***KnEeKo’S aRt ExPeDiTiOn***

Wheww… blog fasting until the month of June. Bloghopping is possible but can’t do it to all of you. I’m really sorry for not visiting you guys quite often.





Night Scene at Jubail City
Shot taken from the roof top of my college classmate residence.
Focal Length: 55mm
Aperture: F8
Exposure Time: 4sec
ISO: 400

Keep an eye on your brain health with these tips.

Knowing the warning signs of stroke and getting help fast are crucial to treating stroke. Symptoms tend to come on suddenly—and can leave just as quickly. Even if they disappear, you should go to the nearest emergency room immediately—clot-busting drugs to treat ischemic stroke are only effective if administered within three hours after symptoms begin. Don’t take aspirin or other medications on your own.

At the ER, insist that you are given tests for an accurate diagnosis. One or more of the following symptoms may occur with a stroke:

• Numbness or weakness of a limb or the face, usually on one side of the body
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Trouble seeing or speaking
• Severe headache

A TIA in Action

In aTransient Ischemic Attack (TIA), a clot temporarily blocks the flow of blood to the brain. A clot may develop in an artery to the brain or travel
there from elsewhere in the body. The blockage usually clears on its own, but TIA’s still require emergency treatment.

Prevention

Some risk factors are out of your hands, such as your race, gender, age and family history of stroke. Black people, for example, are more prone to having strokes than white people, men are more likely to have them than women are, and anyone 60 or older is especially susceptible. But other risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, obesity and smoking, are within your power to control:

• Lower your cholesterol levels and blood pressure via a low-fat diet and regular exercise. Consult a doctor to see if you need medications for these conditions.
• Watch what you eat. Until more research is done on diet and stroke prevention, experts generally recommend five servings of fruits and vegetables every day and two servings of fish a week. A recent study suggests that whole-grain foods such as brown rice and whole-grain bread can reduce stroke risk.
• Control your weight. Obesity raises your risk for stroke.
• Do a half-hour of moderate exercise on most days.
• Take aspirin. Studies show that it can be a potent risk reducer, especially for women. But aspirin can cause bleeding in some people, so check with your doctor before taking it routinely.
• Quit smoking.
• Have a drink. Some studies have shown that an alcoholic drink a day may also reduce risk. Indications are that the type of alcohol—beer, wine or hard liquor—doesn’t matter. A caution: Consuming more than two drinks a day increases risk.

Source: Linda Greider - arrp
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To me, to you…

These shots were taken last Thursday also at the reception. Please check my previous post. Arranged ko ang flowers na di ko alam ang pangalan, tinanggal ko sa bawat vase tapos pinagsama ko ang tatlo.










Happy Valentine’s Day sa inyong lahat…. lalo na sa may mga partners.

Last Thursday night, I was able to attend the christening of Baby Seth - youngest son of my couple friends/highschoolmates here. We welcomed him in the Roman Catholic Church in an “unknown dome” and baptized by “nameless priest”.

I was one of the Godfathers and at the same time as a photographer. Just want to share some pictures taken from their home (I woke him up) and at the reception only.

During the celebration, our friend photographer came (together with four photographers), flashes everywhere… Baby Seth looked like a celebrity then.
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“Ninong antok pa po ako eh.”





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“Wala pa po ako sa mood tumawa.”





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“Giveaways sa mga bisita ko.”





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“Wow me regalo, ngiti na ako.”





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“Si kuya Luke me bagong kalaro.”






Happy Sunday everyone!

“An apple a day keeps the Doctor away…”





Whew… Sensya na sa inyo bihira lang makapag-ikot sa mga bahay nyo dahil busy sa work. Plant shutdown, turn-around maintenance activities and tying up of a new plant.

Tsaka 4 times a week pa ang practice sa choir dahil sa nalalapit na biyahe.

Kunting update lang muna at kunting dalaw :)… Thanks sa inyo.

Ang sumusunod ay mga landmarks dito na nadadaan ko minsan. Medyo hindi lang maganda ang kuha dahil mahirap ang pwesto at tumatakbo ang sasakyan habang kinukuhanan ko ang mga subjects. Hindi ko rin alam ang mga landmark names Helpppp… Ann & KD…

The bridge connecting KSA & Bhahrain.











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