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Learn table manners cuz it matters a lot For informal dining situations, it's okay to rest an elbow on the table if you're not actually eating. But, if you're eating, then only rest the forearm or wrist on the edge of the table. One doesn't want to be hunched over their food. At formal functions, no elbows on the dining table. Tell your kids that table manners are more than about proper eating; it's about being kind and considerate of others. Also, tell them although you know that they are smart and nice, other people will judge them on how they appear. Having proper table manners is one way people judge others, and they wouldn't want people to think that they're yahoo's, do they? Whether in a restaurant or in a home, here are some basic table manners to teach kids: 1. Eat with a fork unless the food is meant to be eaten with....... continue  reading

If you need buttermilk for pancakes, waffles, a batter, or any other recipe and open the fridge to find out you have none, there's no need to run out to the store. This handy substitution uses kitchen staples you probably do have to make an acceptable substitute for just about any........ continue reading

Riddles Q: Tuesday, Sam and Peter went to a restaurant to eat lunch. After eating lunch, they paid the bill. But Sam and Peter did not pay the bill, so who did? A: Their friend, Tuesday. Q: What gets broken without being held? A: A promise. Q: What is always coming but never arrives? A: Tomorrow Q: What goes through towns and over hills but never moves? A: A Road Q: What has Eighty-eight keys but can’t open a single door? A: A piano Q: What has a neck but no head? A: A bottle Q: A monkey, a squirrel, and a bird are racing to the top of a coconut tree. Who will get the banana first, .... continue reading ....

Self-esteem is affected by physical ill-health, negative life events such as losing your job or getting divorced, deficient or frustrating relationships, and a general sense of lack of control. This sense of lack of control is often particularly marked in people who are the victims of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or of discrimination on the grounds of religion, culture, race, sex, or sexual orientation. Sometimes poor self-esteem can be...... continue reading

Strategies for Developing Reading Skills Language instructors are often frustrated by the fact that students do not automatically transfer the strategies they use when reading in their native language to reading in a language they are learning. Instead, they seem to think reading means starting at the beginning and going word by word, stopping to look up every unknown vo cabulary item, until they reach the end. When they do this, students are relying exclusively on their linguistic knowledge, a...... continue reading

how to knot a tie Four hand knot method of knotting a tie The Four in Hand Knot makes for a narrow, more discreet and slightly asymmetrical tie knot. It is best suited for a standard button-down dress shirt and works best with wide neckties made from heavy fabrics. While this tie knot can be worn by anyone, it looks especially well on men with shorter necks as the knot's rather narrow and elongated form stretches the perceived height of the neck a tiny bit. To tie the Four in Hand Knot, select a necktie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below: 1) Start with the wide end ("W") of your necktie on the right, extending about 12 inches below the narrow end ("N") on the left. continue reading

how to extract groundnut oil Extraction Process The first step is to get the materials, which are; 1. Groundnut seed 2. Mill 3. Source of heat (for pre-blanching). STEP #1: Having succeeded in getting the materials, you then proceed to clean the seed. Note that cleaning here does not mean washing the seed. Cleaning here is picking the extragenous materials (dirts) in the seeds. This is very important because ignoring this step will affect the taste and colour of the oil. Dirt here also refer to the spoilt seeds (rotten seeds) or seeds with fungi like mucor growing on them. You must do this in order to get a quality end product that will be nutritive in value. STEP #2: You then proceed by carrying out a process called pre-blanching. This is heating the seed in a low heat. Why continue reading

  Likely one of the first bows you learned to tie, the classic bow is still a timeless gift topper. Step 1   Being careful not to twist the ribbon, fold the ribbon length back and forth, forming two loops at the top and...... continue reading

Corruption Corruption is both a major cause and a result of poverty around the world. It occurs at all levels of society, from local and national governments, civil society, judiciary functions, large and small businesses, military and other services and so on. Corruption affects the poorest the most, in rich or poor nations, though all elements of society are affected in some way as corruption undermines political development, democracy, economic development, the environment, people’s health and more. Around the world, the perception of corruption in public places is very high: World map of the 2010 corruption perception index by Transparency International. Blue indicates less perception of corruption, whereas red indicates higher...... continue reading

Laws and Public Policies Affecting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Federal and state policies in a wide range of areas affecting families may potentially have an impact on children exposed to domestic violence. These include, at the federal level, domestic violence laws as well as child protection and welfare reform legislation; and at the state level, criminal sanctions against batterers, civil protective orders, child protection laws, and child custody and visitation laws. Very few of these federal and state laws directly address the needs of children exposed to domestic violence, and those that do have not been evaluated to understand their short- and long-term effects on the well-being of these children and their families. Recent Federal Legislation Three federal laws enacted in the 1990s mandate policy changes that are likely to affect children exposed to domestic violence: (1) the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), 62 (2) the Personal

Apples are the second most popular fruit in the US (bananas are the first),1 with each American eating about 19 pounds a year. 2 Undoubtedly, many of those apples are consumed right now, during the fall, which is peak season for apples in the US. This is one sweet treat that you can feel good about eating, too, as apples are packed with disease-fighting vitamins, antioxidants and more, easily making them one of the top-ranked fruits for your health. Apples Ranked Second Highest for Antioxidant Activity Compared to other commonly consumed fruits in the US, apples ranked second for highest antioxidant activity. However, they ranked highest for the proportion of free phenolic compounds, which means they are not bound to other compounds in the fruit and therefore may be more easily absorbed into your bloodstream.3 Notably, much of apples’ antioxidant power is contained in the peel, where you’ll find antioxidants like catechin, procyanidins, chlorogenic acid, ploridizin an

Mango fruit nutrition facts “The king of the fruits," mango fruit is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruits with unique flavor, fragrance, taste, and heath promoting qualities, making it numero-uno among new functional foods, often labeled as “super fruits." Mango is one of the delicious seasonal fruits grown in the tropics. The tree is believed to be originating in the sub-Himalayan plains of Indian subcontinent. Botanically, this exotic fruit belongs within the family of Anacardiaceae, a family that also includes numerous species of tropical-fruiting trees in the flowering plants such as cashew,   pistachio, ...etc. Scientific name: Mangifera Indica . Ripe mangoes-popularly known as Safeda in India. Mangoes-Alphanso, known for rich taste and flavor. Mango is a tropical tree cultivated in many regions of India, and now its farming distributed wide across the world in many continents. Usually, fruits grow at the end of a long, string like stem, with sometime

13 Health Benefits of Oranges “Orange strengthens your emotional body, encouraging a general feeling of joy, well-being, and cheerfulness.” – Tae Yun Kim Who doesn’t love a delicious and juicy orange as a snack? They are popular with athletes because they can be easily eaten for a burst of energy. I enjoy eating one or two oranges a day most of the year for that same energy-boosting effect. 13 Health Benefits of Oranges: 1. Helps Prevent Cancer Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon. 2. Prevents Kidney Diseases Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones. Note : drink juice in moderate amounts. The high sugar content of fruit juices can cause tooth decay and the high acid content can wear away enamel if consumed in excess. 3. Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer According to two studies in Japan eating mandarin oranges reduc

The word hepatitis comes from the Ancient Greek word hepar (root word hepat ) meaning 'liver', and the Latin itis meaning inflammation . Hepatitis means injury to the liver with inflammation of the liver cells. Contents of this article: What is the liver? Types of hepatitis Signs and symptoms How is it treated? Preventing hepatitis You will also see introductions at the end of some sections to any recent developments that have been covered by MNT's news stories. Also look out for links to information about related conditions. Fast facts on hepatitis Here are some key points about hepatitis. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. The five main types of hepatitis are caused by viruses. Globally, around 250 million people are affected by hepatitis C and 300 million people are estimated to be hepatitis B carriers. Hepatitis A is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted disease . He

What's New and Beneficial About Pears For nutritional reasons, we're often advised to consume the skins of fruits. However, it's less often that research provides strong evidence in support of this advice. Recent studies have shown that the skin of pears contains at least three to four times as many phenolic phytonutrients as the flesh. These phytonutrients include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory flavonoids, and potentially anti-cancer phytonutrients like cinnamic acids. The skin of the pear has also been show to contain about half of the pear's total dietary fiber. In recent studies measuring risk of type 2 diabetes in U.S. women, pears have earned very special recognition. Researchers now know that certain flavonoids in food can improve insulin sensitivity, and of special interest in this area have been three groups of flavonoids (flavonols, flavan-3-ols, and anthocyanins). All pears contain flavonoids falling within the first two groups, and red-skinned pe