THE LORD'S PRAYER
I cannot pray "OUR," if my faith has no room for others and their need.I cannot pray "FATHER," if I do not demonstrate this relationship to God inmy daily living.
I cannot pray "WHO ART IN HEAVEN,
" if all of my interests and pursuits arein earthly things.
I cannot pray "HALLOWED BE THY NAME,
" if I am not striving for God's help tobe holy.
I cannot pray "THY KINGDOM COME,
" if I am unwilling to accept God's rule inmy life.
I cannot pray "THY WILL BE DONE,
" if I am unwilling or resentful of havingit in my life.
I cannot pray "IN EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN,
" unless I am truly ready to givemyself to God's service here and now.
I cannot pray "GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD,
" without expending honesteffort for it or if I would withhold from my neighbor the bread I receive.
I cannot pray "FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASSAGAINST US,
" if I continue to harbor a grudge against anyone.
I cannot pray "LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION,
" if I deliberately choose toremain in a situation where I am likely to be tempted.
I cannot pray "DELIVER US FROM EVIL,
" if I am not prepared to fight with mylife and my prayer.
I cannot pray "THINE IS THE KINGDOM,
" if I am unwilling to obey the King.
I cannot pray "THINE IS THE POWER AND THE GLORY,
" if I am seeking power formyself and my own glory first.
I cannot pray 'FOREVER AND EVER,
" if I am too anxious about each day'saffairs.
I cannot pray "AMEN,
" unless I honestly say "Not MY will, but THY will bedone, so let it be.
"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for theythink that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye thereforelike unto them: for your heavenly Father knoweth what things ye have need ofbefore ye ask Him. Matthew 6:7-8
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A LITTLE INSPIRATION
A LITTLE INSPIRATION
When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in ourneighborhood. I remember well the polished old case fastened to the wall.The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I was too little to reachthe telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother used totalk to it.Then I discovered that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived anamazing person -- her name was "Information Please" and there was nothingshe did not know. "Information Please" could supply anybody's number andthe correct time.
My first personal experience with this genie-in-the- bottle came one daywhile my mother was visiting a neighbor. Amusing myself at the tool benchin the basement, I whacked my finger with a hammer.The pain was terrible, but there didn't seem to be any reason in cryingbecause there was no one home to give sympathy.
I walked around the housesucking my throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway.The telephone!Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlor and dragged it to thelanding. Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlor and held it tomy ear. "Information Please," I said into the mouthpiece just above myhead. A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear."Information. " "I hurt my finger. . ." I wailed into the phone. The tearscame readily enough now that I had an audience. "Isn't your mother home?"came the question. "Nobody's home but me." I blubbered "Are you bleeding?""No," I replied. "I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts." "Can youopen your icebox?" she asked. I said I could. "Then chip off a little pieceof ice and hold it to your finger," said the voice.After that, I called "Information Please" for everything.
I asked her forhelp with my geography and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helpedme with my math. She told me my pet chipmunk that I had caught in the parkjust the day before would eat fruits and nuts. Then, there was the timePetty, our pet canary died.
I called "Information Please" and told her thesad story.
She listened, then said the usual things grown-ups say to soothea child.
But I was UN-consoled. I asked her, "Why is it that birds shouldsing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, only to end up as a heapof feathers on the bottom of a cage?"She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, "Paul, alwaysremember that there are other worlds to sing in." Somehow I felt better.Another day I was on the telephone. "Information Please.""Information, " said the now familiar voice."How do you spell fix?" I asked.All this took place in a small town in the Pacific northwest. When I was 9years old, we moved across the country to Boston.
I missed my friend verymuch. "Information Please" belonged in that old wooden box back home, andsomehow never thought of trying the tall, shiny new phone that sat on thetable in the hall.As I grew into my teens, the memories of those childhood conversations everreally left me. Often, in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recallthe serene sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient,understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a little boy.A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle.I had about half an hour or so between planes.
I spent 15 minutes or so onthe phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what Ias doing, I dialed my hometown operator and said, "Information, Please."Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so well, Information. "I hadn't planned this but I heard myself saying, "Could you please tell mehow to spell fix?"There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess yourfinger must have healed by now."I laughed. "So it's really still you,' I said. "I wonder if you have anyidea how much you meant to me during that time.""I wonder," she said, "if you know how much your calls meant to me." "Inever had any children, and I used to look forward to your calls."I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I asked if Icould call her again when I came back to visit my sister."Please do, she said. "Just ask for Sally."Three months later I was back in Seattle. A different voice answered"Information. " I asked for Sally."Are you a friend?" She said."Yes, a very old friend,
" I answered."I'm sorry to have to tell you this,
she said. Sally had been workingpart-time the last few years because she was sick. She died five weeksago." Before I could hang up she said, "Wait a minute. Did you say yourname was Paul?""Yes.""Well, Sally left a message for you.
She wrote it down in case you called.Let me read it to you." The note said, "Tell him I still say there areother worlds to sing in. He'll know what I mean."I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant.Never underestimate the impression you may make on others.
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BUYING TIME
BUYING TIME
A man came home from work late again, tired, irritated, and stressed, tofind his 6-year-old son waiting for him at the door."Daddy, may I ask you a question?""Yeah, sure, what is it?" replied the man."Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?""That is none of your business! What makes you ask such a question?" theman said irritatingly."Oh, I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"pleaded the little boy."Well, if you must know, I make $20.00 an hour.""Oh," the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, "Daddy, mayI barrow $10.00 please?"The father was irritated. "If the only reason you want to know how muchmoney I make is so you can barrow some for a dopey toy or other nonsense,then off to your room and think about your selfishness. And besides, you'reonly 6 years old, and 6 year-olds don't need money. I work long, hard hoursevery day to earn money for you and your mom, I don't have time to talkabout loaning you money".The little boy went quietly to his room and shut the door.After about an hour, the father had calmed down, and started to think he mayhave been a little hard on his son. Maybe there really was a reason heneeded to barrow $10.00, he had never asked before for money. The fatherwent to the boy's room and knocked on the door. "May I come in?" inquiredthe father."Yes Daddy," replied the little boy."I have been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier," said the man."It has been a long, tough day and I took my anger out on you. Here's the$10.00 you asked for."The little boy sat up straight and beaming said "Oh thank you Daddy!" Then,reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some crumpled up dollars. Thefather seeing that the boy already had money started to get angry again.The little boy slowly started to count out his money, then looked up at hisfather."Why did you want more money if you already had some?" the father grumbled."Because I didn't have enough, but now I do," the little boy replied."For what," said his father."Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?"
JUST CALL UPON HIM
JUST CALL UPON HIM
The boy walked along the ocean shore . . .
trying not to stray. He looked up to his father saying,
"Dad, I want to play."His father looked upon him, with love showing in his eyes. "Do what you want to, my son . . . but do not leave my side.
""I would never leave you Daddy, I love you way too much." But the boy took a step away, out of his father's range of touch.He walked through the surf, the waves tickling one toe.
"If I take one more step in . . ." he thought, "Father will never know."His father called out to him, "Son, to me remain true!" The boy thought with glee . . .
"At the moment I don't need you!"His father felt a sadness, but he held his tongue.Sometimes lessons need to be learned . . . even when so young.The boy stepped out a little further . . . the water covering his waist.His father spoke with urgency . . . his father spoke with haste."My son, come back to me," he said, "The day is almost done!" "Not yet, Dad," the boy yelled,
"I'm having too much fun!"But the boy did not have his father's insight so he could not yet tell,The tide was coming in fast . . . there would be no time to yell.
"Father!" he tried to scream, as the water covered his head.
"I need you now, Daddy!" was what the boy had said.And in a single instant his father was by his side."I thought you left me, Daddy . . . I thought you went to hide.
"The father looked upon his son . . . a tear streaming down his cheek.
The boy looked upon his father . . . and cried the sobs of the meek.
"I would never leave you son . . . for I love you just the same." "I was only waiting . . . for you to call upon my name."
Friday, July 23, 2010
AMAZING GRACE
"Amazing Grace"
is a Christian hymn written by English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807), published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption is possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God, "Amazing Grace" is one of the most recognizable songs in the English-speaking world.
According to the Dictionary of American Hymnology "Amazing Grace" is John Newton's spiritual autobiography in verse
According to the Dictionary of American Hymnology "Amazing Grace" is John Newton's spiritual autobiography in verse
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
We have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Genesis 1 (New International Version)
Genesis 1 (New International Version)
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The Beginning 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
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The Beginning 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
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Now the earth was [a] formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
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And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
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God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.
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God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
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And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water."
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So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so.
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God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
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And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so.
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God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good.
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Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so.
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The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
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And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.
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And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years,
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and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so.
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God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.
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God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth,
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to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good.
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And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
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And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." 21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
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God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth."
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And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day.
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And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so.
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God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
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Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, [b] and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
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So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
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God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground."
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Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
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And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food." And it was so.
31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
20 most populated countries
With the World Population Day just gone by (on July 11), here is the list of 20 most populated nations in the world and their population (as on 15 July 2010 or as indicated otherwise).
The population of the world is estimated to be around 6.8 billion and is expected to reach 25 billion by 2050.
1. China
Tops the list with a population of 1,338,650,000 which amounts to around 19.53% of the total world population. The figures are according to the statistics provided by the Chinese Official Population Clock & excludes Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
2. India
Comes next with a population of 1,183,416,000 which amounts to approximately 17.26% of the world population. The figures have been provided by the Indian Official Population Clock.
3. United States
A distant third with a population of 309,738,000 - roughly 4.52% of the total world population. The figures have been provided by the United States Official Population Clock.
4. Indonesia
Population of 234,181,400 which is around 3.42% of the total world population. The number is according to Statistics Indonesia provided in July 2010.
5. Brazil
Population 193,223,000 2.82% approx. of world population. The figure has been provided by the Brazilian Official Population Clock.
6. Pakistan
Population 170,013,500 2.48% approx. of world population, according to the Official Pakistani Population Clock.
7. Bangladesh
Population 162,221,000. The figure is an UN estimate and comes to 2.37% of the world population.
8. Nigeria
Population 154,729,000 (based on UN Estimate). 2.26% of the world population.
9. Russia
Population 141,927,297 (as on 1 January 2010, number provided by Federal State Statistics Service of Russia).
10. Japan
Population of 127,380,000 (as on 1 June 2010), Japan is 10th in the list. The figures have been provided by Official Japan Statistics Bureau.
11. Mexico
Population 108,396,211 (as per 1 July 2010 figure provided by INEGI and National Population Statistics of Mexico). This is roughly 1.58% of the world population.
12. Philippines
Population 94,013,200 (an estimated 1.37% of the world population) according to National Statistics Office medium projection.
13. Vietnam
Population 85,789,573 (1.25% of world population).
14. Germany
Population 81,757,600 (based on 1 January 2010 Eurostat estimate). This is only 1.19% of the world population.
15. Ethiopia
Population 79,221,000 (as per July 2008 statistics from Ethiopia Central Statistics Agency). The figure is equivalent to 1.16% of the total world population.
16. Egypt
Population 78,720,000 which is around 1.15% of the world population. The figures are from the Official Egyptian Population clock.
17. Iran
Population 74,196,000 (1.08% of world population). UN-estimated
18. Turkey
Population 72,561,312 (as on 31 December 2009). This comes to around 1.06% of the world population. Turkish Statistical Institute
19. Democratic Republic of Congo
20. France
Population of 65,447,374 (this is an Official INSEE estimate provided on 1 January 2010 and comes to 0.95% of the world population).
7 things
1st
Don't let someone become a priority in your life, when you are just an option in their life Relationships work best when they are balanced.
2nd
Never explain yourself to anyone.Because the person who likes you doesn't need it, and the person who dislikes you won't believe it.
3rd
When you keep saying you are busy, then you are never free.When you keep saying you have no time, then you will never have time.When you keep saying that you will do it tomorrow, then your tomorrow will never come.
When we wake up in the morning, we have two simple choices.Go back to sleep and dream, or wake up and chase those dreams.Choice is yours.
5th
We make them cry who care for us.
We cry for those who never care for us.And we care for those who will never cry for us.This is the truth of life, it's strange but true. Once you realize this, it's never too late to change.
We cry for those who never care for us.And we care for those who will never cry for us.This is the truth of life, it's strange but true. Once you realize this, it's never too late to change.
6th
Don't make promise when you are in joy.Don't reply when you are sad. Don't take decision when you are angry.Think twice, act twice.
7th
Time is like river. You can't touch the same water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life
Friday, July 16, 2010
15 Things That Can Ruin Your Smile
Healthy teeth, healthy smile?
Healthy teeth, healthy smile?
By justin sunil mon
Your smile is one of your best assets, so, of course, you want to keep it sparkling.
But even if you brush, use white strips, and visit your dentist twice a year, it may not be enough.
Here are some factors that can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums, and put a serious damper on your smile.
But even if you brush, use white strips, and visit your dentist twice a year, it may not be enough.
Here are some factors that can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums, and put a serious damper on your smile.
Bottled water
Tap water often contains fluoride—about 60% of people in the U.S. have fluoride in their water supply.
However, most bottled waters contain less fluoride than recommended for good oral health (it will be listed as an ingredient on the label if it is an additive).
"Fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before damage is even visible," explains Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson, Charles H. Perle, DMD, FAGD. "Studies have confirmed [that] the most effective source of fluoride is water fluoridation."
However, most bottled waters contain less fluoride than recommended for good oral health (it will be listed as an ingredient on the label if it is an additive).
"Fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before damage is even visible," explains Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson, Charles H. Perle, DMD, FAGD. "Studies have confirmed [that] the most effective source of fluoride is water fluoridation."
Diabetes
Diabetes reduces the body's resistance to infection, so you're at a risk for gum disease. Brushing, flossing, and monitoring your blood sugar can help.
"Diabetes is directly related to periodontal disease, so seeing the dentist and having your triglycerides and cholesterol levels checked on a regular basis is also crucial," stresses Perle.
Perle also points out that research has shown that diabetics can reduce the amount of insulin they need to take by maintaining good gum health.
"Diabetes is directly related to periodontal disease, so seeing the dentist and having your triglycerides and cholesterol levels checked on a regular basis is also crucial," stresses Perle.
Perle also points out that research has shown that diabetics can reduce the amount of insulin they need to take by maintaining good gum health.
Bobacco
Smoking turns your teeth yellow, but it can be much more damaging than that.
"Using any form of tobacco can harm your teeth and gums in a number of ways," says Halpern.
"It can cause throat, lung, and mouth cancer, and even death. Additionally, the tar from tobacco forms a sticky film on teeth, which harbors bacteria that promote acid production and create irritating toxins, both of which cause gum inflammation, tooth decay, and loss."
"Using any form of tobacco can harm your teeth and gums in a number of ways," says Halpern.
"It can cause throat, lung, and mouth cancer, and even death. Additionally, the tar from tobacco forms a sticky film on teeth, which harbors bacteria that promote acid production and create irritating toxins, both of which cause gum inflammation, tooth decay, and loss."
Pregnancy
It's especially important to take care of your teeth and gums when you're expecting, since studies show a link between untreated gum disease and pre-term and low-birth-weight babies.
"Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy, particularly surges in estrogen and progesterone, can cause inflammation of the gums, which can lead to gingivitis (red, swollen, tender gums that are more likely to bleed) and put you at risk for infection," says Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson, Gigi Meinecke, DDS, FAGD.
If you have morning sickness, rinse your mouth with water or rub your teeth with a paste of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid caused by vomiting, since it can lead to tooth decay.
"Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy, particularly surges in estrogen and progesterone, can cause inflammation of the gums, which can lead to gingivitis (red, swollen, tender gums that are more likely to bleed) and put you at risk for infection," says Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson, Gigi Meinecke, DDS, FAGD.
If you have morning sickness, rinse your mouth with water or rub your teeth with a paste of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid caused by vomiting, since it can lead to tooth decay.
Teeth grinding
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can affect your jaw, cause pain, and even change the appearance of your face.
"People who have otherwise healthy teeth and gums can clench so often and so hard that over time, they wear away their tooth's enamel, causing chipping and sensitivity," says Halpern.
Stress and anger can increase nighttime teeth grinding. "Finding ways to alleviate these feelings can help, but it's also important to see your dentist, who can recommend solutions like a custom night guard," advises Perle.
"People who have otherwise healthy teeth and gums can clench so often and so hard that over time, they wear away their tooth's enamel, causing chipping and sensitivity," says Halpern.
Stress and anger can increase nighttime teeth grinding. "Finding ways to alleviate these feelings can help, but it's also important to see your dentist, who can recommend solutions like a custom night guard," advises Perle.
Candy
Contrary to what mom said, sugar won't directly rot your teeth—but the acid produced when you eat sugar and carbohydrates can.
"Naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth devour sugar, creating acids that attack tooth enamel, which can lead to decay and a host of other problems, including gingivitis and cavities," says Halpern.
The worst thing you can do is leave sugar lingering on your teeth and gums. Eating any amount of candy and brushing and flossing immediately is actually less damaging than not brushing after eating one piece before bedtime, says Halpern.
If you can't brush after a snack attack, eat cheese or yogurt, or chew sugarless gum to boost saliva flow and neutralize acids.
"Naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth devour sugar, creating acids that attack tooth enamel, which can lead to decay and a host of other problems, including gingivitis and cavities," says Halpern.
The worst thing you can do is leave sugar lingering on your teeth and gums. Eating any amount of candy and brushing and flossing immediately is actually less damaging than not brushing after eating one piece before bedtime, says Halpern.
If you can't brush after a snack attack, eat cheese or yogurt, or chew sugarless gum to boost saliva flow and neutralize acids.
Dry mouth
A dry mouth isn't just unpleasant, it's bad for your teeth. Saliva washes away cavity-causing bacteria and neutralizes harmful acids.
"Without saliva, you would lose your teeth much faster—it helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems," says Meinecke.
Drink lots of water, chew sugarless gum, use a fluoride toothpaste or rinse, and consider over-the-counter artificial saliva substitutes. See your doctor if it's a frequent problem.
"Without saliva, you would lose your teeth much faster—it helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems," says Meinecke.
Drink lots of water, chew sugarless gum, use a fluoride toothpaste or rinse, and consider over-the-counter artificial saliva substitutes. See your doctor if it's a frequent problem.
Dieting
Restrictive diets and poor eating habits can deprive you of the vitamins and nutrients necessary for a beautiful smile.
It's especially important to get enough folate, B vitamins, protein, calcium, and vitamin C—all of which are considered essential for healthy teeth and gums.
"Poor nutrition can affect your entire immune system, increasing your susceptibility to many disorders and infections, including periodontal disease," says Halpern
It's especially important to get enough folate, B vitamins, protein, calcium, and vitamin C—all of which are considered essential for healthy teeth and gums.
"Poor nutrition can affect your entire immune system, increasing your susceptibility to many disorders and infections, including periodontal disease," says Halpern
Hot drinks
Your hot-drink habit may be one reason your teeth look a little dingy.
"Black tea and coffee contain stain-promoting tannins that lodge into the pits and grooves of the tooth enamel, producing a rough, stained surface, which is sticky and can retain decay-producing bacteria," says Halpern.
Consume such beverages in moderation, drink more water every day, and add milk to your coffee or tea to help neutralize the acids, says Perle.
"Black tea and coffee contain stain-promoting tannins that lodge into the pits and grooves of the tooth enamel, producing a rough, stained surface, which is sticky and can retain decay-producing bacteria," says Halpern.
Consume such beverages in moderation, drink more water every day, and add milk to your coffee or tea to help neutralize the acids, says Perle.
Aging
As you age, you're more susceptible to decay near old fillings or root surfaces unprotected by receding gums. But there's no reason you can't keep your teeth. Oral disease—not aging per se—is the danger.
Bumping up your fluoride protection is key. And if you have arthritis, there are dental products that can make brushing and flossing less painful.
"Seniors who brush regularly with fluoride toothpaste or use fluoride rinses or gels regularly have fewer cavities," adds Meinecke.
Bumping up your fluoride protection is key. And if you have arthritis, there are dental products that can make brushing and flossing less painful.
"Seniors who brush regularly with fluoride toothpaste or use fluoride rinses or gels regularly have fewer cavities," adds Meinecke.
Brushing at the wrong time
Although we've been taught to brush after every meal, depending on what you eat or drink, that's not always the best advice.
"After consuming high-acid food or drinks, like wine, coffee, citrus fruits, and soft drinks, rinse with water to neutralize the acids, but wait an hour before reaching for the toothpaste," says Meinecke.
"Brushing teeth immediately after drinking carbonated drinks and acidic foods can cause erosion."
"After consuming high-acid food or drinks, like wine, coffee, citrus fruits, and soft drinks, rinse with water to neutralize the acids, but wait an hour before reaching for the toothpaste," says Meinecke.
"Brushing teeth immediately after drinking carbonated drinks and acidic foods can cause erosion."
Overzealous whitening
It is not clear whether bleaching erodes tooth enamel, but it can increase sensitivity, especially when done too often.
Even at-home whitening treatments should be used with moderation, as some whitening toothpastes and gels contain abrasive ingredients that can increase tooth sensitivity, which can be painful.
Plus, as you get older, whitening products can only do so much, so after a certain point, using more won't necessarily do anything for your smile
Even at-home whitening treatments should be used with moderation, as some whitening toothpastes and gels contain abrasive ingredients that can increase tooth sensitivity, which can be painful.
Plus, as you get older, whitening products can only do so much, so after a certain point, using more won't necessarily do anything for your smile
Soft drinks
Soft drinks are chock-full of sugar, which puts you at a risk for cavities, tooth decay, and gum infections, and dark colas can also stain your teeth, leaving you with a lackluster smile.
Meinecke recommends drinking soda through a straw and rinsing with water or chewing sugar-free gum after consumption to neutralize the acids.
She also recommends waiting at least an hour before brushing.
Meinecke recommends drinking soda through a straw and rinsing with water or chewing sugar-free gum after consumption to neutralize the acids.
She also recommends waiting at least an hour before brushing.
Citrus and acidic food"
Although lemons, grapefruits, and citrus juices don’t directly cause cavities, like soft drinks, they contain acids, which cause erosion of the tooth enamel, weakening the tooth and making it prone to decay," says Meinecke.
Waiting to brush, rinsing your mouth with water, or chewing sugar-free gum can help. In particular, consider xylitol, a natural sweetener found in plants and fruits that was FDA approved as a food additive in 1986.
Found in sugar-free gum, mints, and toothpastes, xylitol can inhibit the cavity-causing oral bacteria. "Dentists will often recommend patients chew at least two pieces per day if they are at high risk for developing cavities," explains Meinecke.Best Regards,
Waiting to brush, rinsing your mouth with water, or chewing sugar-free gum can help. In particular, consider xylitol, a natural sweetener found in plants and fruits that was FDA approved as a food additive in 1986.
Found in sugar-free gum, mints, and toothpastes, xylitol can inhibit the cavity-causing oral bacteria. "Dentists will often recommend patients chew at least two pieces per day if they are at high risk for developing cavities," explains Meinecke.Best Regards,
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Tailor's Needle
The Tailor's Needle
A tailor was at work. He took a piece of cloth and with a pair of shining, costly, scissors, he cut the cloth into various bits. Then he put the pair of scissors at his feet. Then he took a small needle and thread and started to sew the bits of cloth, into a fine shirt. When the spell of sewing was over, he stuck the needle on to his turban.
The tailor's son who was watching it asked him: "Father, the scissors are costly and look so beautiful. But you throw them down at your feet. This needle is worth almost nothing; you can get a dozen for an anna. Yet, you place it carefully on your head itself. Is there any reason for this illogical behaviour?"
"Yes, my son. The scissors have their function, no doubt; but they only cut the cloth into bits. The needle, on the contrary, unites the bits and enhances the value of the cloth. Therefore, the needle to me is more precious and valuable. The value of a thing depends on its utility, son, not on its cost-price or appearance."
Similarly, there are two classes of people in the world-those who create dissensions and disharmony, who separate man from man; and those who bring about peace and harmony, who unite people.
The former are generally the rich people, powerful politicians and kings; the latter are generally the poor devotees of God, the penniless wandering monks, and mendicants. The Lord makes use of both to carry on his function of providing the field for the evolution of individual souls. He throws down on the dust the mighty kings and millionaires who create wars and disharmony; and He keeps the poor, pious devotee over His own head. In His eyes the scale of values is entirely different!
The tailor's son who was watching it asked him: "Father, the scissors are costly and look so beautiful. But you throw them down at your feet. This needle is worth almost nothing; you can get a dozen for an anna. Yet, you place it carefully on your head itself. Is there any reason for this illogical behaviour?"
"Yes, my son. The scissors have their function, no doubt; but they only cut the cloth into bits. The needle, on the contrary, unites the bits and enhances the value of the cloth. Therefore, the needle to me is more precious and valuable. The value of a thing depends on its utility, son, not on its cost-price or appearance."
Similarly, there are two classes of people in the world-those who create dissensions and disharmony, who separate man from man; and those who bring about peace and harmony, who unite people.
The former are generally the rich people, powerful politicians and kings; the latter are generally the poor devotees of God, the penniless wandering monks, and mendicants. The Lord makes use of both to carry on his function of providing the field for the evolution of individual souls. He throws down on the dust the mighty kings and millionaires who create wars and disharmony; and He keeps the poor, pious devotee over His own head. In His eyes the scale of values is entirely different!
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
ENJOY WITH THIS TODAY
ENJOY WITH THIS TODAY
21st Century....
Are we becoming less by the day ?
Our communication - Wireless
Our dress - Topless
Our telephone - Cordless
Our cooking - Fireless
Our food - Fatless
Our labour - Effortless
Our conduct - Worthless
Our relationship - Loveless
Our attitude - Careless
Our feelings - Heartless
Our politics - Shameless
Our education - Valueless
Our follies - Countless
Our arguments - Baseless
Our youth – Jobless
Our Job - Thankless
Our Boss - Brainless
Our Salary - Very less
Our emails - useless!!!
21st Century....
Are we becoming less by the day ?
Our communication - Wireless
Our dress - Topless
Our telephone - Cordless
Our cooking - Fireless
Our food - Fatless
Our labour - Effortless
Our conduct - Worthless
Our relationship - Loveless
Our attitude - Careless
Our feelings - Heartless
Our politics - Shameless
Our education - Valueless
Our follies - Countless
Our arguments - Baseless
Our youth – Jobless
Our Job - Thankless
Our Boss - Brainless
Our Salary - Very less
Our emails - useless!!!
INTRESTING FACTS
INTRESTING FACTS
1. 80% of all pictures on the internet are of naked women
2. Another name for a Microsoft Windows tutorial is 'Crash Course'!
3. Bill Gates' house was designed using a Macintosh computer.
4. By the year 2012 there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet.
5. Domain names are being registered at a rate of more than one million names every month.
6. E-mail has been around longer than the World Wide Web.
7. For every 'normal' webpage, there are five porn pages.
8. In the 1980s, an IBM computer wasn't considered 100 percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft Flight Simulator*.
9. MySpace reports over 110 million registered users. Were it a country, it would be the tenth largest, just behind Mexico.
10. One of every 8 married couples in the US last year met online.
11. The average 21 year old has spent 5,000 hours playing video games, has exchanged 250,000 e-mails, instant and text messages and has spent 10,000 hours on the mobile phone.
12. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute, less than half the normal rate of 20.
13. The first banner advertising was used in 1994.
14. The first computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart in around 1964 and was made of wood.
15. The first domain name ever registered was Symbolics.com.
16. The world's first computer, called the Z1, was invented by Konrad Zuse in 1936. His next invention, the Z2 was finished in 1939 and was the first fully functioning electro-mechanical computer.
17. There are approximately 1,319,872,109 people on the Internet.
18. There are approximately 1.06 billion instant messaging accounts worldwide.
19. While it took the radio 38 years, and the television a short 13 years, it took the World Wide Web only 4 years to reach 50 million users.
2. Another name for a Microsoft Windows tutorial is 'Crash Course'!
3. Bill Gates' house was designed using a Macintosh computer.
4. By the year 2012 there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet.
5. Domain names are being registered at a rate of more than one million names every month.
6. E-mail has been around longer than the World Wide Web.
7. For every 'normal' webpage, there are five porn pages.
8. In the 1980s, an IBM computer wasn't considered 100 percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft Flight Simulator*.
9. MySpace reports over 110 million registered users. Were it a country, it would be the tenth largest, just behind Mexico.
10. One of every 8 married couples in the US last year met online.
11. The average 21 year old has spent 5,000 hours playing video games, has exchanged 250,000 e-mails, instant and text messages and has spent 10,000 hours on the mobile phone.
12. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute, less than half the normal rate of 20.
13. The first banner advertising was used in 1994.
14. The first computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart in around 1964 and was made of wood.
15. The first domain name ever registered was Symbolics.com.
16. The world's first computer, called the Z1, was invented by Konrad Zuse in 1936. His next invention, the Z2 was finished in 1939 and was the first fully functioning electro-mechanical computer.
17. There are approximately 1,319,872,109 people on the Internet.
18. There are approximately 1.06 billion instant messaging accounts worldwide.
19. While it took the radio 38 years, and the television a short 13 years, it took the World Wide Web only 4 years to reach 50 million users.
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