Vegetarian Festival

This annual auapicious event is a most colorful and dramatic celebration which takes place during the first nine days of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The 9-day event is usually in late September or early October.
The origin of the festival is unclear. However, it has been passed from generation to generation that it originated in the south-eastern part of China near Fujian Province. The festival was celebrated to make merit and save animals from being killed for food
In Thailand, the most talked - about vegetarian festival is in Southern Province of Phuket where the auspicious ceremony is held in a grand celebration. During the 9-day period, the devout Chinese Buddhists dress in white attire, convert to vegetarians and observe the ten rules in order to purify their minds and bodies.
Besides a strict vegetarian diet and temple offering, some highlights of the 9-day event include incredible acts of self -mortification such as climbing knife - blade ladders, walking on hot coals, a ritual of bridge - crossing and a street - procession in which the mediums in a state of trance have their cheeks pierced and bodies spiked with various types of sharp objects.
The entire atmosphere is full of religious frenzy with the ear - spliting sound of firecrackers and lion dances. In the evening of the last day event, the main road of Phuket Town is turned into a path of din and smoke of firing crackers. All the local residents participate in the event. Visitors to Thailand should not miss an opportunity to visit Phuket during this auspicious event.

The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

Checking Oil

According to automobile manufacturers, these oils should provide gasoline-powered car engines with several benefits: • Improved oxidation resistance, which means less oil thickening • Improved deposit protection so that the engine won’t form harmful deposits as quickly • Better engine wear protection • Better low-temperature performance over the life of the oil.Maintenance Tips/SuggestionsBe sure to use the correct oil as recommended by your car’s manufacturer. Oil grades have changed over the years and you will want to make sure you use the right oil for the best engine protection. Periodic oil and filter changes keep your engine clean on the inside. Motor oil can become contaminated by dust, metallic shavings, condensation, and even antifreeze. Additives break down over time and can also act as contaminants. The best advice is to follow the guidelines provided in the vehicle owner's manual, but every 3,000 miles or 3 months is a good rule of thumb for oil and filter changes. Many car manufacturers today are recommending extended oil drain intervals for some drivers. However, if you regularly make short trips in your car, drive in stop-and-go traffic, idle for extended periods, drive in dusty or dirty air conditions, tow a trailer or live in a cold-weather region, it's best to stick with a 3,000- mile/3-month regimen. If you change your own oil, be sure to properly dispose of all waste. A single quart of used engine oil has the capacity to pollute 250,000 gallons of ground water. Never pour used oil down the drain or into the ground. Not only is it illegal, it's also harmful to the environment. Used engine oil is converted for new uses, such as industrial fuel or lubricants. Put used oil into original oil containers or other clean, plastic closed containers, with the contents clearly labeled on the outside and bring the used to oil to a facility that accepts used engine oil.

Top 5 Tips to Prevent and Cure Acne

1. Get a lot of sunshine and fresh air for vitamin D, an ingredient for healthier skin. Your skin will appreciate all the vitamin D and your mind and body will enjoy all of the stress reducers and oxygen of daily outdoor jaunts. However, do not overdo it.
2. Keep in mind hat even good kinds of stress could trigger inner chemical responses, which end in acne.
3. Drink enough water every day.
4. Dirt and acne are absolutely not related. Therefore, do not scrub or wash your face and body too much.
5. Put more vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits into your everyday diet.

Treatment the scars.

Scars come in all shapes and sizes depending on the wound, your age, nutrition, genetics and other factors. A scar usually takes around a year to fully heal. From there it will take years to lighten, flatten and fade...sometimes they never fade.Different types of scars

Ice pick scars - Acne scars. Deep pits. These are usually formed from severe acne.
Box car scars - Similar to chickenpox scars, they are very angular.
Rolling scars - These scars appear wavelike.
Hypertrophic scars - Thickened raised scars. Usually red or dark. Keloid scars is another fine example of what these scars look like. To me this is the worse of all the scars.

How to treat scars.
1. Aloe Vera helps remove acne scars by acting as an immune booster and an anti inflammatory agent. It is also used to reduce infections to regenerate skin and is thus able to rebuild scarred areas.

2. Vitamin E - Vitamin E is beneficial for heal the skin.

3. Fish Oil - Omega-3 Fatty Acids helps heal the skin.

4. Retinol - speeds up the skin's rebuilding process and helps heal post inflammatory changes.

5. Laser - Perhaps the most expensive out of all treatments (besides surgery). Exposure to infrared light. IR light has been demonstrated to regenerate collagen structure. It stimulate collagenase which breaks down collagen.

Beauty tip : Extend your lipgross.

If you have a lipgross and it's starting to run low. It's hard as a stone and difficult to use. But there's still half left, you can extend it by below;

1. Pour the hot water in a cup.
2. Place your almost empty lipgross in the hot cup.
** The heat from the water will melt your lipgross down**
3. Wait... around 5 minutes.
4. Check your lipgross, and now your lipgloss is as good as new. Moreover it's save your money too.

Car audios need nursing,too.

Car audio problems are a given for most motorists. It's only a matter of time. Be it a factory-issue unit or a system installed by a reputable shop, problems will arise and "repairs" will be required.
Like vehicles which require regular inspection for proper operation - the car audio system rarely gets the required attention.
It's only during the initial stages that car audio systems are pampered, so to speak. The installation process must be perfect to achieve optimal sound quality for the price paid.
But then a few months later you get used to the system and don't pay much attention to it like before. All you do is turn it on/off and don't care much about the system's "health".
The following is a list of what you can do to make sure your car audio system is in good condition:
- Clean the laser pick up lens, done easily using a CD Lens Cleaner available in most audio shops.
This is a simple process but is capable of influencing the audio and video picture quality if proper attention is not administered.
Once dust particles settle down on the laser head, the ability to read data accurately or focusing of the lens is compromised.
The laser head of the CD/DVD is set at about one to two millimetres apart; but once the laser head picks up dust particles the beam loses focus, it "shakes" or "vibrates". This will immediately cause noise disturbance, a skip in data reading, slow reaction or inability to search for songs, and shorter life span of the laser head.
- Cleaning the power amplifier of dust particles that settle down on the exterior and interior of the amp itself can be done with a small soft brush and a blower. That's the accepted method for hi-end audio enthusiasts.
But if you use a damp cloth instead, it may end up white stain marks caused by rust.
The power amplifier is a source of energy which is why high temperatures are a given. How hot it becomes depends on the class of the amp.
If it's a class A, temperatures will rise to about 50-70 degrees Celsius.
If it's a vacuum tube then you are liable to see temperatures rise to 100 degrees Celsius.
Now if a single drop of water comes in contact with it, the tube explodes immediately.
I once saw a technician make some adjustments to a system; unfortunately he was perspiring and a drop of sweat fell on a vacuum tube and it exploded. The audio shop owner's face lost colour because it meant he had to buy a new amplifier for the customer.
Shifting gears back to dust particles settling down on the amp; the ability to ventilate or circulate heat is compromised - and heat build-up will rise leading to "clipping" when SPL is increased.
Simply put, the operation will be stopped for short intervals by the protection system of the power amplifier.
But if the amp is able to cool itself efficiently, then "clipping" will not occur and the life span of the component is prolonged.
- Speaker maintenance usually focuses on heat ventilation and prevention of moisture build-up. Dust particles can be taken care of by using a blower or a soft-tipped brush (the types used for applying make-up).
Never use hard-tipped brush with the speaker cone because that is liable to cause damage.
Regarding moisture in the speakers, you should use a blower after the car goes through a car wash or heavy downpour.
It seems too cumbersome at first but after the car wash it is recommended that you drive at 80kph for 10-15 minutes.
Don't park in the garage immediately after washing the car - you will take care of the moisture problem and preserve your speaker's condition.
- The wiring/cable system and jacks which are usually hidden away from the naked eye cause the bulk of problems for car audio systems.
It's hard to detect and once a problem sets in the signs might not be apparent right away. It's a gradual cancer-like process which depends on operating conditions.
Jacks are prone to oxidation at points they connect with the cable. Just turn the head of the jack and look for signs of rust and, if so, ask the audio shop to peel off about one centimetre of the wire and fuse the jack again.
The problems with wiring and signal cable (see picture) is shown here by comparing a five-year wire with new wire. The difference is obvious, both inside and outside.
The worn out cable is liable to short-circuit the system resulting in no noise due to the protection system of the power amp.
Worn out sheaths and wiring is easily detected if it is the transparent type. But if it's the conventional type of wiring then it will be hard to detect the problem.
Side effects range from unclear high-frequency signals and loss of details. Sometimes the sound appears blurred; if the owner is used to the sound he or she will not be able to detect the problem.
If you want sound quality from your old system to be on par with when you first installed your "new" audio system - I recommend excess wiring of about six inches so that you can cut off one inch per year to see if there are any problems.
Within six years I am sure you'll be able to gauge whether your wiring and cable system needs an overhaul or not.
This way, be it a hi-end or low-end audio system, you get to maintain the quality and performance to its original level.

Analysis yourself by Q-test

Using the first finger of your dominant hand, trace out the capital letter ‘Q’ on your forehead.

Analysis:
This fun test provides some insight into whether you are ‘self’ or ‘other’ centered. These two types of people have a very different way of seeing the world, and one type is no better or worse than the other.

There are two ways of completing this exercise. Some people draw the tail of the ‘Q’ on the right hand side of their forehead whilst others draw it on the left.

Self-centered people tend to draw the letter Q in a way in which it can be read by themselves. They tend to come across as being the 'same person' in different situations, and their behaviour is guided more by their own values than the needs of others. They pride themselves on being straight with people, and expect others to be honest with them. Because of this, they are not especially good at lying, but are better at detecting lies in others.

People who are other-centered tend to draw the letter Q in a way in which it can be seen by someone facing them. They tend to be concerned with how other people see them. They are happy being the center of attention, can easily adapt their behaviour to suit the situation in which they find themselves, and are skilled at influencing the way in which others see them. Because of this they are often good at lying, but not so good at detecting lies.

Before you buying used-car

1. to view the service manual. Documents and other vehicles up:. If the owner is an exciting car to the document. Because this document them. Experienced engine technician. Or who are familiar with the engine repair. Can tell the details of the car has plenty. Car owners with the document. Most people will have to maintain a car. And bring the car into service on a regular basis, however, do not forget to look at them as documents of the vehicle or not. If the repair area is part of a car at many times. Try to ask the owner. What that car with such parts. And told the mechanic to come to help audit the check point in the other. 2. check the deterioration of equipment such as rubber, rubber door frame, a key step, and the belt:. You can check the deterioration of the devices. The check on the number of miles run in the car to check conditions. Check that if the number of miles run less. But devices. Significant deterioration then. This shows the car's unusual. But conversely, if the number of miles run high. But other devices. Still in good condition, that car is interesting. 3. inquire about location (region) and the driving environment of the original owner. 4. round of equipment check car:. Starting from the check. Light such as light tell tell signs and turn signals brake light. Check the horn that sounds clear or not listening. Difficult and easy to honk. Check windshield cleaning equipment such as windshield wiper leaves in good condition. Not too hard or leathery. And water injection equipment functioning properly or not. Check condition automotive tires. Check the wear of tires and 4 wheels that are equal or not. Observation of the tire wear can indicate the position of. Structural condition of the car tires is to check the price because of the 4 line rubber price is quite high. The cost of inspection.

Where r u going this summer?

I suggest "Songkran" festival in Thailand on 13-15 Apr. 2009. This year on 11-12 Apr. 09 is Holiday (Sat. and Sun.) so in fact there're many people start this festival from 11 Apr. 09.

Songkran is without doubt the most popular of all Thai festivals and rightly so. It marks the beginning of a new astrological year and its exact dates are determined by the old lunar calendar of Siam. This year the three-day festival falls on 13 to 15 April.
Traditionally, April 13 is known as “Maha Songkran Day” and marks the end of the old year, April 14 is “Wan Nao”, while April 15 is “Wan Thaloeng Sok” when the New Year begins.
While the festival has its roots in Buddhist heritage, the washing of Buddha images, merit making, traditional family values and the sprinkling of water in respect for elders, it is best known for the fun and “sanuk” everyone gains from splashing copious quantities of water on all who happen to pass by.

Songkran is celebrated with gusto by young and old, throughout the country. City communities and villages in rural Thailand forget their troubles and concentrate on the serious of business of having fun as well as cooling off, during the height of the summer’s scorching tropical temperatures. Probably of all the national festivals, this is the one that foreigners love to experience the most. They will come across water splashing festivities wherever they travel giving them an opportunity to share in a festival that is immensely popular, while still retaining a link to its traditional roots and values.One of the traditional values points to the Thai family and the opportunity for family members to express their respect for their elders. Younger members of the family pour scented water on the hands of their parents, and grandparents. They may present them with gifts or tokens of their love. In return, elders wish youngsters good luck and prosperity.
In temples, elder members of the family gather to make merit, offering alms to the monks. They may help clean the temple courtyard, or perform bathing rites for Buddha images
In by-gone days, the fun of splashing water on friends or strangers had to wait until the late afternoon when the religious duties and ceremonies were over.Today, the lines are often blurred with the younger generation making the most of the three-day opportunity to splash water on everyone in sight.
Possibly the most famous of the Songkran celebrations takes place in Chiang Mai. It attracts thousands of visitors, from all over Thailand as well as international tourists determined to share in the fun.Often simply called the Chiang Mai Water Festival, the core of the celebrations will be held, 13 to 15 April, at the city’s main irrigation canal, with parades and cultural performances as well as arts demonstrations. The actual opening ceremony will be held 12 April, at the Royal Flora complex when the Minister of Tourism and Sports will declare the festival open.
There are other opportunities to join in Songkran festivities regardless of where you are travelling.