Amidst the issues of global warming which is sadly manipulated by the government, fabricated by the media, and sadly ignored by many,Michael Pritchard water purifier invention is something not to be taken lightly because it is something that can surely save our lives, and could save thousands as well. This is one of the coolest inventions of the century that can never go wrong.All credits to TED.
Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009.
Side Note: That's why going back to basics is the key, and basics means:
1. Taking shower with a bucket of water and a small container thing for scooping out the water. Yup, just like the good ol' days, although this could be optional if you think this is unconventional, uncool, and especially if you're lazy.
2. Using a glass of water in brushing up your teeth instead of letting the faucet flow freely as if water comes from the river Nile. FYI, even Nile River is getting dry.
3. And for water's sake, don't use the dish washer if you only have a spoon,fork, and a plate to wash,ok? Start using your hands! They're not just for poking your game consoles, applying nail polish, and for hmmm.... something else.....
It Wasn’t Me!
Why do people cheat? Is it because of instant reward and satisfaction? Is it because it’s thrilling, so people do it just for the heck of it? There could be a variety of colorful answers, and we’re all gonna try to justify it. One of the prominent institution where cheating happens in any creative ways is at school. I had been a student before, and I had first hand experiences about academic dishonesty. But, does cheating really help students or just brings harm? Of all the complicated calculus and trigonometry formulas, this is the only thing I can vividly remember from what my math teacher taught, “It is not cheating when you’re not caught”. Ironic isn’t it ?
Academic dishonesty or cheating can be harmful to students. Cheating does not give students any motivation at all, for instead of studying, students will rely more on cheating notes during every examination. When students lie, they don’t learn any skills because they always have to depend on something or someone else. As a result, students end up not having a sense of self-reliability, and they miss the opportunity of exploring the outer bounds of their comfort zones. Too much money and time are also wasted due to cheating. Students will need to retake a failed course and repay the fees. Money will need to be reinvested, which could be utilized for other productive activities. The risk of being suspended or terminated because of dishonesty is not worth the chance of having that on one’s academic record. It is not something a future employer would look highly upon, and it could be an obstacle on getting that dream job.
On the other hand, cheating also robs students of their chance to become competent. Students seem to become loose with their academic goals and sometimes have no goals at all. Due to a lack of goals, students will have a difficult time being successful in their chosen fields. This act of deception is also a hindrance in developing a good relationship between a student and a teacher. Once a student is caught cheating, it’s very difficult for the instructor to trust the student again. Furthermore, even if the student doesn’t cheat and still does well in the class, the teacher is still kind of skeptical.
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Will The Real Vegan Marshmallow Please Stand Up!
I was goggling online looking for that elusive recipe for a perfect fluffy vegetarian/vegan marshmallow. After a couple of clicks and stops from one site to another, I stumbled and ended up in youtube. As a vegetarian, I'd always been careful of what I eat especially in buying pre-package vegetarian goodies because god knows what's exactly in there and manufacturers just label it as "vegetarian".
I remember one time, a friend give me some packs of this “kosher-Gel” for making vegetarian gelatin. Out of courtesy, I accepted it and thank her for her generosity. When I got home, the usual, I just tossed every food stuff inside my pantry. No, I didn’t bother to check it, or even to try it due to my laziness, and I just completely forgot about it. Until one day, when I checked my pantry and noticed that there’s something missing. Then, I asked my husband (the usual culprit) if he touched anything in my pantry, it turns out, he did.
With a nonchalant and seemingly cold manner (as most guys are, acting cool,LOL), the hubby told me that he threw away that “kosher-gel” thing because he found out that it WASN’T VEGAN AT ALL. I was just dumbfounded and didn’t bother to start an argument because my guts was telling me that he seems to be right. Anyway, “EMES KOSHER-GEL” turns out to be a BIG FAKE!. So, calling all vegetarians and vegans out there, please don’t buy this product at all!
If you want to read more about how this fake vegan gel got busted, please click here.
And here’s what I found in Youtube.
Part 1
Part 2
Sweet and Sara is the only vegan marshmallow I’m buying because as you can see from the video, the maker is a vegan. Even though it’s kind of expensive, from time to time, my hubby and I can’t help but be tempted.
As for the recipe, I’m still on the look out and doing some trial and error. If you want to do some vegetarian gelatin, try using some agar-agar. This is what we generally use in the Philippines in making gulaman or gelatin, and you can find this in your nearby Asian stores.
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JUSTICE FOR NEDA SOLTANI!!!
What you’re about to see, is a horrifying event. At first, I chose not to say anything, and to just offer my prayer in silence and that she may rest in peace. But every time I see her face in the monitor and hear news about her, I can’t help but feel guilty. I feel guilty not because I chose to ignore the inhuman cause of her death, but rather, I feel guilty because I chose to be blind and deaf, but ENOUGH is ENOUGH! To the animals living in shit holes who manage to cut this young woman’s life, Allah will take good care of your asses soon, that even hell won’t accept you! JUSTICE FOR NEDA SOLTANI!!! JUSTICE FOR OUR IRANIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!
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The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
I was trying to do some research yesterday at Barnes & Nobles on how to start up a business. Will, it was more like a psedo-research, since I was reading some mangas on the side, LOL! I got bored after sometime of scanning those thick and pricey business books, and they’re not appealing at all. Instead of enticing my aspiritaions to start up a business, those books causes the opposite. Anyway, I found this book called “The Toilet Paper Enterpreneur” by Mike Michalovicz. I randomnly picked it up because the author’s name catches my attention, not because I was having a hard time to pronounce it, but because it sounds so Polishy, and it’s due to my other half who happens to be a Polak.
The book is so different from the typical business book amoung the book shelves because first, it wasn’t thick, thanks God!. Second, it doesn’t look like a business book at all, but it’s more like a novel. Third, the price is not over rated. Inside, the book is very unconventional from the typical business book which happens to be full confusing protocols and jargons. I like the fact that it’s written with a lot of wit and humor which the author never fails to inject in every page. Now, I haven’t finish reading the book yet, in fact, I just finish reading chapter two, but the two chapters are more than enough for me to give me a boost in starting now my unpredictable path to business ventures. I may not know yet, what kind of business to start, but I know that I’m heading there. Oh…… This is gonna be fun!!!!
For more about the book and the author, click here.
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