To download a PDF
Handout of this document for reproduction and Screen time log sheet</b>, go to <a href="http://www.kp.org/tvturnoff">www.kp.org/tvturnoff</a>.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Please copy, share,
and distribute this hand-out! Thank You!!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-1368001347731187502011-12-06T09:37:00.001+08:002011-12-08T22:54:38.041+08:00Always feeling tired,sleepy,headache with difficulty in concentrating? Here WHY!Have you ever wander why sometime we often felt very sleepy during the day especially on the buses or the Commuter and Feeling always tired, headache, difficulty concentrating and memory loss during the day? Here Why!!This is because our body and the brain are not getting enough sleep. The common tall tell sign also show that we're having sleeping disorder. Care should be show more to treat ths sleeping disorder as it can be at risk of an accident and death when a person operating a machinery or vehicles<br />
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The number of us experiencing this sleeping disorder are rising each weeks. More and more of us are having a hard time to sleep well this day. It keep us lie awake at night for hour or several hour before we can fall asleep.<br />
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Most common reason for our sleeping disorder are because of our<b> poor sleeping habits </b>which can make it difficult for us to sleep at night. Stress, anxiety, and feeling tense at home or at works, caffeine comsumption like coffee and cola, alcohol, and watching TV in bed are among the main case why people have trouble sleeping. <br />
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Sleeping disorder can be rid off by creating a good sleeping pattern or habits, by just doing some of the following<br />
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1.Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate), alcohol and food / sugary drinks. Survey of the National Sleep Foundation (USA) found that 47 percent of people with sleep problems may have been consuming caffeinated beverages to reduce sleepiness in the daytime, but the stimulants (caffeine) that act cause difficulty in sleeping. <br />
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2.Create a calm atmosphere and relaxing in your bedroom which you can felt comfortable. Such as lighting , calming co lour theme for your room.You may also use aromatherapy candle, incense or potpourri.<br />
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3.Take a warm bath before bed to help the body become relaxed.<br />
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4.Drinking a glass of warm milk 15 minutes before bedtime. Milk contains calcium which acts to calm the nerves.<br />
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5.Avoid long sports or activities that drain your energy during the hours before bed. Although exercise can reduce stress, it also increases body temperature which makes it difficult to sleep. <br />
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6.Create a relaxing routine activity before bedtime through prayer, meditation, listening to soft music and the like. This activities help us to Create a relaxed body and mind.<br />
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7.Use your bedroom only for sleep, keep the TV, computer, file and job elsewhere. Your mind should be established that the bedroom is a room solely for sleep. <br />
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8.If you have trouble sleeping because of stress and tension, massage may be the solution . If can ask your partner or someone else to massage your body prior to sleep. Massage the whole body or even just on the backs and heads of great help to improve sleep quality. <br />
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Our skin has millions of nerve receptors that are linked in our nervous system. Massage to the skin will create stimulation and will release of chemicals in our brain such as serotonin which reduces stress, anxiety and depression. Massage also increases the production endrofin, hormones that reduce pain and soothe. All it makes you more calm and easy to sleep. Massage helps reduce stress, improve blood circulation, relaxes tense muscles, releasing the burden of thought while calming the mind and even lower high blood pressure. <br />
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If you have severe trouble sleeping, consult your doctor. Severe insomnia can be a symptom of physical disorders that require medical treatment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-43206627943534327072011-12-03T00:58:00.001+08:002011-12-05T12:04:15.442+08:00Time will heal our woundsYesterday, i found some meaningfull article that i like it so much that i wish to share with yer all.<br />
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"Trouble passes. What has caused you to burst into tears today will soon be forgotten; you may remember that you cried but it is unlikely that you will remember what you cried about! As we grow up and go through life, if we remember this we shall often be surprised to find how we lie awake at night brooding something that has happened to upset us during the day, or how we nurse resentment against someone and keep on letting the same thoughts run through our minds about how we are going to have our own back against the person who has harmed us. We may fall into a rage over something and later wonder what it was we were so angry about. And being surprised, we can realise what a waste of time and energy it has all been, and how we have deliberately gone on being unhappy when we could have stopped it and started to think about something else. <br />
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Whatever our troubles, however grievous they may appear, time will heal our wounds. But surely there must be something we can do to prevent ourselves from being hurt in the first place. Why should we allow people and troubles to drain our energy and make us unhappy? The answer is, of course, that they do not, it is we who make ourselves unhappy. <br />
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You may have had some trouble in your office or the place where you work but you should not bring or extend such troubles to your home and create a bad atmosphere. You should realise that there is a cure or an end to those problems and troubles which are to be found by achieving freedom from our selfish desires and by eradicating all forms of confusion and ignorance. <br />
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Whenever we fail to find a solution to any problem, we are inclined to find a scapegoat, someone against whom we can vent our grievance. We are not prepared to admit our own shortcomings. We feel it is easier to put the blame on others and to nurture a grievance against someone. In fact, some of us take pleasure in so doing. This is a completely wrong attitude.<br />
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We must not show resentment or to be angry towards others. We should do our utmost, painstakingly and calmly, to resolve our own problems.We must be prepared to face up to any difficulties that we may encounter."<br />
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<a href="http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books6/Bhante_Dhammananda_How_to_Overcome_your_Difficulties.pdf" target="_blank">Read More here by the Original author</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-67234961765650644822009-08-01T19:18:00.000+08:002009-08-01T19:23:13.989+08:00Whatever our dreams, we can only accomplish them if we have a plan to do itEveryone has personal dreams.<br /><br />One person may want to be a doctor or a lawyer, while another may want to play in the NFL. Another person may want to be a teacher, while yet another may want to be a stay-at-home Mom. <br /><br />Some may want to own a home on the beach, and some may want to take annual trips to the mountains to snowboard. Our personal dreams give us hope and may providethe incentive to stay in school or work harder to improve our grades.<br /><br />Whatever our dreams, we can only accomplish them if we have a plan to do it<br /><br />Dreams will remain fantasies until we take steps to make them real. The difference between dreams and goals is the level of commitment. Setting goals enables us to identify what is really important to us so we can prioritize our behaviors. It helps us to concentrate our time and energy on what is important, keeping us from distractions that consume our scarce resources.<br /><br />To transition from dreams to goals, most experts recommend writing them down. Once written, they give us a sense of control and hope for the future. At that point, our goals give us purpose and start to shape ourhope for the future. At that point, our goals give us purpose and start to shape our choices today and tomorrow. The more we believe in our goals, the more determined we are to achieve them. Goals become a source of motivation and confidence.<br /><br />Short-Term and Long-Term Goals<br /> <br />Short-term goals are more immediate. They can be reached in a few months. Examples may be making an A in your math class, getting the lead role in the class play or helping Dad clean out the garage. Medium-term goals take a little longer, generally about one to three years. That may include buying a car or graduating from<br />high school. Long-term goals take five years or more to accomplish, and may be more difficult because they are further away. Long-term goals may be graduating from college, owning a home, being a grandparent or running a marathon<br /><br />When setting goals, it is recommended that you start with at least one long-term goal. Shorter goals have little meaning or purpose unless they are leading to some kind of long-term objective. Smaller, short-term goals can keep you working everyday on a consistent basis towards your main goal. When a goal is far away, it is often<br />easier to forget about it or get discouraged. Those short-term goals, however, are<br />frequent reminders of what we want to achieve.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-28726977207161844802009-07-04T00:03:00.006+08:002009-07-04T00:45:03.893+08:00The Challenge of 1 MalaysiaMany people has been giving their view about 1 Malaysia and its challenge. I agree that they are many challenge that we as a MALAYSIAN will face in the future to archive those dream of a united and harmornios country and this is my point of view about 1 Malaysia and my hope that it will archive our dream "A ONE MALAYSIA"<br /><br />The 1 Malaysia concept is nothing very new about it as it is just a new words that had been coin by our YAB Prime Minister’ Najib A.R.<br /><br />It actually the same goal that what our forefather and our leader were doing in the first place from the first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun Tan Cheng Look , Tun Sanbathan ,Tun Abdul Razak, Tun Hussein Onn, Tun DR M , Tun Abdullah and now our current Primer, Dato Sri Najib Razak<br /><br />Before the 1Malaysia concept was announce by our premier. The concept was already been implement through Our National Philosophies Of Education, Rukun Negara and also the Vision 2020 mooted by Tun Dr Mahathir in the '90s , Negara Bangsa in ‘2000s all with the same goal as 1Malaysia and was actually being taught in school classes detailing each and every points and it is still be taught on and today it is taught under the PIPP 2006-2010 (Pelan Induk Pembangunan Pendidikan)<br /><br /><br />The 1MALAYSIA by our premier, i applauded as a spear that will carry more weight as it will touch us as a “1 Community” . The building of 1 Malaysia is important for multicultural country like us especially in the era of globalization that allow the fast and free flow of information, capital and human also system of value, cultural and belief from all over the world. 1 Malaysia will depend by the sharing of value and also the spirit of patriotism, lingua franca, integrations, citizenship and democratic.<br /><br />But we have not achieved even half of it .This including the Bangsa Malaysia. Thanks to the mismanagement of the country’s flaw in its Education that progated Racialism such early on in its citizen life. Even in Primary 1, the first chapter that our children had been taught is to difference each people living in our country not as a whole Malaysia but difference entities Such as Ahmad is Malay, Mutu is Indian, and Ah Chong is Chinese.<br /><br />Then we had a lot of local News paper that had abuse the freedom of the press that seen to championing each races and also enticing Racial problem and fanning the small ember to fire if it is not stop early on<br /><br />Thus from my point of view, education must give more emphasis toward education to created and maintain the collective spirit of 1 Malaysia among our generation. The challenge of globalization and liberation demand dynamic change in our education system to born “Warganegara Glokal” that are smart in their action to face the challenge of globalization and liberation following the local mould or “acuan tempatan”.<br /><br />Thus to create student that will live as a caring community, democratic, liberal, “bertolak- ansur”, thinking, scientific cultural<br /><br /><br />QUOTE :<br /><br /><br />“ History is a lesson to be learned to know the background of “what is today”. It cannot be a statement written in stone to be unchangeable today. Everyday as we live, history is being written. If mutual responsibility never existed before due to circumstances then, it does not mean that we have to perpetuate the historical circumstances that never gave birth to mutual responsibility. We have to create the history of mutual responsibility and for this be done we<br />must have the ability and wisdom to understand the children of today.”<br /><br />Annoymous,<br /><br />Human beings, regardless of which social grouping the Creator has chosen to put them into have one thing in common – human dignity and the need to be respected as a fellow human being. 1Malaysia Vision will fail if it cannot bring forth policies that will give birth to mutual respect between the citizen.<br /><br />The creation of MUTUAL RESPECT among the people requires many things to be done. A few examples will be – equality as a human being in the diverse spheres of life, ascension to positions of wealth and responsibility due to skill, and effort and not through unfair handouts (this does not mean the less fortunate ones should not enjoy a “handicap”). Where respect is lacking, tension and hypocrisy is the result. It cannot foster true unity. There are so many things that can be written on this point<br /><br />Hopefuly 1 Malaysia will created the idea of mutual responsibility and “sense of belonging” to it citizen that Malaysia is their home. People must be able to feel that they and their siblings can depend on this country for their sustenance and survival. They must be able to feel that they can invest all their energy, creativity, emotions and effort in this country so that they and their siblings can receive due benefit from their investments. This is their SOIL and will move forward in one kinship and togetherness with the spirit of one Malaysia.<br /><br />Thus i end my post with a quote from The official blog of our Prime Minister of Malaysia<br /><br />“1Malaysia digagaskan sebagai satu formula yang menjadi pra-syarat bagi memastikan aspirasi negara mencapai status negara maju menjelang tahun 2020 tercapai,jika ia diterapkan ke dalam sanubari rakyat dan diamalkan oleh setiap lapisan masyarakat. Jika "Bangsa Malaysia" yang diilhamkan melalui Wawasan 2020 adalah matlamat akhir perjalanan ini, maka 1Malaysia adalah penunjuk haluan kearah matlamat itu. Pengertian ini adalah bertunjangkan hujah bahawa untuk mencapai status negara maju dalam jangkamasa yang telah ditetapkan, syarat yang paling utama ialah sebuah negara yang kukuh dan stabil dan ini akan hanya dapat dicapai apabila rakyatnya bersatu padu”<br /><br /><br />Quote from<br />Dato Seri Najib Razak bin Abdul Razak’<br />The Prime Minister of Malaysia,<br />www.1malaysia.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-53330611564152170202009-05-11T12:41:00.006+08:002009-05-11T14:58:41.347+08:00*誰可以當男朋友,誰只能當普通朋友。*+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">普通朋友:半夜會找妳打<span style="color:#ff0000;">BBS</span>聊天到很晚。</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">男朋友:半夜看妳還在<span style="color:#ff0000;">BBS</span>上會趕你下線(當然妳可以柪個幾分鐘)。</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">普通朋友:他會找你出去玩,叫妳放棄報告或翹課。</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">男朋友:他會催妳快寫作業,或者想要跟你討論功課</span>。<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">普通朋友:在你生病時,會講好話關心妳。</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">男朋友:在你生病時,他會關心到你很煩,而且逼你去看醫生。</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">普通朋友:他會盡量說好話來討好妳,妳會覺得他很棒。</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">男朋友:他所說的話,都是關心妳的!但通常像是在命令妳,妳會覺得他幹麻這麼做<span style="font-size:180%;">。</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br /><span style="color:#663366;">普通朋友:他什麼事情都會配合著你,只要你高興。</span><br /><span style="color:#663366;">男朋友:他會幫你辨別是非,但你會覺得他管太多</span>。<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">普通朋友:他會說他要給你最大的幸福。</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">男朋友:他只能給你保證,妳跟他在一起,他是最快樂的。</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br />普通朋友:他會幫你買消夜,送宵夜,載你上下課。<br />男朋友:<span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">他會幫你買宵夜,不過他會提醒你,吃什麼比較健康。他會載你上下課,不過要他有順路,因為他不能為你而翹課。因為他翹課,他成績便會不好,成績不好不會有好工作。那你們將來日子怎麼會好過,他會想的很遠。</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">-------------------------------------------------</span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">普通朋友:他只有想到現在。</span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">男朋友:他已經預見將來,該怎麼自我努力,好給你幸福。<br /><br /></span><br />★<span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-size:180%;">我要把幸福裝滿.連同我......一起送給你~。。☆</span><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span style="color:#009900;">愛</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">上一个人</span>..........如此的甜蜜卻又讓人受傷害<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#009900;">放棄</span>一个人</span>..........如此的難過卻又讓人心碎<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#3366ff;">珍惜身旁的每一个人,不要等到失去了<br /><br />才瞭解到遺憾.和後悔是如此的痛苦....<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">~※→<span style="color:#ff0000;">因為愛你.所以放手還你自由</span>←※~<br />~※→<span style="color:#9999ff;">因為愛你.所以不再讓你困擾</span>←※~<br />~※→<span style="color:#009900;">因為愛你.所以寧願自己難過</span>←※~<br />~※→<span style="color:#ff9900;">因為愛你.所以我逼自己離開</span>←※~<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">如果我還一直深愛著你...</span><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">你是否還會待在我身邊?</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><br />如果我還一直在乎著你...<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#009900;">你是否會再多看我一眼</span>?</span><br /><br />是否我已不存在了...<span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">你才感覺的到我的離開?</span><br /><br />是否我已離開了....<span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">你才感覺的到我對你的好?</span><br /><br />在此祝福全天下所以的有情人~</span><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">都能夠忠誠眷屬~~<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">各 位 , 為 了 自 己 的 幸 福 , 寄 出 去 吧 !</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br />但 這 古 老 的 傳 說 規 定 ,</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br />不 可 以 寄 給 所 有 寄 件人 寄 過 的 人 ,<br /><br />包 括 寄 件 人 !</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br />請 各 注 意 喔 !</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><span style="color:#3366ff;">如 果 沒 寄 給 1 人 的 話 ,將 有 <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">噩 運</span> 喔 !<br />寄 給 <span style="color:#006600;">1 ~ 1 0 </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">人</span> - - <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">好 運</span> 即 將 來 臨<br />寄 給 <span style="color:#006600;">1 1 ~ 2 0 </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">人</span> - - 喜 歡 的人會 <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">主 動</span> 找 你<br />寄 給 <span style="color:#006600;">2 1 ~ 3 0 </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">人</span> - - 你 會 有勇氣 向 喜 歡的 人 <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">告白</span> 喔 !<br />寄 給 <span style="color:#009900;">3 1 ~ 5 0 </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">人</span> - - 會 發 生 <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">好 事</span> 情 唷 ^ ^<br />寄 給 <span style="color:#996633;">5 1 ~ 1 0 0 </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">人</span> - - <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff99ff;">> 3 <</span> < - - 懂 吧 ~ ~ 寄 給 <span style="color:#006600;">1 0 1 ~ 5 0 0 </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">人</span> - - 跟他 ( 她 ) <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">情同 意 合</span> 嚕!<br />寄 給 <span style="color:#993399;">1 0 0 0 </span><span style="color:#3333ff;">人</span> 以 上 - - 快 準備 <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>結 婚 禮 堂</strong></span> 那 些 吧 </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-67063078668949636262009-05-11T12:22:00.003+08:002009-05-11T12:34:40.127+08:00广东话.....笑死啊!This is what people speak in HK now .........<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">正宗潮洲菜 …</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">客人:'伙計 , 有咩好介紹呀?!'</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">伙計:〝食老鼠拼盤啦,有老鼠蛋、老鼠腸、老鼠豬耳,但冇老鼠鵝〞.............(滷水拼盤</span> )<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">桑拿入面 …</span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;">骨妹 :[sen 山, 你蝕唔蝕飯? ] ..............(先生你食唔食飯)</span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;">男客人:[??........]</span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;">骨妹 :[sen 山 , 射個精嗎 ?] .............( 先生, 寫個 drink嗎 ?)</span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;">男客人:[err.......] ( 面都紅晒)</span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;">骨妹 :[sen 山 , 要唔要做雀仔按摩呀?按完仲可以除…] ................( 腳低按摩 …… 鎚 ……)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">深圳麥當勞 …</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">港客:〝唔該一個豬柳漢堡。 </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">'店員:〝要蛋呀。〞</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">港客:〝唔要蛋喇唔該!〞</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">店員好勞氣:〝你要蛋呀!〞</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">港客開始勞氣:〝我唔要蛋喇,我淨係要豬柳漢堡咋!〞</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">店員更勞氣:〝要蛋一蛋呀,要蛋十分鐘呀 …… 〞</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">入境處 …</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">遊客: '要睇新款證定畜牲證呀 ?' ...............( 身份證定出生證 ?) </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">巴士站…</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">遊客:〝sen 山,唔該,請問你有冇生痔瘡呀? .............(有冇散紙唱 )</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">數碼通 …</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">遊客 : [呢個管睇到雷電嗎? ]</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">售貨員 : [唔怕 , 好安全的…]</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">遊客 : [無雷電顯示功能嗎 ?!]......................... (來電顯示)</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">售貨員 :[手機唔駛用避雷針的< /FONT> ~]</span><br /><span style="color:#330099;">遊客 :[咁我部手機可唔可以出煙先 ? ].................... (trade in)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">豐澤電器 …</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">A遊客:〝請問呢部電視機有冇電視框呀?〞.................(Discount)</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">售貨員:〝當然有啦。〞</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">A 遊客:〝咁電視框幾多錢呀? '</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">售貨員: ' 唔好意思要成架買,冇得要個電視框 !'</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">B 遊客:' 請問忍忍支係ben?另外呢度有冇死守間?〞...................﹝影印機、洗手間﹞</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">髮型屋 …</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">髮型師: [小姐想點剪呀 ?]</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">小姐: [師父,同我剪得神似 D !]</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">髮型師:[己經好神似嫁喇 ]</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">小姐: [唔係神似,係要有神似 ! !] ....................(要有層次 )</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">髮型師:[小姐想做 D咩顏色呀 ?]</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">小姐:[ 我想做森林色! ] ...............(深藍色 )</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">髮型師: [森林 ?? ]</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;">小姐: [係呀 ~]<br /></span><br /> Thank You ,karyee it was very dead Funny..Remind me of my experiance at Hong KongUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-60537541415905057342009-05-10T12:29:00.001+08:002009-05-10T12:32:54.880+08:00What is Ancient Chinese Martial Arts?The history of Chinese martial arts is fascinating, obscure, and steeped in mystery. For anyone who is serious about studying the fighting arts, the trial eventually leads back to the ancient Chinese martial arts. After all, the Chinese were the ones who first pioneered the martial arts systems which have since spread to every corner of the world. It was the Shaolin Monks, an ancient Chinese Buddhist sect, which developed and refined Kung Fu training techniques centuries ago.<br /><br />Apparently, they did a good job of it too; Shaolin Kung Fu is still practiced to this very day.<br /><br />One of the important things about ancient Chinese martial arts that every student must realize is that they evolved around the use of ancient weapons. Ancient melee weapons like swords, spears, and axes could be parried and dodged, unlike modern weapons like guns and explosives. As such, intense training of the mind and body could really give a soldier an intensive advantage over an enemy.<br /><br />The weapons of ancient Chinese martial arts evolved from things that farmers and peasants would have readily available. Staffs, shovels, pick-axes ?basically anything long, hard, or point ?could be wielded as an impromptu weapon. To this very day, the martial arts teach people to take careful account of their surroundings and always be ready to take advantage of unexpected advantages that might present themselves. Even a hat or a shirt could be a weapon, used to distract an opponent so a more effective attack could be launched.<br /><br />A lot of people get into the ancient Chinese martial arts as a way to learn ancient fighting secrets. There are many martial arts that claim to be able to kill with a touch, and their secrets are sought after all over the world. Although it can be interesting to research and study these traditions, it is important to keep in mind that the goal of modern martial arts students should not be to kill an enemy, but to effectively incapacitate him without causing overwhelming damage.<br /><br />The ancient Chinese martial arts evolved in a much more lawless world where personal self-defense counted for a lot. In this world, you rarely have to kill or be killed. Nonetheless, knowing the ancient Chinese martial arts and their secrets really can give you a boost of confidence. They can make you understand your own body and surroundings in ways that you were never able to before.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-60898436214751302332009-03-30T01:43:00.000+08:002009-03-30T01:45:01.103+08:00Odor RemovalThere are many conditions that call for a quality odor removal product that actually works. It is very important to look into your options before putting any soap or other classic cleaning agent on the smelly surface. These cleaners can actually lock the odor into the surface, especially a porous one. Following are some options in odor removal that you may want to consider.<br /><br />If the smells linger in the air, you may want to opt for activated charcoal. This stuff literally sucks the stink out of the atmosphere. I was thrilled to discover how well activated charcoal works as an odor removal agent in my damp basement. In no time at all, the charcoal removed the musty mildew smell from the area. <br /><br />You can always try good, old-fashioned baking soda. This is a natural product that works well in areas like the fridge or on carpeting. However, you may want to look into a stronger odor removal product for serious smells. Baking soda does a fine job but it just doesn’t stand up to more technologically advanced products made specifically for odor removal.<br /><br />One of those products that merge technology with getting rid of unpleasant smells is the ozone machine. This product does require you (or a hired professional) to do a little work in order to get the odor out of the area. However, this approach does yield excellent results that you will adore. <br /><br />Enzymes are all the rage these days when it comes to odor removal. This kind of product is applied directly to the source of the smell and it chemically alters that source, making the smell disappear. I used this odor removal product on portions of my hardwood floor that had been sprayed by the previous homeowner’s pets.<br /><br />The enzymes worked wonders and this is an example of an odor removal product that does have to be applied right on the source. This can be tricky if you don’t know exactly where the odor is coming from. If you don’t know where to spray, you’re pretty much shooting in the dark. <br /><br />This may seem a little hard to believe but my basement smelled but I couldn’t pinpoint where the smell actually lived. This is why the activated charcoal was a much better option for this area. <br /><br />There are other options to consider as well. Some odor removal products are designed for specific types of smells while others clean the air of unpleasant scents in general. No matter what, they are a great investment for a happier, fresher home.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-3018171025410267562009-03-28T01:52:00.000+08:002009-03-28T01:56:27.023+08:00Am I suffering from depression?”There are times in just about everyone’s when the question, “Am I suffering from depression?” surfaces. The mere fact that you are asking yourself this question isn’t necessarily a reason to run out to get a prescription for an antidepressant. There are symptoms of depression to consider before opting for meds.<br /><br />One morning, I found myself asking this very question. Am I suffering from depression just because I am pondering the notion? Not necessarily. There are things that factor into our everyday moods. Clinical depression is quite different from simply feeling down or out of sorts.<br /><br />After considering the symptoms of depression, I determined that I was simply going through an emotional. I had to ask am I suffering from depression because of my sloping emotional state but I also had to consider other symptoms that come into play when a person is clinically depressed as well.<br /><br />Am I suffering from insomnia? Am I sleeping too much? Do things that I used to enjoy no longer bring me pleasure? Am I irritable and cantankerous? Do I have thoughts about death or suicide that are overwhelming and consuming? Am I suffering from depression really?<br /><br />The problem lies in the simple fact that people feel depressed from time to time. However, clinical depression is persistent. Others may tell you to snap out of it but when you are truly in a depressive state, it is impossible. There is also no real reason for the dark emotions, either.<br /><br />Am I suffering from depression or am I going through a rough patch? Life changing events and tragedies like a death in the family or a divorce can spiral you into a dark chasm of dread and gloom. There is good reason for the emotions and feelings of dread. When those emotions become all encompassing, then you may want to seek help.<br /><br />Basically, you have to ask yourself if your state of mind is interfering with your ability to function normally. Am I able to complete tasks as usual in spite of my current dreary outlook? Am I unable to maintain healthy relationships with coworkers, friends and family because of my mood? Am I suffering from depression really?<br /><br />These questions are never easy to answer, especially when you are in the emotional throws of a life changing event. Talking to a professional is a good idea but remember to try and stay objective rather than letting your dreary feelings get in the way of a real diagnosis.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-22910609940985109222009-01-03T00:52:00.006+08:002009-05-11T13:11:49.044+08:00New Year Greeting 2009<blockquote><br /><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><div class="EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_Section1"><blockquote style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><table class="EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_MsoNormalTable" style="WIDTH: 1100px; HEIGHT: 1128px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5.25pt; PADDING-LEFT: 5.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1.5pt; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-TOP: 1.5pt" width="100%"><div><p class="EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10;color:black;"></span></span><strong></strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10;color:black;"></span></span></p><p class="EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:180%;"><b><span style="color:black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;color:black;" >Wish you in next </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;" >year 2009</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;color:black;" > </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;" ></span></span><span style="color:black;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;">Good Health <img id="EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC_EC__x0000_i1027" height="40" alt="Fw Merry Christmas & Happy Ne5.gif" src="http://by111w.bay111.mail.live.com/mail/SafeRedirect.aspx?hm__tg=http://64.4.17.249/att/GetAttachment.aspx&hm__qs=file%3db0d55ba9-4831-4f69-b6d6-a9e850aacde0.gif%26ct%3daW1hZ2UvZ2lm%26name%3daW1hZ2UwMDIuZ2lm%26inline%3d1%26rfc%3d0%26empty%3dFalse%26imgsrc%3dcid%253aimage002.gif%254001C83BF2.0E12D9E0&oneredir=1&ip=10.1.106.209&d=d1637&mf=32&a=01_26f5222c2402498ca9b949319fdf941461d7c3c43a08a9ed08e0652e88f4493c" width="40" border="0" />, Good appetite<img 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id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285276887055202450" border="0" /></a>Kelana Jaya Lake Garden 8pm my favorite walk<br /></div><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Sky/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />“You are like a private garden, my treasure, my bride! You are like a spring that no one else can drink from, a fountain of my own. 13 You are like a lovely orchard bearing precious fruit, with the rarest of perfumes: 14 nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, myrrh and aloes, perfume from every incense tree, and every other lovely spice. 15 You are a garden fountain, a well of living water, as refreshing as the streams from the mountains.”<br /><br /><br />“I am here in my garden, my treasure, my bride! I gather my myrrh with my spices and eat my honeycomb with my honey. I drink my wine with my milk.”<br /><br />“Oh, lover and beloved, eat and drink! Yes, drink deeply of this love!”<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Kelana Jaya Lake Park ,Selangor<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtVr4cN4FIr2poeMoR1OrE_cjZL457kMzkzij3kX_Z3_pn4BO-CwQ4P9LZB-OhEJdfSR79pf7MP08_aNJCgHDB056krXUZmjBql4BD1f_0AljIMAeXhUyBS4PON7lHGRcjUhZag/s1600-h/KelanaJayaLake+rising+sun.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtVr4cN4FIr2poeMoR1OrE_cjZL457kMzkzij3kX_Z3_pn4BO-CwQ4P9LZB-OhEJdfSR79pf7MP08_aNJCgHDB056krXUZmjBql4BD1f_0AljIMAeXhUyBS4PON7lHGRcjUhZag/s400/KelanaJayaLake+rising+sun.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285277301564589826" border="0" /></a><br />stop by again at the Kelana Jaya Lake Garden when I was on my way back home. The time was around 7.08 in the morning<br /><br />The Lake is one of my favourite since im study at UNITAR.... Meet alot of people...<br />The lake is very calming in deed that i usualy come here...for a walk especialy arlir in the morning or before dusk...becouse of its scenery.....Being Ones with The NAture...ah ..what a wanderfull gift indeed that God and Mother Nature Gave us..<br /><br />Thank You for you gift i had kept me well company here at Kelana JayaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-23102911004815267852008-12-19T18:24:00.001+08:002008-12-19T18:36:08.188+08:00The Common Causes of Computer StressA Special Report By Morton C. Orman, M.D.<br />(c) 1996 - 2007 M.C. Orman, MD, FLP. All rights reserved<br /><br /> Anyone who uses a computer regularly knows how valuable these 20th century machines can be. And anyone who has ever waited for their on-line service to respond, received a "mailbox full" message, had their hard disk crash, been flamed on the internet, upgraded to Win95, or tried to set up their own home-based computer network knows that there is also a dark side to this modern wonder of technology.<br /><br /> Yes, working with computers can sometimes be stressful. And dealing with computer stress is really no different than dealing with any other type of stress in life. The more you understand and focus upon the underlying causes of computer stress, the better you will fare in trying to cope with it.<br /><br /> In this Special Report, I discuss 10 common causes of computer related stress. While this in no way represents a complete list of causes, the ones I will highlight here account for much of the computer stress most people frequently experience.<br /><br /> 1. Failing to Anticipate Problems<br /><br /> Many stressful problems computer users experience can be prevented. Yes, power outages do occur, but equipment and software controls are available to keep you from losing data. Theft or damage from children, natural disasters, viruses, intruders, and hard disk failures may not always be avoidable. But adopting a regular backup schedule and keeping a recent backup in a second location can make such losses easier to bear. Software bugs are common in many types of programs, especially new releases such as Windows 95. So if one is uncomfortable dealing with such problems, it may be better to wait before making a purchase.<br /><br /> The point is there are many potential computer-related nightmares, but they can be anticipated and steps taken to either prevent a disaster or at the very least to significantly soften its blow.<br /><br /> 2. Trying to Get By on the Cheap<br /><br /> Sometimes we invite disasters by trying to do things on the cheap. That less expensive modem or graphics board you could pick up at a computer show may save you a hundred dollars or more, but are the potential headaches worth the risk? Sure you can save some money if you don't upgrade to a Pentium processor, but are the savings really worth all the frustration and anger you may experience when your slower CPU can't keep up with the latest software? Or how about building a system on your own. If you're not really experienced, it's probably better (and less stressful) to pay a little more and get a system assembled by a pro.<br /><br /> 3. Failing to Ask for Help<br /><br /> Many novice computer users (and some veterans too), are reluctant to ask other people for help. This can lead to an incredible amount of stress, most of which is totally unnecessary.<br /><br /> When you are just starting out learning to use your computer, nothing can beat having one or two experienced computer users in your life whom you can call whenever you run into a problem. It also may help to visit your local bookstore and purchase a supplemental training or tutorial guide. And don't forget the many on-line sources of help for all levels of users. Hardware and software forums can be found on AOL, Compuserve, and other popular services. And there is also a tremendous amount of free (and not so free) technical support available by phone, fax, and on-line that is provided by most product manufacturers.<br /><br /> 4. Failing to Relate to Stress as Feedback<br /><br /> Whether you get angry, frustrated, or impatient with your computer from time to time, or whether you worry about some computer disaster befalling you, the very best way to deal with any type of stress in your life is to view it as personal feedback.<br /><br /> Instead of blaming your computer, blaming software developers and manufacturing companies, or blaming life itself, take the viewpoint that any type of stress in your life may have something to do with your own thinking and behavior. Did nefarious forces single you out and send that lightning bolt down your electrical lines that fried your expensive equipment? Or did you fail to anticipate this problem and install an adequate surge protector? Are you frustrated and angry because you can't seem to get your slick new software program to run as advertised? Or did you fail to read the instruction manual or skip the online tutorial?<br /><br /> Whatever type of computer stress you might be experiencing, look for your own hidden thought patterns and behavior patterns lurking in the background. If you're not familiar with how to do this, there are several excellent self-help references available. (Try my book The 14 Day Stress Cure for openers.)<br /><br /> 5. Trying to Cut Corners<br /><br /> In addition to cutting financial corners, there are many other ways computer users get themselves into trouble by trying to skip important or critical steps. Trying to use hardware or software without reading the manuals or doing the basic tutorials is one very common cause. Unfortunately, the new "Plug and Play" mentality fosters this behavior. Many Plug and Play users, on the other hand, have found out that they still need to understand how their new equipment works (and installs) to get it up and running smoothly.<br /><br /> Attempting to use powerful software programs such as word processors, spread sheets, relational database programs, web page designers, graphics illustrators, and many others right out of the box is another preventable cause of computer related stress. While many of these program are relatively easy to learn and operate at a very basic level, most users could benefit from additional training and tutoring.<br /><br /> The usual excuse for skipping these steps is time. Many people feel that they just don't have the time to sit down and study their manuals, read an additional book, attend a class, or hire a professional trainer. Unfortunately, when you don't put in the time to learn what you are doing on the front end, you usually end up spending much more time (and sometimes money) in the long run.<br /><br /> So try to get yourself properly trained at the outset. Not doing this is a very common cause of computer related headaches.<br /><br /> 6. Unrealistic Expectations<br /><br /> Much of our stress in life is caused by our own unrealistic expectations. Many of these expectations are quite silly when examined in the open. But they often lurk in the background of our thinking, causing mischief and stress in ways that we may not always be consciously aware of.<br /><br /> Take the common experience of frustration associated with computers. Much of this frustration comes from expecting ourselves or our computers to function perfectly all the time. While this is a laudable goal, it is not very realistic. From time to time, computer problems will occur. The file we are working on may have appeared to disappear! (Don't worry, it's usually still there--somewhere.) Heavy traffic on our on-line service may preclude us from being able to connect when we want or may cause a system slow down just at the moment we need things to be fast.<br /><br /> Or the new "Plug and Play" mentality sweeping the computer world today may lead us to believe that every installation of every new product we buy will be a pleasurable experience. As many users have already discovered, Plug and Play, in many instances, should be more aptly renamed "Plug and Pray" or "Plug and No-Play."<br /><br /> Another area where expectations play an important role is how we respond to the behavior of others. In the computer world, there are many opportunities to become upset with other people. Some people may not respond in a timely manner (or at all) to your e-mail messages. Others will send you unsollicited e-mail or will flame you repeatedly for making a beginner's mistake. And then there are all the vendors, sales people, repair technicians, receptionists, tech support people and many others who repeatedly fail to live up to our personal standards for how people should behave.<br /><br /> This common source of stress is not just limited to the world of computer usage. If you look at other instances of stress in your life, you will almost always find unrealistic expectations, of one type or another, lurking somewhere.<br /><br /> 7. Beating Up On Yourself Unnecessarily<br /><br /> Along with the expectations of perfectionism and universally faultless performance comes the very common behavior pattern of beating yourself whenever you do something wrong or make a "dumb" mistake.<br /><br /> Mistakes in the computer world are very common. All it takes is entering one incorrect letter, number, or symbol and your whole operation can grind to a halt. Deleting the wrong file (or a whole directory of important files!) happens to the very best of us. And when it comes to operating complex software applications or coordinating the installation of complex hardware or networking systems, errors are common, and you should not feel too bad or demean yourself when they occur.<br /><br /> Forgiveness and compassion are what you need to deal with the many intracacies and pitfalls computer usage entails. If you find yourself engaging in their opposites, stop this at once. There is nothing to be gained from continuing.<br /><br /> 8. Conflicts With Other People<br /><br /> Much of our stress in life comes from conflicts and interpersonal difficulties we encounter with other people. While the computer world may give you the illusion of working alone and isolating yourself from others, this is not really the case.<br /><br /> Both at home and at work, many different types of computer related conflicts and resultant stress can arise. At home, there may be issues of sharing usage between family members, exposure of children to outside influences, increased financial burdens, conflicts over the amount of time spent at the terminal (or not being spent elsewhere) and many others. These types of conflicts require strong communication, relationship building, and negotiation skills.<br /><br /> At work, similar types of issues can surface. Conflicts over access to shared company resources, such as laser printers, network searches, or the availability of expert assistance, are very common.<br /><br /> And both at home or at work, there are vendors, customers, other computer users and their networked virtual communities, and many other people you might interact with, both on-line and in person. Some of these interactions can sometimes be stressful. Because computers expand our capabilities for social interactions, and because such interactions are often beyond our direct personal control, computers tend to increase our stress in this very important and difficult area of living harmoniously with other human beings.<br /><br /> 9. Failing to Do Your Homework<br /><br /> Another common cause of computer stress is failing to do your homework. In some ways this is similar to Cause #5 (Trying To Cut Corners). It too is done mainly to save time. But many problems computer users experience could have been prevented had they researched products or companies more thouroughly or had they spoken to experienced experts before making a purchase.<br /><br /> 10. Compromising Your Own or Others' Integrity<br /><br /> When you do something you know is wrong, you don't have to get caught to suffer consequences. Your unconscious will take over and make sure you are punished.<br /><br /> Since no one is actually watching, many computer users feel safe about accepting copied software, using shareware without paying registration fees, giving copies of non-free software to others, or using purchased software programs on multiple machines. But these minor transgressions do add up. And they can be subtle causes of later "accidental mishaps."<br /><br /> Do yourself and others a favor--don't engage in any of this behavior. Even if no one else finds out, you will know, and that's all that counts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703290.post-43995761548668867782008-12-11T16:42:00.001+08:002009-05-11T13:14:37.830+08:00How can I make my blog load faster?How can I make my blog load faster?<br /><br />The speed at which your blog loads is critical to attracting more readers to your blog. If your blog takes a long time to load, many readers may leave your blog before they have the chance to read it. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help your blog load faster and attract more users:<br />Posts<br /><br />Your blog's load time can be affected by the number of posts you display on your main page. You can easily edit the number of posts displayed of the main page from the Settings Formatting tab. You can then select the number of posts you want to display on the main page. We recommend displaying 10 or fewer posts on the main page.<br />Third Party JavaScript and Links<br /><br />For optimal blog load speed, we recommend using Google/Blogger widgets, JavaScipt and links. However, if you need to use third party JavaScipt and links, your blog will load much faster if you put all JavaScript at the bottom of your blog. If you have third party JavaScript and links in your sidebar, put them in at the bottom of the sidebar.<br />Images and Media<br /><br />The more images, videos and other multi-media you have on your blog the longer it will take to load. However, images and other multimedia are important to attracting users to your blog, so it is important to optimize the load speed of your images and media. Here are a few tips to increase the load speed of your media:<br /><br />* Decrease the size of your images or use thumbnails that link to the full-size image.<br />* If you use third party images, consider uploading them to Picasa Web Albums via the Blogger post editor.<br />* If you have a large number of images to display, you can upload all your images (from a vacation or event) to a Picasa Web Album and link to the album in your post or sidebar.<br /><br />Other suggestions<br /><br />* If you've added any custom CSS to your blog, make sure you put it at the top of the page.<br />* The most important content of your blog that catches readers attention should load the quickest. To help you identify which items are taking the longest to load you can use Stopwatch. To use Stopwatch, enter your blog's URL into the text box and click "Start StopWatch". Stopwatch will then open your blog in a frame and will record the time it takes for everything on your blog to load, including images, videos, widgets, etc. Take note of the items that take the longest to load and modify them appropriately using our suggestions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0