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[Part 1] Things to do before you are old and boring

I am an engineer. My lovely sister is a student at the university [performing some kind of blood tests and working with syringes, she like it :S !!]. Please, if you are not awesome enough, just ignore what is said here. Peace.

Introduction:

Certain things in life are guaranteed. Firstly, we will get old, and secondly, we will die …, Ok I am not a "drama queen" … If not dying, we'll probably become boring too, without realizing it. Surely you've noticed how much time old people happily spend talking about when they were young? Well, this "lengthy & boring :p" post offers a way to ensure that you also have hundreds of great memories to sustain you and plenty to talk about when you become old and boring. If you don't do these things now, the chances are you never will. So best get going before it's too late!

Attempt:

Send a message in a bottle, bury a time capsule, make your own T-shirts and badges, create a unique milkshake, start a new trend, start your own blog & website, learn to do something that no one else can do, invent a secret code, hide reassure and leave a map for someone to find, and much, much more …

Complete:

1. [Adventure] Send a message in a bottle

Throwing a bottle with a message in it out to sea is traditionally a form of SOS. But it can also be an exciting way to make contact with people who live far away. Imagine a world without technology. Only the forces of nature and chance can help your message reach someone. Be patient, it could be years before it's found!

Bottling it up

PS: Start your message with something like [Help! I am stranded on a desert island] and write a little story about how you got there, how long you've been there and how you are managing to survive. The trouble with this is that you'll never know if your bottle was ever found.

2. [Mischief] Run up an Escalator … the wrong way

You need plenty of stamina for this. When you're standing at the bottom of an escalator, running up it doesn't seem such a daunting prospect. After all, they move pretty slowly, and you can easily see the top. However, you've got to remember that an average escalator is one and a half times longer than a staircase of the same size. And don't forget that the steps are much higher and will require more exertion. Still up for the challenge?

Running to Stand Still

PS: Find an escalator. Ok, it is easy. In Lebanon, Shopping centers are probably your best bet. [Try those escalators in Beirut Souk, they are awesome], or if you live in a European city, you've got plenty of choice on the underground. Start with a short one and pace yourself, or if you are not energetic enough, you will run out of steam before you reach the top. It's a long, humiliating way down if you fail.

3. [Create] Make an Origami Crane

Origami is the art of folding paper to create intricate designs. Its history is vague, but historians believe the roots of origami begin in China with the invention of paper back in the 2^nd century. Introduced into Japan in the 6^th century, origami gradually, over many centuries, became a highly developed art form and a popular pastime.

Only the simplest origami designs survived through history, but the crane is the most famous of them and one of the first to have been written down. There is a Japanese legend that if you make 1,000 origami cranes, your dreams will come true. So make a wish and get folding!

In the fold

PS: Did you know that the maximum number of times you can fold an A4 paper in half [having the size of it with each fold] is seven times ? GO ON - TRY IT!

4. [Family & Friends] Learn How to tell when someone … fancies you [and when they don't]

It is really hard to tell if someone fancies you. One minute you're convinced that they do, but the next they're not even talking to you anymore. All those playing-hard-to-get games can really make your head hurt. If you're ever to get the courage to ask someone out, you need to know that there is at least some chance they'll say yes. Fortunately, there are a few subtle ways to tell if they like you. Learn some vital body-language tips here.

My Mate Fancies You

Source [LOVE PREDICTION SIGNS, PLEASE DONT RELY ON THEM :p] 

Positive signs: They sit or stand very close to you when possible. They playfully tease you a lot. They send you lots of text messages. They seem nervous around you. They gaze at you or look away when you make eye contact [the shy ones]. They seem to be in the same place as you A LOT. They laugh at your jokes, even the terrible ones. They show a lot of interest in your love life. They get their mate to tell you that they fancy you.

Unreliable signs: They tease you a lot, sometimes nastily. They laugh at you a lot. They don't acknowledge your existence. They ask for help with their homework. They invite you to their party. They joke about the two of you going out with each other. Your mate tells you that this person fancies you.

5. [Hobbies] Keep a dream diary

Have you ever dreamt about being chased or failing a test you already did? Perhaps you've had mornings where you thought you'd got ready for school but realized you just dreamt it? A dream diary allows you to capture those dreams before they're lost forever, and looking back on them might help you make some sense out of them. Dreams can tell you a lot about what makes you happy, what you're worried or excited about and many other things you never realized you were feeling.

Dream On

Some dreams have well-known meanings, e.g. flying can mean you feel in control of things, whereas falling might suggest you're anxious or insecure. You'll find information on the internet that will help you interpret your dreams. Or you can buy a book about it [Magy farah, Karmen Chammas, Najlaa Kabbani, Joumana Kobeissy …]

6. [Nature, Pets & Animals] Touch These creatures

There are millions of different creatures on Earth, from aardvarks to zebras, from fleas to whales. Some you will never get to touch, and in the case of the huge and vicious or the small and poisonous ones, that's just as well. But for creatures you're almost certain to come across, wouldn't it be better to get over any irrational fears now, than be a scared and phobic adult? The longer you leave it, the harder it will be.

Animal Antics

PS: Be gentle!! Some of these creatures are fragile, so be careful not to hurt or squeeze them. Some can also give a nasty bite. Where possible, touch the domestic, and use Pif-Paf for the wild variety!!

7. [Fame & Fortune] Prepare yourself for fame

We've all tried to imagine what it would be like to be famous. Going to the shops in a chauffeur-driven limo, treated like royalty and waited on hand and foot. [If your parent spoils you a lot, this may already sound familiar!] These days, being a celebrity is a job in itself – it can happen to almost anyone and some people are truly awful at it. [YES, MONEY BUY HAPPINESS :S] So don’t be negative about your ambitions to be rich and famous – just make sure that when you get there, you know how to behave and not make a fool of yourself.

When will I be famous?

Note: You'll need to be one step ahead fashion-wise. Turn heads without looking like you're in fancy dress. Ask friends to take photos of you to help you discover your best angle and get used to being in front of the camera. [Practice smiling and keeping cool in tricky situations] You have to be on your best behavior as a celebrity or the press will have you for dinner.

8.[Learn to…] Play an Instrument

Have you ever found in school music lessons that you never get to play the instrument you want? Instead of getting to bang drums and crash cymbals, you end up with the tambourine, or worse still, cow bells. Of course, everyone can play at least one great instrument: the air guitar. It is easy to pick up and play straightaway, and no one can tell you you're rubbish. But it is time to put down those bells and that air guitar and learn a serious instrument. How else will you get to play on stage with your favorite musicians in front of hundreds of fans?

THANKS GOD FOR MUSIC!!

As soon as you feel ready, join a music group or start a band, because playing with other people is great fun, and performing in front of people may be scary, but it is exciting too!

9. [Sport & Activity] Play a Computer Game to the End

It is too easy to get hooked on a computer game. They lull you into a false sense of security by allowing you to do reasonably well, and then ZAP! – Some gruesome creature, hidden sniper, kung-fu fighter or the Brazilian team comes out of nowhere and suddenly it's [Game Over]. Before long you have clocked up 40 hours of playing and you are still nowhere near completing it. It is all you can think about, all you can see when you close your eyes. Nothing is more important than finishing this game!!

"Take it to the Next Level"

Complete the game without help. Your sense of achievement will be far greater if you do it on your own. Don't be a cheat if you can help it.

If you do get completely stuck and need help, simply turn to the internet there are plenty of sites [most of them are Russians: P] that can help you reach the final [impossible] level !!

 Depending on the game, you may be able to save your position. Use this wisely, saving only when your energy is high and you are just about to face a difficult bit. Then save again if you manage to get past that bit and have enough energy to continue.

To keep your stamina and concentration up, take regular breaks. Get up to stretch or walk around every 20 minutes, as it reduces the risk of RSI [Repetitive Strain Injury] or DVT [Deep Vein Thrombosis]. RSI affects hand, arm or shoulder muscles, causing great pain if they are over used especially if they are repeating the same movement over and over [Like hitting the 'Fire' button]. DVT is a condition people can get on very long flights, where big periods of inactivity can lead to blood clots. Don’t become a victim! Use that 'Pause' OR 'Save' button!

10. [Miscellaneous] Have an Embarrassing Moment and Get over it

There are things in life that you just have to accept, and being totally humiliated is one of them. Sure, some embarrassing moments could be avoided, but we are all human and we all make mistakes, so the best thing to do is take it on the chin and laugh at yourself before someone else does ;) This is a great way to defuse the situation. You cannot go back in time and change things, so either laugh and forget it or learn from it and move on!

Embarrassing situations come in all forms. They include: farting loudly, saying something stupid, being sick, wetting yourself, falling over or walking into something in public; being caught getting changed, sitting on the toilet, with flies undone or skirt tucked into pants, or singing or talking to yourself; forgetting your words in a play or speech, or messing up in a music performance; and asking someone out only for them to say no. Ouuuch !!

Always look on the Bright side of Life[fULL HALf of the glass]

Remember, it could be worse. You could be caught with no clothes on, locked outside your house on the busiest road in town while your street is being filmed live on the national news. I suggest that you write down your embarrassing moment on the form. By writing it down you will help to banish your demons and get it out of your system. You will also have a great story to tell people when you are older and over it [and probably you will have had worse happen to you anyway]

That awkward moment when you realize that statuses on FB saying "#SayNoToCivilWar #ILoveLebanon #StopReligiousWars #AMessageOfSolidarity ..." don't mean anything, aren't making a statement and have no real effect.
Nobody cares!

[Worldwide] In a world of human wreckage

Donate blood. Save lives.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Students-Donating-Life/342445209143822

"Some say it isn't wrong to lie for a good cause"

10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden.The other parts of the tree are also useful.The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.

How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

This tree is low and is called graviola ! in Brazil, guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.

Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders. [True Story]

Don't be surprised if your grandparent ask you to drink one spoon of "graviola"s juice.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree..
The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:
* Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
* Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
* Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
* Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America ‘s largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970′s! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing…

Extracts from the tree were shown to:

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer..
* The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
* What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells.. It does not harm healthy cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is One of America ‘s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo. But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it!

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed

When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they be tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious….

….The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976.

The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public…

….Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated….

….A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

….The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

…A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers…. Seven years of silence broken– it’s finally here!

This post is a result of a study done by Science and Technology and with more emphasis on articles from the Health Science Institute and the Natural Cancer Treatments Online.

It is similar to what is commonly said in our community about Onion and Peppers for treating testicular cancer !

Therefore, This cancer protocol is rated ONLY as being effective on newly diagnosed cancer patients who do not have a fast-growing cancer and their cancer has not spread significantly!! If you are an advanced cancer patient who has had a lot of chemotherapy, radiation or surgery or you have a potentially fast-growing cancer, do not use this protocol as your primary cancer treatment, Consult your DOCTOR !

Poor Mohamad !

That is what you get for publishing an article about a social issue without further research & studies:

1) 3 official AUB replies
2) 35 replies from active bloggers
3) 10 publications from Lebanese NGOs
4) More than 1000 social activities about this article [in 1 week] (twitter, facebook..)

Note to Mohamad: Investigate more about the subject before publishing it to thousands of readers ! There are plenty of resources that are available to you [free of charge] :)

[Like a Boss] Becoming a Real Blogger !

I don't even really know what a "Real Blogger" is, because honestly I didn't give too much time to post things on my Blog. However, I am sure that I can post really good articles in the future to keep it Alive .. Promise !

Because my Blog ads have been bugging me for a long time, and I don't think I am the only one who noticed it. Anyway, I decided to get rid of the section entitled "Ads" (that are paid per impression) and because it is associated with a popup window that has the problem of hanging-off-to-the-CENTER instead of right or left with a size equal to the size of your screen :) .. and usually broke the "apparently" #1 rule of a blog [make it easy and clear to your reader]

And then yesterday, right after checking my account with the company providing the service. I decided to do a rough analysis about the [300 x 250 ad] that I placed six months ago to know how much revenue it generates:

3,686 impressions generating around 0.14 $

Then, with simple approximation [Math 101], I need to wait 50 more years [based on impressions by this ad and with the same rate of daily blog visitors] to generate enough revenue to order one meal from a reputable restaurant somewhere in Hamra, Beirut #LB

Oooops !
Anyway, no more ads, not even from highly reputable companies like google or yahoo !

[LB] i LAIQUE IT !

"All the Lebanese are equal before the law. They enjoy equal civil and political rights and are equally subjected to public charges and duties without any distinction whatever." [Art.7 Lebanese Constitution] 

The third secular march towards citizenship took place on sunday [May 6th 2012]. Lebanese people and other residents gathered under "I LAIQUE IT" for a march from Jnaynit sanaye3 to 3en el mrayseh in Beirut.

Among the marchers were the Lebanese “secular clowns,” a West African percussion group and secular clubs from universities throughout Lebanon. For the first time, secular clubs from Université Saint-Joseph (USJ) and l'Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) were in attendance. While the AUB's Secular Club long a mainstay of such movements.

Photo: DashLB

The Laïque Pride supports the following:

1- Enacting a unified Civil Code for the Personal Status Law.

2- Passing the Law for Protection of Women from Family Violence submitted by KAFA to the Lebanese parliament.  

3- Abolishing article 522 of the penal law, which drops charges against a rapist if he marries his victim.

4- Amending the nationality law for the full right of Lebanese women to grant their nationality to their children and spouses.

5- Passing the Draft Law Prohibiting the Pre-Censorship on Cinema and Theatre launched by Maharat Foundation and Marsad Al-Raqaba. 

6- Withdrawing the draft law Lebanese Internet Regulation Act (LIRA) proposed by the Lebanese Ministry of Information.

AUB Secular Club:

Founded in 2008 by a group of social activists at AUB that are mainly students from different sects, religions, and regions in Lebanon. They are also from different schools: Engineering, Business and Finance, Medicine, Architecture ... The group aims at promoting awareness regarding the necessity of evaluating people, thoughts, and ideas in the society according to objective, impartial standards rather than sectarian ones. Its concern is providing an environment that is conducive to social interaction, free of sectarian, political and religious prejudice and stereotypes.

Sea view of AUB from "the Bench" where students of the club were gathering during their freetime to discuss social, political, religious issues and taboos in their societies.

Lossless Music !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic8AHVhIWRc

source: http://rihanna-memes.tumblr.com/

With simple audio editing, you can separate the two songs into two simple tracks !

Within Temptation - A Demon's Fate

WALK THE TALK !

 انت أدّى تطلع تقول "لا للطائفية" ؟
نعم لمجتمع المساواة و العدل ؟

The meeting place for students from AUB will be Hamra at Masrah Al Madina (or Kababji or facing Chopsticks, whichever works for you) at 3:00 pm. Till now, 4500+ are joining the event.

[freedom] Welcome to my World ! (* ~ *)

Freedom is more than welcome here !

[LB] Despite all conflicts happening around us, we still have this "Freedom of Speech" which specializes our country, feel free to enjoy it as long as you respect others. I made this on "my wall" so that my civil registry is always clear. haha

However, this Blog is public ! so, feel free to post :)

 [1/5/2012] Happy Labor Day !