Rare mosquito disease warning issued - ABC Sydney - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Health authorities in New South Wales and Victoria are warning people not to be complacent about the buzz of mosquitoes this summer, after the detection of a rare but potentially deadly virus.

Rare mosquito disease warning issued - ABC Sydney - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

New Year's Eve

Many Australians annually celebrate New Year’s Eve with parties, music and other forms of entertainment on DecemberMajor Australian cities have special New Year’s Eve events that include parades, music and entertainment. Celebrities are often invited as guests of honor or hosts for large New Year’s Eve events. New Year’s Eve balls are popular and have various themes such as masquerade, black-tie and formal wear, tropical, or gangster and glamour. Prizes for most intriguing or best-dressed outfits are awarded at these events.

Are you a greedy person?

I know ,I'm not.I'm just the opposite.I enjoy giving.I get pleasure out of helping people and giving things to others.
We definitely live in a society that has taught us how to be greedy.

We expect instant gratification – we want it NOW! While there is nothing wrong with having money and owning possessions, it’s whether you have the ability to either wait patiently for the new Xbox game or think about whether or not you really need this new game. 

 Proverbs 1:19 “Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money; it robs them of life.” Sound pretty harsh doesn’t it? Do you always need the latest fad or can you treat a friend to the movies who never has any pocket money?

Romania

     Natural and Cultural are the words that best capture the essence of Romania, a dynamic country rich in history,  art and scenic beauty. Romania offers the traveler countless unique travel experiences waiting to be discovered.  A journey of just three to four hours, by car or train, can take you from the Danube River to beautiful, intact medieval towns in Transylvania; from Bucharest - Romania's capital city - to the Black Sea; from Southern Transylvania to Bucovina or to Maramures.  Take a step back in time as you enter one of the world’s famous painted monasteries in Bucovina, the Sighisoara citadel  or a centuries-old village in Maramures.  Explore Romania's other  architectural treasures  and  experience its vibrant and flourishing arts scene.

Christmas Party

For some people, the mere thought of opening up the house at Christmas will send them spiralling into a panic - especially at the busy time of year that is December. For others, a house full of guests is true happiness and they couldn't get through Christmas without hosting a great party.  Here are a few rules for a Christmas stress-free party

Mos Ene

Orice as face, Mos Ene refuza sa vina si pe la mine
Cred ca nu singura in aceasta situatie.
Te prinde dimineata tot numarand oile si degeaba.
Îti incepi apoi ziua cu ochii carpiti de nesomn, te lipesti de to nomatul de cafea si apoi seara, te trezesti din nou numarand oile pana în zori.
Studiile arata ca, la fel ca tine, s-au rasucit de pe o parte pe alta, toata noaptea, aproximativ 30% din populatia adulta. Înainte e a trece la tratarea insomniei este important sa stabilesti care este tipul problemei cu care te confrunti.
Specialistii au identificat trei feluri:

1. insomnie tranzitorie, care dureaza doar cateva zile, 
2. insomnie intermitenta, cea care nu depeseste mai mult de trei saptamani, sau 
3. insomnie cronica care se manifest prin lipsa somnului aproape în fiecare noapte, pe o perioada de minimum o luna

Colind

Veniti, neamurilor toate,
sa-i cantam sa-i cantam;
 Pe Cristos Mantuitorul sa-l laudam,
 Pe Cristos Mantuitorul sa-l laudam.
 Ca la Betleem el astazi a venit
 Dupa cum de mult prorocii au vestit.
 Din Maria Preacurata s-a nascut,
 Pentru lume mantuire s-a facut.
 Intr-o pestera in iesle s-a culcat,
 Si in scutece sarace s-a infasat.
 Fie-n ceruri preamarire
Celui Sfant Pace fie intre oameni pe pamant.
 Pastorasii intr-un cuget il slavesc,
 Si cerescului Parinte multumesc.
 De la rasarit si craii se ivesc,
 Aur, smirna si tamaie-i daruiesc.
 Pe Maria, Maica Sfanta o cinstim
 Si pe Fiul ei, Mesia-l preamarim.

Crăciunul ne-aminteşte

Crăciunul ne-aminteşte de o seară  Când corul îngeresc a intonat duios O melodie în acorduri de fanfară  Cum n-a mai fost până atunci în ţară Vestind că s-a născut Isus Hristos.

De Crăciun

De Crăciun, sub fulgi zglobii,

pe Isus din nou vestindu-L

trec pe uliţă copii

cu colindul.

De ce Craciun?

Sunt multi ce nu-nteleg iubirea cu chip de Prunc nascut in iesle,

Nu inteleg corul de ingeri si slujesc altor interese…

Ades sarbatoresc Craciunul, insa nu-i inteleg prezenta

Si urmarind numai placerea pierd din vedere chiar esenta.

Is The Electronic Cigarette Healthy? Is It The Future of Smoking?

        The use of electronic cigarettes have recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users worldwide. Are they really a healthier and cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes? Creators and product users claim you can enjoy a cheaper, healthier cigarette without the bad smells, second-hand smoke, or cancer causing chemicals. With these huge claims, we decided to investigate the electronic cigarette for our readers.

Traditii de Craciun si Anul Nou la Romani

Traditii De Craciun: 

 La inceput a fost cuvantul. Asa ca vom incepe cu termenul "Craciun". Pentru lingvisti, acest cuvant, drag si familiar, e un cuvant ciudat. Unii spun ca l-am mostenit din latinescul "creationem" - "creatie, nastere".
 Altii sustin ca e vorba de un cuvant mult mai vechi, tracic, de dinainte de romanizarea Daciei.
Iar altii spun ca ar veni din slava. Termenul "Craciun" are in limba romana cel putin opt sensuri.
 Insa cuvantul este mai simplu de explicat decat sunt traditiile. In fiecare zona a Romaniei exista un mod specific de a intampina si sarbatorii Craciunul.

How to Lose Weight with Vitamins - wikiHow

  Vitamins are essential to good health. Not only do they supplement your nutritional input when following a low-calorie diet, but they can also increase your metabolism and actively increase your weight loss! It's nice to lose weight, but what's the point if you look washed-out and unhealthy?

The Australian Light Horse Sculpture Parade

The Australian Light Horse Sculpture Parade is dedicated to the heroic troops who served in the Australian Light Horse and their horses that could never return.
 During World War II the Australian Light Horse soldiers were based in Western Sydney at a major training camp, then called Wallgrove—beside this interchange linking the M4 Motorway with the Westlink M7.              During that war, Lighthorsemen patrolled the main water supply pipeline, which runs through the area.
It is because of this long association that it was decided that the interchange at Eastern Creek should be called the Light Horse Interchange.

NASA, Microsoft Reveal Mars In Pictures -- InformationWeek

A view of Mars taken by the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The Orbiter was launched in August 2005 to search the surface of the moon for evidence of the existence of water. It's equipped with a camera and other instrumentation used to analyze and record its scientific findings. The Orbiter's camera is capable of recording objects as small as a dinner plate, as well as gullies, channels, and other surface characteristics that could determine suitability for future landing sites. HiRISE images are taken from an altitude of 125 to 250 miles above the surface of the planet.

Stop smoking cold turkey, what to expect?

 
 Within ... 

• 20 minutes Your blood pressure, pulse rate, and the temperature of your hands and feet will all return to normal.
• 8 hours Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream will have fallen to 6.25% of normal peak daily levels, a 93.25% reduction. 
• 12 hours Your blood oxygen level will have increased to normal and carbon monoxide levels will have dropped to normal. 
•  24 hours Anxieties peak in intensity and within two weeks should return to near pre-cessation levels. 
•  48 hours Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal. Cessation anger and irritability peaks.

5 Ways to Focus on Success

When you first set a goal it’s pretty easy to stay on track.  You’ve got a plan, you’re working the plan and your motivation is strong.

As time goes on, however, there exists the possibility of losing steam and getting off-track.  In order to develop the momentum and stamina required to achieve success, there are several qualities you’ll need to focus on:

Cea mai simpla si mai eficienta modalitate de a castiga bani

Cea mai simpla si mai eficienta modalitate de a castiga bani a zielelor noastre! Produsele viitorului au intrat acum si pe piata din Romania. Nu mai astepta! Fi primul care se alatura echipei noastre chiar azi! Read More:

Ce spune despre tine ziua in care te-ai nascut

Nascuti in ziua 1: Liderii

Personalitate Fire puternica si independenta. Spirit de initiativa si organizare, calitati de lider. Gandire rapida si foarte inventiva. Majoritatea celor nascuti pe 1 sunt ambitiosi, competitivi, apti sa-si croiasca un drum in viata si dornici sa atinga succesul. Nu le place sa li se dicteze ce trebuie sa faca si au oroare de rutina. Curajosi, loiali si usor idealisti, au nevoie de un scop, o provocare, un tel. Detin darul minunat de a-i motiva pe ceilalti.

Compulsive shopping and spending

People who "shop 'till they drop" and run their credit cards up to the limit often have a shopping addiction.

Compulsive shopping or spending can be a seasonal balm for the depression, anxiety and loneliness during the December holiday season. It also can occur when a person feels depressed, lonely and angry. Shopping and spending will not assure more love, bolster self-esteem, or heal the hurts, regrets, stress, and the problems of daily living. It generally makes these feelings worse because of the increased financial debt the person has obtained from compulsive shopping. 

Unusual & Interesting Facts About Australia

1.  Australia was the second country to give women the right to vote. 
2.  In 1954, Bob Hawke was immortalised by the Guinness Book of Records for sculling 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob later became the Prime Minister of Australia. 
3.  Until 1984, Australia's National anthem was "God save the Queen" 
4.  Australia Day (January 26) is the anniversary of ships arriving in Sydney carrying convicts from England. 
5.  In 2007, it was estimated that 22 per cent of living Australians had a convict ancestor. 
6.  Australia's first police force was a band of 12 of the most well behaved Convicts. 
7.  Over 90% of Australia is dry, flat and arid. Almost three-quarters of the land cannot support agriculture in any form. 
8.  A baby kangaroo at the time of its birth measures 2 centimetres. 
9.  Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason. 
10.  Box Jellyfish - The Box Jellyfish is considered the world's most venomous marine creature.The Box Jellyfish has killed more people in Australia than stonefish, sharks and crocodiles combined. 
11.  Four out of 10 Australians are migrants or the first-generation children of migrants. 
12.  The day of the Melbourne Cup (a horse race!) is a public holiday in Melbourne. 
13.  Dropbears - Dropbears are an evil species of koala that fall from trees and attack humans. This evil strain of koala doesn't actually exist. The story was created to fool Americans.

Aussie Slang

  Australia has its own unique culture and language, Australian language is filled with slang words and phrases. There are thousands and thousands of slang words in the Australian language to see them all, visit Aussie Slang Dictionary. Only the general slang words are shown here.
G'day: Hello or hey and is a shortened form of Good Day 
Bloke: An Australian male. 
Mate: A friend, usually a male. Often combined with G'day. 
Ambo: Ambulance or ambulance driver. 
Barbie: Barbeque or BBQ. 
Bogan: Someone that spends most of thier time drinking beer and doesnt care about thier appearance and often slacks off. 
Bottle-o: Liquor store. 
Down Under: Australia and/or New Zealand 
Dunny: Toilet, usually outside. 
Fair Dinkum: True or genuine 
Maccas: McDonalds 
Outback: Australia's country towns and areas. 
 XXXX: Brand of beer. 
HERE ARE SOME MORE:

What you should do to pass the time?

You never know if you are bored until you've tried these websites:

1. http://www.addictinggames.com/ - one of the best free gaming websites that I have seen to date on the internet. There are HUNDREDS of fast, easy, and fun games that one can play on this site.

2. http://answers.yahoo.com/ - This website is the best way that I have found to pass the time away. All you have to do is have a desire to help other people out with their questions and that's all you have to do :) Pretty fun and easy :)


3. http://www.facebook.com/ - This is one of the best ways that I have found for somebody like you to keep in contacts with all of their real life friends, and it is a really fun place to be. This is definitely one of the better sites to waste some time on :)

4. http://www.livejournal.com/ - If you like journaling, then you will absolutely LOVE this site! This site gives you your own journal as well as the means to write in it and say exactly what you want. Other people can see your blog and it is one of the better blog sites out there :)

5. http://www.kongregate.com/ - If you like playing online games, then this site is another good gaming site that also has in-game chat with lots of other people.

6. http://www.youtube.com/ - This site has hundreds of thousands of videos that you can watch to whittle away the time that you have on the Internet. There are many great videos on this site that can really capture your attention.

7. http://www.runescape.com/ - This MMORPG has hundreds of thousands of players playing it simultaneously, and it has a lot of content, which means you won't get bored fairly easy. Registration is needed, but is free :).

8. http://maplestory.nexon.net/ - This MMORPG has literally millions of players that play it, has an amazing amount of content, has a great support system, and is very fun to play with your friends :D. Registration is needed, which is free, and a massive download is also required, but is also free. Only choose this option if your Internet is fast enough to download a 1.078GB file!

Other things you can do:

Read a book
Solve a sudoku puzzle
Solve a crossword puzzle
Take a nap
Take a walk
Call some friends over and watch a movie together.
Watch television
Call some friends over and play video games
Call some friends over and play board games
Call some friends over and play truth or dare.
Go bowling.
Go to a movie theatre and watch a movie.

Compulsory voting

Arguments used in favor of compulsory voting: ·    
Voting is a civic duty comparable to other duties citizens perform (e.g. taxation, compulsory education, or jury duty).  ·         

1. Parliament reflects more accurately the "will of the electorate."  ·         
2. Governments must consider the total electorate in policy formulation and management.  ·         
3. Candidates can concentrate their campaigning energies on issues rather than encouraging voters to attend the poll.  ·         
4. The voter isn't actually compelled to vote for anyone because voting is by secret ballot.  

Arguments used against compulsory voting: ·     

1. It is undemocratic to force people to vote - an infringement of liberty.  ·         
2. The "ignorant" and those with little interest in politics are forced to the polls.  ·         
3. It may increase the number of "donkey votes" (bad votes that don't get counted).  ·         
4. It may increase the number of informal votes (ballot papers which are not marked according to the rules for voting).  ·         
5. It increases the number of safe, single-member electorates - political parties then concentrate on the more marginal electorates.  ·         
6. Resources must be allocated to determine whether those who failed to vote have "valid and sufficient" reasons

Datini, obiceiuri si superstitii Romanesti

1.  Samedru – un sfant care hotarniceste timpul  In calendarul popular romanesc, Samedru (Sfantul Dimitrie Izvoratorul de Mir) impreuna cu Sangeroz (Sfantul Gheorghe) sunt considerati drept sfinti care hotarnicesc... 
2.  Traditii de Sfantul Ilie  In credinta populara, Sfantul Ilie apare ca cel ce stapaneste fulgerele si ploile. Ilie este  
3.  Poarta maramureseana  Poarta maramureseana este unul dintre simbolurile cele mai de pret ale Maramuresului. Portile de lemn ale gospodariilor traditionale din Maramures sunt situate indeosebi... 
4.  Arta prelucrarii lemnului  Arta prelucrarii lemnului - Lemnul, a constituit secole de-a randul principala materie prima a romanilor, fiind folosit pentru constructiile gospodaresti sau la... 
5. Noaptea de Sanziene  Sanzienele sunt sarbatorite pe 24 iunie, ziua in care se face pomenirea nasterii Sfantului Ioan Botezatorul. In calendarul popular, ziua de 24 iunie este cunoscuta si... 
6. Sarbatoarea graului de Sfantul Vartolomeu  In calendarul popular, Sarbatoarea Graului este prezenta in ziua de praznuire a Sfantului Vartolomeu, in data de 11iunie. Sfantul Vartolomeu a fost unul dintre cei... 
7.  Schimbarea numelui si botezarea din nou  Schimbarea numelui si botezarea din nou, sunt o dovada a faptului ca omul de la tara, ba chiar si unii preoti, provenind tot din randul oamenilor simpli, nu delimitau... 
8. Rusaliile - Obiceiuri de Rusalii  Duminica Rusaliilor sau Duminica Pogorarii Duhului Sfant, mai este numita si Duminica Cincizecimii, pentru ca acest eveniment a avut loc la cincizeci de zile de la... 
9. Mestesuguri traditionale - Olaritul  Olaritul reprezinta un mestesug traditional pe care noi romanii il mostenim din adancul timpurilor. Mestesugul olaritului folosea in primul rand in alimentatie, dar... 
10. Traditii de Sfantul Gheorghe  Sfantul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe este unul dintre cei mai venerati sfinti din calendarul ortodox, sarbatorit in fiecare an pe 23 aprilie. In traditia populara Sfantul... 
11. Dragobetele saruta fetele  Dragobetele este sarbatorit in Calendarul Popular in ziua de 24 februarie. Cum vremurile s-au schimbat, tinerii au dat uitarii pe Dragobete zis si Dragomir, Ioan...
12. Sfantul Haralambie in pictura populara pe sticla  In calendarul popular, despre Haralambie se spune ca este sfantul care are putere asupra ciumei, holerei si a mortii, de aceea sarbatoarea este tinuta cu sfintenie in...
13.  Obiceiuri - Lasata Secului de Pasti  In lumea satului, Lasata Secului de Pasti pastreaza acte rituale specifice unui inceput de An Agrar celebrat la echinoctiul de primavara. In acest sens, Prof. Ion... 
14. Obiceiuri de Sfantul Trifon  Sfantul Trifon este sarbatorit pe 1 februarie. In popor exista credinta ca el are putere asupra inceputului de primavara. Astfel, el este cunoscut in credinta populara..
15. Obiceiuri de Ignat  Sarbatoarea din 20 decembrie, inchinata Sfantului Ignatie al Antiohiei, este cunoscuta in popor sub denumirea de Ignatul porcilor sau Inatoarea. Se crede ca in noaptea...
16. Noaptea Sfantului Andrei in credinta populara  Noaptea Sfantului Andrei este in credinta populara o noapte de spaima, deoarece este momentul in care toti strigoii, vii si morti, se lupta intre ei. Prezenta strigoilor... 
17. Sarbatorile in credinta populara si in credinta...  In conceptia populara, nu numai la noi, ci si la alte neamuri crestine, o zi de sarbatoare trebuie neaparat sa fie consacrata unui sfant. Ea nu poate comemora altceva... 
18. Sezatorile de iarna din Postul Craciunului  Dupa Lasatul Secului de Craciun, incepea sezonul sezatorilor. Era singura adunare in care se veseleau oamenii in Postul Craciunului. Sezatorile erau organizate in serile...  
19. Traditii si obiceiuri de Sfantul Dumitru  Sfantul Dumitru. Traditii si obiceiuri de Sfantul Dumitru - In credinta populara, anul este impartit in vara si iarna. Daca Sfantul Gheorghe incuie iarna si infrunzeste..
20. Traditii si obiceiuri la moarte  In sistemul de credinte si mituri romanesti moartea este vazuta ca o "mare calatorie", ca o mare trecere", ca un "drum" pe care "dalbul de pribeag" il face "din lumea cu... 
21. Paparuda  Paparuda reprezinta denumirea cea mai raspandita a ritului magic de "provocare a ploilor aducatoare de belsug", practicat pe timp de seceta, si ocupa un loc distinct... 
22. Obiceiuri de Sfanta Maria  Sfanta Maria Mare (Adormirea Maicii Domnului) este praznuita in fiecare an la 15 august. In dimineata acestei zile, femeile merg la biserica si impart struguri, prune si...

You cannot sue God

You cannot sue God... he has no known address !

An American politician's attempt to sue God has been thrown out of court after a judge ruled the suit could not be served because the Almighty has an unlisted address.
 Ernie Chambers, a Nebraska state senator, sought a "permanent injunction" that ordered God to stop causing "widespread death, destruction and terrorisation of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants".
  The suit listed examples of God's wrath including "fearsome floods, horrendous hurricanes, earthquakes, plagues, famine, genocidal wars, birth defects, terrifying tornadoes and the like".
   It identified the defendant, said to be "also known by various aliases, titles, names, designations" as "present in all places at the same time" and "the admitted perpetrator of the deleterious acts complained of herein".       The suit also claimed the "defendant" has "manifested neither compassion nor remorse, proclaiming that Defendant 'will laugh' when calamity comes". Mr Chambers, of Omaha, has said he filed the lawsuit not because of any conflict with God but to make the point that everyone should access to the courts.
  It was response to proposals to prohibit the filing of lawsuits deemed too frivolous to be heard. The senator argued that laws should not restrict lawsuits and the courts should be open to all. "The Constitution requires that the courthouse doors be open, so you cannot prohibit the filing of suits," he said after he filed his suit last September. "Anyone can sue anyone they choose, even God." He also argued that because of God's omnipresence, "the defendant is personally present in Douglas County (Nebraska)." But Marlon Polk, Douglas County district court judge, ruled that under state law, a plaintiff must have access to the defendant and be able to serve papers on him or her for a lawsuit to go ahead. "Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant this action will be dismissed with prejudice," the judge wrote.
 Mr Chambers, 71, Nebraska's longest serving state senator who has been dubbed "defender of the downtrodden" and the "maverick of Omaha", disagreed with the judge's ruling. "The court itself acknowledges the existence of God," he said. "A consequence of that acknowledgment is a recognition of God's omniscience."
 Therefore, "since God knows everything, God has notice of this lawsuit", he added.
 The senator, an independent, has served a record 38 years in the Nebraska Legislature and will not return next year because of term limits. According to the Associated Press, the self-proclaimed agnostic skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticises Christians He has 30 days to decide whether to appeal the ruling.

Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

It can be very difficult to quit smoking cold turkey, but it doesn't cost a thing and you can start today!

But "cold turkey." is the hardest ways to quit smoking?

I was able to quit "cold turkey," picking a day to smoke my last cigarette and vowing never to smoke again. When the decision to quit smoking comes suddenly, an important mental hurdle is throwing out that last pack of cigarettes. It's more helpful to some people to be able to remind themselves that they chose to throw the cigarettes away and never look back; this mental advantage isn't present for smokers who decide to quit smoking when the last pack is gone.

Nicotine Withdrawal

Quitting cold turkey can be very difficult, especially for people who have been smoking more cigarettes for a long period of time, because nicotine withdrawal can be a very unpleasant thing. What are some of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?..here they are:

• Irritability
• Intense craving for cigarettes
• Insomnia
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• Tension
• Problems concentrating
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain

Increased appetite and weight gain are important to note, because they are especially troubling to many people who are trying to quit smoking. Nicotine is an appetite suppressant, so it is hard for the body to adjust to a normal level of appetite. In general, though, the positive health effects of quitting smoking far outweigh the negative health effects of gaining a few extra pounds.

The important thing to remember is that the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal decrease over time. If you can make it through the early days of quitting cold turkey, it will get easier to avoid picking up cigarette smoking again as time goes by.

Tips for Cold Turkey Success

Keeping all of this in mind, there are some things you can do to make the cold turkey method easier on yourself, and make it less likely to start smoking again.

• One thing you need to do is to drink plenty of water. 
• Not only will drinking water keep you hydrated and give you something to do with your mouth instead of puffing on a cigarette, but it will help your body flush the impurities out of your system faster.
• Keep your mouth busy.
•  Chewing sugarless gum or sucking on hard candy will keep your mouth busy when you start feeling the need to smoke.
•  Sucking on a lollipop or chewing on a straw or a pen will also give you something to hold onto if you need to keep your hands busy as well as your mouth.
• When a craving hits, try closing your eyes and counting to ten while taking some deep breaths. If that doesn't work, take a walk to get yourself away from temptation.
• If all else fails, call a friend, relative, co-worker, or a smoker's help line. 
• Get some outside support to remind you of all the reasons why you decided to quit in the first place: your health, your family, your finances, your appearance, etc. 
• Or talk about anything but smoking to divert your attention until the urge to smoke passes.