For The Love of Coffee

Mmm, coffee. The many wonders of coffee; some love it, some don't. No doubt about coffee causing stained teeth, bad breath and aftertaste, increased risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, possible sleep deprivation, and so forth. Stop me before I scare coffee-lovers away. 

But on a good side, coffee is not all hazardous to the human body. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants that help prevent oxidation, a process that causes damage to cells and contributes to aging. Regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease, while it is also known to improve mental performance. Caffeine in coffee is a well known stimulant as coffee promotes alertness, attention, and wakefulness.

(Source: http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/12/pros-and-cons-of-coffee-drinking.html) 

Facts aside for a minute, making your own cuppa is just as therapeutic and satisfying as sipping a cuppa that tastes good.

Learn the art of coffee and try it at the comfort of your own home! (see video below)

Too cute to drink!

A video worth watching!

Here are some interesting coffee facts and trivias:

• Take some coffee beans with you in your bag when you shop for perfumes. Have a sniff in between smelling each perfume scent to refresh your nose.
• Sprinkle spent coffee grounds around the base of your garden plants, it will stop snails and slugs from munching them!
• A coffee tree has about a lifespan of 50 to 70 years!
• The aromas of coffee develop at the 10th minute of coffee-roasting.
• Coffee is the 2nd most widely used product in the world, after oil.
• The world's 2nd most popular drink, after water.
• In the United States, September 29th is celebrated as "National Coffee Day"!

(In Malaysia, Coffee Day is celebrated every other hour of the day?) TEEHEE =D

The Tuesday After

Today is Monday Tuesday.

Had a long weekend and feeling sorry it's already Tuesday?

There, there *pats head*
I know how that feels.

Thought the following is awfully hilarious and decided that I ought to share.

Photo taken from here

Have a great week ahead!

World of Wonder

For those of you who grew up watching Star Trek and Star Wars surely you've lain in bed at night or simply gazed up into a sky full of stars wondering about the mysteries of the universe. But have you ever come to the realization that these mysteries are in fact all around you?

No, the wonders of the universe aren't just about what you cannot see, but about things all around you as well. Keep reading; from the list below, how often can you tell yourself hey, I KNEW that!?

Picture taken from here

• You know the saying 'blood is thicker than water'? Well, whaddaya know, it's actually scientifically proven that blood is indeed 6 times thicker than water!
• Between 12% - 15% of the world's population is left-handed.
• Back in the 1600s, thermometers were filled with brandy rather than mercury.

Picture taken from here

• A female ferret can die if she goes into heat and cannot find a mate. If that's the case, pet ferrets, especially the female ones, would have a hard time, no?
• A newborn baby breathes five times faster than an adult male.

Picture taken from here

• Free Willy! Talk about natural-born killers. Did you know that orcas (killer whales) kill sharks by torpedoing up into the shark's stomach from below, causing the shark to explode.
• You know how you've watched sci-fi movies about mutant apes and other creatures that invade our planet? Newsflash: leeches could be next to make humans their slaves. Why? Did you know that leeches have 32 brains?
• A person who smokes a packet of cigarettes per day will, on average, lose two teeth every ten years. You hear that, fellow MYC! co-workers? To avoid teeth from falling out, quit smoking!

Picture taken from here

• In some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck. Hence Jack Sparrow's shortage of rum.
• By age 60, most people would've lost half of their taste buds.
• An estimated 690 million people live in Africa.

Announcement: Contest Winners!

Once again, MYC! comes bearing good news to 5 lucky winners!

Thank you for your participation & Congratulations to:

Grand Prize Winner - Exclusive Prize-Pack, courtesy from the movie "What's Your Number?" (1)

Telry

Runner-Up Winners -  Dri-fit Shirt, courtesy from the movie "Dylan Dog: Dead of Night" (1 each)

1. Cherry Kam

2. Rave Foo

3. Wei Liam

4. Robert

*We will be sending all winners an email notification soon. Do check your emails, yea!

We are overwhelmed by everyone's support and participation! For those who did not win this round, we will have more contests coming soon so do continue to tune in to MYC!'s Facebook page and Blog! :)

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Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!

Little Ways Go A Long Way

Little ways go a long way, little things do count.

Often we hear people 'going green' that sometimes we let it pass in ignorance or assumption that our planet will always remain in sunshine with sparrows greeting the morning skies. There is always a reason behind an action.

Going green starts in your every day lifestyle. 

Sometimes, you do not have to do 'big' things to make a difference. Little ways go a long way.

Start your mornings by turning off the water tap when you're brushing your teeth.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

No, we do not mean girlfriends/boyfriends. Reuse and recycle your college textbooks for instance! What's important is the knowledge from its contents, not how 'white' it looks like from the outside. In fact, hand-me-down textbooks are better because you get additional knowledge from side notes written by the previous owner of the book!

Party people, leave the disposable utensils, cups and plates at the supermarket shelves! As tough as it is to go against convenience, try using the plates, cups, and utensils in your cabinets. A little dish-washing wouldn't kill. :)

Use reusable shopping bags and lunchboxes! Surely the first thing that popped into your mind is the 'Go Green Grocery Bag' from your local supermarkets. But no, we meant those stylish fun-looking ones that you can purchase at a very affordable price! In fact, tote bags are in trend right now!

Opt for tupperwares instead of polystyrene boxes as your lunch box too!

Carpool! Drivers, if you're having a grouchy day and feel reluctant to fetch a friend, make some cash? Charge your friend, with a reasonable price, of course! Maybe the value of a drink at your local mamak stall? Disclaimer: True friendship worth more than dollar bills! :)

Save water! Use 'low flush' toilets! That applies only when your 'output' does NOT fill the entire bowl, of course! :) 

Last but definitely not least, always THINK 'GREEN'. Have an active conscious mind on doing your little part to help save OUR planet for ourselves, and people in the future. :)

[MYC! Cares]

People-profiling

And then there was Em

who had the misfortune

of residing

directly beneath 

the icy winds

that freeze faces

and cause frostbite - 

often you'd hear

K-pop blasting from 

her speakers.

Her weakness: 

Korean pretty boys.

(She also moves like Jagger)

A Girl Named Nicole

Once upon a time

there lived a girl 

named Nicole.

She lived on 

the other side of the wall

from the land so cold

it had the ability 

to freeze faces 

and cause

your limbs to fall off

from frostbite.

She adored the art

of painting nails

and enjoyed listening to music

that would give her 

the blues.

What she had: a great

sense of humor

and terrible luck

when it came to boys men.