TIPs to Avoid Radiation from Nuclear Power Plants

Introduction.

Nuclear power plants use the heat generated from nuclear fission in a contained environment to convert water to steam, which powers generators to produce electricity. Nuclear power plants operate in most states in the country and produce about 20 percent of the nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an operating nuclear power plant. 

Although the construction and operation of these facilities are closely monitored and regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), accidents are possible. An accident could result in dangerous levels of radiation that could affect the health and safety of the public living near the nuclear power plant. 

Local and state governments, federal agencies, and the electric utilities have emergency response plans in the event of a nuclear power plant incident. The plans define two “emergency planning zones.” One zone covers an area within a 10-mile radius of the plant, where it is possible that people could be harmed by direct radiation exposure. The second zone covers a broader area, usually up to a 50-mile radius from the plant, where radioactive materials could contaminate water supplies, food crops, and livestock.

Tips How to Control Your Weight

Festive season’s around the corner and it’s about time when some of us probably starts worrying how to resist the favourite food being served and made available on the table, to avoid being overweight. Anyone who is overweight will testify that losing weight is not as easy as it seems. The people that are lean, or have gone from fat to skinny will say it’s just a matter of motivation and elbow grease; though it is not as simple as that. Here are some quick simple tips to get ahead!

Substitute Water.
Our bodies are about 65-70% water. It follows that water would be not only essential, but the best possibly choice of liquids to ingest. In fact, our bodies will sometimes simulate a hunger response, when in reality the body is craving hydration. When hungry, drink a glass or two of water to check if it suppresses your hunger.

Chew Your Food.
Chewing our food very slowly and deliberately has several benefits that are often overlooked. It gives us the ability to relax, and enjoy our meal. Slow chewing is the first, and highly important, step in a complex system of digestion. Besides, if we eat slowly, we might feel full before finishing the whole meal, and can leave the rest for the next meal.

Tips: Caring For Your Contact Lens

Follow these guidelines for good contact lens care to extend the life of your contact lenses, and protect the safety and health of your eyes.

1. Always wash your hands with warm water and soap before handling your contact lenses or before touching your eyes. Any residue from lotions, soaps, or chemicals may stick to the contact lens, causing pain, irritation, or blurred vision when they are in your eyes. Dry your hands with a clean towel.

2. Wear your contact lenses as prescribed. Your eye doctor will recommend a wearing schedule specific to the type of contact lens you have selected. Only wear your contact lenses for the time recommended.

3. Clean and store your contact lenses as prescribed (in a clean case in fresh solution). Different types of contact lenses require special care and certain types of products. Always use the eye care products recommended by your eye doctor. Some eye products or eye drops are not safe for contact lens wearers.

Tips to Avoid Daytime Sleepiness

Almost everyone has days when they feel sleepy. But for some people, excessive sleepiness actually gets in the way of daily work, childcare, and even leisure activities. This is known as hypersomnia, recurrent sleepiness that makes people want to nap repeatedly, even at work. Poor sleep habits are often the cause of daytime sleepiness. Problem sleepiness can also be caused by certain illnesses and medications. And mental conditions such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and anxiety are very commonly linked to sleep problems. Even missing just a few nights’ sleep, or not getting enough uninterrupted sleep, can slow you down and sour your mood.

To improve nighttime sleep and avoid daytime sleepiness, here’s some tips to help you avoid going through more groggy and crabby days:-

1. Get adequate nighttime sleep.
Most adults need seven to nine hours a night, and teenagers usually need a full nine hours. Many of us succumb to shaving an hour or two off our sleep time in the morning or at night to do other things. Block out eight or nine hours for sleep every night.

2. Reduce distractions.
You shouldn’t read, watch TV, play video games, or use laptop computers in bed. Don’t do your bills or have heated discussions in bed either. They may leave you sleepless.

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Christopher Byrnes, Tam Lye Suan, "Teach Yourself Malay (Teach Yourself Complete Courses)"

Teach Yourself Books | ISBN: 0340907533 | January 27, 2006 | 320 pages | PDF | 29.5 MB

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Malay is spoken in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and parts of Thailand. "Teach Yourself Malay" is a self-access course for the independent adult learner of Malay as a foreign language. Lively dialogues (recorded by Malay speakers on the accompanying double CD) in authentic Malay introduce the language, which is then explained in simple English, as it is not assumed that the student has learned a foreign language before. Exercises - written, audio, and pictorial - are used to reinforce learning. At the end of the book there are a 'taking it further' section, a key to the exercises and Malay-English and English-Malay vocabulary lists. The accompanying double CD (0340 907541) is available separately or in a pack (0340 90755x) with the book.

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