Why The Sun Is Good

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FOR years we have been told to cover up in the sun to cut the risk of getting skin cancer. But now it seems that a little bit of sunshine on your body is actually good for you.

Studies have shown that a sensible amount of sun reduces your risk of several cancers and other serious health conditions.

And it's all thanks to vitamin D, which is made by our bodies through the action of the sun's UVB rays on our skin.

Even the Stone Age people knew the Sun brought life on Earth and that is why they used to worship it. But the sun waves can heal and destroy, they can be the kiss of life or death. It depends on the way we use them. 

1. The sunlight kills microbes. That's why it is important to put out in the sun carpets, blankets and eiderdowns that cannot be washed regularly. Exposure to the sun confers the skin a bright, healthy look and increased elasticity. 

A moderately tanned skin is more resistant to infections and sun burning than an untanned one. Many skin diseases (dermatitis) can be controlled and even cured through controlled exposure to the sun. The sun rays are proven to strengthen the immune system. 

2. Due to the sun our mood and morals improve. Sunlight helps in cases of chronic or acute depression, by stimulating the synthesis of endorphins (good-feeling hormones). That's why we get depressed in the cold and dark days of the winter. 

3. The sun is good against insomnia. Daytime exposure to sunlight increases the melatonin production during the night. This hormone helps regulate the sleep. 

4. Under the action of the sunlight, the skin synthesizes vitamin D, which makes possible calcium absorption in the intestine, helping the organism grow strong bones. This way the sun prevents rachitism in both children and adults and osteoporosis in elders. 

5. As vitamin D and some related compounds impede the development of some cancer cells, we can say the sun fights off this disease. Regular and controlled exposure to the sun has a preventive effect against cancer of colon, breast, leukemia and lymphomas. 

6. Exposure to the sun strengthens the cardiovascular system. Blood circulation is improved, the pulse, arterial pressure, moderately high glycemia and cholesterol levels can be normalized.

7. Sun rays improve liver functioning, being effective in treating jaundice.

8. They help the kidneys with a part of their job, as the sun waves favor the elimination of waste products through the skin, when we sweat.

9. The sun also helps losing weight by increasing the metabolic rate through the stimulation of the thyroid. It also eases symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. 

10. The sun rays also ease the healing of the swollen joints during peaks of inflammation in cases of arthritis.

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Why Rain Is Good

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1. Free car washes every day.

2. If you dig a big hole in your backyard, you can get a free swimming pool.

3. We will not have a drought anytime soon.

4. You have less of a risk of getting skin cancer.

5. If you are ever thirsty, just stick out your tongue (free refills, too).

6. Gives you more opportunities to go see that movie that you’ve wanted to see and buy those clothes or shoes that you’ve been eyeing.

7. No need to water grass or garden.

8. Save money on electricity such as air conditioning and fans.

9. Pale is the new tan — your pale skin will bring out the color of your clothes, hair and eyes.

10. It makes you appreciate the sunny days that we get and makes them more enjoyable!

11. It helps people with allergies because it cleans the air of pollen. 

12. Without rain, no umbrellas. Without umbrellas, Under my umbrella ella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh? lol

13. You can re-enact the scene from the Notebook! 

14. Helps Forrest Fires.

15. Helps us save on watering our plants and trees.

16. Gives water to the Wild Life. 

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Activities for Memorial Day Weekend

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Everyone knows that this weekend is one of the busiest weekends for traveling. Second only to the Fourth of July holiday, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. 

The more traveling it also means the more accidents that can occur. Knowing full well what comes along with the traditional summer season kick-off celebration, law enforcement, AAA and first responders will be out in full swing statewide. In the state of New York they always launch programs for this weekend, more police men and women go to the streets to try to stop drunk drivers and check seat beats.

But Don't worry here are some ideas of the things you can do this weekend. 

After hurricane sandy many of our local beaches were badly damaged and have been gone through repairs and although the weather is not cooperating much this yr all our state beaches and parks are being reopened this weekend. Although the mark of sandy's destruction still can be seen and some things still under construction there , you can have access to the beaches and parks, now we need the sun to come out!

Brookhaven Fair: Farmingville NY. This fair is very traditional of this weekend. Bring your kids and enjoy of a good time. Open from May 24th - June 9th Visit the website to buy tickets!

Another traditional activity is Little Neck–Douglaston Memorial Day Parade

Honor fallen members of the United States Armed Forces at the largest of the city’s Memorial Day parades. Bring your handheld Old Glory and cheer on local members of the military, veterans, marching bands, Brownie troops and Boy Scouts as they march westward along Northern Boulevard in Queens from Great Neck to Douglaston.

An Of Course There is much more these are just some Ideas but dont forget that, well, it isn’t just about day-drinking and savoring extra time away from your desk—it honors the men and women who have died while serving in our armed forces. Pause during your BBQ to remember the sacrifices made for the red, white and blue, and check out one of the Memorial Day parades happening in each of the five boroughs. Memorial Day weekend also marks the unofficial start to summer in New York. Here are the best events, beaches, parks, memorials, concerts, vacation spots and other things to do throughout the three-day weekend. 

Don’t spend your precious days off waiting around in airport lounges; easy day trips and overnights are just a car, train or bus ride away. Whether you’re looking for adventurous outdoor activities, sunbathing, beaches off the beaten track, culinary destinations (lobster-shack road trip!) or culture, we’ve found plenty of weekend getaways to satisfy your wanderlust.

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Which U.S. State Has The Most Trees

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While is hard to know 100% which state has the most trees many sources explain that Alaska has the most acreage of trees in the whole U.S. but from the Resources Planning Act 2002, published by the USDA Forest Service says that Oregon is the state with more even than Alaska, however other studies also show Washington as the state with the most trees.

Oregon - 87,682

Washington - 67,557

California - 59,521

Ohio - 10,568 

Maine - 22,307

Montana - 38,682

Wyoming - 12,380

Colorado - 23,050

Other top states include:

Idaho - 44,070

North Carolina-34,752

Alaska - 34,268

Georgia - 33,663

Alabama - 31,150

These numbers are from 2002, but I doubt they've changed drastically.

Which state has the least?

Hawaii - 333 million cubic feet and Nevada - 4th fewest with 595 million cubic feet

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The Best Time To Water A Plant

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The best time to water plants is usually in the early morning, both to maximize the efficiency of water used and to promote healthy flora.

Mornings tend to be cool and without strong winds, so the amount of water lost to evaporation is much less than during the middle of the day. Yes, evenings are typically similar, but if plants stay damp overnight they are more likely to be damaged by fungal and bacterial diseases. Ideally, use a drip or soak system instead of a regular sprinkler, which wastes a lot of water and drenches the leaves, which are prone to damage as well as disease.

Most experts recommend substantial, infrequent watering for established plants, typically a total of about one inch of water per week (including rain). One or two applications a week encourages deeper rooting, which promotes stronger plants. To avoid shocking tender greenery, try to use water at or near air temperature (collected rainwater is best).

With population growth and climate change putting increasing pressure on freshwater supplies, it is becoming more important than ever to save water.

source:thedailygreen

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Most Common Fruit Trees

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 A fruit tree is a tree that has the availability to grow fruit which feeds humans as well as some animals. All trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovaries  of flowers containing one or more seeds. The term "fruit tree" is mostly used to describe a tree who's fruit can be consumed by humans.A "fruit" si the fruit that is used in a culinary sense, as well as some nut-bearing trees, such as walnuts.

Some of those groups are: Pome fruits, which include apples and pears, and stone fruits, which include peaches/nectarines, almonds, apricots, plums and cherries. 

Here are some of the most common fruit trees.

Orange

 Blue Berry

Grape

Mango

 plum

Apricot

Avocado

Pear

Peach

Banana

Lime

Apple

Cherry

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How Much Oxygen Does One Tree Produce?

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When is it a fact trees are important for our survival, many people wonder of how much really a tree can contribute to the human species. Trees produce oxygen which is what humans inhale as well as they inhale carbon dioxide which is what humans create. The trees need us as we need them. We both wouln't be able to survive without the other. The amount of oxygen produced by a tree depends on several factors, but here are some typical calculations.

The atmosphere of the Earth has a different composition from that of other planets in part due to the biochemical reactions of Earth's organisms. Trees and plankton play a big role in this. There are different answers for this and many people who have come to different answer but the truth is a tree is plays a mayor role in the survival of more than 1 human. The amount of oxygen produced by a tree depends on the species of tree, its age, its health, and also on the tree's surroundings. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, "a mature leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year." Here are some other quoted figures regarding the amount of oxygen produced by a tree:

"A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 48 lbs./year and release enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support 2 human beings."

- McAliney, Mike. Arguments for Land Conservation: Documentation and Information Sources for Land Resources Protection, Trust for Public Land, Sacramento, CA, December, 1993

"One acre of trees annually consumes the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent to that produced by driving an average car for 26,000 miles. That same acre of trees also produces enough oxygen for 18 people to breathe for a year."

- New York Times

" A 100-ft tree, 18" diameter at its base, produces 6,000 pounds of oxygen."

- Northwest Territories Forest Management

"On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four."

- Environment Canada, Canada's national environmental agency

"Mean net annual oxygen production (after accounting for decomposition) per hectare of trees (100% tree canopy) offsets oxygen consumption of 19 people per year (eight people per acre of tree cover), but ranges from nine people per hectare of canopy cover (four people/ac cover) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to 28 people/ha cover (12 people/ac cover) in Calgary, Alberta."

- U.S. Forest Service and International Society of Arboriculture joint publication

Source: about.com

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Largest Cementery in the U.S.

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Now that memorial day is coming and we want to remember the brave men that have served with their lives our nation, its important to know where they rest in peace.

Arlington Cementary is one of the largest military cementaries in the U.S. and very known for its location close to the u.s. Capito, The cementary was established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Curtis) Lee, a great grand-daughter of Martha Washington. The cemetery is situated directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. It is served by the Arlington Cemetery station on the Blue Line of the Washington Metro system. In an area of 624 acres (253 ha), veterans and military casualties from each of the nation's wars are interred in the cemetery, ranging from the American Civil War through to the military actions in Afghanistanand Iraq.

However even when Arlington's Cementary is very known here in long island we have the lasrgest cementary of the U.S. The largest of the 130 national cemeteries is the Calverton National Cemetery, on Long Island, near Riverhead, N.Y. That cemetery conducts more than 7,000 burials each year"  The United States flag is flown over national cemeteries every day. Graves are decorated annually with United States gravesite flags the Saturday before Memorial Day and are removed the Saturday after the holiday. Flags are not permitted on graves at any other time.

In 1974, Long Island National Cemetery was the only national cemetery on Long Island with available space for burials--but its maximum burial capacity was soon to be exhausted. As a result, plans were developed by the National Cemetery System to construct a new regional cemetery to serve the greater New York area—home, then, to nearly three million veterans and their dependents. On Dec. 7, 1977, a 902-acre tract of land was transferred from the U.S. Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant at Calverton to the Veterans Administration for use as a national cemetery.

The National Cemetery System realized that Calverton National Cemetery would become one of its more active cemeteries. For that reason, they designed and built a feature called a committal “wheel” of shelters that permits multiple burial services to be held simultaneously. To the left of the main cemetery entrance, around the Veteran’s Circle, are seven committal shelters. After the funeral service, the caskets are moved into the hub of the wheel and then transported to their respective gravesites. One floral arrangement is taken to the gravesite. In 1983, the walls of the committal shelters were reconstructed to serve as columbaria for the inurnment of cremated remains. Calverton is the largest, and one of the most active national cemeteries currently overseen by the National Cemetery Administration.

Monuments and Memorials
Calverton National Cemetery features a memorial pathway lined with a variety of memorials that honor America's veterans. As of 2009, there are 23 memorials here, most commemorating soldiers of 20th century wars.

Sources Wikipedia, Google and http://www.cem.va.gov/

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