The Niagara Falls is located in the junction of the Ontario province of Canadian and the New York of American state. It is a big falls on the Niagara River of North America. But also one of the most famous spectacles of the American continent. It has an average flow of 5720 cubic meters / second, and Iguacu falls and Victoria falls, known as the world's three largest transnational waterfall.
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Enjoy the Niagara by boat is not fresh already. Since the beginning of 1846, the famous "MaidoftheMist" cruise ship leads the tourists in intimate contact with the falls day in and day out. Before getting on the boat, each person receives a transparent blue raincoat. Cruise ship is divided into two layers; there are a lot of seats in the central position, but no one to want to site. Beauty in front of us, we do not need demeanor, snatch the best viewing position of the upper bow is the most should do.
Due to a large quantity of water, the ocean spray more than 100 meters high. You will be spray all over your body just stand closer. If there is gale, the spray can flying everywhere like rain. In the winter, the surface of the falls will be thin ice. At that time, the falls will quiet down. It will produce a rainbow when sunny. You will never forget its charm if you have seen the rainbow.
2012年9月28日星期五
Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu Island, known as "Garden On the Sea" is located in Xiamen city of Fujian Province. Covered in green all the year round, it's charming, elegant, secluded and serene. A great variety of villas stand shrouded by lush wood resembling numerous jadeites embellished upon a piece of verdant silk brocade. Hundreds of flowers grown on the Riguang Rock (Sunlight Rock) vie with one another for beauty. With the caressing sea breeze, it's a quite cool place in hot summer. At the foot of the rock, there's the Memorial Hall to honor the national Hero Zheng Chenggong. In the Hall, exhibited are historical datas showing how general Zheng recovered Taiwan and the relics of the naval battles then. In the vicinity, one can find the historical site of the platform where general Zheng directed the training of his naval force.
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Riguang Rock
It's the summit of Gulangyu Island, 90 metres above sea level. At the hill side nestles Riguang Monastery into which the early rising sunlight can penetrate. Ascending to the top of the Rock, one can see the billowing boundless sea.
Shuzhuang Garden
Built in the style of "Yihong Garden" described in the novel "Red Chamber Dream" it is like an emerald flower set upon the seaside. Popular as "A garden Within Another Garden on the Sea, it was constructed above the sea. Seated in the Meishou Hall and sipping tea, one is so carried away as though floating in a painted pleasure-boat upon the misty boundless sea.
In its excellent layout and novel designs, the Garden harbours infinite variety of changes, alternating tranquility with movements. 44 bridges span the wavy sea. Monkey Cave, and the twelve minor caves of "Maze Cave" all take a grotesque and amusing shape. The pavilions in the garden built half upon the land and half over the sea are picturesque.
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Riguang Rock
It's the summit of Gulangyu Island, 90 metres above sea level. At the hill side nestles Riguang Monastery into which the early rising sunlight can penetrate. Ascending to the top of the Rock, one can see the billowing boundless sea.
Shuzhuang Garden
Built in the style of "Yihong Garden" described in the novel "Red Chamber Dream" it is like an emerald flower set upon the seaside. Popular as "A garden Within Another Garden on the Sea, it was constructed above the sea. Seated in the Meishou Hall and sipping tea, one is so carried away as though floating in a painted pleasure-boat upon the misty boundless sea.
In its excellent layout and novel designs, the Garden harbours infinite variety of changes, alternating tranquility with movements. 44 bridges span the wavy sea. Monkey Cave, and the twelve minor caves of "Maze Cave" all take a grotesque and amusing shape. The pavilions in the garden built half upon the land and half over the sea are picturesque.
2012年9月27日星期四
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous monuments which have high art value; it consists of hall, bell tower and pool, which all building with Nestos marble and inlaying with glass and carnelian. The Taj Maha becomes one of the eight wonders of the world.
The Taj Mahal’s shape is used as the hotel standard or the trademark of chutney and condiments trademark, no matter where it is used in fact, people will think of this is in India immediately. Nevertheless, few people see Taj Mahal disappointed.
It shows different characteristics with a different time and different natural light in a day. Although it is a cemetery, it is not cold as usual mausoleum. Instead, you will feel seems like floating between heaven and earth.
The mausoleum was built because of Shah Jehan. After his favorite concubine Taj Mahal die, he decided to build the most beautiful mausoleum to commemorate her.It is said that about 20000 workers were participate in the construction of Taj Mahal, which lasted 22 years to complete.
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The Taj Mahal’s shape is used as the hotel standard or the trademark of chutney and condiments trademark, no matter where it is used in fact, people will think of this is in India immediately. Nevertheless, few people see Taj Mahal disappointed.
It shows different characteristics with a different time and different natural light in a day. Although it is a cemetery, it is not cold as usual mausoleum. Instead, you will feel seems like floating between heaven and earth.
The mausoleum was built because of Shah Jehan. After his favorite concubine Taj Mahal die, he decided to build the most beautiful mausoleum to commemorate her.It is said that about 20000 workers were participate in the construction of Taj Mahal, which lasted 22 years to complete.
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Putuo Mountain
Putuoshan (Putuo Mountain) is located on one of the Zhoushan Islands in eastern Zhejiang Province, and has an area of 12.5 square kilometers, with mountain ranges in the northwest, and beaches in the southeast.
Putuoshan is noted for its rough terrain and exquisite landscape. Its main peak, the Peak of Buddhist Top, 297 meters above sea level. And endowed with the merits of both a mountain and a sea, commands a bird's eye view of all the Zhoushan Islands in the distance. The clouds like sails, scattered about, and the sea and the sky bore but a same blurred color. The island cape is encircled by numerous protruding reps and deep hidden grottoes. The sea beaches are a nice place for strolling and listening to the sound of tides that ebb and flow. Putuoshan is not only a sacred place of Buddhism-"Buddhist Land of South Sea," but also an ideal summer resort. It has a mild climate, intriguing surroundings and unique scenery. It's been likened to be a brilliant and beautiful pearl.
The Temple of Puji
The existing Grand Hall was rebuilt in the 9th year of Yongzheng Reign (AD 1731) in the Qing Dynasty. It consists of over 200 structures of various types, and is the chief temple where Guanyin (a Bodhisattra) is enshrined. The construction with 9 halls, 12 pavilions and 16 houses, is magnificent and large in scale, and covers an area of 14,000 square meters. In front of the Temple lies a Haiyin (Lotus Flowers Pool). Directly facing the entrance leading to the Temple, are an 8-angled pavilion and an imperial tablet pavilion built above the center of the pool. To the southeast of the Temple, stand several pagodas, and to the southwest, stone tablets.
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The Beaches
The island is surrounded by quite a few beaches. Baibusha Beach, along the East Coast and 1.5 km. in length, is the best bathing beach. It is flat and covered with soft golden sand.
Fanyin Cave (Cave of Buddhist Sound)
It is sandwiched in between two steep cliffs of some 100-m. in height. The cave, as deep as 100 meters, winds it's way towards the sea. When the sea swells, the waters pour into the cave with thunderous roars. A stone stair leads from the mountain top to a rock platform built into the cave wall, half way above the bottom with a marvelous view of the sea.
Putuoshan is noted for its rough terrain and exquisite landscape. Its main peak, the Peak of Buddhist Top, 297 meters above sea level. And endowed with the merits of both a mountain and a sea, commands a bird's eye view of all the Zhoushan Islands in the distance. The clouds like sails, scattered about, and the sea and the sky bore but a same blurred color. The island cape is encircled by numerous protruding reps and deep hidden grottoes. The sea beaches are a nice place for strolling and listening to the sound of tides that ebb and flow. Putuoshan is not only a sacred place of Buddhism-"Buddhist Land of South Sea," but also an ideal summer resort. It has a mild climate, intriguing surroundings and unique scenery. It's been likened to be a brilliant and beautiful pearl.
The Temple of Puji
The existing Grand Hall was rebuilt in the 9th year of Yongzheng Reign (AD 1731) in the Qing Dynasty. It consists of over 200 structures of various types, and is the chief temple where Guanyin (a Bodhisattra) is enshrined. The construction with 9 halls, 12 pavilions and 16 houses, is magnificent and large in scale, and covers an area of 14,000 square meters. In front of the Temple lies a Haiyin (Lotus Flowers Pool). Directly facing the entrance leading to the Temple, are an 8-angled pavilion and an imperial tablet pavilion built above the center of the pool. To the southeast of the Temple, stand several pagodas, and to the southwest, stone tablets.
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The Beaches
The island is surrounded by quite a few beaches. Baibusha Beach, along the East Coast and 1.5 km. in length, is the best bathing beach. It is flat and covered with soft golden sand.
Fanyin Cave (Cave of Buddhist Sound)
It is sandwiched in between two steep cliffs of some 100-m. in height. The cave, as deep as 100 meters, winds it's way towards the sea. When the sea swells, the waters pour into the cave with thunderous roars. A stone stair leads from the mountain top to a rock platform built into the cave wall, half way above the bottom with a marvelous view of the sea.
Stone Forest
Stone Forest is located 126 kilometers southeast of Kunming city of Yunnan Province, covering an area of 2667 square kilometers. Due to erosion and brushing along the crevices of limestones over aeons by sea waters, the sea bottom was broken up and moulded into a multitude of stone pillars, V-shaped gorges and eroded cracks. A myriad of grotesque pinnacles shot up and formed a spectacular stone forest.
Front Scenery of Stone Forest:- As soon as one enters the Stone Forest scenic area, a crystal-clear lake comes into focus. By the east lakeside, rise from the water a good array of fantastic stone pinnacles, pillars, shoots, and stalactites, resembling a natural potted scenery. A few hundred steps beyond the lake, there is a pool with a huge boulder in the shape of a squatting lion. Hence it's given the name of "Lion Pool". Further on, a couple of tall limestones block the way like a green screen.
Greater Stone Forest:- Inside the sea of Stone Forest, one feels as if were in a bizarre fairyland. The stone formations standing still resemble a variety of things such as ancient fortresses, birds, beasts, flowers, trees, human beings, and whatever else one can imagine.
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Lesser Stone Forest:- It adjoins the Greater Stone Forest, and has large lawns, lush growth of bamboos and trees as well as mountain flowers in Spring and Autumn. Most fantastic are "The Cluster of Pinnacles Propping up the Sky" and "The Stone Singing Praises of Plums".
Outer Stone Forest:- It's gifted with myriad of stone peaks of various shapes. The Lion Hill resembles a squatting male lion on a height.
2012年9月26日星期三
Pentecost in Canada
According to the Christian Bible, it was on the 50th day after Easter when the apostles prayed together and the Holy Spirit descended on them. They received the “gift of tongues” – the ability to speak in other languages – and immediately began to preach about Jesus Christ to Jewish people from all over the world who flocked to Jerusalem for the Feast of Shavuot.
Christian Pentecost not only commemorated the Holy Spirit’s visit but also marked the birth of the Christian Church. Although it is not certain when Christians started observing Pentecost, it may have been early as the first century CE. Whitsuntide, also referred to as Whitsun in modern times, is the period beginning with the Saturday before Whitsunday and ending the following Saturday.
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According to church tradition, Pentecost is about seven weeks after Easter Sunday, or 50 days after Easter, including Easter Day. In some Orthodox churches, Whitsunday is observed after the date set by the western churches. This is because some Orthodox churches still observe holidays according to the Julian calendar, which preceded the Gregorian calendar adopted by many western churches. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.
Many churches in Canada have special Pentecost services. Bible passages regarding the Holy Spirit’s descent on Jesus’ disciples are read out during the services. Some churches may organize special events, such as Pentecost services at seniors’ residences. Poems and songs dedicated to the Holy Spirit are read out or sung in some churches.
Sunday school activities focus on the events that took place during Pentecost, which is described in the New Testament in the Christian Bible. Activities include puzzles and games, take-home sheets that summarize what students learned in class, stained glass craft, and coloring pages.
Christian Pentecost not only commemorated the Holy Spirit’s visit but also marked the birth of the Christian Church. Although it is not certain when Christians started observing Pentecost, it may have been early as the first century CE. Whitsuntide, also referred to as Whitsun in modern times, is the period beginning with the Saturday before Whitsunday and ending the following Saturday.
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According to church tradition, Pentecost is about seven weeks after Easter Sunday, or 50 days after Easter, including Easter Day. In some Orthodox churches, Whitsunday is observed after the date set by the western churches. This is because some Orthodox churches still observe holidays according to the Julian calendar, which preceded the Gregorian calendar adopted by many western churches. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.
Many churches in Canada have special Pentecost services. Bible passages regarding the Holy Spirit’s descent on Jesus’ disciples are read out during the services. Some churches may organize special events, such as Pentecost services at seniors’ residences. Poems and songs dedicated to the Holy Spirit are read out or sung in some churches.
Sunday school activities focus on the events that took place during Pentecost, which is described in the New Testament in the Christian Bible. Activities include puzzles and games, take-home sheets that summarize what students learned in class, stained glass craft, and coloring pages.
Heritage Day in the Yukon in Canada
Heritage Day in the Yukon has been in place for Yukon government employees, teachers and students since it was included in the Collective Agreement in April 1975, which led to the first holiday in February 1976. This holiday normally falls on the last Friday of February to coincide with an annual winter festival known as the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous.
Heritage Day in the Yukon is not to be confused with Alberta’s Heritage Day, which is annually held on the first Monday of August. Moreover, the Heritage Canada Foundation promotes the third Monday of February as National Heritage Day. The foundation has long advocated adopting this date as a national holiday in Canada.
Many people in the Yukon have a day off work or school. People in the territory can join in an annual winter celebration known as the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, which is usually held in Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital. There are many activities associated with the winter festival. These include (but are not exclusive to):
1、A queen contest.
2、An air show.
3、Various outdoor activities.
4、Dog races.
5、Snow sculptures.
6、A fiddle contest
7、Performances by cancan dancers, and much more.
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Educational institutions and museums across the Yukon mark the territory’s Heritage Day in their calendars. Various competitions, including writing or drawing contests, may be held in the territory on or around this time of the year to coincide with the Yukon’s Heritage Day. Some communities in the Yukon may hold special celebrations to celebrate their heritage.
Heritage Day in the Yukon usually coincides with the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, which is an annual event that is based with an overall theme of the 1890s. It not only celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush, but all that is Yukon.
Heritage Day in the Yukon is not to be confused with Alberta’s Heritage Day, which is annually held on the first Monday of August. Moreover, the Heritage Canada Foundation promotes the third Monday of February as National Heritage Day. The foundation has long advocated adopting this date as a national holiday in Canada.
Many people in the Yukon have a day off work or school. People in the territory can join in an annual winter celebration known as the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, which is usually held in Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital. There are many activities associated with the winter festival. These include (but are not exclusive to):
1、A queen contest.
2、An air show.
3、Various outdoor activities.
4、Dog races.
5、Snow sculptures.
6、A fiddle contest
7、Performances by cancan dancers, and much more.
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Educational institutions and museums across the Yukon mark the territory’s Heritage Day in their calendars. Various competitions, including writing or drawing contests, may be held in the territory on or around this time of the year to coincide with the Yukon’s Heritage Day. Some communities in the Yukon may hold special celebrations to celebrate their heritage.
Heritage Day in the Yukon usually coincides with the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, which is an annual event that is based with an overall theme of the 1890s. It not only celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush, but all that is Yukon.
2012年9月25日星期二
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is in March 17th, in memory of Saint Patrick. The festival originated in Ireland at the end of the fifth Century, has now become Ireland's national day. Along with the Irish descendants throughout the world, now, Saint Patrick's Day has been gradually in some countries become festival. The United States from the beginning of March 17, 1737 to celebrate it.
In the United States of New York, the Fifth Avenue in Manhattan held a grand parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the participants over 100000 people. The Parade Committee Chairman John Deng Liwei said that as Irish descent in New York, this is an important day, the parade is the most spectacular, and it shows our faith traditions and culture. People from all over the world to come here to watch the parade, they come from Spain, Ireland, and Melbourne in Australia.
In the United States of New York, the Fifth Avenue in Manhattan held a grand parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the participants over 100000 people. The Parade Committee Chairman John Deng Liwei said that as Irish descent in New York, this is an important day, the parade is the most spectacular, and it shows our faith traditions and culture. People from all over the world to come here to watch the parade, they come from Spain, Ireland, and Melbourne in Australia.
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It is said that in 432 years, Patrick was sent by the Pope to Ireland to led the Irish believe in Christianism. He ashore from Wicklow, the local angry pagans attempted stoned him to death. But St. Patrick's faced danger fearlessly, immediately picked one clover, and clarified the three-in-one doctrine of the Father, son of God and the Holy Spirit. His eloquent speech inspired the Irish, they received the grand baptism. In March 17th, 493, Saint Patrick's die, the Irish people to commemorate him as this day the St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Day is inseparable from the green and clover, not only the actor and the ordinary people who came to watch generally wear green clothes, even the dog, they are stick Shamrock decoration in the forehead by their master.
Oxalis is Ireland's national flower. The vitality of the grass is very tenacious, no matter how harsh conditions they also can germinate, Irish people taking it as a symbol of national spirit; take it all over the world. Oxalis generally clover, it is said that if can find Oxalis tetraphylla people will get lucky, so Oxalis tetraphylla is also known as "lucky grass".
It is said that in 432 years, Patrick was sent by the Pope to Ireland to led the Irish believe in Christianism. He ashore from Wicklow, the local angry pagans attempted stoned him to death. But St. Patrick's faced danger fearlessly, immediately picked one clover, and clarified the three-in-one doctrine of the Father, son of God and the Holy Spirit. His eloquent speech inspired the Irish, they received the grand baptism. In March 17th, 493, Saint Patrick's die, the Irish people to commemorate him as this day the St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Day is inseparable from the green and clover, not only the actor and the ordinary people who came to watch generally wear green clothes, even the dog, they are stick Shamrock decoration in the forehead by their master.
Oxalis is Ireland's national flower. The vitality of the grass is very tenacious, no matter how harsh conditions they also can germinate, Irish people taking it as a symbol of national spirit; take it all over the world. Oxalis generally clover, it is said that if can find Oxalis tetraphylla people will get lucky, so Oxalis tetraphylla is also known as "lucky grass".
St Andrew's day in United Kingdom
The St Andrew's Day Bank Holiday (Scotland) Act 2007 was passed by the Scottish Parliament on November 29, 2006. It was given Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II on January 15, 2007. The first St Andrew's Day bank holiday was observed on November 30, 2007. The Scottish government used this as an opportunity to support celebrations of Scottish culture all over the world.
St Andrew was born in Bethesda on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and was the younger brother of St Peter. Both he and his brother became disciples of Jesus. He is said to have died bound to an “X” shaped cross at Patras in Achea in Greece. This shape is now reflected in the Scottish flag, known as the Saltire. St Andrew has been recognized as the patron saint of Scotland since at least the ninth century.
The bill to make St Andrew's Day a bank holiday in Scotland was first introduced in 2003. In 2005, it was rejected by the Scottish Parliament on its first reading. The main objections were that the introduction of another bank holiday would have a negative impact on the Scottish economy. After further negotiations, the bill was supported by the First Minister of Scotland. One of the results of these negotiations was that the new law should not give employees an extra holiday, but that a holiday on St Andrew's Day should replace an existing local holiday.
The Scottish flag, or Saltire, is flown on public buildings in Scotland on St Andrew's Day. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the British Union Flag is flown. Some people have a day off work in Scotland. In Edinburgh, there is a week of celebrations, concentrating on musical entertainment and traditional ceilidh dancing. A ceilidh is a social event with couples dancing in circles or sets (groups of eight people). In Glasgow city center, a large shindig, or party, with traditional music and a ceilidh are held. In Dumfries, songs are performed in the Burn's night tradition.
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There is a lot of folklore associated with St Andrew's Day, particularly around young women, who hope to marry. At midnight, as November 29 becomes November 30, young woman prayed to be shown signs about their future husbands. They peeled an apple in such a way that the peel remained in a single piece and threw this over their shoulders. The shape that the peel formed on the ground indicated the first letter of their future husbands' names. They also dropped molten lead or candle wax into a bucket of water. The shape that it formed indicated the profession of the men they would marry.
St Andrew was born in Bethesda on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and was the younger brother of St Peter. Both he and his brother became disciples of Jesus. He is said to have died bound to an “X” shaped cross at Patras in Achea in Greece. This shape is now reflected in the Scottish flag, known as the Saltire. St Andrew has been recognized as the patron saint of Scotland since at least the ninth century.
The bill to make St Andrew's Day a bank holiday in Scotland was first introduced in 2003. In 2005, it was rejected by the Scottish Parliament on its first reading. The main objections were that the introduction of another bank holiday would have a negative impact on the Scottish economy. After further negotiations, the bill was supported by the First Minister of Scotland. One of the results of these negotiations was that the new law should not give employees an extra holiday, but that a holiday on St Andrew's Day should replace an existing local holiday.
The Scottish flag, or Saltire, is flown on public buildings in Scotland on St Andrew's Day. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the British Union Flag is flown. Some people have a day off work in Scotland. In Edinburgh, there is a week of celebrations, concentrating on musical entertainment and traditional ceilidh dancing. A ceilidh is a social event with couples dancing in circles or sets (groups of eight people). In Glasgow city center, a large shindig, or party, with traditional music and a ceilidh are held. In Dumfries, songs are performed in the Burn's night tradition.
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There is a lot of folklore associated with St Andrew's Day, particularly around young women, who hope to marry. At midnight, as November 29 becomes November 30, young woman prayed to be shown signs about their future husbands. They peeled an apple in such a way that the peel remained in a single piece and threw this over their shoulders. The shape that the peel formed on the ground indicated the first letter of their future husbands' names. They also dropped molten lead or candle wax into a bucket of water. The shape that it formed indicated the profession of the men they would marry.
2012年9月24日星期一
Peace Festival of Germany
The Augsburg Peace Festival in Germany is celebrated on August 8 each year. It commemorates the Protestants' loss of religious freedom in the city of Augsburg in 1629. It also celebrates the implementation of the Peace of Westphalia. You can check the hotel details in: http://list-of-hotels.com, and find more atrractions of there from http://attractions.bz.This restored Protestants' religious freedom. It is a public holiday in Augsburg in the German state of Bavaria.
The first Augsburg Peace Festival was held on August 8, 1650. Between 1651 and 1739, the city marked the occasion by presenting the city's children with picture books illustrated with etchings. The Augsburg Peace Festival has enjoyed special protection in German law since 1950.
The first Augsburg Peace Prize was awarded in 1985 and it has been awarded every three years since then. However, the prize for 2006 was brought forward to 2005 to mark the 450th anniversary of the Augsburg Declaration of Religious Freedom. The prize's recipients have played an important role to stimulate and facilitate interfaith dialogue. Since 2005, the Augsburg Peace Festival plays a central role in the interfaith "Pax" discussions held each year at the Augsburg Round Table of Religions.
There is a special church service for members of all Christian faiths in Augsburg on August 8 each year. There is also a festive market in the city and a competition for school children to create art representing "peace". Once every three years, Augsburg’s mayor announces the Augsburg Peace Prize winner.
The Augsburg Peace Festival is a public holiday in Augsburg. Post offices, banks, most stores and other businesses are closed in Augusburg on the day. Public transport services may run as usual, a reduced service or no service depending on where one lives and where they want to travel. This day is not a public holiday in the rest of Germany.
The first Augsburg Peace Festival was held on August 8, 1650. Between 1651 and 1739, the city marked the occasion by presenting the city's children with picture books illustrated with etchings. The Augsburg Peace Festival has enjoyed special protection in German law since 1950.
The first Augsburg Peace Prize was awarded in 1985 and it has been awarded every three years since then. However, the prize for 2006 was brought forward to 2005 to mark the 450th anniversary of the Augsburg Declaration of Religious Freedom. The prize's recipients have played an important role to stimulate and facilitate interfaith dialogue. Since 2005, the Augsburg Peace Festival plays a central role in the interfaith "Pax" discussions held each year at the Augsburg Round Table of Religions.
There is a special church service for members of all Christian faiths in Augsburg on August 8 each year. There is also a festive market in the city and a competition for school children to create art representing "peace". Once every three years, Augsburg’s mayor announces the Augsburg Peace Prize winner.
The Augsburg Peace Festival is a public holiday in Augsburg. Post offices, banks, most stores and other businesses are closed in Augusburg on the day. Public transport services may run as usual, a reduced service or no service depending on where one lives and where they want to travel. This day is not a public holiday in the rest of Germany.
Assumption of Mary in Germany
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Mariae Himmelfahrt, Mariae Aufnahme in den Himmel) is celebrated in some states in Germany on August 15 each year. It is a public holiday in Saarland and some parts of Bavaria. Many Catholics attend special church services and some people collect herbs as a tradition for the day.
The fourth ecumenical council was held in Chalcedon, now part of Istanbul, Turkey, in 451 CE. The council decided that the Assumption of Mary would be recognized as a Christian feast. This feast is important for Catholics because it marks the moment that Mary's body and soul went to heaven, according to Catholic belief. You can check the hotel details in: http://list-of-hotels.com, and find more atrractions of there from http://attractions.bz.The date was fixed as August 15 sometime around the year 700 CE.
Many Catholics attend special church services where church bells ring to announce the start of these services. Where two churches are near, the church bells may be sounded in unison. Religious parades and summer festivals are held in some areas on August 15.
There are special traditions about trees and plants on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The first ripe walnuts or hazelnuts are called Mary's nuts (Mariennuesse) and are given to children. People may go out into the fields and meadows to collect herbs with medicinal and culinary properties.
This day is a public holiday in the German states of Saarland and Bavaria (some parts). Post offices, banks, stores and other businesses are closed in these areas. Some stores in tourist areas may be open and stores at railway stations, airports and along highways are usually open. Public transport services vary depending on where one lives or plans to travel. The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is not a public holiday in other parts of Germany on August 15.
The fourth ecumenical council was held in Chalcedon, now part of Istanbul, Turkey, in 451 CE. The council decided that the Assumption of Mary would be recognized as a Christian feast. This feast is important for Catholics because it marks the moment that Mary's body and soul went to heaven, according to Catholic belief. You can check the hotel details in: http://list-of-hotels.com, and find more atrractions of there from http://attractions.bz.The date was fixed as August 15 sometime around the year 700 CE.
Many Catholics attend special church services where church bells ring to announce the start of these services. Where two churches are near, the church bells may be sounded in unison. Religious parades and summer festivals are held in some areas on August 15.
There are special traditions about trees and plants on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The first ripe walnuts or hazelnuts are called Mary's nuts (Mariennuesse) and are given to children. People may go out into the fields and meadows to collect herbs with medicinal and culinary properties.
This day is a public holiday in the German states of Saarland and Bavaria (some parts). Post offices, banks, stores and other businesses are closed in these areas. Some stores in tourist areas may be open and stores at railway stations, airports and along highways are usually open. Public transport services vary depending on where one lives or plans to travel. The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is not a public holiday in other parts of Germany on August 15.
2012年9月23日星期日
Civil Rights Day in America
New Hampshire used to observe Fast days before Civil Rights Day was introduced. Fast days were common throughout New Hampshire’s colonies for hundreds of years. These were days of public humiliation, fasting and prayer that governors issued to avoid plagues, earthquakes, crop failures and other unwanted events. The earliest known Fast Day proclamation was in Boston on September 8, 1670.
The New Hampshire legislature abolished its Fast Day in May in 1991 to create Civil Rights Day. The Day was scheduled to be observed annually on the third Monday of January, coinciding with Martin Luther King Day. A compromise was made to end 12 years of debate over the holiday – it was to delete the Martin Luther King Jr’s name from the official holiday name. However, many people in New Hampshire associate Martin Luther King Jr’s name with the holiday, as he was one of the United States’ most respected civil rights activists.
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With regard to Arizona, on June 18, 1987, State Governor Evan Mecham issued a proclamation declaring "the third Sunday in January, commencing in 1988 and every year thereafter to be Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights Day in the State of Arizona...". However the proposal to create the Martin Luther King Day holiday was turned down in the Arizona Senate in 1988. In 1992, Arizona voters passed Proposition 300, which established a Martin Luther King/Civil Rights holiday on the third Monday of every January. Arizona observed this combined state holiday for the first time in 1993.
Many people in Arizona and New Hampshire observe Civil Rights Day to honor the civil rights movement. The media play an important role in publicizing issues that center on the day. Many people read print or online articles and features, as well as watch special television programs or listen to radio segments about civil rights achievements and problems throughout history and in modern times.
Some schools include lessons, quizzes and class reports about civil rights around this time of the year. Students who participate in these activities learn more about the history and importance of civil rights in the United States and globally.
The New Hampshire legislature abolished its Fast Day in May in 1991 to create Civil Rights Day. The Day was scheduled to be observed annually on the third Monday of January, coinciding with Martin Luther King Day. A compromise was made to end 12 years of debate over the holiday – it was to delete the Martin Luther King Jr’s name from the official holiday name. However, many people in New Hampshire associate Martin Luther King Jr’s name with the holiday, as he was one of the United States’ most respected civil rights activists.
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With regard to Arizona, on June 18, 1987, State Governor Evan Mecham issued a proclamation declaring "the third Sunday in January, commencing in 1988 and every year thereafter to be Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights Day in the State of Arizona...". However the proposal to create the Martin Luther King Day holiday was turned down in the Arizona Senate in 1988. In 1992, Arizona voters passed Proposition 300, which established a Martin Luther King/Civil Rights holiday on the third Monday of every January. Arizona observed this combined state holiday for the first time in 1993.
Many people in Arizona and New Hampshire observe Civil Rights Day to honor the civil rights movement. The media play an important role in publicizing issues that center on the day. Many people read print or online articles and features, as well as watch special television programs or listen to radio segments about civil rights achievements and problems throughout history and in modern times.
Some schools include lessons, quizzes and class reports about civil rights around this time of the year. Students who participate in these activities learn more about the history and importance of civil rights in the United States and globally.
Independence Day of the United States
Independence Day of the United States on July 4 th is one of the major festivals, it is to commemorate the “Declaration of independence" which was adopted in Philadelphia and draffed by Thomas Jefferson on July 4 th in 1776.
“Declaration of independence" indicates that all man are created equal, with the pursuit of happiness and freedom of the natural rights; it enumerate the crimes of British colonialists in American continent; finally solemnly declared the United States independent from Britain. The "Declaration of independence is a great history of the world literature.
Early independence day celebrations are mainly demonstrations and lectures, and with some religious overtones. Later it increased outdoor activities, sports competitions and other projects. Firecrackers, fireworks activities were also very popular, after twentieth Century it being cancelled to prevent the occurrence of danger.
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Independence Day in the United States is a very festive holiday, Large and small church bells to commemorate the independence of the United States. First sound the liberty bell in Philadelphia. Residents around the spontaneous demonstrations to celebrate, some as old priest on horseback or carriage sitting ancient aristocratic Miss held parades; some small family consisting of the band to attend the parade.
Various floats, model cars, trucks and children acrobatics toy car with a joyful crowd together formed the team go forward with great strength and vigour. People often gathered in parks or public places to celebrate the festival together. In a music, people or rise and dance in a happy mood, or sleeping on a picnic, the merchants are busy selling souvenirs, politicians who flew for a campaign speech, the children on the lawn to play various games, all over the country presents a festive scene.
“Declaration of independence" indicates that all man are created equal, with the pursuit of happiness and freedom of the natural rights; it enumerate the crimes of British colonialists in American continent; finally solemnly declared the United States independent from Britain. The "Declaration of independence is a great history of the world literature.
Early independence day celebrations are mainly demonstrations and lectures, and with some religious overtones. Later it increased outdoor activities, sports competitions and other projects. Firecrackers, fireworks activities were also very popular, after twentieth Century it being cancelled to prevent the occurrence of danger.
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Independence Day in the United States is a very festive holiday, Large and small church bells to commemorate the independence of the United States. First sound the liberty bell in Philadelphia. Residents around the spontaneous demonstrations to celebrate, some as old priest on horseback or carriage sitting ancient aristocratic Miss held parades; some small family consisting of the band to attend the parade.
Various floats, model cars, trucks and children acrobatics toy car with a joyful crowd together formed the team go forward with great strength and vigour. People often gathered in parks or public places to celebrate the festival together. In a music, people or rise and dance in a happy mood, or sleeping on a picnic, the merchants are busy selling souvenirs, politicians who flew for a campaign speech, the children on the lawn to play various games, all over the country presents a festive scene.
2012年9月20日星期四
Burning Man Festival
Burning Man Festival is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States. The event starts on the Monday before the American Labor Day holiday, and ends on the holiday itself. Its name is taken from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening. Each year there are many people come here to comport their radical self-expression and radical self-reliance.
Burning Man Festival is hold by the organization which called “Black Rock City, LLC” to against the traditional carnival, it takes 8 days. Since its inception in 1986, it holds annually in the United States of America Nevada Black Rock Desert (Black Rock Desert, located in the city of Reno, northeast 150 kilometers place) basin.
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Burning Man Festival is origin from a broken relationship. A pair of divorced couples, the husband made a human of wood, and then burned it in San Francisco Beach to bury the passed feeling. Later, the police drove him away. So he looked for NEVADA Black Rock Desert as a burned human base. Slowly, it developed into a world gather place of artists, hippies and Yippies.
Burning Man Festival is hold by the organization which called “Black Rock City, LLC” to against the traditional carnival, it takes 8 days. Since its inception in 1986, it holds annually in the United States of America Nevada Black Rock Desert (Black Rock Desert, located in the city of Reno, northeast 150 kilometers place) basin.
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Burning Man Festival is origin from a broken relationship. A pair of divorced couples, the husband made a human of wood, and then burned it in San Francisco Beach to bury the passed feeling. Later, the police drove him away. So he looked for NEVADA Black Rock Desert as a burned human base. Slowly, it developed into a world gather place of artists, hippies and Yippies.
Dargon Boat Festival
Many believe that the Dragon Boat Festival originated in ancient China based on the suicide of the poet and statesman of the Chu kingdom, Qu Yuan in 278 BCE.The festival was long marked as a cultural holiday in China. it wasn’t until 2008 that the Dragon Boat Festival was recognized as a traditional and statutory public holiday in the People's Republic of China. The festival commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan, who was a loyal minister of the King of Chu in the third century BCE.
Qu Yuan’s wisdom and intellectual ways antagonized other court officials, thus they accused him of false charges of conspiracy and was exiled by the king. During his exile, Qu Yuan composed many poems to express his anger and sorrow towards his sovereign and people. Qu Yuan drowned himself by attaching a heavy stone to his chest and jumping into the Miluo River in 278 BCE at the age of 61. The people of Chu tried to save him believing that Qu Yuan was an honorable man; they searched desperately in their boats looking for Qu Yuan but were unable to save him. Every year the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated to commemorate this attempt at rescuing Qu Yuan.
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The local people began the tradition of throwing sacrificial cooked rice into the river for Qu Yuan, while others believed that the rice would prevent the fishes in the river from eating Qu Yuan’s body. At first, the locals decided to make zongzi in hopes that it would sink into the river and reach Qu Yuan's body. However, the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo leaves to make zongzi began the following year.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a celebration where many eat rice dumplings (zongzi), drink realgar wine (xionghuangjiu), and race dragon boats. Other activities include hanging icons of Zhong Kui (a mythic guardian figure), hanging mugwort and calamus, taking long walks, writing spells and wearing perfumed medicine bags. All of these activities and games such as making an egg stand at noon were regarded by the ancients as an effective way of preventing disease, evil, while promoting good health and well-being. People sometimes wear talismans to fend off evil spirits or they may hang the picture of Zhong Kui on the door of their homes, a guardian against evil spirits.
Qu Yuan’s wisdom and intellectual ways antagonized other court officials, thus they accused him of false charges of conspiracy and was exiled by the king. During his exile, Qu Yuan composed many poems to express his anger and sorrow towards his sovereign and people. Qu Yuan drowned himself by attaching a heavy stone to his chest and jumping into the Miluo River in 278 BCE at the age of 61. The people of Chu tried to save him believing that Qu Yuan was an honorable man; they searched desperately in their boats looking for Qu Yuan but were unable to save him. Every year the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated to commemorate this attempt at rescuing Qu Yuan.
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The local people began the tradition of throwing sacrificial cooked rice into the river for Qu Yuan, while others believed that the rice would prevent the fishes in the river from eating Qu Yuan’s body. At first, the locals decided to make zongzi in hopes that it would sink into the river and reach Qu Yuan's body. However, the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo leaves to make zongzi began the following year.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a celebration where many eat rice dumplings (zongzi), drink realgar wine (xionghuangjiu), and race dragon boats. Other activities include hanging icons of Zhong Kui (a mythic guardian figure), hanging mugwort and calamus, taking long walks, writing spells and wearing perfumed medicine bags. All of these activities and games such as making an egg stand at noon were regarded by the ancients as an effective way of preventing disease, evil, while promoting good health and well-being. People sometimes wear talismans to fend off evil spirits or they may hang the picture of Zhong Kui on the door of their homes, a guardian against evil spirits.
Germanic Repentance Day
Repentance Day was previously held on various dates. There were 47 days of repentance on 24 different dates in 28 German states in 1878. In 1893 a church council in Prussia decided that the day of repentance should fall on the Wednesday before the last Sunday in the church year and, hence, 11 days before the first Sunday in Advent. The Day of Prayer and Repentance was moved to a Sunday during World War II.
The day became a public holiday from that period until 1966 when it was abolished after the five-day week was introduced in the German Democratic Republic. The day was a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany (except Bavaria). It became a public holiday in Bavaria in 1952 but was observed mainly in Protestant areas. From 1981, it was also observed in Catholic areas.
The Day of Prayer and Repentance was a public holiday throughout the nation from Germany's unification in 1990 until the end of 1994. Germans exchanged the public holiday that year for health insurance improvements. However, Saxony has different health insurance arrangements and the state retained the public holiday.
Some Protestant Christians spend most of the Day of Prayer and Repentance in prayer or engage in quiet reflection or deep thoughts. For other people in the German state of Saxony, the day is an opportunity to spend time with family or friends.
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The Day of Prayer and Repentance is a public holiday for many people in the state of Saxony in Germany. Post offices, banks, schools, stores and businesses are closed. However, some stores may be open, especially stores at railway stations, airports and along highways. The Day of Prayer and Repentance is not a holiday in other parts of Germany. However, some schools in the state of Bavaria may be closed.
The day became a public holiday from that period until 1966 when it was abolished after the five-day week was introduced in the German Democratic Republic. The day was a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany (except Bavaria). It became a public holiday in Bavaria in 1952 but was observed mainly in Protestant areas. From 1981, it was also observed in Catholic areas.
The Day of Prayer and Repentance was a public holiday throughout the nation from Germany's unification in 1990 until the end of 1994. Germans exchanged the public holiday that year for health insurance improvements. However, Saxony has different health insurance arrangements and the state retained the public holiday.
Some Protestant Christians spend most of the Day of Prayer and Repentance in prayer or engage in quiet reflection or deep thoughts. For other people in the German state of Saxony, the day is an opportunity to spend time with family or friends.
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The Day of Prayer and Repentance is a public holiday for many people in the state of Saxony in Germany. Post offices, banks, schools, stores and businesses are closed. However, some stores may be open, especially stores at railway stations, airports and along highways. The Day of Prayer and Repentance is not a holiday in other parts of Germany. However, some schools in the state of Bavaria may be closed.
Family Day in Canada
Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and in Ontario in 2008. One of the reasons for introducing Family Day was that there was a long period when there were no holidays from New Year's Day until Good Friday.
Holidays to celebrate families are also held in other places around the globe. In the Australian Capital Territory, the first Tuesday of November is known as Family and Community Day. In South Africa, the day after Easter Sunday is Family Day.You can check the hotel details in: http://list-of-hotels.com, and find more atrractions of there from http://attractions.bz.
On Family Day, many people plan and take part in activities aimed at the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating on outdoor ice rinks, playing board games and taking part in craft activities. Some communities plan special public events, and art galleries and museums may have reduced price or free entry.
As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends. As Family Day falls on the same date as National Heritage Day, some people use the day to explore their personal heritage and family history.
In the provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, many people have a day off work and schools are generally closed on Family Day. Many businesses and organizations are closed, but post offices may be open. Public transport services may run to their usual or reduced timetables.
In the province of Manitoba, the third Monday of February is a general holiday, known as Louis Riel Day. Many people have a day off work and school and many businesses, organizations and stores are closed. In some communities, stores are open after noon. Public transport services may run to Sunday or holiday timetables. In rural areas, there may be no services.
In the other provinces and territories of Canada, Family Day is not observed and the third Monday in February is not a holiday. Businesses, organizations, schools and post offices are open as usual and public transport services run to their normal timetables.
Holidays to celebrate families are also held in other places around the globe. In the Australian Capital Territory, the first Tuesday of November is known as Family and Community Day. In South Africa, the day after Easter Sunday is Family Day.You can check the hotel details in: http://list-of-hotels.com, and find more atrractions of there from http://attractions.bz.
On Family Day, many people plan and take part in activities aimed at the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating on outdoor ice rinks, playing board games and taking part in craft activities. Some communities plan special public events, and art galleries and museums may have reduced price or free entry.
As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends. As Family Day falls on the same date as National Heritage Day, some people use the day to explore their personal heritage and family history.
In the provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, many people have a day off work and schools are generally closed on Family Day. Many businesses and organizations are closed, but post offices may be open. Public transport services may run to their usual or reduced timetables.
In the province of Manitoba, the third Monday of February is a general holiday, known as Louis Riel Day. Many people have a day off work and school and many businesses, organizations and stores are closed. In some communities, stores are open after noon. Public transport services may run to Sunday or holiday timetables. In rural areas, there may be no services.
In the other provinces and territories of Canada, Family Day is not observed and the third Monday in February is not a holiday. Businesses, organizations, schools and post offices are open as usual and public transport services run to their normal timetables.
2012年9月17日星期一
Fa Hai Temple
JFahai Temple, the ancient and solemn temple is located at the southern foot of the beautiful, serene and secluded Cuiwei Mountain in Moshikou of Shijingshan District of Beijing. It was constructed in the 4th year of the Zhengtong Reign in the Ming Dynasty and completed five years later.
According to the record, the Temple consisted of a large number of buildings grouped together in a compact layout at that time. A great deal of vivid and spectacular murals with high artistic value were painted on the walls of the main hall of the Temple. Unfortunately, what have remained up to the present are only Daxiongbaodian (the Precious Hall of Sakyamuni) and nine murals inside it.
The three murals on the back of the niche depicted the images of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Wenshu (Manjusri) and Poxian (Samantabhadra). The best painted was the image of Guanyin watching the moon in the water, with her half chest bared, a light transparent gauze draped over her shoulders and wearing pearl and jade ornaments on her chest, looking beautiful, affable, dazzling and divine.
The two murals on each side of the wall of North Gate portrayed the scene of Buddhist worship and Dharma protection, comprising 36 figures such as Lokapala, Heavenly Queen, various gods and demons. This large gathering of figures, among them, the tallest is nearly 2 meters, and the lowest merely 50 centimeters, were brilliantly depicted.
The Heavenly Queen elegantly dressed looks graceful, and the robust Lokapala, awe-inspiring with frowning brows and glaring eyes, while the nacked worriors covered with bulging bodily muscles fully displayed their bold spirit. All these murals with very high artistic value and their bright colors still intact even after 500 years up to now were done meticulously by imperial as well as folk painters in the Ming Dynasty.
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According to the record, the Temple consisted of a large number of buildings grouped together in a compact layout at that time. A great deal of vivid and spectacular murals with high artistic value were painted on the walls of the main hall of the Temple. Unfortunately, what have remained up to the present are only Daxiongbaodian (the Precious Hall of Sakyamuni) and nine murals inside it.
The three murals on the back of the niche depicted the images of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Wenshu (Manjusri) and Poxian (Samantabhadra). The best painted was the image of Guanyin watching the moon in the water, with her half chest bared, a light transparent gauze draped over her shoulders and wearing pearl and jade ornaments on her chest, looking beautiful, affable, dazzling and divine.
The two murals on each side of the wall of North Gate portrayed the scene of Buddhist worship and Dharma protection, comprising 36 figures such as Lokapala, Heavenly Queen, various gods and demons. This large gathering of figures, among them, the tallest is nearly 2 meters, and the lowest merely 50 centimeters, were brilliantly depicted.
The Heavenly Queen elegantly dressed looks graceful, and the robust Lokapala, awe-inspiring with frowning brows and glaring eyes, while the nacked worriors covered with bulging bodily muscles fully displayed their bold spirit. All these murals with very high artistic value and their bright colors still intact even after 500 years up to now were done meticulously by imperial as well as folk painters in the Ming Dynasty.
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All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1 and in many eastern churches it is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
It is said that the idea for All Saints' Day goes back to the fourth century when the Greek Christians kept a festival on the first Sunday after Pentecost (in late May or early June) in honor of all martyrs and saints. Other sources say that a commemoration of “All Martyrs” began to be celebrated as early as 270 CE but no specific month or date is recorded. Pope Gregory IV made All Saints' Day an authorized holiday in 837 CE. It is speculated that the chosen date for the event, November 1, may have been an attempt to supplant the pagan Festival of the Dead (also known as Samhain or the feast of Saman, lord of death).
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All Saints' Day is observed by Christians in many countries around the world. In countries such as Spain, Portugal and Mexico, offerings are made on this day. In countries such as Belgium, Hungary and Italy people bring flowers to the graves of dead relatives. In other parts of Europe, such as Austria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania, it is customary to light candles on top of visiting graves of deceased relatives. It is also observed in parts of Asia, such as the Philippines, where people visit graves of deceased relatives and clean or repair them. They also lay flowers on the graves and light candles.
In France church services in memory of all the saints are held on November 1 but by the evening the focus turns towards the dead. Cemeteries everywhere are crowded with people who come to clean and decorate family graves.
All Saints' Day is closely tied with All Souls' Day, held on November 2, which is dedicated to prayers of the dead who are not yet glorified.
It is said that the idea for All Saints' Day goes back to the fourth century when the Greek Christians kept a festival on the first Sunday after Pentecost (in late May or early June) in honor of all martyrs and saints. Other sources say that a commemoration of “All Martyrs” began to be celebrated as early as 270 CE but no specific month or date is recorded. Pope Gregory IV made All Saints' Day an authorized holiday in 837 CE. It is speculated that the chosen date for the event, November 1, may have been an attempt to supplant the pagan Festival of the Dead (also known as Samhain or the feast of Saman, lord of death).
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All Saints' Day is observed by Christians in many countries around the world. In countries such as Spain, Portugal and Mexico, offerings are made on this day. In countries such as Belgium, Hungary and Italy people bring flowers to the graves of dead relatives. In other parts of Europe, such as Austria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania, it is customary to light candles on top of visiting graves of deceased relatives. It is also observed in parts of Asia, such as the Philippines, where people visit graves of deceased relatives and clean or repair them. They also lay flowers on the graves and light candles.
In France church services in memory of all the saints are held on November 1 but by the evening the focus turns towards the dead. Cemeteries everywhere are crowded with people who come to clean and decorate family graves.
All Saints' Day is closely tied with All Souls' Day, held on November 2, which is dedicated to prayers of the dead who are not yet glorified.
2012年9月14日星期五
The atrractions in Thailand
Befor you go Thailand, you must check that what atrractions there? Maybe you will search this problem by google, this maybe a good choice, Google may give you a atrraction of there, but not all.
I teach you a simple way to find out the most detailed information, many travel web is categoried by the area. Example this web: http://attractions.bz, you know Thailand is belong to Asia, the you add "/Asia" after the website, can you see all the atrractions in Asia , i am sure you can. Then, add "/Thailand" after "/Asia". There must be appear all the atrractions in Thailand, do not tell me you are failed.
Now, you can use this way in most travel web, i can make sure you can find what you want by this method faster by goole.
I teach you a simple way to find out the most detailed information, many travel web is categoried by the area. Example this web: http://attractions.bz, you know Thailand is belong to Asia, the you add "/Asia" after the website, can you see all the atrractions in Asia , i am sure you can. Then, add "/Thailand" after "/Asia". There must be appear all the atrractions in Thailand, do not tell me you are failed.
Now, you can use this way in most travel web, i can make sure you can find what you want by this method faster by goole.
Dry skin treatment
Working hard every day, your skin must be hydropenic. Dry skin people must pay more attention to your skin,or your skin must more and more dry.
To dry skin people, the most important thing is Moisturizing. After you go to work on the lifestyle and environmental changes suggested, it's time to go to work on your skin. Follow these suggestions:
Correcting dehydrated skin begins with faithfully completing your daily skin care ritual. Be sure to cleanse, tone, and moisturize twice a day- morning and evening.
For a special skin treatment, apply a hydrating mask that stays moist on the skin. Be sure your mask isn't intended to actually dry while on the skin.
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Use sunscreen with the right sun protection factor and moisturizer when going outdoors. Select a foundation that keeps moisture in place like those that contain glyconucleopeptides, silicone, or silica. Drink fish oil capsules that contain essential fatty acids, or flax seed oil, every day. They will make your skin soft and supple. Eating five to ten servings of vegetables and fruits daily with each meal also helps in hydrating the skin.
Electrolytes should also be balanced to help regulate the hydration levels of the body. These can be found in fruits like bananas and oranges instead of so called energy drinks like Gatorade since it is composed of a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients.
Exfoliate gently and regularly using mild alpha hydroxyl acids to dissolve dead skin cells that buildup in the skin because of its dryness and keratinization. Improvement of the skin's natural moisturizing factor can be achieved by the use of lactic acid, squalene, glycerine, and urea treatments. For special treatment for your skin, a hydrating mask can be applied to make the skin remain moist but make sure that it will not unintentionally dry the skin.
To dry skin people, the most important thing is Moisturizing. After you go to work on the lifestyle and environmental changes suggested, it's time to go to work on your skin. Follow these suggestions:
Correcting dehydrated skin begins with faithfully completing your daily skin care ritual. Be sure to cleanse, tone, and moisturize twice a day- morning and evening.
For a special skin treatment, apply a hydrating mask that stays moist on the skin. Be sure your mask isn't intended to actually dry while on the skin.
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Use sunscreen with the right sun protection factor and moisturizer when going outdoors. Select a foundation that keeps moisture in place like those that contain glyconucleopeptides, silicone, or silica. Drink fish oil capsules that contain essential fatty acids, or flax seed oil, every day. They will make your skin soft and supple. Eating five to ten servings of vegetables and fruits daily with each meal also helps in hydrating the skin.
Electrolytes should also be balanced to help regulate the hydration levels of the body. These can be found in fruits like bananas and oranges instead of so called energy drinks like Gatorade since it is composed of a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients.
Exfoliate gently and regularly using mild alpha hydroxyl acids to dissolve dead skin cells that buildup in the skin because of its dryness and keratinization. Improvement of the skin's natural moisturizing factor can be achieved by the use of lactic acid, squalene, glycerine, and urea treatments. For special treatment for your skin, a hydrating mask can be applied to make the skin remain moist but make sure that it will not unintentionally dry the skin.
2012年9月13日星期四
Don't build upon google too much
Most of people find what they want start from google, even someone know the best way to get it. People open computer every day, searching by google every time, do you think there is another way faster than google.
Suppose that you want find the hotel all in UK, then we search by google, import "hotel in UK", then Enter. Google will give you many information about this word, most time is a hotel in UK, but what is you really want ? You want all, so you must to click all the web goole give to you to find the result, this will waste many time, it is unadvisable.
Do you find some sameness about the web, Example this: http://list-of-hotels.com, be observed this web , you will find that the link is well-regulated. Do you find it?
Then we test this, you know that UK is belong to Europe, then you add "/Europe" after the link, then you will see all the hotels in Europe; add "/ Uintes kingdom" after "/Europe", the all is " http://list-of-hotels.com/Europe/Unitedkingdom", you will get all the hotel in United Kingdom, this is what you really want.
The frame of most web is like that, then you can get one web is ok, no need to get all. Is this faster than Goole? So , don't build upon google too much,you can find the easy way than it.
Suppose that you want find the hotel all in UK, then we search by google, import "hotel in UK", then Enter. Google will give you many information about this word, most time is a hotel in UK, but what is you really want ? You want all, so you must to click all the web goole give to you to find the result, this will waste many time, it is unadvisable.
Do you find some sameness about the web, Example this: http://list-of-hotels.com, be observed this web , you will find that the link is well-regulated. Do you find it?
Then we test this, you know that UK is belong to Europe, then you add "/Europe" after the link, then you will see all the hotels in Europe; add "/ Uintes kingdom" after "/Europe", the all is " http://list-of-hotels.com/Europe/Unitedkingdom", you will get all the hotel in United Kingdom, this is what you really want.
The frame of most web is like that, then you can get one web is ok, no need to get all. Is this faster than Goole? So , don't build upon google too much,you can find the easy way than it.
How can i improve the ragerank
I have hosted a small website three months ago and do some Seo for this: http://jobsearch.bz , it is about the joe search,the most i do is the content and links. But the result is not perfect, so i am here now.
And i do not know much about SEO, the thing i only know about it is do fresh content and more backlinks, do these right?
I alway consider, are keywords and description of my web wrong? or they are not relate to the pagerank? Be honesty, it is difficult to improve the pagerank, and the backlinks are not easy to live, most of them are missing. How can i make sure that the backlink is effective?
Could someone can help me and give me some advice of my web about the SEO?
And i do not know much about SEO, the thing i only know about it is do fresh content and more backlinks, do these right?
I alway consider, are keywords and description of my web wrong? or they are not relate to the pagerank? Be honesty, it is difficult to improve the pagerank, and the backlinks are not easy to live, most of them are missing. How can i make sure that the backlink is effective?
Could someone can help me and give me some advice of my web about the SEO?
2012年9月11日星期二
Popular games website
I like playing free online games, some of they are so intersting and funny.especially they can make me throw my annoyance away.
Last week i find a popular games website, the amount of the games is most than others what i have visited. I find many new and popular games, but the only disfigurement is the amount, this make me don't know that which one is better?
Last week i find a popular games website, the amount of the games is most than others what i have visited. I find many new and popular games, but the only disfigurement is the amount, this make me don't know that which one is better?
Need professional judgement about this web
I just done my exoterica---jobsearch.bz, and think the web is beautiful, beacuse i do it all my part time and all my energy . But my friend beat me that the web is ugly and have no feature, i need someone do not know me can give me some fair and professional judgement about the design, could you help me?
2012年9月10日星期一
Luminous Skin Tips
Acomplexion that is clear and glowing is every woman's desire. While beauty secrets and products promising immaculate vibrant skin cater to this, a simple routine using everyday, if "low-tech," methods and skin care paraphernalia can help you achieve luminous results without the fuss or expense. Of course, you can opt for more expensive treatments if you prefer.
Keep Hydrated
It is not just what you put on your skin but also what you take in that impacts its health and appearance. Water is a critical part of keeping the skin moisture-rich and luminous-looking, and something that you can easily include in your routine, whether on its own or in the form of tea. By drinking plenty of water, you are helping your body remove toxins and repair itself from environmental damage that can compromise skin's natural glow.
Eliminate Gunk from Your Regimen
You can help your skin further by actively monitoring what you put into your body. When integrated into an overall health regimen of reducing animal fats, smoking and alcohol, a skin care regimen that shuns harmful ingredients gives your skin a better chance for greater clarity and luminosity. Your skin becomes less bogged down with pollutants, and a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables gives your body the ability to fight off free-radical damage. If possible, use as little makeup as you can to achieve the look you want.
Follow a Daily Skin Care Regimen
In an age of microdermabrasion gadgets and scientifically developed formulations for the skin, you can still stick to a daily routine consisting of basic, time-tested drugstore products to create luminous skin. Washing twice a day -- once in the morning and once at night, cheap hotel and company information -- with warm water and mild hypoallergenic soap or facial cleanser is easy to do; when followed by a small heaping of cold cream to the face, this daily ritual deep-conditions and removes any traces of oil and makeup accumulated during the day. As long as you remove the cold cream thoroughly with a warm moist washcloth and do not use it in excess, you should not have to worry about breakouts.
Use Enhancing Makeup
As much as a simplified routine can be serviceable, there are times when you will just want to splurge or use a new product that gives your skin that extra bit of help to look radiant. You can apply a brightening mask or moisturizer in advance of any makeup to even out skin tone and "juice" up the face. You may also apply cream or liquid highlighters strategically on cheekbones such that the reflective particles they contain give the skin a shimmery luminescence that is more subtle than glitter.
Keep Hydrated
It is not just what you put on your skin but also what you take in that impacts its health and appearance. Water is a critical part of keeping the skin moisture-rich and luminous-looking, and something that you can easily include in your routine, whether on its own or in the form of tea. By drinking plenty of water, you are helping your body remove toxins and repair itself from environmental damage that can compromise skin's natural glow.
Eliminate Gunk from Your Regimen
You can help your skin further by actively monitoring what you put into your body. When integrated into an overall health regimen of reducing animal fats, smoking and alcohol, a skin care regimen that shuns harmful ingredients gives your skin a better chance for greater clarity and luminosity. Your skin becomes less bogged down with pollutants, and a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables gives your body the ability to fight off free-radical damage. If possible, use as little makeup as you can to achieve the look you want.
Follow a Daily Skin Care Regimen
In an age of microdermabrasion gadgets and scientifically developed formulations for the skin, you can still stick to a daily routine consisting of basic, time-tested drugstore products to create luminous skin. Washing twice a day -- once in the morning and once at night, cheap hotel and company information -- with warm water and mild hypoallergenic soap or facial cleanser is easy to do; when followed by a small heaping of cold cream to the face, this daily ritual deep-conditions and removes any traces of oil and makeup accumulated during the day. As long as you remove the cold cream thoroughly with a warm moist washcloth and do not use it in excess, you should not have to worry about breakouts.
Use Enhancing Makeup
As much as a simplified routine can be serviceable, there are times when you will just want to splurge or use a new product that gives your skin that extra bit of help to look radiant. You can apply a brightening mask or moisturizer in advance of any makeup to even out skin tone and "juice" up the face. You may also apply cream or liquid highlighters strategically on cheekbones such that the reflective particles they contain give the skin a shimmery luminescence that is more subtle than glitter.
Tips on Smoother Skin
Sun and wind damage, clogged pores and the aging process can lead to rough, dehydrated skin. Remedies for this condition are plentiful and range in cost from a few dollars to thousands. Whether you venture out to a fancy dermatologist or whip something up at your kitchen counter, you can smooth and moisturize your skin, which will improve your appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
Exfoliate
Slough off dead skin cells to show off your complexion to its best advantage. You can exfoliate while cleansing; in fact, some cleansers have an exfoliant built in. If you’re using a cleanser without an exfoliant, you need to add a facial brush or loofah to your cleansing routine. After wetting your face and massaging in the cleanser, gently scrub your skin using the brush or loofah. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. When your skin has been exfoliated it responds even better to moisturizer. To exfoliate the rest of your body, check out a salt scrub for use in the tub or shower.
Moisturize
When choosing a moisturizer, consider your skin type and the part of the body that you’re moisturizing. If you have an oily or combination complexion, choose a moisturizer with a lighter texture. If you’re looking to smooth out lines along the eyes, you’ll want a moisturizer that has more density. Hands and feet can get severely dry and cracked, so buy moisturizer specifically formulated for these areas. One effective strategy is to put on gloves and socks after applying moisturizer to your hands and feet.
Chemical Treatments
The facial peel is a powerful ally on the quest for smoother skin. Peels work because they contain an acid that dissolves away the surface damage on your skin. Some peels also include an exfoliant. Facial peels and be purchased and applied at home, Cheap hotel and company information
, or you can go to a dermatologist for the treatment. Another chemical method for smoothing skin is injectable fillers. This procedure takes place at a plastic surgeon's office and must be repeated every six months or so.
Home Remedies
Smooth skin doesn’t have to break the bank. An excellent moisturizer may be as close as your kitchen cabinet. You can moisturize your skin by adding a light coating of olive oil. In addition to its moisturizing properties, olive oil contains large amounts of vitamin E, a nutrient that’s beneficial to the skin. You can also make a moisturizing facial using honey, egg whites, and milk. Finish it off by adding a teaspoon of vitamim E or olive oil. Mix your ingredients and slather it on your face, leaving it on for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Exfoliate
Slough off dead skin cells to show off your complexion to its best advantage. You can exfoliate while cleansing; in fact, some cleansers have an exfoliant built in. If you’re using a cleanser without an exfoliant, you need to add a facial brush or loofah to your cleansing routine. After wetting your face and massaging in the cleanser, gently scrub your skin using the brush or loofah. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. When your skin has been exfoliated it responds even better to moisturizer. To exfoliate the rest of your body, check out a salt scrub for use in the tub or shower.
Moisturize
When choosing a moisturizer, consider your skin type and the part of the body that you’re moisturizing. If you have an oily or combination complexion, choose a moisturizer with a lighter texture. If you’re looking to smooth out lines along the eyes, you’ll want a moisturizer that has more density. Hands and feet can get severely dry and cracked, so buy moisturizer specifically formulated for these areas. One effective strategy is to put on gloves and socks after applying moisturizer to your hands and feet.
Chemical Treatments
The facial peel is a powerful ally on the quest for smoother skin. Peels work because they contain an acid that dissolves away the surface damage on your skin. Some peels also include an exfoliant. Facial peels and be purchased and applied at home, Cheap hotel and company information
, or you can go to a dermatologist for the treatment. Another chemical method for smoothing skin is injectable fillers. This procedure takes place at a plastic surgeon's office and must be repeated every six months or so.
Home Remedies
Smooth skin doesn’t have to break the bank. An excellent moisturizer may be as close as your kitchen cabinet. You can moisturize your skin by adding a light coating of olive oil. In addition to its moisturizing properties, olive oil contains large amounts of vitamin E, a nutrient that’s beneficial to the skin. You can also make a moisturizing facial using honey, egg whites, and milk. Finish it off by adding a teaspoon of vitamim E or olive oil. Mix your ingredients and slather it on your face, leaving it on for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
2012年9月6日星期四
The dosage of Vitamin A
Different ages and symptoms, the dosage of Vitamin A is different.
Adults (18 years and older)
For vitamin A deficiency not involving xerophthalmia, the following has been used: 100,000 IU by mouth or injected into the muscle daily for three days, followed by 50,000 IU daily for two weeks. A maintenance dose of 10,000-20,000 IU daily for two months has been recommended.
For community-based in intervention, 200,000 IU has been taken as a single dose by mouth monthly for six months.
For acute promyelocytic leukemia (treatment), all- trans retinoic acid (Vesanoid? (tretinoin)) has been administered as follows: 45 milligrams per square meter of body surface area daily by mouth, as two evenly divided doses until complete remission; therapy should be discontinued 30 days after the achievement of complete remission or after 90 days of treatment, whichever occurs first.
For HIV, vitamin A (400,000 IU in adults and 50,000 IU in infants) has been given to women and infants by mouth during the postpartum period for two years.
For mortality reduction, 1,333-200,000 IU has been taken by mouth daily or on alternate days for 28 days to 12 years.
For oral leukoplakia, 300,000 IU has been taken by mouth weekly for 12 months or 200,000 IU has been taken by mouth weekly for six months or 1-2 milligrams of 13- cis -retinoic acid per kilogram of body weight has been taken by mouth daily for three months. Topical 0.1% isotretinoin gel three times daily for four months or a topical formulation of 20 milligrams of acitretin daily in a two-layer mucoadhesive tablet has been used.
For retinitis pigmentosa, the National Eye Institute (NEI) recommends that patients with typical forms receive 15,000 IU of supplemental vitamin A palmitate daily under medical supervision.
For tuberculosis, 5,000-200,000 IU has been taken three times by mouth prior to antituberculosis medication.
For UV-induced skin damage, topical all- trans retinoic acid (tretinoin, the acid form of vitamin A), at a concentration of 0.02% or higher, has been used over a period of 4-11 months.
Adults (18 years and older)
For vitamin A deficiency not involving xerophthalmia, the following has been used: 100,000 IU by mouth or injected into the muscle daily for three days, followed by 50,000 IU daily for two weeks. A maintenance dose of 10,000-20,000 IU daily for two months has been recommended.
For community-based in intervention, 200,000 IU has been taken as a single dose by mouth monthly for six months.
For acute promyelocytic leukemia (treatment), all- trans retinoic acid (Vesanoid? (tretinoin)) has been administered as follows: 45 milligrams per square meter of body surface area daily by mouth, as two evenly divided doses until complete remission; therapy should be discontinued 30 days after the achievement of complete remission or after 90 days of treatment, whichever occurs first.
For HIV, vitamin A (400,000 IU in adults and 50,000 IU in infants) has been given to women and infants by mouth during the postpartum period for two years.
For mortality reduction, 1,333-200,000 IU has been taken by mouth daily or on alternate days for 28 days to 12 years.
For oral leukoplakia, 300,000 IU has been taken by mouth weekly for 12 months or 200,000 IU has been taken by mouth weekly for six months or 1-2 milligrams of 13- cis -retinoic acid per kilogram of body weight has been taken by mouth daily for three months. Topical 0.1% isotretinoin gel three times daily for four months or a topical formulation of 20 milligrams of acitretin daily in a two-layer mucoadhesive tablet has been used.
For retinitis pigmentosa, the National Eye Institute (NEI) recommends that patients with typical forms receive 15,000 IU of supplemental vitamin A palmitate daily under medical supervision.
For tuberculosis, 5,000-200,000 IU has been taken three times by mouth prior to antituberculosis medication.
For UV-induced skin damage, topical all- trans retinoic acid (tretinoin, the acid form of vitamin A), at a concentration of 0.02% or higher, has been used over a period of 4-11 months.
2012年9月3日星期一
Good Portions for Meals
Vegetables and Fruits
One serving of vegetables equals about a half cup of cooked vegetables or 3/4 cup of vegetable juice. One serving of fruit equals half a cup of berries, a medium apple, or half a grapefruit or mango. Vegetable and fruit servings should be about the size of your fist.
Carbohydrates
A half cup of rice, mashed potatoes or pasta is equivalent to one serving -- about the size of a scoop of ice cream. A small baked potato, waffle or slice of bread is also one serving. A serving of cornbread or a roll is the size of a bar of soap.
Meat, Dairy and Beans
A serving of meat equals three ounces, which could be a medium pork chop, one chicken breast or 1/4 pound of ground meat -- the size of your palm or a deck of cards. Three ounces of fish is the size of a checkbook. A serving of dairy equals 1-1/2 ounces of cheese or one cup of milk or yogurt. One cup of cooked beans -- a serving -- equals the size of a fist or a tennis ball.
Snacks, Fats and Oil
A snack serving equals three or four crackers, a handful of chips or pretzels, one scoop of ice cream or an ounce of chocolate. A serving of butter is the size of a postage stamp but as thick as your finger. A serving of salad dressing equals two tablespoons -- the size of a ping-pong ball.
One serving of vegetables equals about a half cup of cooked vegetables or 3/4 cup of vegetable juice. One serving of fruit equals half a cup of berries, a medium apple, or half a grapefruit or mango. Vegetable and fruit servings should be about the size of your fist.
Carbohydrates
A half cup of rice, mashed potatoes or pasta is equivalent to one serving -- about the size of a scoop of ice cream. A small baked potato, waffle or slice of bread is also one serving. A serving of cornbread or a roll is the size of a bar of soap.
Meat, Dairy and Beans
A serving of meat equals three ounces, which could be a medium pork chop, one chicken breast or 1/4 pound of ground meat -- the size of your palm or a deck of cards. Three ounces of fish is the size of a checkbook. A serving of dairy equals 1-1/2 ounces of cheese or one cup of milk or yogurt. One cup of cooked beans -- a serving -- equals the size of a fist or a tennis ball.
Snacks, Fats and Oil
A snack serving equals three or four crackers, a handful of chips or pretzels, one scoop of ice cream or an ounce of chocolate. A serving of butter is the size of a postage stamp but as thick as your finger. A serving of salad dressing equals two tablespoons -- the size of a ping-pong ball.
7 Best and Worst Sugar Substitutes
Remember the '70s? Disco. Wooden platform sandals. And, everyone's favorite no-calorie sugar substitute: Sweet N' Low. Finally, we could wash down our cake with a can of Tab and still fit into our favorite bell-bottom jeans. That is, until researchers found out that our new go-to sugar substitute was linked to cancer -- and made us rethink those promising pink packets.
The scary news didn't stop new sugar swaps from hitting the shelves: NutraSweet, Equal, and Splenda all promise us zero calories and the same sweet taste as the white stuff. But nutritionists aren't as keen on these sugar substitutes as we are. Researchers at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. found that lab animals given foods sweetened with an artificial sweetener gained more weight than those who consumed sugar. The reason? Sugar substitutes give a shot of sweet taste with zero calories, which confuses the body. When we taste something sweet without getting the expected calories that come with that flavor, it actually makes us hungrier. So we eat more -- and pack on the pounds. Skip ahead to see the best and worst sugar substitutes now.
Even natural sugar substitutes, which contain fructose, can wreak havoc on our health if we overindulge. "Very high doses of fructose may have a negative impact on the liver, and high dietary fructose is associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity, heart disease, and type II diabetes," says Robin Foroutan, MS, RD, integrative nutritionist and communications chair for Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. But let's face it: Living life without sugar isn't feasible. And with all kinds of sneaky sources of sugar (it's in ketchup, soy milk, tomato sauce, and a laundry list of other foods you wouldn't expect) it's easy to overdo it. If you take your coffee with a teaspoon or two of the white stuff, you might want to reach for a sugar substitute every now and then. What's more, most sugar substitutes won't cause a spike in blood sugar levels, so you can sidestep the low energy and brain fog that usually follows a sweet treat. Enter this list of the best and worst sugar substitutes out there. We asked dieticians to fill us in on the ones that aren't doing anything for our health, and the ones that (in moderation) are actually good for us.
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The scary news didn't stop new sugar swaps from hitting the shelves: NutraSweet, Equal, and Splenda all promise us zero calories and the same sweet taste as the white stuff. But nutritionists aren't as keen on these sugar substitutes as we are. Researchers at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. found that lab animals given foods sweetened with an artificial sweetener gained more weight than those who consumed sugar. The reason? Sugar substitutes give a shot of sweet taste with zero calories, which confuses the body. When we taste something sweet without getting the expected calories that come with that flavor, it actually makes us hungrier. So we eat more -- and pack on the pounds. Skip ahead to see the best and worst sugar substitutes now.
Even natural sugar substitutes, which contain fructose, can wreak havoc on our health if we overindulge. "Very high doses of fructose may have a negative impact on the liver, and high dietary fructose is associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity, heart disease, and type II diabetes," says Robin Foroutan, MS, RD, integrative nutritionist and communications chair for Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. But let's face it: Living life without sugar isn't feasible. And with all kinds of sneaky sources of sugar (it's in ketchup, soy milk, tomato sauce, and a laundry list of other foods you wouldn't expect) it's easy to overdo it. If you take your coffee with a teaspoon or two of the white stuff, you might want to reach for a sugar substitute every now and then. What's more, most sugar substitutes won't cause a spike in blood sugar levels, so you can sidestep the low energy and brain fog that usually follows a sweet treat. Enter this list of the best and worst sugar substitutes out there. We asked dieticians to fill us in on the ones that aren't doing anything for our health, and the ones that (in moderation) are actually good for us.
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