Wednesday, August 31, 2011
A Trip To Sematan
Today, I went to Sematan with my family. We had a long journey to Sematan. The trip was very tiring as I was asleep in the car while my father was driving. I felt dizzy. On the way to Sematan, we bought durians. My grandma and father like to eat durians. The durians which is known as "King of Fruit" are very expensive. We went to Sematan just to have lunch. The coffee shop was dirty and smelly. We encountered rude people. I felt unhappy to meet rude people in Malaysia. When we are polite to them, they are being impolite to us. We had a worthless experience. A lobster costs Rm70. Not only that, the lobster wasn't nice. It was a waste of money. On the way home, our car broke down. Very unlucky experience. All my cars are very lousy as it broke down one by one. The trip to Sematan wasn't fun at all. Apart from that, today is Malaysia's 54 anniversary. Today is Malaysia's Independence Day and Selamat Hari Raya for the Muslims. We have double celebration today. Hope all Malaysian take this opportunity to enjoy ourselves for the holiday.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Bible Sales
A pastor concluded that his church was getting into very serious financial troubles. While checking the church storeroom, he discovered several cartons of new bibles that had never been opened and distributed.
So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be willing to sell the bibles door-to-door for $10 each to raise the desperately needed money for the church.
Jack, Paul and Louie all raised their hands to volunteer for the task.
The minister knew that Jack and Paul earned their living as salesmen and were likely capable of selling some bibles. But he had serious doubts about Louie who was a local farmer, who had always kept to himself because he was embarrassed by his speech impediment. Poor Louis stuttered badly. But, not wanting to discourage Louis, the minister decided to let him try anyway.
He sent the three of them away with the back seat of their cars stacked with bibles. He asked them to meet with him and report the results of their door-to-door selling efforts the following Sunday.
Anxious to find out how successful they were, the minister immediately asked Jack, "Well, Jack, how did you make out selling our bibles last week?"
Proudly handing the reverend an envelope, Jack replied, "Using my sales prowess, I was able to sell 20 bibles, and here's the $200 I collected on behalf of the church."
"Fine job, Jack!" The minister said, vigorously shaking his hand. "You are indeed a fine salesman and the Church is indebted to you."
Turning to Paul, "And Paul, how many bibles did you sell for the Church last week?"
Paul, smiling and sticking out his chest, confidently replied, "I am a professional salesman. I sold 28 bibles on behalf of the church, and here's $280 I collected."
The minister responded, "That's absolutely splendid, Paul. You are truly a professional salesman and the church is indebted to you."
Apprehensively, the minister turned to Louie and said, "And Louie, did you manage to sell any bibles last week?" Louie silently offered the minister a large envelope.
The minister opened it and counted the contents. "What is this?" the minister exclaimed. "Louie, there's $3200 in here! Are you suggesting that you sold 320 bibles for the church, door to door, in just one week?"
Louie just nodded. "That's impossible!" both Jack and Paul said in unison. "We are professional salesmen, yet you claim to have sold 10 times as many bibles as we could."
"Yes, this does seem unlikely," the minister agreed. "I think you'd better explain how you managed to accomplish this, Louie."
Louie shrugged. "I-I-I re-re-really do-do-don't kn-kn-know f-f-f-for sh-sh-sh-sure," he stammered.
Impatiently, Peter interrupted. "For crying out loud, Louie, just tell us what you said to them when they answered the door!"
"A-a-a-all I-I-I s-s-said wa-wa-was," Louis replied, "W-w-w-w-would y-y-y-you l-l-l-l-l-like t-t-to b-b-b-buy th-th-th-this b-b-b-b-bible f-f-for t-t-ten b-b-b-bucks ---o-o-o-or--- wo-wo-would yo-you j-j-j-just l-like m-m-me t-t-to st-st-stand h-h-here and r-r-r-r-r-read it t-to y-y-you??"
So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be willing to sell the bibles door-to-door for $10 each to raise the desperately needed money for the church.
Jack, Paul and Louie all raised their hands to volunteer for the task.
The minister knew that Jack and Paul earned their living as salesmen and were likely capable of selling some bibles. But he had serious doubts about Louie who was a local farmer, who had always kept to himself because he was embarrassed by his speech impediment. Poor Louis stuttered badly. But, not wanting to discourage Louis, the minister decided to let him try anyway.
He sent the three of them away with the back seat of their cars stacked with bibles. He asked them to meet with him and report the results of their door-to-door selling efforts the following Sunday.
Anxious to find out how successful they were, the minister immediately asked Jack, "Well, Jack, how did you make out selling our bibles last week?"
Proudly handing the reverend an envelope, Jack replied, "Using my sales prowess, I was able to sell 20 bibles, and here's the $200 I collected on behalf of the church."
"Fine job, Jack!" The minister said, vigorously shaking his hand. "You are indeed a fine salesman and the Church is indebted to you."
Turning to Paul, "And Paul, how many bibles did you sell for the Church last week?"
Paul, smiling and sticking out his chest, confidently replied, "I am a professional salesman. I sold 28 bibles on behalf of the church, and here's $280 I collected."
The minister responded, "That's absolutely splendid, Paul. You are truly a professional salesman and the church is indebted to you."
Apprehensively, the minister turned to Louie and said, "And Louie, did you manage to sell any bibles last week?" Louie silently offered the minister a large envelope.
The minister opened it and counted the contents. "What is this?" the minister exclaimed. "Louie, there's $3200 in here! Are you suggesting that you sold 320 bibles for the church, door to door, in just one week?"
Louie just nodded. "That's impossible!" both Jack and Paul said in unison. "We are professional salesmen, yet you claim to have sold 10 times as many bibles as we could."
"Yes, this does seem unlikely," the minister agreed. "I think you'd better explain how you managed to accomplish this, Louie."
Louie shrugged. "I-I-I re-re-really do-do-don't kn-kn-know f-f-f-for sh-sh-sh-sure," he stammered.
Impatiently, Peter interrupted. "For crying out loud, Louie, just tell us what you said to them when they answered the door!"
"A-a-a-all I-I-I s-s-said wa-wa-was," Louis replied, "W-w-w-w-would y-y-y-you l-l-l-l-l-like t-t-to b-b-b-buy th-th-th-this b-b-b-b-bible f-f-for t-t-ten b-b-b-bucks ---o-o-o-or--- wo-wo-would yo-you j-j-j-just l-like m-m-me t-t-to st-st-stand h-h-here and r-r-r-r-r-read it t-to y-y-you??"
Religious Husband
A HUSBAND COMES HOME FROM CHURCH; HE GREETS HIS WIFE AND LIFTS HER UP. HE THEN CARRIED HER AROUND THE HOUSE. THE WIFE WAS SO SURPRISED AND SHE ASKED 'DID THE BISHOP PREACH ABOUT BEING ROMANTIC' ? THE HUSBAND SAID, ' NO, HE SAID WE MUST CARRY OUR BURDENS AND SORROWS '
FYI: Chuck Pierce Prophecy Regarding Malaysia
Hi All..let's continue to pray through for our Nation!!
And the Lord would say to Malaysia, "You have entered your next three years. This night represents a transition into the three years ahead. The warfare will grow very strong in the next sixteen months. Do not, do not, do not back off, but enter into celebration and enter into rejoicing. And in the midst of the warfare coming against you there will be breakthrough after breakthrough after breakthrough for My people in this land! You will enter the season called 'contending' but these three years I am changing the rule of the heavens. I am changing the rule of the heavens because tonight represents that in the earth realm My people are taking a stand in a new way, and where they have not been fully understood in one season, I will now raise them up and they will begin to rule the atmosphere of the heavens in this land."These three years are important to understand. You are entering your next three year transition this night. From this, a new administration is beginning. You are moving into a Kingdom administration that has never been fully expressed in this land or that which has come from this land to other lands."You have been waiting for Me, but I have been waiting for you. I have been waiting for you to get positioned, because I have a sound in you that has never developed and come forth with power. This year, choose for the sound of Malaysia to rise up in the worship of this rainbow nation. And if you will do that, I will unlock the riches of the promise that I have put over the land. If you'll worship from north to south, and from east to west, and then gather for three days, I will be re-sanctify this land in days ahead. You are a people that will roar mightily in days ahead, so allow Me to draw My sound out of you."There will be a consolidating of ministries. I am going to have people cross over and I'm going to cause them to begin to be grafted into new councils, in new ways. I am going to cause revelation from one season to be brought into a new season. I am going to cause a people to be trained up to hear. I am going to cause a people to rise up to worship. Behold, I do a new thing and you are on the verge of entering in that new thing. You are closer than you know. Come beyond your 11 season and enter with Me into 12. But enter in with Me and know there is a new administration, and a new way of doing things, and a new core mission, and a new way of aligning. Recognize the fathers and mothers in your midst and enter in with Me. And if you will enter in I will come with My power, I will come with My glory, and I will create a people that begin to express Me in a way that will shake the lands around this nation."For the dragon nations are now at a place of choice. But I have a people who I am rising up like oxes and lions. And because I am rising up the oxes and lions in My nations, they will roar with a sound that changes the atmosphere and creates a new prophetic covering. I have new sounds and new songs over you. I have new ways of expression I am calling you to. I have new ways of prosperity. For I am a God, who, if you align with My covenant, you will prosper."I am preparing the people to come up out of the wilderness as a Bride to meet Me in a new way. I am preparing a people who are going to raise the veil from the last season and see Me new and fresh in a new season." (I saw a lace veil of His glory coming down on the people, and they only needed to reach up into it!) The Lord says, "I'm clothing you for a new season. I'm clothing you . I'm giving you new identities.
And the Lord would say to Malaysia, "You have entered your next three years. This night represents a transition into the three years ahead. The warfare will grow very strong in the next sixteen months. Do not, do not, do not back off, but enter into celebration and enter into rejoicing. And in the midst of the warfare coming against you there will be breakthrough after breakthrough after breakthrough for My people in this land! You will enter the season called 'contending' but these three years I am changing the rule of the heavens. I am changing the rule of the heavens because tonight represents that in the earth realm My people are taking a stand in a new way, and where they have not been fully understood in one season, I will now raise them up and they will begin to rule the atmosphere of the heavens in this land."These three years are important to understand. You are entering your next three year transition this night. From this, a new administration is beginning. You are moving into a Kingdom administration that has never been fully expressed in this land or that which has come from this land to other lands."You have been waiting for Me, but I have been waiting for you. I have been waiting for you to get positioned, because I have a sound in you that has never developed and come forth with power. This year, choose for the sound of Malaysia to rise up in the worship of this rainbow nation. And if you will do that, I will unlock the riches of the promise that I have put over the land. If you'll worship from north to south, and from east to west, and then gather for three days, I will be re-sanctify this land in days ahead. You are a people that will roar mightily in days ahead, so allow Me to draw My sound out of you."There will be a consolidating of ministries. I am going to have people cross over and I'm going to cause them to begin to be grafted into new councils, in new ways. I am going to cause revelation from one season to be brought into a new season. I am going to cause a people to be trained up to hear. I am going to cause a people to rise up to worship. Behold, I do a new thing and you are on the verge of entering in that new thing. You are closer than you know. Come beyond your 11 season and enter with Me into 12. But enter in with Me and know there is a new administration, and a new way of doing things, and a new core mission, and a new way of aligning. Recognize the fathers and mothers in your midst and enter in with Me. And if you will enter in I will come with My power, I will come with My glory, and I will create a people that begin to express Me in a way that will shake the lands around this nation."For the dragon nations are now at a place of choice. But I have a people who I am rising up like oxes and lions. And because I am rising up the oxes and lions in My nations, they will roar with a sound that changes the atmosphere and creates a new prophetic covering. I have new sounds and new songs over you. I have new ways of expression I am calling you to. I have new ways of prosperity. For I am a God, who, if you align with My covenant, you will prosper."I am preparing the people to come up out of the wilderness as a Bride to meet Me in a new way. I am preparing a people who are going to raise the veil from the last season and see Me new and fresh in a new season." (I saw a lace veil of His glory coming down on the people, and they only needed to reach up into it!) The Lord says, "I'm clothing you for a new season. I'm clothing you . I'm giving you new identities.
Monday, August 29, 2011
The Seed
A successful Christian business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.
Instead of choosing one of his directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.
...
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you." The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story.
She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed.
Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow. Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by - still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however. He just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection. Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick at his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives. Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!" All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the financial director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his Seed - Jim told him the story.
The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive! His name is Jim!"
Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed. How could he be the new CEO the others said?
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today.
But, I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow. All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers.
When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive!"
-- Author unknown
If you plant honesty, you will reap trust.
If you plant goodness, you will reap friends.
If you plant humility, you will reap greatness.
If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment.
If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective.
If you plant hard work, you will reap success.
If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation.
So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but the seeds you plant.
Instead of choosing one of his directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.
...
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you." The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story.
She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed.
Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow. Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by - still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however. He just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection. Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick at his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives. Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!" All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the financial director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his Seed - Jim told him the story.
The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive! His name is Jim!"
Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed. How could he be the new CEO the others said?
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today.
But, I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow. All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers.
When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive!"
-- Author unknown
If you plant honesty, you will reap trust.
If you plant goodness, you will reap friends.
If you plant humility, you will reap greatness.
If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment.
If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective.
If you plant hard work, you will reap success.
If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation.
So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but the seeds you plant.
Inspiring Story about Father and Son
A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For
many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's
showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told
him that was all he wanted.
...
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited
signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the
morning of his graduation his father called him into his private
study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine
son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son
a beautiful wrapped gift box.
Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man
opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible. Angrily,
he raised his voice at his father and said, "With all your money you
give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the holy
book.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in
business.
He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his
father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He
had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make
arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had
passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He
needed to come home immediately and take care things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and
regret filled his heart.
He began to search his father's important papers and
saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With
tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. As he
read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope
taped behind the Bible.
It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the
sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation,
and the words...PAID IN FULL.
How many times we failed to listen to our fathers? Sometimes we don't understand them but they only want what's best for us.How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not
packaged as we expected?
many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's
showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told
him that was all he wanted.
...
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited
signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the
morning of his graduation his father called him into his private
study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine
son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son
a beautiful wrapped gift box.
Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man
opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible. Angrily,
he raised his voice at his father and said, "With all your money you
give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the holy
book.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in
business.
He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his
father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He
had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make
arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had
passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He
needed to come home immediately and take care things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and
regret filled his heart.
He began to search his father's important papers and
saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With
tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. As he
read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope
taped behind the Bible.
It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the
sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation,
and the words...PAID IN FULL.
How many times we failed to listen to our fathers? Sometimes we don't understand them but they only want what's best for us.How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not
packaged as we expected?
A girl in love asked her
A girl in love asked her
boyfriend. Girl: Tell me. Who do you love
most in this world?
Boy: You, of course!
Girl: In your heart, what am I to
...you? The boy thought for a moment
and looked intently in her eyes
and said, "You are my rib. It was
said that God saw that Adam
was lonely. Hence, when Adam
was sleeping, God took one of his rib and created Eve. Ever since
then, every man has been
searching for his missing rib. It is
said that only when you find the
woman of your life then you'll no
longer feel the lingering ache in your heart." The girl was extremely touched
at his reply. Before long, there
were married. After their
wedding, the couple had a sweet
and happy life for a while.
However, the youthful couple began to drift apart due to the
busy schedules in their lives and
the never ending worries of daily
problems. Their life became
mundane. All the challenges
posed by the harsh realities of life began to gnaw away their
dreams and love for each other.
The couple began to have more
quarrels and each quarrel
became more heated. One day, after a particularly
heated quarrel, the girl ran out
of the house.
At the opposite side of the road,
she shouted, "You don't love me!"
The boy hated her childishness and out of impulse retorted,
"Maybe, it was a mistake for us
to be together! You were never
my missing rib!" Suddenly, she turned quiet and
stood there for a long while. He
regretted what he said but the
words spoken are like water
that was thrown away, you can
never take it back. With tears, she went home to pack her
things and was determined to
breakup. Before she left the house she
said, "If I'm really not your
missing rib, please let me go."
She continued, "It is less painful
this way. Let us go on our
separate ways and search for our own partners." Five years went by...
He never remarried but he had
tried to find out about her life
indirectly. She had left the
country for a while but retuned
eventually. She had married a foreigner and that relationship
ended with a divorce. He felt
anguished that she never waited
for him. In the dark and lonely night, he
lit his cigarette and felt the
lingering ache in his heart. He
couldn't bring himself to admit
that he was missing her. One day, they finally met each
other by chance at the airport,
a place where there were many
reunions and goodbyes. He was
going away on a business trip.
She was standing there alone. They were separated by the
security door She smiled at him
gently. Boy: How are you?
Girl: I'm fine. How about you?
Have you found your missing rib?
Boy: No.
Girl: I'll be flying to New York in
the next flight. Boy: I'll be back in 2 weeks time.
Give me a call when you are
back. You know my number.
Nothing has changed. With a smile, she turned around
and waved goodbye. Goodbye... One week later, he heard of her
death. She had perished in New
York in the event that shocked
the world on September 11. Once again on another dark and
lonely night, he lit his cigarette.
And like before, he felt the
lingering ache in his heart. He
finally knew. She was the missing
rib that he had carelessly broken. Sometimes, people say things out
of moments of fury. More often
than not, the outcome could be
disastrous and detrimental. We
vent our frustrations 99% of the
time at our loved ones. And even though we know that we ought
to "Think twice and act wisely",
it's often easier said than done. Many of the things which
happened each day are beyond
our control. Let us treasure
every moment and everyone in
our lives. Tomorrow may never come. Give
and accept what you have today
boyfriend. Girl: Tell me. Who do you love
most in this world?
Boy: You, of course!
Girl: In your heart, what am I to
...you? The boy thought for a moment
and looked intently in her eyes
and said, "You are my rib. It was
said that God saw that Adam
was lonely. Hence, when Adam
was sleeping, God took one of his rib and created Eve. Ever since
then, every man has been
searching for his missing rib. It is
said that only when you find the
woman of your life then you'll no
longer feel the lingering ache in your heart." The girl was extremely touched
at his reply. Before long, there
were married. After their
wedding, the couple had a sweet
and happy life for a while.
However, the youthful couple began to drift apart due to the
busy schedules in their lives and
the never ending worries of daily
problems. Their life became
mundane. All the challenges
posed by the harsh realities of life began to gnaw away their
dreams and love for each other.
The couple began to have more
quarrels and each quarrel
became more heated. One day, after a particularly
heated quarrel, the girl ran out
of the house.
At the opposite side of the road,
she shouted, "You don't love me!"
The boy hated her childishness and out of impulse retorted,
"Maybe, it was a mistake for us
to be together! You were never
my missing rib!" Suddenly, she turned quiet and
stood there for a long while. He
regretted what he said but the
words spoken are like water
that was thrown away, you can
never take it back. With tears, she went home to pack her
things and was determined to
breakup. Before she left the house she
said, "If I'm really not your
missing rib, please let me go."
She continued, "It is less painful
this way. Let us go on our
separate ways and search for our own partners." Five years went by...
He never remarried but he had
tried to find out about her life
indirectly. She had left the
country for a while but retuned
eventually. She had married a foreigner and that relationship
ended with a divorce. He felt
anguished that she never waited
for him. In the dark and lonely night, he
lit his cigarette and felt the
lingering ache in his heart. He
couldn't bring himself to admit
that he was missing her. One day, they finally met each
other by chance at the airport,
a place where there were many
reunions and goodbyes. He was
going away on a business trip.
She was standing there alone. They were separated by the
security door She smiled at him
gently. Boy: How are you?
Girl: I'm fine. How about you?
Have you found your missing rib?
Boy: No.
Girl: I'll be flying to New York in
the next flight. Boy: I'll be back in 2 weeks time.
Give me a call when you are
back. You know my number.
Nothing has changed. With a smile, she turned around
and waved goodbye. Goodbye... One week later, he heard of her
death. She had perished in New
York in the event that shocked
the world on September 11. Once again on another dark and
lonely night, he lit his cigarette.
And like before, he felt the
lingering ache in his heart. He
finally knew. She was the missing
rib that he had carelessly broken. Sometimes, people say things out
of moments of fury. More often
than not, the outcome could be
disastrous and detrimental. We
vent our frustrations 99% of the
time at our loved ones. And even though we know that we ought
to "Think twice and act wisely",
it's often easier said than done. Many of the things which
happened each day are beyond
our control. Let us treasure
every moment and everyone in
our lives. Tomorrow may never come. Give
and accept what you have today
TriEnza Digestive Enzyme Supplement
TriEnza is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps you in digestion of food proteins, carbohydrates, sugars, and fats. It has found that health benefits in enzyme dietary supplements can have a significant impact on improving functionality and overall life. So in that context this product is very much useful for breaking down complex molecules like proteins, fats and carbohydrates into simple molecules. For your kind information – enzymes are the protein substances that are responsible for various chemical reactions within our body. And if you think deeply into this then you can realize that life could not exist without these helpful enzymes. Well, from the various enzymes functionality, digestive enzyme is something that is responsible for better dispensation and also responsible to speed up the chemical reactions in our body. It also assists our body to absorb nutrients to get energy to boost the immunity in the system. In addition it cures certain digestive problems and conditions too. From the above consideration this true that TriEnza is really a helpful digestive enzyme supplement that can not only helps you to support better digestion but also helps you to cure certain digestive problems and conditions as well.
For your brief knowledge - Digestive enzymes are prepared from many herbs. And the main responsibility of these digestive enzymes acts with proteins and produce oligopeptides and amino acids in the digestive system. As a result our body is able to digest fat that we eat. Moreover, it also supports our body to break down the fats so that our body can digest it properly to produce required energy. TriEnza digestive enzyme supplement is exactly responsible for this process. So, if you do really want to increase your digestive power then you can consume this supplement and can obtain better health due to better digestion. Well, there are many researches showing it that people are really getting benefits from this supplementation. It has also has seen that many people take this supplement as their digestive enzymes supplement therapy which provides relief from many other conditions, such as anorexia, ulcerative colitis, parasitic infections, pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. In addition these can even assist you treating cancer and even it can assist you to resist the growth of tumors etc. So that means there are thousands of benefits of consuming TriEnza digestive enzyme supplement. So if you are one of those looking to have this supplementation or wonder to have digestive enzymes supplement therapy for your certain digestive problems and conditions then purchase this product to have better health benefits.
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For your brief knowledge - Digestive enzymes are prepared from many herbs. And the main responsibility of these digestive enzymes acts with proteins and produce oligopeptides and amino acids in the digestive system. As a result our body is able to digest fat that we eat. Moreover, it also supports our body to break down the fats so that our body can digest it properly to produce required energy. TriEnza digestive enzyme supplement is exactly responsible for this process. So, if you do really want to increase your digestive power then you can consume this supplement and can obtain better health due to better digestion. Well, there are many researches showing it that people are really getting benefits from this supplementation. It has also has seen that many people take this supplement as their digestive enzymes supplement therapy which provides relief from many other conditions, such as anorexia, ulcerative colitis, parasitic infections, pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. In addition these can even assist you treating cancer and even it can assist you to resist the growth of tumors etc. So that means there are thousands of benefits of consuming TriEnza digestive enzyme supplement. So if you are one of those looking to have this supplementation or wonder to have digestive enzymes supplement therapy for your certain digestive problems and conditions then purchase this product to have better health benefits.
TriEnza digestive enzyme supplement is available in capsules and chewable tablets. You can choose any of your choice to improve your digestion. The product is easily accessible from the online retail store EnzymeCo. You can order online or call 1.800.922.9375 in order to have this supplementation. The best thing about this retail store is – the retail store offers free shipping. So what are you waiting for then, just go and have this wonderful digestive enzymes supplementation to avail the digestive enzymes supplement therapy.
Consume Zyme Prime to break down complex carbohydrates, proteins, fats etc
Zyme Prime is an enzyme supplementation that helps you to break down complex carbohydrates, proteins, fats, starches and proteins etc. For your kind information – This enzyme supplement is a HN-Zyme Prime formula that simplifies complex carbohydrates, proteins and fats for better digestion. Moreover this supplementation also assists you in easing the gas production, bloating, and cramping from such dietary problems as lactose and fatty food intolerance etc. Well, this new supplementation is actually a combination of 9 enzyme blends in high concentration which is however very effective in (as said earlier) the breakdown of complex elements. In this new modified version supplementation, bromelain and papain were removed to enhance tolerability for the latex-sensitive. But there is one fungal derived protease still available in Zyme Prime that helps you with proteins that are found in starches. There is also additional lactase and alpha-galactosidase added too. Well, this supplementation is also now using cellulose filler instead of the rice bran. And for your kind information – there are 9 enzymes in this supplement product that are in high concentration in order to break down the complex components for better digestion.
Nowadays, everybody is consuming this product on daily basis to enhance their digestion to maintain their diet to work on complex elements. So if you are one of those looking to consume Zyme Prime enzyme supplementation then consume it with your daily meal to maintain problem free digestion. According to a research it has proven that this product really very helpful to support proper digestion. Well, not only that (as said earlier) it even helps you to ease gas production, bloating, and cramping from such dietary problems. So if you are really wondering to maintain a problem free diet, then start consuming this supplementation from now.
For your kind information – the Zyme Prime supplementation is comprised of the following ingredients, which are: amylase – 12,000 du, glucoamylase – 25 agu, protease 4.5 – 40,000 hut, cerecalase - which is a combination of hemicellulase, glucanase and phytase - 400 mu, alpha-galactosidase – 200 galu, lactase – 1,500 alu, lipase – 200 fcclu, there is also cellulose and/or medium chain triglyceride (mct oil). And the best thing about this supplement is – it has no side effects.
Well, Zyme Prime enzyme supplement is available in capsules. And it has no upper limit of enzyme dosing. You can easily take large doses of enzymes without any problems with toxicity or other side effects. Typically 1 to 4 capsules can be taken with food and water or with each meal. For your kind information - Dosages can be changed to find the right amount to take per person. So if you are wondering to have this product then access this supplementation from the online retail store EnzymeCo. You can order online or call 1.800.922.9375 in order to have this supplementation. The best thing about this retail store is – the retail store offers free shipping. So just don't delay for anything and have this wonderful enzymes supplementation to avail the digestive enzymes for digesting complex carbohydrates, proteins, fats etc.
Nowadays, everybody is consuming this product on daily basis to enhance their digestion to maintain their diet to work on complex elements. So if you are one of those looking to consume Zyme Prime enzyme supplementation then consume it with your daily meal to maintain problem free digestion. According to a research it has proven that this product really very helpful to support proper digestion. Well, not only that (as said earlier) it even helps you to ease gas production, bloating, and cramping from such dietary problems. So if you are really wondering to maintain a problem free diet, then start consuming this supplementation from now.
For your kind information – the Zyme Prime supplementation is comprised of the following ingredients, which are: amylase – 12,000 du, glucoamylase – 25 agu, protease 4.5 – 40,000 hut, cerecalase - which is a combination of hemicellulase, glucanase and phytase - 400 mu, alpha-galactosidase – 200 galu, lactase – 1,500 alu, lipase – 200 fcclu, there is also cellulose and/or medium chain triglyceride (mct oil). And the best thing about this supplement is – it has no side effects.
Well, Zyme Prime enzyme supplement is available in capsules. And it has no upper limit of enzyme dosing. You can easily take large doses of enzymes without any problems with toxicity or other side effects. Typically 1 to 4 capsules can be taken with food and water or with each meal. For your kind information - Dosages can be changed to find the right amount to take per person. So if you are wondering to have this product then access this supplementation from the online retail store EnzymeCo. You can order online or call 1.800.922.9375 in order to have this supplementation. The best thing about this retail store is – the retail store offers free shipping. So just don't delay for anything and have this wonderful enzymes supplementation to avail the digestive enzymes for digesting complex carbohydrates, proteins, fats etc.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Father will not lie...
Joke : Father will not lie...
A distinguished young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest sitting beside her, "Father, may I ask a favor?"
"Of course, child. What may I do for you?"
"Well, I bought an expensive electronic hair dryer for my mother's birthday that is unopened and well over the Customs limits. I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through Customs for me...under your robe, perhaps?"
"I would love to help you, dear, but I must warn you... I will not lie."
"With your honest face, Father, no one will question you."
When they got to Customs, the woman let the priest go ahead of her. The official asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?"
"From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare."
The official thought this answer strange, so asked,
"And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?"
"I have a marvelous instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date...unused."
Roaring with laughter, the official said, "Go ahead, Father. Next!"
A distinguished young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest sitting beside her, "Father, may I ask a favor?"
"Of course, child. What may I do for you?"
"Well, I bought an expensive electronic hair dryer for my mother's birthday that is unopened and well over the Customs limits. I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through Customs for me...under your robe, perhaps?"
"I would love to help you, dear, but I must warn you... I will not lie."
"With your honest face, Father, no one will question you."
When they got to Customs, the woman let the priest go ahead of her. The official asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?"
"From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare."
The official thought this answer strange, so asked,
"And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?"
"I have a marvelous instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date...unused."
Roaring with laughter, the official said, "Go ahead, Father. Next!"
Friday, August 12, 2011
Solar Power Motor Cars To the Future
It is possible to now have a considerable number of machines, appliances, gizmos and gizmos operated by photo voltaic strength. There is certainly also many residences, homes, industrial amenities and businesses driven by alternate power resources. Photo voltaic powered vehicles have also risen in attractiveness as adult men and gals became extra conscious from the a lot of optimistic areas of the renewable electricity source. It's doable to help you save countless dollars in petrol costs every single month by deciding upon a solar powered car. You've got to comprehend the different obtainable advantages and options to begin with. Right here are a number of a lot more information about how you can get the best sort.
The Solar Technique
For some regions with the globe, the fully photo voltaic driven auto may not be doable, because with the lack of sunlight. For other regions in the environment it could quite possibly be the only choice obtainable.
A solar vehicle is recognized as an electric car which is driven only by solar vitality. The ability is gained by way of solar panels around the exterior or the top rated of the car. PV or photovoltaic cells change the vitality of the sun right into electrical energy. Solar automobiles will not be used as everyday transportation gadgets presently. They are normally even now utilised in engineering tests and exhibition practices, usually backed by personal or federal government agencies.
Solar power automobiles commonly merge the various know-how located in bicycle, aerospace, automotive and renewable energy businesses. The style with the solar vehicle is restricted with the energy level positioned into the car. Virtually all photo voltaic cars ended up made with all the objective of photo voltaic vehicle races. They're now more and more currently being created and created for day-to-day use. Solar cars are generally outfitted while using gauges similar to conventional automobiles. The driver needs to view the gauges carefully to determine possible issues and hold the automobile running easily.
Photo voltaic cars and trucks take advantage of PV cells to transform sunshine into electrical energy. 51% of sunlight truly enters the earths ambiance. Compared with solar thermal vitality which transforms solar electrical power to warmth for organization or home purposes, PV cells can straight change sunlight into electrical strength.
Gathering Solar Power
The photo voltaic array is made of a lot of photovoltaic photo voltaic cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy. To make an array, the PV cells really need to be bundled collectively to construct modules which can be positioned with each other to produce an array. The much larger arrays can generate more than two kilowatts or two.6 hp of electricity.
This photovoltaic array may well be fitted within a selection of tactics. Only a number of tips are horizontal arrays can be fitted while in the form of a canopy. Vertical arrays may very well be installed while in the type of integrated or absolutely free standing sails to also possess the benefits of wind electrical power. Adaptable photo voltaic arrays may be tilted throughout the travel axis to improve energy as soon as the sun is very low also to the side. Integrated arrays could cover the whole surface area in the automobile with photo voltaic cells. Remote arrays might be finished by creating picture voltaic arrays at numerous intervals along the facet on the street. The trailer array could possibly be completed by retro-fitting latest automobiles, on the other hand there would definitely also be the situation of stability using this considered.
Set Into Apply
The very first industrial electro-solar hybrid auto, referred to as the Venturi Astrolab has been all-around due to the fact 2006. Some businesses in May well 2007 also built changes to a Toyota Prius to get the job done with photo voltaic cells to supply as much as 240 watts of electrical electricity inside the sunshine. Golf buggies are revealed to possess pretty useful employs if operated by solar power. The Solartaxi was also lately unveiled. And also a photo voltaic driven car has traveled around the world, or 50000 kilometers in just eighteen months.
The Solar Technique
For some regions with the globe, the fully photo voltaic driven auto may not be doable, because with the lack of sunlight. For other regions in the environment it could quite possibly be the only choice obtainable.
A solar vehicle is recognized as an electric car which is driven only by solar vitality. The ability is gained by way of solar panels around the exterior or the top rated of the car. PV or photovoltaic cells change the vitality of the sun right into electrical energy. Solar automobiles will not be used as everyday transportation gadgets presently. They are normally even now utilised in engineering tests and exhibition practices, usually backed by personal or federal government agencies.
Solar power automobiles commonly merge the various know-how located in bicycle, aerospace, automotive and renewable energy businesses. The style with the solar vehicle is restricted with the energy level positioned into the car. Virtually all photo voltaic cars ended up made with all the objective of photo voltaic vehicle races. They're now more and more currently being created and created for day-to-day use. Solar cars are generally outfitted while using gauges similar to conventional automobiles. The driver needs to view the gauges carefully to determine possible issues and hold the automobile running easily.
Photo voltaic cars and trucks take advantage of PV cells to transform sunshine into electrical energy. 51% of sunlight truly enters the earths ambiance. Compared with solar thermal vitality which transforms solar electrical power to warmth for organization or home purposes, PV cells can straight change sunlight into electrical strength.
Gathering Solar Power
The photo voltaic array is made of a lot of photovoltaic photo voltaic cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy. To make an array, the PV cells really need to be bundled collectively to construct modules which can be positioned with each other to produce an array. The much larger arrays can generate more than two kilowatts or two.6 hp of electricity.
This photovoltaic array may well be fitted within a selection of tactics. Only a number of tips are horizontal arrays can be fitted while in the form of a canopy. Vertical arrays may very well be installed while in the type of integrated or absolutely free standing sails to also possess the benefits of wind electrical power. Adaptable photo voltaic arrays may be tilted throughout the travel axis to improve energy as soon as the sun is very low also to the side. Integrated arrays could cover the whole surface area in the automobile with photo voltaic cells. Remote arrays might be finished by creating picture voltaic arrays at numerous intervals along the facet on the street. The trailer array could possibly be completed by retro-fitting latest automobiles, on the other hand there would definitely also be the situation of stability using this considered.
Set Into Apply
The very first industrial electro-solar hybrid auto, referred to as the Venturi Astrolab has been all-around due to the fact 2006. Some businesses in May well 2007 also built changes to a Toyota Prius to get the job done with photo voltaic cells to supply as much as 240 watts of electrical electricity inside the sunshine. Golf buggies are revealed to possess pretty useful employs if operated by solar power. The Solartaxi was also lately unveiled. And also a photo voltaic driven car has traveled around the world, or 50000 kilometers in just eighteen months.
Industrial Pollution The Bigger They are, The More They
Industries about the world bring us merchandise and services that we think we can not live without and in some situations that may be accurate, nevertheless they are also the largest creators of industrial pollution; which is something that we can and have to live with out if we desire to stay in existence. Industries don't quit at 1 form of pollution, but touch upon every aspect of our being and demise.
Industrial Pollution Along with the Air We Breathe
Everyday we're taking in undesirable and unneeded chemicals and toxins that are the creation of industry. Granted, those that live in or near industrial locations might be at a greater exposure rate but the air is always moving along with the toxins float a lot of miles from their originator. Smoke stacks, incinerators, and general manufacturing have been much better monitored but you'll find techniques that this can boost. Governmental breaks of deadly air emissions have been recognized. Air top quality laws and fines are consequential to holding industries responsible for the pollution they produce. A few solutions to this pollutant issue could incorporate:
Creativity Finding new technologies to run machinery that may decrease the require of fossil fuels
Efficiency Combining machining strategies, making use of much more manpower, and manufacturing comparable products together will make for less wasted run times
Transportation Combining routes and locating much more efficient approaches to travel goods will assist minimize air pollution brought on by vehicles.
Industrial Pollution And also the Water We Use
Industrial pollution can be a main contributor to the water pollution problem. There have been several cases of illegal dumping of toxins, raw sewage, and solid wastes that have gained national attention; but what is just as frightening are the everyday violations that appear to go unnoticed or ignored. Even small manufacturing plants and companies have been guilty of utilizing our waterways as their virtual dump. The thought procedure becoming that as soon as it floats away then so does not the issue. Even so, which is far from the truth. The effects of pollution trickle down the waterways to the living organisms that make that their home and at times it comes back to the very creators of the dilemma; humans. Governments should enforce the policies in place and continue to come up with stricter policies and incentives which will make for productive industrial involvement.
Ground Level Industrial Pollution
Illegal dumping of industrial waste also invades our precious land. Historically, waste was just buried and never to be thought about once again. However, numerous of that waste by no means decomposed along with the waste that did leaked into the ground water; while the other developed methane gases that were released into the atmosphere.
Nasty Noise
Noise pollution is one that is being recognized as just as dangerous as a number of the other people. Industries do contribute to noise pollution for people who live near the industries and for people who work inside. Noise pollution is responsible for hearing loss and several nerve or stress disorders. Most industries have improved their work environments and provide protection but a lot of don't recognize the need to have or have limited resources for their workers.
Even if we are not directly connected to an business, industrial pollution does impact us. We have to make industry owners and our governments responsible for the undesirable and unneeded pollution which is destroying our world.
Industrial Pollution Along with the Air We Breathe
Everyday we're taking in undesirable and unneeded chemicals and toxins that are the creation of industry. Granted, those that live in or near industrial locations might be at a greater exposure rate but the air is always moving along with the toxins float a lot of miles from their originator. Smoke stacks, incinerators, and general manufacturing have been much better monitored but you'll find techniques that this can boost. Governmental breaks of deadly air emissions have been recognized. Air top quality laws and fines are consequential to holding industries responsible for the pollution they produce. A few solutions to this pollutant issue could incorporate:
Creativity Finding new technologies to run machinery that may decrease the require of fossil fuels
Efficiency Combining machining strategies, making use of much more manpower, and manufacturing comparable products together will make for less wasted run times
Transportation Combining routes and locating much more efficient approaches to travel goods will assist minimize air pollution brought on by vehicles.
Industrial Pollution And also the Water We Use
Industrial pollution can be a main contributor to the water pollution problem. There have been several cases of illegal dumping of toxins, raw sewage, and solid wastes that have gained national attention; but what is just as frightening are the everyday violations that appear to go unnoticed or ignored. Even small manufacturing plants and companies have been guilty of utilizing our waterways as their virtual dump. The thought procedure becoming that as soon as it floats away then so does not the issue. Even so, which is far from the truth. The effects of pollution trickle down the waterways to the living organisms that make that their home and at times it comes back to the very creators of the dilemma; humans. Governments should enforce the policies in place and continue to come up with stricter policies and incentives which will make for productive industrial involvement.
Ground Level Industrial Pollution
Illegal dumping of industrial waste also invades our precious land. Historically, waste was just buried and never to be thought about once again. However, numerous of that waste by no means decomposed along with the waste that did leaked into the ground water; while the other developed methane gases that were released into the atmosphere.
Nasty Noise
Noise pollution is one that is being recognized as just as dangerous as a number of the other people. Industries do contribute to noise pollution for people who live near the industries and for people who work inside. Noise pollution is responsible for hearing loss and several nerve or stress disorders. Most industries have improved their work environments and provide protection but a lot of don't recognize the need to have or have limited resources for their workers.
Even if we are not directly connected to an business, industrial pollution does impact us. We have to make industry owners and our governments responsible for the undesirable and unneeded pollution which is destroying our world.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
{} Fw: Fwd: FW: 轉寄﹕ Good Thoughts - Let's Share
Heavy rains remind us of challenges in life. Never ask for a lighter rain. Just pray for a better umbrella. - That is attitude.
When flood comes, fish eat ants and when flood recedes, ants eat fish. - Only time matters. Just hold on, God gives opportunity to everyone!
Life is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship, it's not how we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the very end.
Some people always throw stones in your path. It depends on what you make with them. A Wall or a Bridge? - Remember you are the architect of your life.
Search for a beautiful heart, but don't search for a beautiful face. Coz beautiful things are not always good, but good things are always beautiful.
It’s not important to hold all the good cards in life.But it’s important how well you play with the cards you hold.
Often when we lose all hope & think this is the end,God smiles from above and says, 'relax dear it’s just a bend, not the end.' - Have faith and have a successful life.
One of the basic differences between God and humans is, God gives, gives and forgives. But the human gets, gets, gets and forgets.
Be thankful in life....
When flood comes, fish eat ants and when flood recedes, ants eat fish. - Only time matters. Just hold on, God gives opportunity to everyone!
Life is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship, it's not how we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the very end.
Some people always throw stones in your path. It depends on what you make with them. A Wall or a Bridge? - Remember you are the architect of your life.
Search for a beautiful heart, but don't search for a beautiful face. Coz beautiful things are not always good, but good things are always beautiful.
It’s not important to hold all the good cards in life.But it’s important how well you play with the cards you hold.
Often when we lose all hope & think this is the end,God smiles from above and says, 'relax dear it’s just a bend, not the end.' - Have faith and have a successful life.
One of the basic differences between God and humans is, God gives, gives and forgives. But the human gets, gets, gets and forgets.
Be thankful in life....
Friday, August 05, 2011
Forest Gump Goes To Heaven
Have a Good Laugh!
The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven.
He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed,
and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper.
St. Peter said, 'Well, Forrest,
it is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must
tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering
an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to
pass it before you can get into Heaven.'
Forrest responds, 'It sure is
good to be here, St. Peter, sir… But nobody ever told me about any entrance
exam. I sure hope that the test ain't too hard.
Life was a big enough test
as it was.'
St. Peter continued, 'Yes, I
know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.
First:
What two days of the week
begin with the letter T?
Second:
How many seconds are there in a year?
Third:
What is God's first name?'
Forrest leaves to think the questions
over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter, who waves him up, and
says, 'Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over,
tell me your answers.'
Forrest replied, 'Well, the
first one -- which two days in the week begins with the letter 'T'?
Shucks, that one is easy. That would be Today and Tomorrow.'
The Saint's eyes opened wide and
he exclaimed, 'Forrest, that is not what I was thinking, but you do
have a point, and I guess I did not specify, so I will give you credit
for that answer. How about the next one?' asked St. Peter.
'How many seconds in a year?
Now that one is harder,' replied Forrest, 'but I thunk and thunk about
that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve..'
Astounded, St. Peter said, 'Twelve?
Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds
in a year?'
Forrest replied, 'Shucks, there's
got to be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd... '
'Hold it,' interrupts St. Peter.
'I see where you are going with this, and I see your point,
though that was not quite what I had in mind... but I will have to give
you credit for that one, too. Let us go on with the third and final question.
Can you tell me God's first name'?
'Sure,' Forrest replied,
'it's Andy'
'Andy?' exclaimed an exasperated
and frustrated St Peter.
'Ok, I can understand how you
came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the
world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?'
'Shucks, that was the easiest
one of all,' Forrest replied. 'I learnt it from the song,
ANDY WALKS WITH ME,
ANDY TALKS WITH ME,
ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN.'
St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates,
and said: 'Run, Forrest, run.'
The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven.
He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed,
and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper.
St. Peter said, 'Well, Forrest,
it is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must
tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering
an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to
pass it before you can get into Heaven.'
Forrest responds, 'It sure is
good to be here, St. Peter, sir… But nobody ever told me about any entrance
exam. I sure hope that the test ain't too hard.
Life was a big enough test
as it was.'
St. Peter continued, 'Yes, I
know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.
First:
What two days of the week
begin with the letter T?
Second:
How many seconds are there in a year?
Third:
What is God's first name?'
Forrest leaves to think the questions
over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter, who waves him up, and
says, 'Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over,
tell me your answers.'
Forrest replied, 'Well, the
first one -- which two days in the week begins with the letter 'T'?
Shucks, that one is easy. That would be Today and Tomorrow.'
The Saint's eyes opened wide and
he exclaimed, 'Forrest, that is not what I was thinking, but you do
have a point, and I guess I did not specify, so I will give you credit
for that answer. How about the next one?' asked St. Peter.
'How many seconds in a year?
Now that one is harder,' replied Forrest, 'but I thunk and thunk about
that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve..'
Astounded, St. Peter said, 'Twelve?
Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds
in a year?'
Forrest replied, 'Shucks, there's
got to be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd... '
'Hold it,' interrupts St. Peter.
'I see where you are going with this, and I see your point,
though that was not quite what I had in mind... but I will have to give
you credit for that one, too. Let us go on with the third and final question.
Can you tell me God's first name'?
'Sure,' Forrest replied,
'it's Andy'
'Andy?' exclaimed an exasperated
and frustrated St Peter.
'Ok, I can understand how you
came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the
world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?'
'Shucks, that was the easiest
one of all,' Forrest replied. 'I learnt it from the song,
ANDY WALKS WITH ME,
ANDY TALKS WITH ME,
ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN.'
St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates,
and said: 'Run, Forrest, run.'
My Child
My Child,
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is.Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
Love, Your Dad
Almighty God
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is.Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
Love, Your Dad
Almighty God
Nurse reveals the top 5 regrets people make on their deathbed （大多数人在临终时最后悔的5件事）
For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learnt never to underestimate someone's capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.
When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:
1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.
It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.
2. I wish I didn't work so hard.
This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.
By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.
We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.
It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.
When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.
Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.
When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:
1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.
It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.
2. I wish I didn't work so hard.
This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.
By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.
We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.
It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.
When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.
Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.
DO NOT TAKE RELIGIOUS CEREMONY FOR GRANTED -DEDICATED TO GAMBLERS!
The punter was at the horse races playing the ponies and all but losing his shirt.
He noticed a Priest step out onto the track and blessed the forehead of one of the horses lining up for the 4th race.
Lo and behold, that horse - a very long shot - won the race..
Next race, as the horses lined up, the Priest stepped onto the track. Sure enough, he blessed one of the horses.
The punter made a beeline for a betting window and placed a small bet on the horse. Again, even though it was another long shot, the horse won the race.
He collected his winnings, and anxiously waited to see which horse the Priest would bless next.
He bet big on it, and it won. As the races continued the Priest kept blessing long shots, and each one ended up winning.
The punter was elated. He made a quick dash to the ATM, withdrew all his savings, and awaited for the Priest's blessing that would tell him which horse to bet on.
True to his pattern, the Priest stepped onto the track for the last race and blessed the forehead of an old nag that was the longest shot of the day.
This time the priest blessed the eyes, ears, and hooves of the old nag. The punter knew he had a winner and bet every cent he owned on the old nag.
He watched dumbfounded as the old nag come in dead last. In a state of shock, he went to the track area where the Priest was.
Confronting Him, he demanded, 'Father! What happened?
All day long you blessed horses and they all won. Then in the last race, the horse you blessed lost by a Kentucky mile. Now, thanks to you I've lost every cent of my savings!'.
The Priest nodded wisely and with sympathy.
'Son,' he said, 'that's the problem with you Atheist, you can't tell the difference between a simple blessing and last rites.'
He noticed a Priest step out onto the track and blessed the forehead of one of the horses lining up for the 4th race.
Lo and behold, that horse - a very long shot - won the race..
Next race, as the horses lined up, the Priest stepped onto the track. Sure enough, he blessed one of the horses.
The punter made a beeline for a betting window and placed a small bet on the horse. Again, even though it was another long shot, the horse won the race.
He collected his winnings, and anxiously waited to see which horse the Priest would bless next.
He bet big on it, and it won. As the races continued the Priest kept blessing long shots, and each one ended up winning.
The punter was elated. He made a quick dash to the ATM, withdrew all his savings, and awaited for the Priest's blessing that would tell him which horse to bet on.
True to his pattern, the Priest stepped onto the track for the last race and blessed the forehead of an old nag that was the longest shot of the day.
This time the priest blessed the eyes, ears, and hooves of the old nag. The punter knew he had a winner and bet every cent he owned on the old nag.
He watched dumbfounded as the old nag come in dead last. In a state of shock, he went to the track area where the Priest was.
Confronting Him, he demanded, 'Father! What happened?
All day long you blessed horses and they all won. Then in the last race, the horse you blessed lost by a Kentucky mile. Now, thanks to you I've lost every cent of my savings!'.
The Priest nodded wisely and with sympathy.
'Son,' he said, 'that's the problem with you Atheist, you can't tell the difference between a simple blessing and last rites.'
World's 50 most delicious foods
Penang assam laksa is at No. 7 while Singapore's chili crab comes in at No. 35.
Which Thai food is the world's No 1 most delicious? Find out below.
World's 50 most delicious foods
Some foods you eat to stay alive, others you eat because not to would be a crime. Here are those foods worth traveling the world to gorge on
By CNNGo staff 21 July, 2011
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food," George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing dishes out there, he was right.
But which are the tastiest? We’ve scoured the planet for what we think are 50 of the most delicious foods ever created.
No doubt some of you will be left reeling: “How did French fries not make the list?!” That’s where our Facebook poll comes in.
Head over there once you’ve finished here and let us know: what’s your favorite food?
For now, feast your eyes and control your drooling, as we reveal the world's most delicious foods:
Also, don't forget to check out our choices for the best dishes and restaurants around Asia, on our BEST EATS page
50. The only food that tastes better when it's inside out.
50. Buttered popcorn, United States
Corn ─ the workhorse of the industrial world ─ is best when its sweet variety is fried up with lashings of butter till it bursts and then snarfed in greasy fistfuls while watching “Commando” late at night.
49. The best versions are actually served in Singapore
49. Masala dosa, India
A crispy, rice-batter crepe encases a spicy mix of mashed potato, which is then dipped in coconut chutney, pickles, tomato-and-lentil-based sauces and other condiments. It’s a fantastic breakfast food that’ll keep you going till lunch, when you’ll probably come back for another.
48. Potato chips, United States
Potato chips were invented in New York when a chef tried to play a trick on a fussy diner. Now they’re one of the world’s most child-friendly foods. But think of them this way ─ if a single chip cost, say, US$5, it’d be a far greater (and more popular) delicacy than caviar, a prize worth fighting wars over.
47. So fresh you'll think it's flirting with you.
47. Seafood paella, Spain
The sea is lapping just by your feet, a warm breeze whips the tablecloth around your legs and a steamy pan of paella sits in front of you. Shrimp, lobster, mussels and cuttlefish combine with white rice and various herbs, oil and salt in this Valencian dish to send you immediately into holiday mode. Though, if you have it in Spain, you’re probably there already.
46. Som tam, Thailand
To prepare Thailand's most famous salad, pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Toss in tamarind juice, fish sauce, peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, lime juice, sugar cane paste, string beans and a handful of grated green papaya.
Grab a side of sticky rice. Variations include those made with crab (som tam boo) and fermented fish sauce (som tam plah lah), but none matches the flavor and simple beauty of the original.
45. The cucumber's an afterthought, the rest though is right on message.
45. Chicken rice, Singapore
Often called the “national dish” of Singapore, this steamed or boiled chicken is served atop fragrant oily rice, with sliced cucumber as the token vegetable. Variants include roasted chicken or soy sauce chicken.
The dipping sauces ─ premium dark soy sauce, chili with garlic and pounded ginger ─ give it that little extra oomph to ensure whenever you’re not actually in Singapore eating chicken rice, you’re thinking of it.
44. Poutine, Canada
French fries smothered in cheese curds and brown gravy. Sounds kind of disgusting, looks even worse, but engulfs the mouth in a saucy, cheesy, fried-potato mix that’ll have you fighting over the last dollop.
Our Canadian friends insist it’s best enjoyed at 3 a.m. after “several” beers.
43. Two tacos are just never enough.
43. Tacos, Mexico
A fresh, handmade tortilla stuffed with small chunks of grilled beef rubbed in oil and sea salt then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro or anything else you want ─ perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is the reason no visitor leaves Mexico weighing less than when they arrived.
42. Buttered toast with Marmite, Britain
OK, anything buttered is probably going to taste great, but there’s something about this tangy, salty, sour, love-it-or-hate-it yeast extract that turns a piece of grilled bread into a reason to go on living. For extra yum factor, add a layer of marmalade.
41. Stinky tofu, Southeast Asia
Nothing really prepares you for the stench of one of the strangest dishes on earth. Like durian, smelly tofu is one of Southeat Asia’s most iconic foods.
The odor of fermenting tofu is so overpowering many aren’t able to shake off the memory for months. So is the legendarily divine taste really worth the effort? Sure it is.
40. How can something taste this good? It's just nuts.
40. Marzipan, Germany
Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations, which use soy paste or almond essence. The real stuff, which uses nothing but ground almonds with sugar, is so good, you’ll eat a whole bar of it, feel sick, and still find yourself toying with the wrapper on bar number two.
39. Ketchup, United States
If Malcolm Gladwell says it’s a perfect food, then it’s a perfect food. Let’s face it, anything that can convince two-year-olds to eat their carrots rather than spitting them onto the floor is worthy of not just a “delicious” title, but a “miracle of persuasion” title, too.
38. A measly 500 calories is all this bad boy will cost you.
38. French toast, Hong Kong
Unlike its more restrained Sunday brunch counterpart, Hong Kong-style French toast is like a deep-fried hug. Two pieces of toast are slathered with peanut butter or kaya jam, soaked in egg batter, fried in butter and served with still more butter and lots of syrup. Best enjoyed before cholesterol checks.
37. Chicken parm, Australia
Melted Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and a peppery, garlicky tomato sauce drizzled over the top of a chicken fillet ─ Aussie pub-goers claim this ostensibly Italian dish as their own. Since they make it so well, there's no point in arguing.
36. Pigs can't fly, but they can grill beautifully.
36. Texas barbecue pork, United States
A saucy mash of chili, tomatoes, onions, pepper and various herbs gives each barbecue chef his or her own personalized zing to lay on top of perfectly prepped pig. Like the Texas sky, the options are endless.
35. As hot, and as tasty, as it looks.
35. Chili crab, Singapore
You can’t visit Singapore without trying its spicy, sloppy, meaty specialty. While there are dozens of ways to prepare crab (with black pepper, salted egg yolk, cheese-baked, et cetera) chili crab remains the local bestseller.
Spicy chili-tomato gravy tends to splatter, which is why you need to mop everything up with mini mantou buns.
34. Maple syrup, Canada
Ever tried eating a pancake without maple syrup? It’s like eating a slice of cardboard. Poorly prepared cardboard.
In fact, Canada’s gift to parents everywhere throw some maple syrup on the kid’s broccoli and see what happens ─ makes just about anything worth trying. Pass the cardboard, please.
33. It's not posh, it's not refined, but it is damn good eating.
33. Fish ‘n’ chips, Britain
Anything that’s been around since the 1860s can’t be doing much wrong. The staple of the Victorian British working class is a crunchy-outside, soft-inside dish of simple, un-adorned food fundamentals.
Sprinkled with salt, vinegar and dollops of tartar sauce, it is to nouveau cuisine what Meat Loaf is to Prince (or whatever he's calling himself now).
32. Ankimo, Japan
So, who’s up for a chunk of monkfish liver with a little grated daikon on the side? Thought not ─ still, you’re missing out on one of sushi’s last great secrets, the prized ankimo.
The monkfish/anglerfish that unknowingly bestows its liver upon upscale sushi fans is threatened by commercial fishing nets damaging its sea-floor habitat, so it’s possible ankimo won't be around for much longer.
If you do stumble across the creamy, yet oddly light delicacy anytime soon, consider a taste ─ you won’t regret it.
31. Only ham this great can make fresh melon even better.
31. Parma ham, Italy
You see it folded around melon, wrapped around grissini, placed over pizza, heaped over salad.
There’s good reason for that: these salty, paper-thin slices of air-dried ham lift the taste of everything they accompany to a higher level, following the same theory as the Italian guy who thinks carrying around a copy of “Candide” makes up for the tiny Speedos.
30. Goi cuon (summer roll), Vietnam
This snack made from pork, shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper is served at room temperature. It’s “meat light,” with the flavors of refreshing herbs erupting in your mouth.
Dipped in a slightly sweet Vietnamese sauce laced with ground peanuts, it’s wholesome, easy and the very definition of “moreish.”
29. Handle with care, devour with gusto.
29. Ohmi-gyu beef steak, Japan
This premium Japanese Wagyu beef from famed Takara Ranch has been recognized by the Imperial Palace of Japan as one of the greatest beef stocks to be raised in the past 400 years.
Called the “Rolls-Royce” of beef, it’s best eaten sashimi style, anointed with a drizzle of kaffir lime and green tea sea salt. Marbled fat gives each mouthful texture as the beef melts away, leaving a subtle but distinctly classic beef flavor.
28. Spare us the just-add-water pots, this is what real noodles should look like
28. Pho, Vietnam
This oft-mispronounced national dish (“fuh” is correct) is just broth, fresh rice noodles, a few herbs and usually chicken or beef. But it’s greater than the sum of its parts ─ fragrant, tasty and balanced, the polar opposite of the moto rider who brought you to the little café where you find the best stuff.
27. Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada
Day and night, lines form outside of Schwartz’s, Montreal’s best Hebrew delicatessen and Canada’s oldest. Here clerks slice up the best smoked meat in North America.
Following a 1928 recipe, the meat is cured for 10 days. Order your smoked beef sandwich medium-lean, heavy on the mustard, three pickles and with extra pommes frites, the way the Rolling Stones have supposedly enjoyed it.
Schwartz’s, 3895 St-Laurent, Montreal, Canada; +1 514 842 4813; info@schwartsdeli.com; http://www.facebook.com/l/fAQDtBD8cAQBXQx5kgJmMQPaubDz2jjSuvWnBiNAXRq8FHQ/www.schwartzsdeli.com
26. If only every food could be wrapped in a tortilla.
26. Fajitas, Mexico
This assembly kit of a dining experience is a thrill to DIY enthusiasts everywhere.
Step 1: Behold the meat sizzling on a fiery griddle. Step 2: Along with the meat, throw side servings of capsicum, onion, guacamole, sour cream and salsa into a warm, flour tortilla. Step 3: Promise all within hearing range that you’ll have “just one more.” Step 4: Repeat.
25. Thankfully you don't have to catch these prickly fellas yourself.
25. Butter garlic crab, India
This one claims no roots in Chinese, Continental or Indian cuisines. It comes from Butter Land, an imaginary place balanced on the premise that anything tastes great with melted butter.
This delicious, simple dish is made by drowning a large crab in a gallon of butter-garlic sauce, which seeps into every nook and cranny and coats every inch of flesh.
The sea gods of Butter Land are benevolent carnivores and this, their gift to the world, is their signature dish.
24. Champ, Ireland
Irish national dish champ goes down faster than the first pint of Guinness on a Friday night. Mashed potato with spring onions, butter, salt and pepper, champ is the perfect side with any meat or fish.
For the textbook plate of creamy goodness, we suggest the busiest pub in any Irish seaside town. Around noon somehow feels right.
23. So good, they gave it five levels.
23. Lasagna, Italy
Second only to pizza in the list of famed Italian foods, there’s a reason this pasta-layered, tomato-sauce-infused, minced-meaty gift to kids and adults alike is so popular ─ it just works.
22. Brownie and vanilla ice cream, global
There are some who will not frequent an establishment if it does not have brownie and ice cream on the dessert menu. You may call them fools.
We do, too, but having done so we then happily leave the first restaurant after the main course to visit one we know has this perfect dessert on offer.
21. Best way to eat this? In bed, at 3 p.m. in a gite in Brittany.
21. Croissant, France
Flaky pastry smothered in butter, a pile of raspberry jam smeared over the top and a soft, giving bite as you sink in your teeth; there’s nothing not to love about this fatty, sweet breakfast food that must be married to a cup of strong coffee.
20. Arepas, Venezuela
A corn-dough patty that provides a savory canvas onto which you can paint any number of delicious toppings: cheese, shredded chicken, crisped pork skin, perico, beef, tomato, avocado … it’s the most beautiful thing to come out of Venezuela since all those Miss Universe winners.
19. Nam tok moo, Thailand
Grilled pork combined with lemon juice, green onions, chili, mint sprigs, fish sauce and toasted rice. Legend has it the blood from the meat along with the dressing inspired some happy carnivore to name this brilliant dish “waterfall (nam tok moo) meat.”
18. It's as if sunny Sunday afternoons were created just for shish sizzlers.
18. Kebab, Iran
For keeping starvation at bay for the entire student population of the United Kingdom, the doner kebab should clearly be honored. But they are hardly the delicious prototype worthy of representing a region.
For that, summon the shish kebab. Pick your meat, shove a stick through it, grill. Then wonder why you don’t eat like this every day.
17. If you were on a million menus you'd have big claws too.
17. Lobster, global
Forget all your fancy, contrived lobster dishes deployed by showoff chefs eager for Michelin endorsement. When you have something as naturally delicious as these little fellas, keep it simple. The best way to enjoy lobster is simply to boil it and serve with a side of melted butter and slice of lemon.
16. Egg tart, Hong Kong
Like many classic dishes, the Hong Kong egg tart marries two contrasting textures: crusty, flaky pastry and jiggly, trembling custard. It’s sweet, it’s delicious and it’s best eaten hot from the oven on the street while queuing up to get just one more.
15. Kalua pig, United States
Only commercially available in Hawaii, the kalua preparation turns a meal into an epic event, with a whole pig roasted in an underground sand pit for six or seven hours.
But it’s not just for show. Smashed banana tree trunks, sea salt and shredded (never sliced) meat means this smoky, aromatic piece of pig will linger long on your tongue and even longer in your memory.
14. Yeh, you'll get fat, but you'll have a great time doing so.
14. Donuts, United States
These all-American fried wheels of dough need no introduction, but we will say one thing: the delicious guilt of snacking on these addictive calorie bombs makes them taste even better. If that’s possible.
13. Corn on the cob, global
God probably created corn just to have an excuse to invent melted butter. There’s something about biting down on a cob of corn ─ it’s a delicate enough operation to require concentration but primal enough to make you feel like the caveman you always wanted to be. Great food is caveman food.
12. Good food day and night, shepherd's delight?
12. Shepherd’s pie, Britain
Some might say England’s greatest inventions were the steam engine and the Jaguar E-Type. We like to think shepherd’s pie ─ minced lamb topped with mashed potato ─ comes somewhere in that list.
Tastes best at the end of a gloomy, rainy day with an open fire licking at the chimney breast and Ricky Gervais insulting people on the telly. Which is lucky, as that’s what most days are like in England.
11. Don't judge an awesome food by its dour appearance.
11. Rendang, Indonesia
Beef is slowly simmered with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chilies, then left to stew for a few hours to create this dish of tender, flavorful bovine goodness.
Tasting it fresh out of the kitchen will send your stomach into overdrive, but many people think it gets even better when left overnight.
10. The real McCoy ... although there are many variations.
10. Chicken muamba, Gabon
A bastardized Western version of this delectable Gabonese dish swamps everything in peanut butter. Oh, the insanity. The proper recipe calls for chicken, hot chili, garlic, tomato, pepper, salt, okra and palm butter, an artery-clogging African butter that will force you into a second helping and a promise to start using your gym membership.
9. Who put that stinking fruit in there?
9. Ice cream, United States
You may have just gorged yourself to eruption point, but somehow there’s always room for a tooth-rotting, U.S.-style pile of ice cream with nuts, marshmallows and chocolate sauce.
Thank God for extra long spoons that allow you get at the real weight-gain stuff all mixed up and melted at the bottom of the glass.
8. Try it in a hot pot.
8. Tom yum goong, Thailand
This Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Usually loaded with coconut milk and cream, the hearty soup unifies a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Best of all is the price: cheap.
7. Best eaten al fresco on the island of Penang itself.
7. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia
Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple … one of Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles (especially great when fused with ginger), that’ll have your nose running before the spoon even hits your lips.
6. The best cows come minced and in a bun.
6. Hamburger, Germany
When something tastes so good that people spend US$20 billion each year in a single restaurant chain devoted to it, you know it has to fit into this list. McDonald’s may not offer the best burgers, but that’s the point -- it doesn’t have to.
The bread-meat-salad combination is so good that entire countries have ravaged their eco-systems just to produce more cows.
5. A real quacker of a food.
5. Peking duck, China
The maltose-syrup glaze coating the skin is the secret. Slow roasted in an oven, the crispy, syrup-coated skin is so good that authentic eateries will serve more skin than meat, and bring it with pancakes, onions and hoisin or sweet bean sauce.
Other than flying or floating, this is the only way you want your duck.
4. If this was a "most beautiful" foods list, this would be no. 1.
4. Sushi, Japan
When Japan wants to build something right, it builds it really right. Brand giants such as Toyota, Nintendo, Sony, Nikon and Yamaha may have been created by people fueled by nothing more complicated than raw fish and rice, but it’s how the fish and rice is put together that makes this a global first-date favorite.
The Japanese don’t live practically forever for no reason ─ they want to keep eating this stuff.
3. Chocolate -- a bad husband's best friend.
3. Chocolate, Mexico
The Mayans drank it, Lasse Hallström made a film about it and the rest of us get over the guilt of eating too much of it by eating more of it. The story of the humble cacao bean is a bona fide out-of-the-jungle, into-civilization tale of culinary wonder.
Without this creamy, bitter-sweet confection, Valentine’s Day would be all cards and flowers, Easter would turn back into another dull religious event and those halcyon days of watching the dog throw up because you replaced the strawberry innards of the pink Quality Street with salt would be fanciful imaginings.
2. No place for pepperoni in this list.
2. Neapolitan pizza, Italy
Spare us the lumpy chain monstrosities and “everything-on-it” wheels of greed.
The best pizza was and still is the simple Neapolitan, an invention now protected by its own trade association that insists on sea salt, high-grade wheat flour, the use of only three types of fresh tomatoes, hand-rolled dough and the strict use of a wood-fired oven, among other quality stipulations.
With just a few ingredients ─ dough, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil (the marinara pizza does not even contain cheese) ─ the Neapolitans created a food that few make properly, but everyone enjoys thoroughly.
1. One more reason to fall in love with Thailand.
1. Massaman curry, Thailand
Emphatically the king of curries, and perhaps the king of all foods. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savory, its combination of flavors has more personality than a Thai election.
Even the packet sauce you buy from the supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin potential. Thankfully, someone invented rice, with which diners can mop up the last drizzles of curry sauce.
“The Land of Smiles” isn’t just a marketing catch-line. It’s a result of being born in a land where the world’s most delicious food is sold on nearly every street corner.
Which Thai food is the world's No 1 most delicious? Find out below.
World's 50 most delicious foods
Some foods you eat to stay alive, others you eat because not to would be a crime. Here are those foods worth traveling the world to gorge on
By CNNGo staff 21 July, 2011
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food," George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing dishes out there, he was right.
But which are the tastiest? We’ve scoured the planet for what we think are 50 of the most delicious foods ever created.
No doubt some of you will be left reeling: “How did French fries not make the list?!” That’s where our Facebook poll comes in.
Head over there once you’ve finished here and let us know: what’s your favorite food?
For now, feast your eyes and control your drooling, as we reveal the world's most delicious foods:
Also, don't forget to check out our choices for the best dishes and restaurants around Asia, on our BEST EATS page
50. The only food that tastes better when it's inside out.
50. Buttered popcorn, United States
Corn ─ the workhorse of the industrial world ─ is best when its sweet variety is fried up with lashings of butter till it bursts and then snarfed in greasy fistfuls while watching “Commando” late at night.
49. The best versions are actually served in Singapore
49. Masala dosa, India
A crispy, rice-batter crepe encases a spicy mix of mashed potato, which is then dipped in coconut chutney, pickles, tomato-and-lentil-based sauces and other condiments. It’s a fantastic breakfast food that’ll keep you going till lunch, when you’ll probably come back for another.
48. Potato chips, United States
Potato chips were invented in New York when a chef tried to play a trick on a fussy diner. Now they’re one of the world’s most child-friendly foods. But think of them this way ─ if a single chip cost, say, US$5, it’d be a far greater (and more popular) delicacy than caviar, a prize worth fighting wars over.
47. So fresh you'll think it's flirting with you.
47. Seafood paella, Spain
The sea is lapping just by your feet, a warm breeze whips the tablecloth around your legs and a steamy pan of paella sits in front of you. Shrimp, lobster, mussels and cuttlefish combine with white rice and various herbs, oil and salt in this Valencian dish to send you immediately into holiday mode. Though, if you have it in Spain, you’re probably there already.
46. Som tam, Thailand
To prepare Thailand's most famous salad, pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Toss in tamarind juice, fish sauce, peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, lime juice, sugar cane paste, string beans and a handful of grated green papaya.
Grab a side of sticky rice. Variations include those made with crab (som tam boo) and fermented fish sauce (som tam plah lah), but none matches the flavor and simple beauty of the original.
45. The cucumber's an afterthought, the rest though is right on message.
45. Chicken rice, Singapore
Often called the “national dish” of Singapore, this steamed or boiled chicken is served atop fragrant oily rice, with sliced cucumber as the token vegetable. Variants include roasted chicken or soy sauce chicken.
The dipping sauces ─ premium dark soy sauce, chili with garlic and pounded ginger ─ give it that little extra oomph to ensure whenever you’re not actually in Singapore eating chicken rice, you’re thinking of it.
44. Poutine, Canada
French fries smothered in cheese curds and brown gravy. Sounds kind of disgusting, looks even worse, but engulfs the mouth in a saucy, cheesy, fried-potato mix that’ll have you fighting over the last dollop.
Our Canadian friends insist it’s best enjoyed at 3 a.m. after “several” beers.
43. Two tacos are just never enough.
43. Tacos, Mexico
A fresh, handmade tortilla stuffed with small chunks of grilled beef rubbed in oil and sea salt then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro or anything else you want ─ perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is the reason no visitor leaves Mexico weighing less than when they arrived.
42. Buttered toast with Marmite, Britain
OK, anything buttered is probably going to taste great, but there’s something about this tangy, salty, sour, love-it-or-hate-it yeast extract that turns a piece of grilled bread into a reason to go on living. For extra yum factor, add a layer of marmalade.
41. Stinky tofu, Southeast Asia
Nothing really prepares you for the stench of one of the strangest dishes on earth. Like durian, smelly tofu is one of Southeat Asia’s most iconic foods.
The odor of fermenting tofu is so overpowering many aren’t able to shake off the memory for months. So is the legendarily divine taste really worth the effort? Sure it is.
40. How can something taste this good? It's just nuts.
40. Marzipan, Germany
Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations, which use soy paste or almond essence. The real stuff, which uses nothing but ground almonds with sugar, is so good, you’ll eat a whole bar of it, feel sick, and still find yourself toying with the wrapper on bar number two.
39. Ketchup, United States
If Malcolm Gladwell says it’s a perfect food, then it’s a perfect food. Let’s face it, anything that can convince two-year-olds to eat their carrots rather than spitting them onto the floor is worthy of not just a “delicious” title, but a “miracle of persuasion” title, too.
38. A measly 500 calories is all this bad boy will cost you.
38. French toast, Hong Kong
Unlike its more restrained Sunday brunch counterpart, Hong Kong-style French toast is like a deep-fried hug. Two pieces of toast are slathered with peanut butter or kaya jam, soaked in egg batter, fried in butter and served with still more butter and lots of syrup. Best enjoyed before cholesterol checks.
37. Chicken parm, Australia
Melted Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and a peppery, garlicky tomato sauce drizzled over the top of a chicken fillet ─ Aussie pub-goers claim this ostensibly Italian dish as their own. Since they make it so well, there's no point in arguing.
36. Pigs can't fly, but they can grill beautifully.
36. Texas barbecue pork, United States
A saucy mash of chili, tomatoes, onions, pepper and various herbs gives each barbecue chef his or her own personalized zing to lay on top of perfectly prepped pig. Like the Texas sky, the options are endless.
35. As hot, and as tasty, as it looks.
35. Chili crab, Singapore
You can’t visit Singapore without trying its spicy, sloppy, meaty specialty. While there are dozens of ways to prepare crab (with black pepper, salted egg yolk, cheese-baked, et cetera) chili crab remains the local bestseller.
Spicy chili-tomato gravy tends to splatter, which is why you need to mop everything up with mini mantou buns.
34. Maple syrup, Canada
Ever tried eating a pancake without maple syrup? It’s like eating a slice of cardboard. Poorly prepared cardboard.
In fact, Canada’s gift to parents everywhere throw some maple syrup on the kid’s broccoli and see what happens ─ makes just about anything worth trying. Pass the cardboard, please.
33. It's not posh, it's not refined, but it is damn good eating.
33. Fish ‘n’ chips, Britain
Anything that’s been around since the 1860s can’t be doing much wrong. The staple of the Victorian British working class is a crunchy-outside, soft-inside dish of simple, un-adorned food fundamentals.
Sprinkled with salt, vinegar and dollops of tartar sauce, it is to nouveau cuisine what Meat Loaf is to Prince (or whatever he's calling himself now).
32. Ankimo, Japan
So, who’s up for a chunk of monkfish liver with a little grated daikon on the side? Thought not ─ still, you’re missing out on one of sushi’s last great secrets, the prized ankimo.
The monkfish/anglerfish that unknowingly bestows its liver upon upscale sushi fans is threatened by commercial fishing nets damaging its sea-floor habitat, so it’s possible ankimo won't be around for much longer.
If you do stumble across the creamy, yet oddly light delicacy anytime soon, consider a taste ─ you won’t regret it.
31. Only ham this great can make fresh melon even better.
31. Parma ham, Italy
You see it folded around melon, wrapped around grissini, placed over pizza, heaped over salad.
There’s good reason for that: these salty, paper-thin slices of air-dried ham lift the taste of everything they accompany to a higher level, following the same theory as the Italian guy who thinks carrying around a copy of “Candide” makes up for the tiny Speedos.
30. Goi cuon (summer roll), Vietnam
This snack made from pork, shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper is served at room temperature. It’s “meat light,” with the flavors of refreshing herbs erupting in your mouth.
Dipped in a slightly sweet Vietnamese sauce laced with ground peanuts, it’s wholesome, easy and the very definition of “moreish.”
29. Handle with care, devour with gusto.
29. Ohmi-gyu beef steak, Japan
This premium Japanese Wagyu beef from famed Takara Ranch has been recognized by the Imperial Palace of Japan as one of the greatest beef stocks to be raised in the past 400 years.
Called the “Rolls-Royce” of beef, it’s best eaten sashimi style, anointed with a drizzle of kaffir lime and green tea sea salt. Marbled fat gives each mouthful texture as the beef melts away, leaving a subtle but distinctly classic beef flavor.
28. Spare us the just-add-water pots, this is what real noodles should look like
28. Pho, Vietnam
This oft-mispronounced national dish (“fuh” is correct) is just broth, fresh rice noodles, a few herbs and usually chicken or beef. But it’s greater than the sum of its parts ─ fragrant, tasty and balanced, the polar opposite of the moto rider who brought you to the little café where you find the best stuff.
27. Montreal-style smoked meat, Canada
Day and night, lines form outside of Schwartz’s, Montreal’s best Hebrew delicatessen and Canada’s oldest. Here clerks slice up the best smoked meat in North America.
Following a 1928 recipe, the meat is cured for 10 days. Order your smoked beef sandwich medium-lean, heavy on the mustard, three pickles and with extra pommes frites, the way the Rolling Stones have supposedly enjoyed it.
Schwartz’s, 3895 St-Laurent, Montreal, Canada; +1 514 842 4813; info@schwartsdeli.com; http://www.facebook.com/l/fAQDtBD8cAQBXQx5kgJmMQPaubDz2jjSuvWnBiNAXRq8FHQ/www.schwartzsdeli.com
26. If only every food could be wrapped in a tortilla.
26. Fajitas, Mexico
This assembly kit of a dining experience is a thrill to DIY enthusiasts everywhere.
Step 1: Behold the meat sizzling on a fiery griddle. Step 2: Along with the meat, throw side servings of capsicum, onion, guacamole, sour cream and salsa into a warm, flour tortilla. Step 3: Promise all within hearing range that you’ll have “just one more.” Step 4: Repeat.
25. Thankfully you don't have to catch these prickly fellas yourself.
25. Butter garlic crab, India
This one claims no roots in Chinese, Continental or Indian cuisines. It comes from Butter Land, an imaginary place balanced on the premise that anything tastes great with melted butter.
This delicious, simple dish is made by drowning a large crab in a gallon of butter-garlic sauce, which seeps into every nook and cranny and coats every inch of flesh.
The sea gods of Butter Land are benevolent carnivores and this, their gift to the world, is their signature dish.
24. Champ, Ireland
Irish national dish champ goes down faster than the first pint of Guinness on a Friday night. Mashed potato with spring onions, butter, salt and pepper, champ is the perfect side with any meat or fish.
For the textbook plate of creamy goodness, we suggest the busiest pub in any Irish seaside town. Around noon somehow feels right.
23. So good, they gave it five levels.
23. Lasagna, Italy
Second only to pizza in the list of famed Italian foods, there’s a reason this pasta-layered, tomato-sauce-infused, minced-meaty gift to kids and adults alike is so popular ─ it just works.
22. Brownie and vanilla ice cream, global
There are some who will not frequent an establishment if it does not have brownie and ice cream on the dessert menu. You may call them fools.
We do, too, but having done so we then happily leave the first restaurant after the main course to visit one we know has this perfect dessert on offer.
21. Best way to eat this? In bed, at 3 p.m. in a gite in Brittany.
21. Croissant, France
Flaky pastry smothered in butter, a pile of raspberry jam smeared over the top and a soft, giving bite as you sink in your teeth; there’s nothing not to love about this fatty, sweet breakfast food that must be married to a cup of strong coffee.
20. Arepas, Venezuela
A corn-dough patty that provides a savory canvas onto which you can paint any number of delicious toppings: cheese, shredded chicken, crisped pork skin, perico, beef, tomato, avocado … it’s the most beautiful thing to come out of Venezuela since all those Miss Universe winners.
19. Nam tok moo, Thailand
Grilled pork combined with lemon juice, green onions, chili, mint sprigs, fish sauce and toasted rice. Legend has it the blood from the meat along with the dressing inspired some happy carnivore to name this brilliant dish “waterfall (nam tok moo) meat.”
18. It's as if sunny Sunday afternoons were created just for shish sizzlers.
18. Kebab, Iran
For keeping starvation at bay for the entire student population of the United Kingdom, the doner kebab should clearly be honored. But they are hardly the delicious prototype worthy of representing a region.
For that, summon the shish kebab. Pick your meat, shove a stick through it, grill. Then wonder why you don’t eat like this every day.
17. If you were on a million menus you'd have big claws too.
17. Lobster, global
Forget all your fancy, contrived lobster dishes deployed by showoff chefs eager for Michelin endorsement. When you have something as naturally delicious as these little fellas, keep it simple. The best way to enjoy lobster is simply to boil it and serve with a side of melted butter and slice of lemon.
16. Egg tart, Hong Kong
Like many classic dishes, the Hong Kong egg tart marries two contrasting textures: crusty, flaky pastry and jiggly, trembling custard. It’s sweet, it’s delicious and it’s best eaten hot from the oven on the street while queuing up to get just one more.
15. Kalua pig, United States
Only commercially available in Hawaii, the kalua preparation turns a meal into an epic event, with a whole pig roasted in an underground sand pit for six or seven hours.
But it’s not just for show. Smashed banana tree trunks, sea salt and shredded (never sliced) meat means this smoky, aromatic piece of pig will linger long on your tongue and even longer in your memory.
14. Yeh, you'll get fat, but you'll have a great time doing so.
14. Donuts, United States
These all-American fried wheels of dough need no introduction, but we will say one thing: the delicious guilt of snacking on these addictive calorie bombs makes them taste even better. If that’s possible.
13. Corn on the cob, global
God probably created corn just to have an excuse to invent melted butter. There’s something about biting down on a cob of corn ─ it’s a delicate enough operation to require concentration but primal enough to make you feel like the caveman you always wanted to be. Great food is caveman food.
12. Good food day and night, shepherd's delight?
12. Shepherd’s pie, Britain
Some might say England’s greatest inventions were the steam engine and the Jaguar E-Type. We like to think shepherd’s pie ─ minced lamb topped with mashed potato ─ comes somewhere in that list.
Tastes best at the end of a gloomy, rainy day with an open fire licking at the chimney breast and Ricky Gervais insulting people on the telly. Which is lucky, as that’s what most days are like in England.
11. Don't judge an awesome food by its dour appearance.
11. Rendang, Indonesia
Beef is slowly simmered with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chilies, then left to stew for a few hours to create this dish of tender, flavorful bovine goodness.
Tasting it fresh out of the kitchen will send your stomach into overdrive, but many people think it gets even better when left overnight.
10. The real McCoy ... although there are many variations.
10. Chicken muamba, Gabon
A bastardized Western version of this delectable Gabonese dish swamps everything in peanut butter. Oh, the insanity. The proper recipe calls for chicken, hot chili, garlic, tomato, pepper, salt, okra and palm butter, an artery-clogging African butter that will force you into a second helping and a promise to start using your gym membership.
9. Who put that stinking fruit in there?
9. Ice cream, United States
You may have just gorged yourself to eruption point, but somehow there’s always room for a tooth-rotting, U.S.-style pile of ice cream with nuts, marshmallows and chocolate sauce.
Thank God for extra long spoons that allow you get at the real weight-gain stuff all mixed up and melted at the bottom of the glass.
8. Try it in a hot pot.
8. Tom yum goong, Thailand
This Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Usually loaded with coconut milk and cream, the hearty soup unifies a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Best of all is the price: cheap.
7. Best eaten al fresco on the island of Penang itself.
7. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia
Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple … one of Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles (especially great when fused with ginger), that’ll have your nose running before the spoon even hits your lips.
6. The best cows come minced and in a bun.
6. Hamburger, Germany
When something tastes so good that people spend US$20 billion each year in a single restaurant chain devoted to it, you know it has to fit into this list. McDonald’s may not offer the best burgers, but that’s the point -- it doesn’t have to.
The bread-meat-salad combination is so good that entire countries have ravaged their eco-systems just to produce more cows.
5. A real quacker of a food.
5. Peking duck, China
The maltose-syrup glaze coating the skin is the secret. Slow roasted in an oven, the crispy, syrup-coated skin is so good that authentic eateries will serve more skin than meat, and bring it with pancakes, onions and hoisin or sweet bean sauce.
Other than flying or floating, this is the only way you want your duck.
4. If this was a "most beautiful" foods list, this would be no. 1.
4. Sushi, Japan
When Japan wants to build something right, it builds it really right. Brand giants such as Toyota, Nintendo, Sony, Nikon and Yamaha may have been created by people fueled by nothing more complicated than raw fish and rice, but it’s how the fish and rice is put together that makes this a global first-date favorite.
The Japanese don’t live practically forever for no reason ─ they want to keep eating this stuff.
3. Chocolate -- a bad husband's best friend.
3. Chocolate, Mexico
The Mayans drank it, Lasse Hallström made a film about it and the rest of us get over the guilt of eating too much of it by eating more of it. The story of the humble cacao bean is a bona fide out-of-the-jungle, into-civilization tale of culinary wonder.
Without this creamy, bitter-sweet confection, Valentine’s Day would be all cards and flowers, Easter would turn back into another dull religious event and those halcyon days of watching the dog throw up because you replaced the strawberry innards of the pink Quality Street with salt would be fanciful imaginings.
2. No place for pepperoni in this list.
2. Neapolitan pizza, Italy
Spare us the lumpy chain monstrosities and “everything-on-it” wheels of greed.
The best pizza was and still is the simple Neapolitan, an invention now protected by its own trade association that insists on sea salt, high-grade wheat flour, the use of only three types of fresh tomatoes, hand-rolled dough and the strict use of a wood-fired oven, among other quality stipulations.
With just a few ingredients ─ dough, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil (the marinara pizza does not even contain cheese) ─ the Neapolitans created a food that few make properly, but everyone enjoys thoroughly.
1. One more reason to fall in love with Thailand.
1. Massaman curry, Thailand
Emphatically the king of curries, and perhaps the king of all foods. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savory, its combination of flavors has more personality than a Thai election.
Even the packet sauce you buy from the supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin potential. Thankfully, someone invented rice, with which diners can mop up the last drizzles of curry sauce.
“The Land of Smiles” isn’t just a marketing catch-line. It’s a result of being born in a land where the world’s most delicious food is sold on nearly every street corner.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Simple Skin Care Suggestions for Men
Are you in need of assistance to help you treat your skin better, but maybe you are fearful of asking for it? Well, then, this article will help you. This piece has a few good simple to employ skin care techniques which you are able to effect right now. To begin, it is good to mention that men need to practice proper skin care just as much as women do, perhaps even more. However, since most of the products on the market are geared for women, it is hard for a man to find the right products for him. However, we have provided you with some useful tips that will help you develop a good skin care routine that you can start immediately.
Do not fail to attend to the other parts of your body! When most people talk about skin care, they are really only thinking of the face and not the rest of the body that is also covered in skin. Proper hygiene is a vital part of skin care. Most men think "what does it matter if I skip showering for a day or two?" But if you do not clean your skin regularly, you will gather more bacteria and are more likely to get sick. So make sure that you are cleansing all of your skin every day. Using a good body wash goes a long way in making sure your skin is as clean as possible. Body washes that both exfoliate and moisturize are a great choice to add to your skin care products. Through such methods, you will maintain a healthy entire body.
Do you know the proper techniques for shaving? Lotions and creams for shaving are not mere suggestions. First, you should rinse your face in hot water, then apply the shaving cream or lotion to the area - and don't skimp on the cream! You need to allow the lotion or cream to stay on your face a few minutes before you begin to shave, since this fluffs up your facial hair. Shave the hair and cream from your face, after allowing a few minutes to pass. Make sure your blade is not dull, or else you run the risk of cutting or scraping your skin. A sharp razor allows for a cleaner, closer shave and you will feel smoother and more comfortable after shaving.
Locate and buy a reliable toner. A great number of individuals, both male and female, forget the toner while they are practicing their skin care regimen. But toner is an essential part of your skin care routine. If you want to close those pores and prevent ingrown hairs, you need to include toner.
Your skin is firmer when you use toner, and that helps it maintain its elasticity. A good toner will help you reduce the size of your pores and will give your face a younger look. It just need a minute to put on and then to rinse away!
It is not difficult to properly care for your skin, and there are no right or wrong ways to do it. Even simple washing every day is better than doing nothing. The truth remains that men need to care for their skin, and skin care is not a "girl thing". There are many ways for men to properly care for their skin. With time, you will discover the skin care routine which helps you the most.
Are you in need of assistance to help you treat your skin better, but maybe you are fearful of asking for it? Well, then, this article will help you. This piece has a few good simple to employ skin care techniques which you are able to effect right now. To begin, it is good to mention that men need to practice proper skin care just as much as women do, perhaps even more. However, since most of the products on the market are geared for women, it is hard for a man to find the right products for him. However, we have provided you with some useful tips that will help you develop a good skin care routine that you can start immediately.
Do not fail to attend to the other parts of your body! When most people talk about skin care, they are really only thinking of the face and not the rest of the body that is also covered in skin. Proper hygiene is a vital part of skin care. Most men think "what does it matter if I skip showering for a day or two?" But if you do not clean your skin regularly, you will gather more bacteria and are more likely to get sick. So make sure that you are cleansing all of your skin every day. Using a good body wash goes a long way in making sure your skin is as clean as possible. Body washes that both exfoliate and moisturize are a great choice to add to your skin care products. Through such methods, you will maintain a healthy entire body.
Do you know the proper techniques for shaving? Lotions and creams for shaving are not mere suggestions. First, you should rinse your face in hot water, then apply the shaving cream or lotion to the area - and don't skimp on the cream! You need to allow the lotion or cream to stay on your face a few minutes before you begin to shave, since this fluffs up your facial hair. Shave the hair and cream from your face, after allowing a few minutes to pass. Make sure your blade is not dull, or else you run the risk of cutting or scraping your skin. A sharp razor allows for a cleaner, closer shave and you will feel smoother and more comfortable after shaving.
Locate and buy a reliable toner. A great number of individuals, both male and female, forget the toner while they are practicing their skin care regimen. But toner is an essential part of your skin care routine. If you want to close those pores and prevent ingrown hairs, you need to include toner.
Your skin is firmer when you use toner, and that helps it maintain its elasticity. A good toner will help you reduce the size of your pores and will give your face a younger look. It just need a minute to put on and then to rinse away!
It is not difficult to properly care for your skin, and there are no right or wrong ways to do it. Even simple washing every day is better than doing nothing. The truth remains that men need to care for their skin, and skin care is not a "girl thing". There are many ways for men to properly care for their skin. With time, you will discover the skin care routine which helps you the most.
Do not fail to attend to the other parts of your body! When most people talk about skin care, they are really only thinking of the face and not the rest of the body that is also covered in skin. Proper hygiene is a vital part of skin care. Most men think "what does it matter if I skip showering for a day or two?" But if you do not clean your skin regularly, you will gather more bacteria and are more likely to get sick. So make sure that you are cleansing all of your skin every day. Using a good body wash goes a long way in making sure your skin is as clean as possible. Body washes that both exfoliate and moisturize are a great choice to add to your skin care products. Through such methods, you will maintain a healthy entire body.
Do you know the proper techniques for shaving? Lotions and creams for shaving are not mere suggestions. First, you should rinse your face in hot water, then apply the shaving cream or lotion to the area - and don't skimp on the cream! You need to allow the lotion or cream to stay on your face a few minutes before you begin to shave, since this fluffs up your facial hair. Shave the hair and cream from your face, after allowing a few minutes to pass. Make sure your blade is not dull, or else you run the risk of cutting or scraping your skin. A sharp razor allows for a cleaner, closer shave and you will feel smoother and more comfortable after shaving.
Locate and buy a reliable toner. A great number of individuals, both male and female, forget the toner while they are practicing their skin care regimen. But toner is an essential part of your skin care routine. If you want to close those pores and prevent ingrown hairs, you need to include toner.
Your skin is firmer when you use toner, and that helps it maintain its elasticity. A good toner will help you reduce the size of your pores and will give your face a younger look. It just need a minute to put on and then to rinse away!
It is not difficult to properly care for your skin, and there are no right or wrong ways to do it. Even simple washing every day is better than doing nothing. The truth remains that men need to care for their skin, and skin care is not a "girl thing". There are many ways for men to properly care for their skin. With time, you will discover the skin care routine which helps you the most.
Are you in need of assistance to help you treat your skin better, but maybe you are fearful of asking for it? Well, then, this article will help you. This piece has a few good simple to employ skin care techniques which you are able to effect right now. To begin, it is good to mention that men need to practice proper skin care just as much as women do, perhaps even more. However, since most of the products on the market are geared for women, it is hard for a man to find the right products for him. However, we have provided you with some useful tips that will help you develop a good skin care routine that you can start immediately.
Do not fail to attend to the other parts of your body! When most people talk about skin care, they are really only thinking of the face and not the rest of the body that is also covered in skin. Proper hygiene is a vital part of skin care. Most men think "what does it matter if I skip showering for a day or two?" But if you do not clean your skin regularly, you will gather more bacteria and are more likely to get sick. So make sure that you are cleansing all of your skin every day. Using a good body wash goes a long way in making sure your skin is as clean as possible. Body washes that both exfoliate and moisturize are a great choice to add to your skin care products. Through such methods, you will maintain a healthy entire body.
Do you know the proper techniques for shaving? Lotions and creams for shaving are not mere suggestions. First, you should rinse your face in hot water, then apply the shaving cream or lotion to the area - and don't skimp on the cream! You need to allow the lotion or cream to stay on your face a few minutes before you begin to shave, since this fluffs up your facial hair. Shave the hair and cream from your face, after allowing a few minutes to pass. Make sure your blade is not dull, or else you run the risk of cutting or scraping your skin. A sharp razor allows for a cleaner, closer shave and you will feel smoother and more comfortable after shaving.
Locate and buy a reliable toner. A great number of individuals, both male and female, forget the toner while they are practicing their skin care regimen. But toner is an essential part of your skin care routine. If you want to close those pores and prevent ingrown hairs, you need to include toner.
Your skin is firmer when you use toner, and that helps it maintain its elasticity. A good toner will help you reduce the size of your pores and will give your face a younger look. It just need a minute to put on and then to rinse away!
It is not difficult to properly care for your skin, and there are no right or wrong ways to do it. Even simple washing every day is better than doing nothing. The truth remains that men need to care for their skin, and skin care is not a "girl thing". There are many ways for men to properly care for their skin. With time, you will discover the skin care routine which helps you the most.
You Can Use Basic Taekwondo Approaches For Self Defense
I have never ever been in a position to get cozy with the notion of persons that perform difficult for various decades to check for their Very first Dan Black Belt only to give up (there's that "Q" word again) considering they have produced the greatest accomplishment in Taekwon-Do. That is like a twelve 12 months older quitting college soon after creating it by means of the sixth grade expressing that they have accomplished the ultimate in training.The perfect that martial arts is a way of living has eluded the Initial Dan quitter. These college students have earned a Black Belt, but they have not develop into a Black Belt. So their resume will seem very good, but they will not obtain the total benefit that a Black Belt has to supply all through a lifestyle lived as a genuine martial artist. A daily life lived as a Black belt is abundant and rewarding as the lessons learned in the dojo permeate by way of all the other factors of a person's everyday living. No 1 in Taekwon-Do exams for a Black Belt, they check for a Initially Dan, if they pass the test they are nevertheless regarded a starter, there are eight a lot more degrees to go!I just want to reiterate that this is my philosophy and definition of a Black Belt. I am not stating that I am correct and other people are wrong. I am just putting out my recommendations in hopes that those who are in arrangement can find a dwelling in my school. These who disagree require to take the time and place in the effort to come across a school that a lot more closely mirrors their notion of what a Black Belt is.I am an absolute martial arts enthusiast. Or particularly I practice the Tae Kwon Do Types, Tae Kwon Do Sparring and Poomse as effectively.Some people today practicing Tae Kwon Do Types may think: what's the intent of Tae Kwon Do teaching if you are not allowed to use it in the streets?Myth and RealityIn point, it's a myth. There is some style of Tae Kwon Do that focuses on self-defense aspect inside of the art. The purpose numerous believe that Tae Kwon Do Kinds is useless on the street is for the reason that of the truth that the bulk of what many others see are the model of Tae Kwon Do that focus on mainly Olympic opposition format.Tae Kwon Do Sorts is an work out. Most Tae Kwon Do instructors don't want and forbid you to use it simply because they know that it is useless and they really don't want you to know that. Plain and very simple. My see, really don't have to agree. Like most all styles that are "traditional" use kata. You are going to know if it is genuine. 1st off a good deal of speak to when coaching, I am not stating fighting, but get in touch with. You will damage and get scratches and a small black and blue. If your not, then your in an physical exercise class, not a class for self defense, at minimum not an powerful and true one particular.Self-Defense PointersYou can use Tae Kwon Do or any other fashion of martial arts on the street to defend yourself. And make sure you stick to these straightforward pointers:
What is the Difference Between a Cobbler, Betty, Crisp or Crumble?
The same questions come up over and over again when fruit is plentiful. What is the difference between a Crumble and a Crisp? What exactly is a Cobbler? What the hell is a Grunt? We'll try to clarify what the difference is between all these related fruit desserts.
Crisps and Crumbles - A crisp is baked in a dish with the fruit on the bottom and with a crumb topping. The topping can be made with a base of bread crumbs, flour, nuts, cookie or graham cracker crumbs. A crumble is the British version of an American Crisp.
Cobbler - These are deep-dish pies with a thick crust and a fruit filling (such as berries, peaches, or apples). The crust is generally a biscut crust but various versions of crust exist, some enclosed in the crust, while others have a crumb topping or drop-biscuit. The cobbler takes its name from the biscuit dough crust on top - it is rough looking or 'cobbled.' It originated in the U.S. sometime in the early to mid 19th century.
Clafouti - This is a dessert that originated in the French countryside. It is a dessert that the fruit is topped with either a cake or pudding topping. It is often considered a baked pudding.
Grunts or Slumps - A simple dumpling-like pudding using local fruit. Usually cooked on top of the stove.
Betty or Brown Betty - An American dessert that dates back to Colonial American time. A 'betty' is a baked pudding, made with layers of sweetened and spiced fruit and buttered bread crumbs. It is usually served with a lemon sauce and/or whipped cream. The most familiar one is the Apple Brown Betty, made with sliced apples and brown sugar. A Betty consists of a fruit, most commonly apples, baked between layers of buttered crumbs. Betties are closely related to the French apple Charlotte.
Buckle or Crumble - This is a type of cake made in a single layer with berries added to the batter. It is usually made with blueberries. The topping is similar to a streusel, which gives it a buckled or crumpled appearance.
Bird's Nest Pudding - A pudding containing apples whose cores have been replaced by sugar. The apples are nestled in a bowl created by the crust. Also called Crow's Nest Pudding.
Sonker - A sonker is a deep-dish pie or cobbler served in many flavors including strawberry, peach, sweet potato, and cherry. It sometimes is called a zonker or sonker in some parts of the country. It is a dish unique to North Carolina.
Pandowdy - Sometimes written as pan dowdy, is a dessert with an unknown origin. It is a deep-dish dessert that can be made with a variety of fruit, but is most commonly made with apples sweetened with molasses or brown sugar. The topping is a crumbly type of biscuit except the crust is broken up during baking and pushed down into the fruit to allow the juices to come through. Sometimes the crust is on the bottom and the desert is inverted before serving.
Crisps and Crumbles - A crisp is baked in a dish with the fruit on the bottom and with a crumb topping. The topping can be made with a base of bread crumbs, flour, nuts, cookie or graham cracker crumbs. A crumble is the British version of an American Crisp.
Cobbler - These are deep-dish pies with a thick crust and a fruit filling (such as berries, peaches, or apples). The crust is generally a biscut crust but various versions of crust exist, some enclosed in the crust, while others have a crumb topping or drop-biscuit. The cobbler takes its name from the biscuit dough crust on top - it is rough looking or 'cobbled.' It originated in the U.S. sometime in the early to mid 19th century.
Clafouti - This is a dessert that originated in the French countryside. It is a dessert that the fruit is topped with either a cake or pudding topping. It is often considered a baked pudding.
Grunts or Slumps - A simple dumpling-like pudding using local fruit. Usually cooked on top of the stove.
Betty or Brown Betty - An American dessert that dates back to Colonial American time. A 'betty' is a baked pudding, made with layers of sweetened and spiced fruit and buttered bread crumbs. It is usually served with a lemon sauce and/or whipped cream. The most familiar one is the Apple Brown Betty, made with sliced apples and brown sugar. A Betty consists of a fruit, most commonly apples, baked between layers of buttered crumbs. Betties are closely related to the French apple Charlotte.
Buckle or Crumble - This is a type of cake made in a single layer with berries added to the batter. It is usually made with blueberries. The topping is similar to a streusel, which gives it a buckled or crumpled appearance.
Bird's Nest Pudding - A pudding containing apples whose cores have been replaced by sugar. The apples are nestled in a bowl created by the crust. Also called Crow's Nest Pudding.
Sonker - A sonker is a deep-dish pie or cobbler served in many flavors including strawberry, peach, sweet potato, and cherry. It sometimes is called a zonker or sonker in some parts of the country. It is a dish unique to North Carolina.
Pandowdy - Sometimes written as pan dowdy, is a dessert with an unknown origin. It is a deep-dish dessert that can be made with a variety of fruit, but is most commonly made with apples sweetened with molasses or brown sugar. The topping is a crumbly type of biscuit except the crust is broken up during baking and pushed down into the fruit to allow the juices to come through. Sometimes the crust is on the bottom and the desert is inverted before serving.
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