Raspberries believed to hamper cancer growth!

Raspberries believed to hamper cancer growth!


The ellagic acid contained in fresh raspberries as well as processed preserves or spreads of the same is alleged by studies to hamper cancer growth.
 
By Alicia from USA.

How the Camel Got its Hump

How the Camel Got its Hump

A long time ago, when God made the world, the camel did not have a hump. He used to be very lazy camel. All day long he chewed sticks and thorns and milkweed and prickles. The other animals wondered how to make the camel more like them. One day, the horse said, “Oh Camel, what a wonderful day! Why don’t you come out for a trot with me?” The Camel just said, “Humph!” and walked away. Later, the ox went to the camel and asked him to help him carry his load. “Humph!” said the camel. When the dog went to share his duty of guarding their kingdom, he just turned his face away. The angry animals decided to teach the camel a lesson. They went to the jinn of the desert and asked him to help them. The next day, the ox asked the camel, “What is that on your back?” When the camel looked, he realized to his shock that his back had grown into a hump. “Oh my back! My back!” he wailed. “That’s your punishment for being lazy,” said the jinn. Ever since, the camel has a hump.

Source: 365 Folk Tales – Om Books International

Famous Rib stitch

Famous rib stitch
I wanted an edge stitch that can hold my tote bag. Hence while browsing my book The Harmony Guide to Knitting as a Creative Craft, I touched upon this pattern called the famous rib stitch. It is very easy to do and will not allow the ends to curl. I feel happy to share this pattern with you.

One view

View from other side

Multiple of 3 Sts
Drape: good
Skill: easy

Row 1 = k2, p1
Row 2 = k2, p1
Repeat these two rows as per your requirement.

Administratium (Ad).

Investigators at a major research institute have discovered the heaviest element known to science. This startling new discovery has been tentatively named Administratium (Ad).


The new element has no protons or electrons, thus having an atomic number of 0. It does, however, have 1 neutron, 125 assistant neutrons, 75 vice neutrons, and 111 assistant vice neutrons, for an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since it has no electrons, Administratium is inert.

However, it can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it came into contact.

According to the discoverers, a minute amount of Administratium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would normally take less than a second. Administratium has a normal half-life of approximately three years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons, viceneutrons, and assistant vice neutrons exchange places. In fact, an Administratium sample's mass will actually increase over time, since with each reorganization some of the morons inevitably become neutrons, forming new isotopes. This characteristic of moron promotion

leads some scientists to speculate that Administratium is formed whenever morons reach a certain concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as the "Critical Morass".

Thanks to: Donna Stuckert - USA.

Vitamins as a dietry course

Take your Vitamins
Taking a multivitamin daily could help slow arterial aging. Both vitamin C and vitamin E appear to be important to the health of your arteries. Studies show that adequate intakes of these antioxidant vitamins are associated with a significant reduction of arterial disease. Try to get about 400 IU of vitamin E per day and about 1,200 milligrams of vitamin C per day through food and vitamin supplements.

By Tina Hayes from Layfette USA.

Jewel case with center red flower

Presenting my new jewel case. It was done in a 24 peg round loom.As I ran short of green color , binded one side and continued with the yellow yarn. The yarn was sufficient enough to make a flap. I then added some embelishment to give an extra edge. The center red flower was purchased from Khyati Kothari. The centre square stone was purchased from  Neha Gala from A1 crafts supply and the top red rectangle diamond from Selvam stores.

Another view

The king and the Falcon

The King and His Falcon
Long ago, there lived a king. He loved to go hunting in his free time. The king had a pet falcon. Whenever the king rode into the forest, his falcon would accompany him, perching upon his shoulder. The king loved his falcon very much.

One day, the king went hunting with some of his men. The falcon sat upon his shoulder as usual. Suddenly, the king spotted a deer and was fascinated by its beauty and grace. He quickly got hold of his bow and arrow and prepared to shoot.

But the clever deer sensed the danger, and galloped away. The king and his men chased the deer. But it disappeared in the bushes. The king got down from his horse and rove through the thicket, but in vain. The deer was safely out of the forest.

Faraway, the king was still searching for the deer. Dodging through the bushes, he came upon clearing in the forest. Suddenly, he realized that he had lost his way and his men had fallen back. The only company he had was his falcon.

“ I wish I could get some water to drink!” thought the king. He wandered in search of a lake or pond. Suddenly he saw a small pool of water under a tree. The king was overjoyed. He quickly took out a small bowl and ran towards the pool.

The king filled his bowl with water and brought it to his mouth to drink. Suddenly, the falcon began to flap its wings. “What’s it?” cried the king. The bird snapped at the bowl with its feathers and spilled the water onto the ground.

The king was annoyed. But he did not scold his beloved falcon. He bent down and refilled his bowl. Just as the king was about to drink from the bowl, the falcon began to flap its wings. Once again, it snapped at the bowl and spilled the water.

Now the king became very angry. “I think I have pampered you too much,” he shouted, “Let me teach you a lesson!” And saying this, the king drew out his sword. Just then the falcon began to screech, pointing towards the tree.

The king looked up. And what he saw was really frightening. The branches of the tree were spread in all directions, with hundreds of poisonous snakes coiled up on them. For a moment, the king was frozen with fear and shock.

As the snakes opened their mouth wide, droplets of venom oozed out and dropped in the pool of water under the tree. “Oh, so it is actually a pool of venom!” thought the king. Now he realized why his falcon had not let him drink from the pool.

The king looked at his faithful falcon, tears filled in his eyes. “Thank you, friend,” he said, “You have saved me. I am ashamed I tried to kill you!” The falcon gently rubbed his feathers against the king’s shoulders. Then they happily rode back home.

Source: More Tales from The Arabian Nights - Shree Book Centre

Bone up

Bone up

Meaning: To learn as much as you can about some thing

Use age: It is often used with on or for
She's boning up on her history for an exam tomorrow.
He was boning up for the written part of the driving test

Source: Cambridge -Phrasal Verbs dictionary