Pray for Nepal

SM - April (25/4), the world was shocked by the earthquake which occurred in Nepal. The death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked Nepal on Saturday into 5489 casualties and injuries reached 10 965 people.

Sindhupalchowk is the district most affected by the earthquake, with 1,587 casualties after an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale and a total of 134 864 houses were destroyed and 92 971 damaged. They warned the death toll could rise further as the search and rescue efforts were hampered by damaged roads, dysfunctional communication channels and landslides. Lack of electricity adds to elaborate water scarcity while medical supplies were also reduced.

In Kathmandu thousands of people spent the night on the sidewalks, in parks and open spaces under cold temperatures. They are too afraid to return to their homes, fearing aftershocks.

The building collapsed in the capital city of Nepal is Dharahara Tower, a historic nine-storey building and the main attraction of tourism.

Police said as many as 150 people are believed to be in the tower when the disaster occurred.

Hospitals in the Kathmandu Valley, which is filled with patients, emergency supplies and began to run out of space to store the bodies. Most of the doctors treating patients in temporary tents.

In the most severe earthquake madly in Mount Qomolangma, mountaineers found 18 bodies on Sunday, after they were trapped by an earthquake avalanche.

Six helicopters have successfully reached the mountain after the weather improved, according to some reports.

Strong shocks, followed by at least 14 aftershocks, also shook several parts of India and felt in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Local Tradition 'Indonesian Batik'

SM - If you have the opportunity to visit Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta. You will find various kinds of beauty. You will be spoiled by the customs, arts, food, and their culture. one of which is the result of artistic handicraft may have known a lot of people, it is Batik.

History of batik can not be ascertained precisely, but artifacts of batik that are older than 2000 years ever encountered. From any origin, the result of this art has become civilization's heritage. Indonesian Batik even officially recognized by UNESCO into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee in Abu Dhabi.

The use of batik in clothing tradition has a long history and has been going on from the earliest times of Malay civilization. Worn by all classes, from kings to commoners. In the tradition of writing cindai fabric, for example mentioned in many stories of the past. Batik be a parting gift and symbolism of love and made the sign of the conferring in Hang Tua Tale.

Now the use of batik has come into the world of fashion. Many Indonesian designers use batik as a material for making clothes that have a high artistic value. Even Hollywood top artists wearing batik in various events.

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Health benefits of coffee

SM - For some people, drinking coffee in the morning or in the evening was fun, especially if it's University of Oklahoma, "caffeine can cause anxiety symptoms in normal individuals, especially in vulnerable patients, like those with pre-existing anxiety disorders." 
raining. But drinking too much coffee can result in some very unpleasant adverse effects. According to a study by researchers at the

In addition, "caffeine use is also associated with symptoms of depression due to either a self-medication theory, or a theory that caffeine itself causes changes in mood." Women who plan on becoming pregnant should be cautious. Researchers from the University of Nevada School of Medicine reported in the British Journal of Pharmacology that regular coffee may reduce a woman's chances of becoming pregnant.

But whether there are advantages to drink coffee? according to MNT News, coffee has some health benefits that you may not know.

Health benefits of coffee

The potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee include: protecting against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, liver cancer, and promoting a healthy heart.

1. Coffee may protect against type 2 diabetes

Coffee may be protective against type 2 diabetes. Researchers at UCLA identified that drinking coffee increases plasma levels of the protein sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG controls the biological activity of the body's sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen) which play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Simin Liu, one of the authors of the study, said that an "inverse association" exists between coffee consumption and risk for type 2 diabetes.

Increased coffee consumption may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes - the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers gathered data from three studies. In these studies, the diets of the participants were evaluated using questionnaires every 4 years, with participants who reported having type 2 diabetes filling out additional questionnaires. In total, 7,269 study participants had type 2 diabetes.

The researchers found that the participants who increased their coffee intake by more than one cup a day (on average, an increase of 1.69 cups per day) over a 4-year period had an 11% lower type 2 diabetes risk over the subsequent 4 years, compared with people who did not change their intake.

2. Coffee may help prevent Parkinson's disease

Researchers in the U.S. carried out a study that assessed the link between coffee consumption and Parkinson's disease risk. The authors of the study concluded that "higher coffee and caffeine intake is associated with a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson's disease".

In addition, caffeine in coffee may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's, according to a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC) that was published in the journal Neurology.

3. Coffee may lower the risk of liver cancer

Italian researchers found that coffee consumption lowers the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. In addition, some of the results suggest that if you drink three cups a day, the risks are reduced by more than 50%.

The lead author of the study, Dr. Carlo La Vecchia, from Milan's Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, said "our research confirms past claims that coffee is good for your health and particularly the liver."

4. Coffee may help prevent liver disease

Regular consumption of coffee is linked to a reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare autoimmune disease of the bile ducts in the liver.

In addition, coffee consumption can lower the incidence of cirrhosis of the liver for alcohol drinkers by 22%, according to a study at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, California, USA.

The authors of the study concluded that the results "support the hypothesis that there is an ingredient in coffee that protects against cirrhosis, especially alcoholic cirrhosis."

Research published in the journal Hepatology in April 2014, suggests that drinking coffee is linked to a decreased liver cirrhosis death risk. The researchers suggest that drinking two or more cups of coffee every day can reduce the risk of death from liver cirrhosis by 66%.16

A study published in the journal Hepatology indicates that drinking decaf coffee also lowers liver enzyme levels, suggesting the benefits are not linked to caffeine content.

5. Coffee may be good for the heart

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard School of Public Health, concluded that drinking coffee in moderation protects against heart failure. They defined 'in moderation' as 2 European cups (equivalent to two 8-ounce American servings) per day.

People who drank four European cups on a daily basis had an 11% lower risk of heart failure, compared to those who did not.

The authors stressed that their results "did show a possible benefit, but like with so many other things we consume, it really depends on how much coffee you drink."

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THE BOVVERTONES

SM - From Jakarta to you, THE BOVVERTONES are a powerhouse of proud Jakarta Traditional Skinheads. formed in 2010 with the line up of DJ Gantung in Vocals, Don Marco in Rhythm Guitar, Lord Agusto in Lead Guitar and Vocal, Trojanskin Fanny in Bass, Mr. Rino Putama in Keyboards, and Dio The Boss in Drums.
Formed by LORD AGUSTO AND TROPICAL VIBRATION Organist Lord Agusto THE BOVVERTONES all come from previousreggae explosion with northern soul sensation and raff DJ outfits that share the same definition of Reggae & Soulmusic. The Bovvertones believe its time to bring back sweet tempo & taste. This collective back on its reggae either. Shot after shot, the bubbly scratches gets the crowd swaying. Get Ready... The Bovvertones are here to conquer.
This is not the Rasta Reggae of today. if you know reggae, you'll be able to see that they play Early Reggae.


Check This one out bro and sis :)



THE BOVVERTONES

The Harder The Come

SM - This movie tells of a man named Ivanhoe “Ivan” Martin (Jimmy Cliff) who comes to town to become a famous reggae singer. But city life is not like he had imagined and more loudly than he’d thought. To get the record deals he only received 20 dollars for the studios. He also has had to be marijuana dealer to get more money.

When he kills a cop, he became the most wanted fugitive, and the fear in Jamaica. Hilton (Bob Charlton) who made a record producer Ivan did not waste the opportunity to play his song on radio stations and dance clubs. Ivan was more famous for his song to listen to everyone everywhere in the streets even though. He became a hero of the eye of fans.

Young Men More Vulnerable to Relationship Ups and Downs Than Women

SM - ScienceDaily (June 14, 2010) — Contrary to popular belief, the ups and downs of romantic relationships have a greater effect on the mental health of young men than women, according to a new study by a Wake Forest University sociology professor.

In the study of more than 1,000 unmarried young adults between the ages of 18 and 23, Wake Forest Professor of Sociology Robin Simon challenges the long-held assumption that women are more vulnerable to the emotional rollercoaster of relationships. Even though men sometimes try to present a tough face, unhappy romances take a greater emotional toll on men than women, Simon says. They just express their distress differently than women.

Simon's research is published in the June issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. Anne Barrett, associate professor of sociology at Florida State University, co-authored the article.

"Our paper sheds light on the association between non-marital romantic relationships and emotional well-being among men and women on the threshold of adulthood," Simon says. "Surprisingly, we found young men are more reactive to the quality of ongoing relationships."

That means the harmful stress of a rocky relationship is more closely associated with men's than women's mental health. The researchers also found that men get greater emotional benefits from the positive aspects of an ongoing romantic relationship. This contradicts the stereotypic image of stoic men who are unaffected by what happens in their romantic relationships.

Simon suggests a possible explanation for the findings: For young men, their romantic partners are often their primary source of intimacy -- in contrast to young women who are more likely to have close relationships with family and friends. Strain in a current romantic relationship may also be associated with poor emotional well-being because it threatens young men's identity and feelings of self-worth, she says.

She also explains how men and women express emotional distress in different ways. "Women express emotional distress with depression while men express emotional distress with substance problems," Simon says.

While young men are more affected emotionally by the quality of their current relationships, young women are more emotionally affected by whether they are in a relationship or not, Simon says. So, young women are more likely to experience depression when the relationship ends or benefit more by simply being in a relationship.

For the study, Simon and Barrett analyzed data from a large sample of young adult men and women in south Florida. The survey data was originally gathered for a long-term study of mental health and the transition to adulthood.

Simon says there is much still to learn about these relationships between men and women in early adulthood, so she advocates for more research on this prolonged and varied period in the life course that is characterized by identity exploration, a focus on the self, and forging new relationships.


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5 Things what Women want from a Men

SM - As a man, you do not just equipped with enough knowledge to understand exactly what women want, when bound in a romantically. However, that does not mean you can not learn to understand it, is not it? Reviews of the following AskMen able to answer what women want from a man.

Women want to talk
The fact that is well known that women like to talk, even talkative. The study even confirms how women were able to use 20 thousand words a day than men who only 7000 words a day. Until now, you are mistaken that with these abilities, women want to wrestle with you in a long conversation. Yet the truth is women want you to listen to what he said.
Women want to hear the feelings of man
Most women say they crave a man who is open with his feelings. Women are welcome the metrosexual male trend, which not only applying face with a moisturizer, but also able to feel the feelings of sensitive women. But, do not open your feelings for this purpose only, and not the style you really are. When she whine wants a man who can express their feelings, they really want a man who can express ideas and opinions. It made her feel closer to your world. It does not mean, she's hoping you could write the words poetic or cry in front of her.

Women want to be the center of your life
You may not be surprised by the attitude of a woman who had just known, as if to arrange your life and do not wish away a second. To be honest, confident woman will not want to be the center of your life. They are more interested in men who have a full life: friends, hobbies, passions, and interests. If you focus your life around it, over time you will not have a life of its own. Make her a star in the story of your life, but do not make her the only star, because she will to be bored if she always under the spotlight.

Women want you to get rid of your women friends
It may be that women like to do something like that because she has a fear that you can not balance life with your friends and with her. However, many are being contrary. She wanted to know how you treat women. If her friends like you, then you will be judged a man who can appreciate women.

Women want to be treated equally
Women "screamed" themselves independent, but when you let it fix the shower drain, or buy flowers for themselves, then you are in trouble. Just because she's capable of taking care of herself, does not mean you are no longer being a gentleman. What women want is equal treatment and you understand, that she can do some things herself, and do not need your help. They want attention and be treated with courtesy, because it made her feel special.