http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/12/umamichemistry.html
When we were in grade school, many of us learned that there were four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Now there's a new taste to learn and it's called umami (pronounced "oo-mommy").
What exactly is the umami taste? Well, there's no English word that's synonymous with umami, however it's most often described as a "savory" or "meaty" taste. The key's taste of this umami is "glutamate" that is also known as nature's flavor enhancer. What capture me most in this article is that Monosodium Glutamate, often referred to as "MSG" also provide Umami taste in the food. MSG to me is not something good. I would avoid consuming it too much. However reading the article acknowledge me about the new 5th taste.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Hundreds feared missing after China mudslide
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/9/worldupdates/2008-09-09T092428Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-353838-2&sec=Worldupdates
Some time we have to appreciate that we are living in Malaysia which is the country free of nature disaster . We know that this year China having the earthquake and cause many human being death . This is not only China face the problem but also for other country like America facing the tornado and cause a huge amount of lost .
This time in Beijing , China also surfer in mudslide .May be this is not a very big news as the Si Chuan earthquake but I think that this still a big lost in a country . Imagine if this “small” cases face in our Malaysia I am sure that this will be the big news in Malaysia .It is because our country is not as big as the China and we seldom facing this kind of nature disaster .One of the victim said the flow of mud and rock destroyed a three-storey office building, a market and houses in the valley and this happen in few minutes .Wau …. I really can not imagine how powerful is the natural .Even this accident is not cause as serious as Si Chuan earthquake but the dead number still show there are the dead .May be this is not related to our but try to think if it happen to us .
I am sure we feel difficult to handle this . So what I want to share here is we have to appreciate what we having now .Please do not blame that our situation is not good enough .Thanks .
Some time we have to appreciate that we are living in Malaysia which is the country free of nature disaster . We know that this year China having the earthquake and cause many human being death . This is not only China face the problem but also for other country like America facing the tornado and cause a huge amount of lost .
This time in Beijing , China also surfer in mudslide .May be this is not a very big news as the Si Chuan earthquake but I think that this still a big lost in a country . Imagine if this “small” cases face in our Malaysia I am sure that this will be the big news in Malaysia .It is because our country is not as big as the China and we seldom facing this kind of nature disaster .One of the victim said the flow of mud and rock destroyed a three-storey office building, a market and houses in the valley and this happen in few minutes .Wau …. I really can not imagine how powerful is the natural .Even this accident is not cause as serious as Si Chuan earthquake but the dead number still show there are the dead .May be this is not related to our but try to think if it happen to us .
I am sure we feel difficult to handle this . So what I want to share here is we have to appreciate what we having now .Please do not blame that our situation is not good enough .Thanks .
Healthy Eat TipS
1) Balance your food choices over time.
Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.
2) Remember, foods are not good or bad.
Select foods based on your total eating patterns, not whether any individual food is "good" or "bad." Don't feel guilty if you love foods such as apple pie, potato chips, candy bars or ice cream. Eat them in moderation, and choose other foods to provide the balance and variety that are vital to good health.
3) Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels as handy references.
4) Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Surveys show most Americans don't eat enough of these foods. Do you eat 6-11 servings from the bread, rice, cereal and pasta group, 3 of which should be whole grains? Do you eat 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables? If you don't enjoy some of these at first, give them another chance. Look through cookbooks for tasty ways to prepare unfamiliar foods.
5) Eat moderate portions.
If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it's easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy. Did you know the recommended serving of cooked meat is 3 ounces, similar in size to a deck of playing cards? A medium piece of fruit is 1 serving and a cup of pasta equals 2 servings. A pint of ice cream contains 4 servings. Refer to the Food Guide Pyramid for information on recommended serving sizes.
Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.
2) Remember, foods are not good or bad.
Select foods based on your total eating patterns, not whether any individual food is "good" or "bad." Don't feel guilty if you love foods such as apple pie, potato chips, candy bars or ice cream. Eat them in moderation, and choose other foods to provide the balance and variety that are vital to good health.
3) Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels as handy references.
4) Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Surveys show most Americans don't eat enough of these foods. Do you eat 6-11 servings from the bread, rice, cereal and pasta group, 3 of which should be whole grains? Do you eat 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables? If you don't enjoy some of these at first, give them another chance. Look through cookbooks for tasty ways to prepare unfamiliar foods.
5) Eat moderate portions.
If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it's easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy. Did you know the recommended serving of cooked meat is 3 ounces, similar in size to a deck of playing cards? A medium piece of fruit is 1 serving and a cup of pasta equals 2 servings. A pint of ice cream contains 4 servings. Refer to the Food Guide Pyramid for information on recommended serving sizes.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO NOW & THEN
Mitsubishi have a unique design than other cars. These sport cars are famous luxurious and stylish sport cars in the world. Most people in the world dream of Mitsubishi cars. Until now, there are 10 types of Mitsubishi Lancer Evo which are evo 1 until evo 10. I will compare Mitsubishi evo 7 and evo 10. They have their own similarities and differences.
>>Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10
>>Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7
>>Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10
>>Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7
The first similarity of them is both are building in the same rear and front. It looks the same. Then,both are using the same logo which is Mitsubishi logo. The next similarity of evo 7 and evo 10 is their transmission. Both are using manual transmission. Besides, their speed-gear also same which is 5 speed-gear.
The first difference between lancer evo 7 and evo 10 is their interior design. Lancer evo 10 has shortcut button at the steering while the lancer evo 7 does not has any shortcut button at the steering. Lancer evo 10 also have the GPRS screen under the dashboard compare to lancer evo 7. They are also differ on their exterior design. Lancer evo 10 body is more aero-shape than lancer evo 7. Besides,both of them are differ in their engine design. The engine of lancer evo 10 is simpler and looks more beautiful than the lancer evo 7 which is more complex.
As the conclusion,both mitsubishi lancer evo 7 and 10 have their own similarities and differencess. From that we can see that how mitsubishi car making technology have improved since it was established.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
How to Relieve Stress..
1. Take a deep breath. This is your first, most immediate defense against stress. If you can get in the habit of pausing and taking a nice, deep breath every time you feel stress beginning to take hold, you'll have won half the battle just by preventing it from taking over. The other half is won by addressing the causes of your stress.
2. Communicate. Whether you talk to a friend or talk to your cat, getting it off your chest will help a lot. If you don't feel like talking about it, write it down. Keep a journal and write down whatever it is that's bothering you. Writing is a therapy of its own.
3. Laugh. Rediscover your sense of humor by making fun of your situation. View it from your future self's perspective, telling this story to a bunch of your friends over pizza and soda. Crack some jokes. Do your goofiest impression. Tickle a child that you love.
4. Get fit. Perhaps your health and appearance are stressing you out, but even if they're not an issue, being physically fit can directly help relieve stress, which exists on both a mental and a physical level. Sometimes there's nothing like a long run, an intense yoga session, or a fresh swim after a stressful day to help you feel relaxed and stress-free again. Also, exercise releases endorphins; a feel good hormone.
5. Be organized. For the most part, stress arises from feeling overwhelmed. There's just too much to do, and not enough time to do it. Being organized and getting your priorities straight can help you break responsibilities down into manageable pieces and focus on the things that really matter to you, rather than getting caught up in details and creating extra work for yourself--all of which leads to more stress.
6. Soothe the senses. Light a scented candle that has a calming fragrance like lavender. Listen to your favorite, most relaxing music or, better yet, go somewhere that you can listen to wind rustle through trees or waves crash on the beach. Enjoy the scenery, whether you're outdoors or viewing an art exhibit. Drink some warm tea or taste--really taste--some dark chocolate.
7. Do nothing. That's right, folks, do nothing at all. Close the door, open the window, have a seat, and take a little break from life. If your mind is racing, learn to meditate and just let that stress go.
2. Communicate. Whether you talk to a friend or talk to your cat, getting it off your chest will help a lot. If you don't feel like talking about it, write it down. Keep a journal and write down whatever it is that's bothering you. Writing is a therapy of its own.
3. Laugh. Rediscover your sense of humor by making fun of your situation. View it from your future self's perspective, telling this story to a bunch of your friends over pizza and soda. Crack some jokes. Do your goofiest impression. Tickle a child that you love.
4. Get fit. Perhaps your health and appearance are stressing you out, but even if they're not an issue, being physically fit can directly help relieve stress, which exists on both a mental and a physical level. Sometimes there's nothing like a long run, an intense yoga session, or a fresh swim after a stressful day to help you feel relaxed and stress-free again. Also, exercise releases endorphins; a feel good hormone.
5. Be organized. For the most part, stress arises from feeling overwhelmed. There's just too much to do, and not enough time to do it. Being organized and getting your priorities straight can help you break responsibilities down into manageable pieces and focus on the things that really matter to you, rather than getting caught up in details and creating extra work for yourself--all of which leads to more stress.
6. Soothe the senses. Light a scented candle that has a calming fragrance like lavender. Listen to your favorite, most relaxing music or, better yet, go somewhere that you can listen to wind rustle through trees or waves crash on the beach. Enjoy the scenery, whether you're outdoors or viewing an art exhibit. Drink some warm tea or taste--really taste--some dark chocolate.
7. Do nothing. That's right, folks, do nothing at all. Close the door, open the window, have a seat, and take a little break from life. If your mind is racing, learn to meditate and just let that stress go.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
HOW CAN BE LEADERSHIP ??
How can be leadership? Anyone can be leadership. Leadership like captain in a ship. People how work with him must listen what the leadership said. However, the leadership mean that the combination of personal character and the talent to think as a leader like a person who can control a team. Before be a good leadership, the leader must have 5 key.
Firstly the leader must a plan carefully before doing the activity. It mean, when a leader arrange plan carefully, the leader can detect the problem that can occur. Its also can control the problem before serious. Second is leader has a vision. Vision like a light at night to give us guideline. If leader not have the vision, the group not in the true track when doing activity. Leader also must share her vision their group members. It because can help us develop leadership. It also the way to strength your vision become reality and people can see you as people that have identity. Leader takes charge mean leader must combine your vision and your planning and take action. You as leader must take decisions and choice the suitable action when a problem occur. Lastly leader inspiresion as example.
You must act in way that are appropriate to your vision. It not easy become a leader but people that have effort can be a good leader. In my opinion, the 5 step is the important thing that must have become a leader. Because very step have the reason that good for people how want become leader..
Firstly the leader must a plan carefully before doing the activity. It mean, when a leader arrange plan carefully, the leader can detect the problem that can occur. Its also can control the problem before serious. Second is leader has a vision. Vision like a light at night to give us guideline. If leader not have the vision, the group not in the true track when doing activity. Leader also must share her vision their group members. It because can help us develop leadership. It also the way to strength your vision become reality and people can see you as people that have identity. Leader takes charge mean leader must combine your vision and your planning and take action. You as leader must take decisions and choice the suitable action when a problem occur. Lastly leader inspiresion as example.
You must act in way that are appropriate to your vision. It not easy become a leader but people that have effort can be a good leader. In my opinion, the 5 step is the important thing that must have become a leader. Because very step have the reason that good for people how want become leader..
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