2013 FIBA Asia

The Asian Basketball Confederation Championship was founded in 1960 and was inaugurated in Manila. This tournament is held every two years to find the Asia's best team. It serves as well as the qualifying tournament for the World Championship and the Olympics. The tournament was later on renamed to FIBA Asia Championship by the 21st Century. And the West Asian team were able to join during the 2007 championship. FIBA Asia is the governing body in Asia, responsible in developing basketball and...

Acne Treatment and Home Remedies

There are many causes as to why an acne or pimple pops out. And thereare many reasons as well that worsens it. Though acne is not deadly,it causes anxiety especially to young people.There are treatmentsavailable for acne depending on the severity and skin types. And thereare remedies the nature offers.Treatment of Mild Acne.Mild acne can be treated by over-the-counter topical medicines, in theform of soaps, creams, lotions or gels. Cream or lotion is better forsensitive skin. Gel, which is alcohol...

iPhone 5 Review

With all the rumours that iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 is going to be out, not that pretty soon, but is already talked about by many iPhone enthusiasts. Now we are trying to imagine what is going to be new with these phones. Perhaps a bigger screen since that is the trend for other smart phone brands. Maybe they are going to put a lot of effort on the camera. Users are expecting an increased battery life as well. An increased phone storage is expected, a 128GB would be awesome. And the software is...

Chocolate and Health Benefits

Chocolate is a product made up of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. It isproduced from the seeds of a cacaoa tree. It actually have a bittertaste but is processed and sweetened to develop a good taste.Chocolate is one of most popular food in the world.There are several types of chocolate.White Chocolate. It is not considered chocolate in some countriesbecause it does not contain cocoa solid. It is made up of cocoabutter, sugar and milk.Milk Chocolate. Condensed milk or milk powder is added to sweeten...

Online Internet Research

There is an above average job outlook for online internet researchers.So if  you are an internet savvy, you enjoy surfing the net andinterested in online research then this job is good for you.Companies are outsourcing research projects to freelance individualsor research companies.  Entrepreneurs and most small businesses hirean individual internet researchers who are expert at findinginformations on wide range of topics. It can be about a product orservice. It can be for marketing strategy,...

Virtual Assistant

Visual assistants, virtual office assistants or simply called VA's areprofessionals providing remote assistance to clients. Professionalservices online  such as administrative, clerical and secretarialincluding creative and technical service for clients.As the use of internet increased for business operations, the demandfor virtual assistants continues to grow. There are thousands oflistings or job advertisements in need of VAs on websites specializedin freelance workers.Virtual Assistants...

Acne and Causes

Acne or medically known as Acne Vulgaris, is a skin disease that isnot dangerous but it may leave scars. The oil glands under the skinproduces an oily liquid called Sebum. The Sebum carries dead skincells through the follicles which are connected to the tiny pores ofthe skin. If the oil is accumulated under the skin and the folliclesare blocked by small hair growing out of the skin, then pimples grow.Acne can affect anyone at any age but adolescents and young adults aremore prone to it.Causes of...

Potassium Alum and its Benefits

Potassium alum has medical and health benefits. It has been used byhumans for thousands of years for its curative properties. Potassiumalum or often called alum, is a naturally occuring salt deposit in theform of glassy white crystals. It dissolves in water easily and itliquifies when exposed to heat. It is a mineral salt that has apowerful ability to kill bacteria.Alum as Deodorant. Alum is an effective anti-microbial deodorant thatkills bacteria responsible for body odor.How to apply as a deodorant?On...

Singapore and Job Opportunities

Singapore is one of the best cities to live in. Located just a fewkilometers from the equator. It consists of one main island andsurrounded by several islets. The all year round, warm and humidclimate of Singapore is advantageous for the tourists visiting theisland. Despite the hot weather, the brief showers which is almost aneveryday phenomenon can be refreshing. Singapore is a modernmetropolis full of skyscrapers. Despite limited space, there is a hugepark at the center of the island.Visiting...

Coffee Cultivation and Processing

Coffee is one of the world's most consumed beverage in the world,making it an important agricultural commodity. The demand of coffee isstill increasing while there is a possibility that production mayfall.Coffee is cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in Latin America,Africa, Asia and Southeast Asia. Around 7 million tons of green coffeeare produced worldwide. There are 80 kinds of coffee trees but onlytwo of them are cultivated for human consumption. The Arabian tree andthe Congolesea tree.Coffee...

Dubai and Job Opportunities

Today, Dubai is one of the most expensive cities in the world and themost expensive city in the Middle East. It is called, The ShoppingCapital of the Middle East and The City of Gold. It has become famousof its high-rise buildings and man-made island. It is a perfect cityto visit or live in.In visiting Dubai, it will show you the timeless beauty of the desertto the magnificent skyscraper buildings. It is a haven for luxuriousshopping and state-of-the-art infrastructures. A visitor can takeadvantage...

Canary Bird

A canary is a social bird that makes them comfortable with a mate. Butthey can be territorial that they must not be caged with agressivebirds like parrot. A male canary sings more melodious than any otherbird. They normally sing when they are single to attract a mate. Oncethey are paired up with a female canary, they will sing less often.A great pet for beginner since they do not require too much attention.If you want to have a pet bird for companionship, canaries can be agood choice. They have...

Chorchorus Olitorious and Benefits

Chorchorus Olitorious or Jute is very common in tropical andsubtropical regions from Asia to Africa. It is an annual plant thatcan thrive almost anywhere since it is resistant to pests.And it can be cultivated in farms as well. Jute plants can grow forabout 2-4 meters tall with a few side branches. It has green leaves,yellow flowers and capsule-shaped fruit filled with small seeds.Jute is an edible leafy vegetable. The seeds are crushed forflavouring and the leaves are used in a variety of dishes...

Chikungunya and Prevention

Chikungunya fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease. It is spread by infected mosquitoes, Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus. The virus is transmitted if an infected mosquito feeds from an infected person, and may be spread further not just to human but to other animals as well. Chikungunya virus was first diagnosed during an outbreak in 1952 at Tanzania. The virus occurs much in Africa,  Asia and Indian continent and has already spread in Americas and Europe. The first outbreak in Europe...

Hair Loss and Prevention

Do you often see hair strands on your hair brush each time you use it?Whether or not you are experiencing hair loss, you need to take mostcare of your hair since it's your crowning glory. Hair loss is one ofthe most common problems nowadays and some of the major causes are dueto our lifestyle such as mineral deficiency, unbalanced diet, stressand the environment as well.Though hair fall is normal and you think that your experiencing morethan the usual, ask a doctor about it for an accurate diagnosis....

Skin Lightening and Soaps

Due to longer exposure tothe sun, the skin needs protection agains the harmful UV rays. A skinpigment called Melanin, is produced as the body's protection againstthe UV rays. People who lives in tropical areas produce more Melaninso they have darker skin tone than those who live in places with coldclimate. There are many many dark-skinned people who are desperate inachieving a lighter skin tone. The reason why, is more ofpsychological because it boosts their self-confidence and self-esteem.Nowadays,...

Hair loss and its Causes

Hair loss or Alopecia is now one of the major problems in the world.More than 30% of the world's population is affected and most of themare women. It's very important for us to understand what is hair lossand what causes it.You might want to test your hair strength to check if you areexperiencing hair fall or not. Take a small bunch of hair, hold itfirmly between your thumb and index finger. Pull it down slowly and ifabout 10 hairs come out then it's a sign of a hair loss problem. Butdon't worry...

Puppy or Dog

Before you decide to bring home a pet dog, there are many things you need to consider. You should know how to take care of your pet and all the responsibilities that comes with it. Taking care of a dog requires an investment of time. Aside from the daily needs which are food and water, your pet needs exercise, training, grooming and veterian care. And to not forget, your pet needs attention and affection. Important things to consider before bringing home a pet puppy or dog: Socialization. A...

Moringa's Miracle

Moringa oleifera. It is also called, the miracle vegetable, because of the great health benefits it has. Miracle vegetable as it is, because it's not only used as food but it is used as water treatment and traditional medicine. Others call it, the drumstick tree, because of the long seed pods it has.Edible Parts of MoringaLeaves. The moringa leaves are commonly cooked as soup along with other vegetables, with fish or with chicken. It is blanched along with the flowers for salad dish.Flowers. ...

Dragonfruit at its Best

Pitahaya or the commonly called Dragonfruit is very popular in Asia, Central and South America and is now becoming popular in the North America. It is grown in different types of cactus, it has a fragrant flower and a very exotic looking fruit. The color ranges from pink to red with green and yellow spikes. There are three types of dragonfruit. The Pitaya Blanca has red skin with white flesh. The Pitaya Roja has red skin with red flesh. And the Pitaya Amarilla which has yellow...

HEALTHIER FOODS FOR KIDS

Nowadays, unhealthy foods are easier to find. A big bag of chips arealways in stores, as well as high calorie beverages,candy bars andstreet foods are everywhere. Recently, the government has mandatedschool cafeterias to sell foods only with high nutritional value. Thisis a good move by the government that needs to be supported by theschools and parents.But let us take a closer look, a lot of stores and ambulant vendorsare outside the school premises. And even before the kids enter theschool, they...

RAINY DAYS

It's the seventh month of the year, once again it's rainy season.Since it's going to be the time of drizzles to heavy rains,thunderstorms to typhoons, and many other weather disturbances, wewill be more prone to waterborne diseases. And to not forget thebacteria left by the flood can cause airborne diseases as well.Lack of sanitary waste disposal is one of the major causes of watercontamination. It could be exposure to human, animal or chemicalwaste. Direct contact or ingestion of dirty water kills...