What is the recent activities in Macau?

Activities to guide tourists visiting Macau

1. August 6-28, 2011              - Chinese Lion Dances and Portuguese Folk Dances
2.  May 1 to October 2, 2011 - The Scientific Conceptions of Leonardo da Vinci 500 Yeas and Beyond at the
                                                  Macau Science Center
3.  August 6, 2011                  - Ono Lisa with Love
4.  August 6, 2011                  - Hed Kandi Pool Party
5.  August 6, 2011                  - Hong Kung Festival
6.  August 24-28, 2011          - 2011 Macau Galaxy Entertainment FIVB World Grand Prix - Finals
7.  August 19-20, 2011          - Love Makes the Moon More Beautiful
8.  May 14 to September 18, 2011 - Ice World
9. August 6, 13, 2011            - Feast of Maidens and Feast of Hungry Ghosts
10.  August 2-21, 2011         - Lou Kau Mansion Arts and Crafts Demonstrations in August:  Deshuo Black                                  
                                               Pottery, Straw Handicrafts of Laizhuo.
(This is a partial only, continuation is next post)

historical places pics

Leal de Senado Square publicly know San Malo

Holy House of Mercy

Ruins of Saint Paul publicly kown as Putol na Simbahan

Camoes Park

FRIEND

Friends come and go......nothing permanent in this world,,,,,but it does not mean that if friends go they are lost,,,,,they are just somewhere around the world......for sure with their love ones......but it is so sad to think that friends are leaving......just treasure the memories when we are still together.....anyway they are not lost but just with their love ones.......i am only a friend....to share with.....to laugh with.....etc, but i cannot give the love that their love ones can give.......what is important they will be happy living together with their love ones......but friend always remember whenever u need someone to share, to cry, or to talk to i will be always here to listen......to support u.....because you are my friend.....a real friend.......not a friend when facing you but a friend forever.......you can always trust.......I LOVE U FRIEND. GOD BLESS U ALWAYS.

Transportation to and from Macau

By Air
  1.  Macau International Airport
  2.  Helicopter Services
  3.  HongKong International Airport
          a) Hongkong International Airport - Macau
          b) TurboJet
          c) The Cotai Strip CotaiJet
          d) Hong Kong International Airport - Hongkong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre-Macau)

By  Sea
  1. To and From Hong Kong
       a) TurboJet, CotaiJet and First Ferry
 

By Land
  1.  There are 2 gateways available, The Barrier Gate  - 7am to midnight and the Cotai Frontier Post - 9am to 8pm, Buses and Taxi.

Turbo Jet

Hongkong - Macau
(with departures every 15 minutes)

Fare Rates:
1.  Day Sailings (Weekdays)
       - VIP Cabin ( 6/4 seats) - $1,416/$944
       - Super Class - $236
       - Economy Class - $134
2.  Day Sailings (Weekends & Holidays)
      - VIP Cabin (6/4 seats) - $1,512/$1,008
      - Super Class - $252
      - Economy Class - $146
3.  Night Sailings (Weekends and Holidays)
      - VIP Cabin (6/4 seats) - $1,602/$1,068
      - Super Class - $267
      - Economy Class - $168


Macau - Hongkong
(with departures every 15 minutes)

Fare Rates:
1.  Day Sailings (Weekdays)
       - VIP Cabin ( 6/4 seats) - $1,464/$976
       - Super Class - $244
       - Economy Class - $142
2.  Day Sailings (Weekends & Holidays)
      - VIP Cabin (6/4 seats) - $1,5160/$1,040
      - Super Class - $260
      - Economy Class - $154
3.  Night Sailings (Weekends and Holidays)
      - VIP Cabin (6/4 seats) - $1,650/$1,100
      - Super Class - $275
      - Economy Class - $176

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells.  

Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. The genes are in each cell’s nucleus, which acts as the “control room” of each cell. Normally, the cells in our bodies replace themselves through an orderly process of cell growth: healthy new cells take over as old ones die out. But over time, mutations can “turn on” certain genes and “turn off” others in a cell. That changed cell gains the ability to keep dividing without control or order, producing more cells just like it and forming a tumor.

A tumor can be benign (not dangerous to health) or malignant (has the potential to be dangerous). Benign tumors are not considered cancerous: their cells are close to normal in appearance, they grow slowly, and they do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. Malignant tumors are cancerous. Left unchecked, malignant cells eventually can spread beyond the original tumor to other parts of the body.

The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. Usually breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands, or the ducts, the passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple. Less commonly, breast cancer can begin in the stromal tissues, which include the fatty and fibrous connective tissues of the breast.

BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY

The Benefits of Reflexology:

1.  Encourages the body to heal any current disorders.
2.  Relieves the effects of stress.
3.  Improves the immune system.
4.  Relieves pain.
5.  Encourages better circulation
6.  Improves bowel movements.
7.  Eliminates waste products from the body.
8.  Clears the body of toxins.
9.  Improves nerve stimulation.
10.  Promotes general relaxation.
11. Creates stronger bonds with children.
12. Promotes basic hands-on human interaction.
13. Assist post-operative recovery by decreasing pain and increasing healing.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure to reflex areas on the feet or hands to bring about a state of deep relaxation and to stimulate the body's own healing processes.  It is a natural therapy that can also facilitate more vital energy, help boost the immune system and create a stronger body and calmer mind.

Reflexology is a safe, natural therapy the helps to give your body what it needs - that might be conceiving or carrying a baby to full term, a reduction in the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, assistance in losing weight or in feeling younger and looking healthier.

Food

Meat Pies Recipe (Tagalog)

Mga Sangkap:  150g arina, 50g butter, 1 kutsarang asukal, 1-2 kutsarang tubig, 1 binating itlog, 2/3 latang giniling na baboy, kaunting tart moulds

Paraan sa Pagluto:
1. Salain sa mesa ang arina.  Ilagay ang asukal, butter at tubig sa gitna.  Haluing mabuti hanggang maging malambot na masa.
2.  I-rolyo ang masa ng pahaba. Hatiin ng 5-7 na parte, i-rolyo ng manipis na pabilog.  Hiwain ang natitirang masa sa habang 1' x 7".
3.  Ayusin ang balat ng partry sa minantikang tart moulds.  Ihurno ang pastry ng 6 minuto at hanguin at ilagay ang giniling na baboy.  Ilagay ang pahabang masa sa ibabaw ng palaman.  Ipahid ang binating itlog at ibalik ang mga tarts sa hurno.  Ihurno sa init na 160 to 170 degrees Celsius ng 10-12 minuto hanggang maluto.

HYPERTENSION

Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure.

Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body.

Blood pressure readings are usually given as two numbers -- for example, 120 over 80 (written as 120/80 mmHg). One or both of these numbers can be too high.

The top number is called the systolic blood pressure, and the bottom number is called the diastolic blood pressure.

• Normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mmHg most of the time.
• High blood pressure (hypertension) is when your blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or above most of the time.
• If your blood pressure numbers are 120/80 or higher, but below 140/90, it is called pre-hypertension.

If you have pre-hypertension, you are more likely to develop high blood pressure.

If you have heart or kidney problems, or if you had a stroke, your doctor may want your blood pressure to be even lower than that of people who do not have these conditions.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Many factors can affect blood pressure, including:

• How much water and salt you have in your body
• The condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels
• The levels of different body hormones

You are more likely to be told your blood pressure is too high as you get older. This is because your blood vessels become stiffer as you age. When that happens, your blood pressure goes up. High Blood Pressure increases your chance of having a stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and early death.

You have a higher risk of high blood pressure if you:

• Are African American
• Are obese
• Are often stressed or anxious
• Drink too much alcohol (more than one drink per day for women and more than two drinks per day for men)
• Eat too much salt in your diet
• Have a family history of high blood pressure
• Have diabetes
• Smoke

Most of the time, no cause of high blood pressure is found. This is called essential hypertension.

High blood pressure that is caused by another medical condition or medication is called secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension may be due to:

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Disorders of the adrenal gland  
• Pregnancy  
• Medications such as birth control pills, diet pills, some cold medications, and migraine medications
• Narrowed artery that supplies blood to the kidney  

Symptoms

Most of the time, there are no symptoms. For most patients, high blood pressure is found when they visit their health care provider or have it checked elsewhere.

Because there are no symptoms, people can develop heart disease and kidney problems without knowing they have high blood pressure.

If you have a severe headache, nausea or vomiting, bad headache, confusion, changes in your vision, or nosebleeds you may have a severe and dangerous form of high blood pressure called malignant hypertension.

Signs and tests

Your health care provider will check your blood pressure several times before diagnosing you with high blood pressure. It is normal for your blood pressure to be different depending on the time of day.

Blood pressure readings taken at home may be a better measure of your current blood pressure than those taken at your doctor's office. Make sure you get a good quality, well-fitting home device. It should have the proper sized cuff and a digital readout.

Practice with your health care provider or nurse to make sure you are taking your blood pressure correctly. See also:Blood pressure monitors for home

Your doctor will perform a physical exam to look for signs of heart disease, damage to the eyes, and other changes in your body.

Tests may be done to look for:

• High cholesterol levels
• Heart disease, such as an echocardiogram or electrocardiogram
• Kidney disease, such as a basic metabolic panel and urinalysis or ultrasound of the kidneys

Treatment

The goal of treatment is to reduce blood pressure so that you have a lower risk of complications. You and your health care provider should set a blood pressure goal for you.

If you have pre-hypertension, your health care provider will recommend lifestyle changes to bring your blood pressure down to a normal range. Medicines are rarely used for pre-hypertension.

You can do many things to help control your blood pressure, including:

• Eat a heart-healthy diet, including potassium and fiber, and drink plenty of water.  
• Exercise regularly -- at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day.
• If you smoke, quit -- find a program that will help you stop.
• Limit how much alcohol you drink -- one drink a day for women, two a day for men.
• Limit the amount of sodium (salt) you eat -- aim for less than 1,500 mg per day.
• Reduce stress -- try to avoid things that cause you stress. You can also try meditation or yoga.
• Stay at a healthy body weight -- find a weight-loss program to help you, if you need it.

Your health care provider can help you find programs for losing weight, stopping smoking, and exercising. You can also get a referral from your doctor to a dietitian, who can help you plan a diet that is healthy for you.

There are many different medicines that can be used to treat high blood pressure.  

Often, a single blood pressure drug may not be enough to control your blood pressure, and you may need to take two or more drugs. It is very important that you take the medications prescribed to you. If you have side effects, your health care provider can substitute a different medication.

Expectations (prognosis)

Most of the time, high blood pressure can be controlled with medicine and lifestyle changes.

Complications

When blood pressure is not well controlled, you are at risk for:

• Bleeding from the aorta, the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs
• Chronic kidney disease
• Heart attack and heart failure
• Poor blood supply to the legs
• Stroke
• Problems with your vision

Cerebrovascular Disease

Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) includes all disorders in which an area of the brain is transiently or permanently affected by ischemia or bleeding and one or more of the cerebral blood vessels are involved in the pathological process.


CVD is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and malignancy and it is estimated that an average of 500,000 new strokes will occur each year in the USA. CVD is the most disabling of all neurologic diseases. Approximately 50% of survivors have a residual neurologic deficit and greater than 25% require chronic care.


Stroke incidence and mortality are declining primarily due to the successful treatment of HTN and control of risk factors.

About Gout Arthritis

What is gout?

Gout is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men.

What causes gout?

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Most of the time, having too much uric acid is not harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get gout. But when uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.

Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as water pills (diuretics), can also bring on gout.

What are the symptoms?

The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in your big toe. You can also get gout attacks in your foot, ankle, or knees. The attacks can last a few days or many weeks before the pain goes away. Another attack may not happen for months or years.

See your doctor even if your pain from gout is gone. The buildup of uric acid that led to your gout attack can still harm your joints.

How is gout diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and do a physical exam. Your doctor may also take a sample of fluid from your joint to look for uric acid crystals. This is the best way to test for gout. Your doctor may also do a blood test to measure the amount of uric acid in your blood.

How is it treated?

To stop a gout attack, your doctor can give you a shot of corticosteroids, or prescribe a large daily dose of one or more medicines. The doses will get smaller as your symptoms go away. Relief from a gout attack often begins within 24 hours if you start treatment right away.

To ease the pain during a gout attack, rest the joint that hurts. Taking ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medicine can also help you feel better. But don't take aspirin. It can make gout worse by raising the uric acid level in the blood.

To prevent future attacks, your doctor can prescribe a medicine to reduce uric acid buildup in your blood. If your doctor prescribes medicine to lower your uric acid levels, be sure to take it as directed. Most people continue to take this medicine for the rest of their lives.

Paying attention to what you eat may help you manage your gout. Eat moderate amounts of a healthy mix of foods to control your weight and get the nutrients you need. Avoid regular daily intake of meat, seafood, and alcohol (especially beer). Drink plenty of water and other fluids.

FOODS TO AVOID TO PREVENT ARTHRITIS

Avoid the following common foods to prevent arthritis:

1.  Sugar
2.  Caffeine
3.  Citrus
4.  Salt
5.  Red Meat
6.  Additives
7.  Softdrinks
8.  Corn
9.  Flour

Some said that nightshades cause the problem but it is not true it just a belief long time ago, but if you eat these foods and feel something bad reaction to your body within 24 hours its means you have an allergy to these:

1.  Eggplants
2.  Red Peppers
3.  Tomatoes
4.  White Potatoes
5.  Tobacco 


If a person suffers arthritis because the sugar has become the major part of their diet and the consumption of soda pop has become widespread.


Drinking a regular Soda a day is taking 11-13 teaspoons of sugar a day. 



Read the labels contained on the foods you are buying in your local grocery. Be especially careful and avoid as much food as possible that contains preservatives and/or additives. (Take an extra careful look at labels on ice cream and candy for example.) The more natural your diet in terms of the food you eat, the greater your chances are of defeating arthritis.

Those meals you buy that can just be “popped” into the oven are also something you should avoid if possible. Some contain as much as 1200 mg of sodium and as much as 60 mg of cholesterol. (You might consider some of the other health factors at play here and not just your arthritis.)

Food

Braised Prime Ribs and Eggplants in Black Bean Paste

Ingredients:  300g prime ribs, 240g eggplants, 1 shallot (sliced), 1 stalk spring onion (sectioned). 1 tbsp black
                    bean paste (1tbsp water)

Marinade:  1/2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine.

Seasoning:  3/4 cup water, 2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil, a pinch of pepper

Method:

1.  Rinse and chop prime ribs into chunks, marinade well then deep fry briefly with plenty of oil. Remove for later use.
2.  Trim and rinse eggplants, drain, cut into chunks then deep fry briefly.
3.  Heat 2 tbsp oil to saute shallot slices, spring onion sections and black bean paste, add in prime ribs, sprinkle wine and pour in seasoning.  Bring ingredients to boil, lower heat to simmer til tender, then add in eggplant and braise till ingredients done and sauce thicken.  Dish up and serve.

Food

Food

- food is important in our health, but we have to be careful of the food we are eating,  Many nowadays died due to food eaten. I want to share some simple recipes but very helpful for our body.

The following are recipes that can help our body but still delicious:

Shrimps Toasts with Cumin

Ingredients:  12 shrimps (med)                               Seasoning:  2 tsbsps cumin

                    450 g shelled shrimps                                          2 tbsps wine

                    3 slices bread                                                      1 tsp salt

                    1 lettuce                                                              1 tsp ginger juice

                                                                                               2 tsps caltrop starch

                                                                                               1 egg white

Procedure:

1.  Shell and devein medium shrimps, leaving the tails intact.  Butterly them.  Rinse in lightly salted water and drain.  Mix with caltrop starch.

2.  Devein shelled shrimps and mash with knife.  Mix with seasoning and stir into paste.

3.  Wash lettuce and place into plate.

4.  Cut each slice of bread into square quarters. Spread some shrimp paste on each quarter.  Then put the shrimp on it (with a tail facing upward).  Deep fry over low heat until shrimps are done.  Put shrimps toasts on lettuce and serve.

Benefit:  It benefits and warms the stomach.  It is effective in curing those with weak digestive ability, stomach ache and abdominal pain.