just watch a short movie on youtube titled "Strangers, again". it's a good movie. and now i learn the stages of a relationship:
1. stage 1: meeting
2. stage 2: chase
3. stage 3: honeymoon
4. stage 4: comfortable
5. stage 5: tolerance
6. stage 6: downhill
hmm i'm glad i accidentally found this movie, makes me learn something ;) and maybe you could learn something too, so i'll share it. enjoy :)
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Friday, November 27, 2009
concrete cloth
found one new innovative material for interior/architecture via dezeen. it's concrete cloth by concrete canvas. and it's sustainable too, i guess. the material consists of cement layered between fabric that can bond with water, backed with PVC. it can be formed into the required shape then allowed to absorb water, causing it to set after two hours.
jadi intinya bisa bikin bentuk macem2 dengan cara yang gampang, cepet, dan ramah lingkungan. kerenn :)anw, this is the list of things i need to finish before my final judgement (next january 2010).
dan di evaluasi 3 yg jadwalnya awal desember nanti, semua yg di tabel pertama (gambar kerja) diharapkan udah selesai, plus konsep desain per ruang terpilih yang dibikin di A1. jeng jeng jengggg..tiap kali ngeliat daftar ini rasanya darah mengalir ke seluruh badan, dan deg2an.haha
dan saat ini gw masi berkutat dengan layout n desain. padahal eva3 tinggal semingguan lagi. yihaa
"i can do all things thru HIM who gives me strength"
ayoo semangat joii kamu bisaaaa!!!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
cork material - fyi
wondering why belum banyak yang pake bahan gabus (cork) buat interior/products, and while searching the infos about cork and other green/sustainable materials for my final project, i found this article :)
Just about every tree has an outer layer of cork bark, but the cork oak (Quercus suber) is the primary source of most cork products in the world, including wine bottle stoppers. These trees primarily grow in countries that run along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, where there's plenty of sunshine, low rainfall and high humidity. The countries that produce the most cork include Portugal, Algeria, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy and Tunisia.
So, why does the cork oak have a thicker layer of cork bark than other trees? The tree evolved to protect itself from the harsh conditions of the forests near the Mediterranean. These forests experience frequent droughts, brush fires and temperature fluctuations. Cork is actually made of water-resistant cells that separate the outer bark from the delicate interior bark. It has a unique set of properties not found in any other naturally existing material. It is lightweight, rot resistant, fire resistant, termite resistant, impermeable to gas and liquid, soft and buoyant. It's these properties that make it ideal for stopping wine bottles and tile flooring. Let's take a look at how cork gets stripped from the tree and processed into consumer products.
* Stripping the bark -- A cork oak must be at least 25 years old before its bark can be harvested. Its cork can then be stripped every 8 to 14 years after that for as long as the tree lives. The cork is stripped off during June, July and August using a long-handled hatchet to cut sections out of the bark. These sections are then pried away from the tree. Workers must be careful not to damage the inner layer of the bark, otherwise the bark won't grow back.
* Washing the cork -- The cork slabs that are cut away from the tree are boiled and the rough outer layer of the bark is stripped away. Boiling the cork also softens it, making it easier to work with.
* Punching Bottle Stoppers -- From the slabs of cork, holes are punched out to make bottle stoppers. This leaves the slabs full of holes. These bottle stoppers are then sorted and shipped to various destinations. The stoppers can at this time be printed or branded with names or logos.
* Uses for Scrap Cork -- Once the bottle stoppers have been punched out of the cork slabs, there is some leftover cork scrap. This scrap is ground up, molded into large blocks and baked in ovens to make other cork products, such as cork tile flooring and cork message boards.
Cork has been used as bottle stoppers for more than 400 years. It is possibly the best suited material to use as a bottle stopper because it contains a natural waxy substance, called suberin. This substance makes cork impermeable to liquids and gas, and prevents the cork from rotting.
from howstuffworks. image: wikipedia.
Just about every tree has an outer layer of cork bark, but the cork oak (Quercus suber) is the primary source of most cork products in the world, including wine bottle stoppers. These trees primarily grow in countries that run along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, where there's plenty of sunshine, low rainfall and high humidity. The countries that produce the most cork include Portugal, Algeria, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy and Tunisia.So, why does the cork oak have a thicker layer of cork bark than other trees? The tree evolved to protect itself from the harsh conditions of the forests near the Mediterranean. These forests experience frequent droughts, brush fires and temperature fluctuations. Cork is actually made of water-resistant cells that separate the outer bark from the delicate interior bark. It has a unique set of properties not found in any other naturally existing material. It is lightweight, rot resistant, fire resistant, termite resistant, impermeable to gas and liquid, soft and buoyant. It's these properties that make it ideal for stopping wine bottles and tile flooring. Let's take a look at how cork gets stripped from the tree and processed into consumer products.
* Stripping the bark -- A cork oak must be at least 25 years old before its bark can be harvested. Its cork can then be stripped every 8 to 14 years after that for as long as the tree lives. The cork is stripped off during June, July and August using a long-handled hatchet to cut sections out of the bark. These sections are then pried away from the tree. Workers must be careful not to damage the inner layer of the bark, otherwise the bark won't grow back.
* Washing the cork -- The cork slabs that are cut away from the tree are boiled and the rough outer layer of the bark is stripped away. Boiling the cork also softens it, making it easier to work with.
* Punching Bottle Stoppers -- From the slabs of cork, holes are punched out to make bottle stoppers. This leaves the slabs full of holes. These bottle stoppers are then sorted and shipped to various destinations. The stoppers can at this time be printed or branded with names or logos.
* Uses for Scrap Cork -- Once the bottle stoppers have been punched out of the cork slabs, there is some leftover cork scrap. This scrap is ground up, molded into large blocks and baked in ovens to make other cork products, such as cork tile flooring and cork message boards.
Cork has been used as bottle stoppers for more than 400 years. It is possibly the best suited material to use as a bottle stopper because it contains a natural waxy substance, called suberin. This substance makes cork impermeable to liquids and gas, and prevents the cork from rotting.
from howstuffworks. image: wikipedia.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
12 eggscellent things you can do with eggshells
Take a crack at these eggshell reuses: - Less bitter coffee
Add an eggshell to the coffee in the filter, and your morning coffee will be less bitter. The spent coffee grounds, eggshell, and biodegradable paper filter are then conveniently ready for the compost pile. - Natural drain cleaner
Keep a couple of crushed eggshells in your kitchen sink strainer at all times. They trap additional solids, and they gradually break up and help to naturally clean your pipes on their way down the drain. - Nontoxic pest control in the garden
Scatter crushed eggshell around your plants and flowers to help deter plant-eating slugs, snails, and cutworms without using eco-unfriendly pesticides. Also, deer hate the smell of eggs, so scattering eggshells around the flowerbed will help keep Bambi away from your begonias. - Egg on your face
Pulverize dried egg shells with a mortar and pestle, then whisk the powder in with an egg white and use for a healthful, skin-tightening facial. Allow the face mask to dry before rinsing it off. - Eco-friendly household abrasive
Shake up crushed eggshells and a little soapy water to scour hard-to-clean items like thermoses and vases. Crushed eggshells can also be used as a nontoxic abrasive on pots and pans. - Eggy, crafty projects
"Blow out" the inside of a raw egg, and paint/decorate the hollow shell to make your own Faberge eggs or other craft projects. Pieces of egg shell (plain or dyed) can also be used in mosaic art projects. - Clever Jell-O and chocolate molds
Carefully fill "blown out" eggshells (see above) with gelatin or chocolate to make unique egg-shaped treats. Peel away the eggshell mold before serving, or serve as is and let your guests discover the surprise inside. - Treat skin irritations
Dissolve an eggshell in a small jar of apple cider vinegar (takes about two days) and use the mixture to treat minor skin irritations and itchy skin. - Compost for naturally fertilized soil
Eggshells quickly decompose in the compost pile and add valuable calcium and other minerals to the soil in the process. - Membrane home remedies
The super-thin membrane inside the eggshell has long been used as a home remedy for a wide range of ailments, from healing cuts to treating ingrown toenails. - Splendid seedling starters
Fill biodegradable eggshell halves with potting soil instead of using peat pots to start seedlings for the garden. And an egg carton on the windowsill is the perfect way to start a dozen tomato seedlings in shells before transplanting to the garden in the spring. - The fuel of tomorrow?
Just when your brain was totally fried by all my ingenious reuses for eggshells, researchers at Ohio State University recently discovered that eggshells might be the key to producing affordable hydrogen fuel. I've heard of walking on eggshells, but maybe some day we'll be driving on them too.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
how to reduce under eye circles
iseng2 googling..abisnya bawah mata gw suka item jg ky org begadang mulu.haha emang suka kurang tdr si,dan kynya turunan jg nih mata bgini..haha so here's some tips to reduce the black circles under eyes:
1|| Get plenty of rest! Under-eye circles can be a result of sleep deprivation. Also, do not fall asleep when you head faces in a downward angle (keep it elevated), which may result in under-eye circles due to fluid draining to your face.
2|| Treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masques available that may help reduce the appearance of puffiness or discoloration, but you can also make your own. Just before you go to bed, take a washcloth and wet it just a bit with cold water. Then squeeze out any excess water and place it over your eyes as you sleep.
3|| Drink plenty of water. Drinking too much coffee or alcohol can do damage to your adrenals, so stay hydrated.
4|| Avoid sweets or cut down on them, as they can also affect the way your appearance looks.
5|| Apply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags has been shown to reduce swelling and discoloration, and cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave fresh cucumber slices or cool, damp caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
6|| When using facial lotions, look for ingredients such as Vitamin E or chamomile, which will calm down any evidence of inflammation and make your skin look younger.
7|| Try to relax the space. You can do this by wetting a cotton swab and then freezing it for a little while. Then you should gently wipe under your eyes in the areas where the circles are occurring. When wiping, close your eyes and try not to flinch.
8|| Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Regardless of the cause, however, recent research has shown that skin creams containing these two ingredients reduce puffiness and discoloration significantly in many patients. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.
9|| Avoid rubbing your eyes. Usually rubbing of the eyes is brought on by allergies, but not always. Regardless of the reason, stop doing it. The rubbing irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing both puffiness and discoloration.
10|| Eat a healthy, balanced diet, take vitamins, and drink plenty of water. A whole host of cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. Also, a deficiency in B12 (usually anemia-related) can result in dark circles. Be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables—especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation.
11|| Reduce salt intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
~from: ehow, wikihow
1|| Get plenty of rest! Under-eye circles can be a result of sleep deprivation. Also, do not fall asleep when you head faces in a downward angle (keep it elevated), which may result in under-eye circles due to fluid draining to your face.
2|| Treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masques available that may help reduce the appearance of puffiness or discoloration, but you can also make your own. Just before you go to bed, take a washcloth and wet it just a bit with cold water. Then squeeze out any excess water and place it over your eyes as you sleep.
3|| Drink plenty of water. Drinking too much coffee or alcohol can do damage to your adrenals, so stay hydrated.
4|| Avoid sweets or cut down on them, as they can also affect the way your appearance looks.
5|| Apply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags has been shown to reduce swelling and discoloration, and cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave fresh cucumber slices or cool, damp caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
6|| When using facial lotions, look for ingredients such as Vitamin E or chamomile, which will calm down any evidence of inflammation and make your skin look younger.
7|| Try to relax the space. You can do this by wetting a cotton swab and then freezing it for a little while. Then you should gently wipe under your eyes in the areas where the circles are occurring. When wiping, close your eyes and try not to flinch.
8|| Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Regardless of the cause, however, recent research has shown that skin creams containing these two ingredients reduce puffiness and discoloration significantly in many patients. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.
9|| Avoid rubbing your eyes. Usually rubbing of the eyes is brought on by allergies, but not always. Regardless of the reason, stop doing it. The rubbing irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing both puffiness and discoloration.
10|| Eat a healthy, balanced diet, take vitamins, and drink plenty of water. A whole host of cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. Also, a deficiency in B12 (usually anemia-related) can result in dark circles. Be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables—especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation.
11|| Reduce salt intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
~from: ehow, wikihow
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
10 Healthy Ways to Lose or Maintain Your Weight
1. Don’t diet. A key ingredient in this formula is to NEVER diet. Remove the word from your vocabulary! As a teen, your body is growing and changing rapidly. A strict diet at this stage in your life could be unhealthy. Now’s the time to learn how to eat right and then do so for the rest of your life.
2. Keep track. Make a food log for one week. Write down everything you eat — from regular meals to stolen bites of candy bars to high-calorie drinks like milkshakes or Cokes. Also make note of what time it was eaten.
3. Study the results. At the end of the week, look over your food log. Evaluate where you’re eating high-calorie, low-nutrient foods. Then eliminate these foods from your diet.
4. Find a pattern. Spend some time studying your food log, looking for eating patterns. Do you eat when you’re upset or nervous? Do you eat at bedtime? Stop using food as a Band-Aid for disturbed emotions. When you’re upset, take a walk or express your feelings in a journal; do anything but eat.
5. Eat your Wheaties. Don’t skip breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. When you wake up, your body hasn’t received any nourishment for 10 to 12 hours. And when the body doesn’t receive any food for more than 12 hours, it goes into survival mode — it burns calories at a slower rate. Therefore, breakfast should be your biggest meal of the day.
6. Check the chart. Learn what foods your body needs daily.
7. Dump the junk. Avoid FAST FOODS! Most are high in calories and fat but low in nutritional value. The only possible exception is pizza. Pizza can be nutritious, but only certain varieties. Avoid pizzas with lots of meat toppings and those with cheese-filled crusts.
8. Don’t go overboard. Everything you eat must be in moderation. You might be eating healthy foods. But if you overeat , you’re defeating your purpose.
9. Exercise! Don’t put it off. As the Nike ads say, “Just Do It!” Take a walk or use the stairs instead of the elevator. Park (or have Mom drop you off) at the end of the parking lot and walk to the mall. Jump on a trampoline. Don’t try to do the whole workout tape at one time; start slow and gradually work up to it. Go swimming. Be creative. Exercise can be fun!
10. Talk to God. If you don’t remember anything else, remember this — GOD CREATED YOU, AND HE UNDERSTANDS YOUR FEARS! Talk to God about your body image and self-esteem. He cares! For proof of this, read Psalm 139. Read it every day until you believe it.
taken from: http://www.briomag.com/briomagazine/healthandbeauty/a0003351.html
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