SEXISM = Discrimination
recently announced that it would no longer use “grid girls” at its races. The series stated that the scantily clad women used to promote the sport were part of its past, and had no place in its future.
The decision has been praised by those who believe the series – and motorsport more broadly – needs to move on from viewing women as “sexual objects”, in the words of Katie Mech. The 27-year-old Illinois native, now resident in Florida, strongly supported the WEC’s decision, calling it “an amazing step by a top-notch series to send the message that racing isn’t just for men.”
Through the advent of social media, Mech recently found herself at the roiling centre of the debate about women in and around motorsport. Having tweeted her support, she received a deluge of replies and retweets. Everyone from the everyday racing fans to female IndyCar driver Pippa Mann chimed in.
“You can’t change an opinion or fix a bad situation until you really talk about it,” Mech says. She was particularly moved by Mann’s support, someone from the actual starting grid voicing her opinion.
“[Mann]’s such a great example of a woman in racing working hard,” Mech says. “She detailed a lot of the same things I’ve heard as a racing fan, and that made me feel like maybe I was on the right track.”
Grid girls stand in a line during a DTM touring car race in Wiesbaden, Germany (Credit: Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images)
What impacted her most, however, were stories from other women that reached out to her via Twitter. “I had a lot of women contact me and tell me they had been subjected to sexism at the track. Their stories were heart-wrenching.”
Though she does not describe herself as a crusader, Mech wants motorsport to improve its image, for its own sake. She reiterates that the problem does not lie with the majority of the paddock, and wholeheartedly trusts most of the racing community – even with her life.
When Mech was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013, the doctor who treated her was a sportscar driver, racing in the Grand-Am series. Her surgeon was even introduced to her by drivers in the paddock. “I owe everything to those guys,” she says of how they rallied around her.
Mech quickly changes the subject to her desire to see the sport grow. “I love racing so much… I live-tweet the races because I keep hoping a non-racing follower will turn it on.”
She aspires to fix sexism in racing “for the women like me who never thought they could love racing,” and for “the young girls who are just as excited to meet a driver as their brothers are.”
Mech did not start watching in earnest until adulthood, citing the influence and appeal of US actor and racer Patrick Dempsey. “His passion led me to wanting to know more,” she says.
Despite having come to motorsport later in life, Mech is finely attuned to why people love it, regardless of gender. “Racing is unlike any other sport in the world, from the amazing machinery to the thrills on track and to the camaraderie built. To describe the effect it has on you is impossible.”
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ތެލެސީމިއާ ބަލީގެ
އުދަގޫ ތަންކޮޅަކީ ލޭއަޅަން ޖެހުމާއި ބަރާބަރަށް ހީމޯގްލަބީން އެއްވަރެއްގައި
ހިފެހެއްޓުމަށް ބޭސްތަކެއް ކާން ޖެހުމެވެ.
މި ބަލި ޖެހެނީ ތެލެސީމިއާ
ބަލި ހުންނަ ދެ ކެރިއަރުން ޒަވާޖީ ޙަޔާތެއް ފެށުމުން އެދެ މީހުންނަށް ލިބޭ
ދަރިންނަށެެވެ. ލޭ އަޅާ ކުދިން ލިބުމުގެ ބޮޑުފުރުސަތެއް ދެ ކެރިއަރުން ނަށް ލިބޭ ކުދިންނަށް
އޮވެއެވެ. އެކެއްގެ ގައިގައި ހުރެފައި އަނެކެއްގެ ގައި ގައި މި ބަލި ނުހުރެއްޖެ
ނަމަ ލޭއަޅާ ބަލި ހުރި ކުއްޖެއް ލިބުމުގެ ފުރުސަތެއް ކުޑައެާވެ. އެންމެ ދެރަ ތަންކޮޅަކީ ތެލެސީމިއާ ހުރިތޯ ބަލަން ހަދާ ޓެސްޓް ވެސް ކައިރި ރަށަކުން ހެދެން ނެތުމެވެ. މާލެ އަށް ނުގޮސް މި ޓެސްޓް ނުހެދެއެވެ.
ހުވަންޏަކީ ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގައި ދިރި
އުޅޭ ވިހަ ސުއިޕެކެވެ. މި އުޅެނީ ވަކި މޫސުމެއްގައެވެ. ހުވަނި އިންސާނުންގެ ގައިގައި
ޖެހިއްޖެ ނަމަ ހިރުވައި އެތަނުން ފިއް ނުކުމެ އެމީހަކު ބޯ އަނބުރައިގަނެ ހޮޑުވެސް
ލެވިދާނެ އެވެ. ހުވަނިން ރައްކާތެރި ވުމަށްޓަކައި ރައްކާތެރި ކަމުގެ ގޮތުން
އެޅިދާނެ ފިޔަވަޅު ތަކުގެ ތެރޭގައި އަލިފާނުން ހުވަނި އަޅާފައި ހުންނަ ގަހަށް ދުން
އެޅުމާއި ސައިޓަކްސް ނުވަތަ މަދިރި މަރަން ގެންގުޅޭ ދުން ޖެހުމެވެ. ހުވަނި އެންމެ
ގިނަ އިން ފެންނާނީ ވާރޭނުވެހި ގިނަ ދުވަސް ވާ ރަށްރަށުނެނެވެ. އަދި ވިނަ ބޯ
ތަންތަނުނެނެވެ. ދިވެހިން އަދި އެހެން ގޮތަކަށް ވެސް ހުވަނި ފައްސަވަ ލައްވައެވެ.
އެއީ ފަންޑީތަ ހަފދައިގެންނެވެ. އެއީވެސް މުޖައްރިބް އެއްޗެކެވެ. އެކަމުގެ ޢިލްމު
ލިބިފަ ހުރި މީހަކު ވަނީ މި އަތޮޅުގެ އާކިރާ ހުއްޓާ އިން ވެސް ހުވަނި
ނައްތާލާފައެވެ. ހުވަންޏަކީ ވަރަށް ނުރައްކާތެރި ސުއިއްޕެއްކަމުން ވަލު ތެރެ
އަށާއި ފަޅުރަށް ރަށަށް ދާ ބޭފުޅުން ސަމާލު ވުން ބުއްދިވެރިއެވެ.
late i will publish english in this ..ok
late i will publish english in this ..ok
Do not throw plastic and rubber to the ocean or reef
In
developing countries I have seen reef
are polluted with plastic. In Maldives it is practicing. We are earning a lot
of income from tourism sector hence it was demand on nature beauty. if Maldivians
are not stop to throw plastic to ocean definitely our beautiful reefs and
fishes will beyond us. If we thing another side it is very bad habit to pollute
to the environment. In case Muslim should be live
clean he knows the value of living organisms. We can live very clean environment. Rubbish
can be easily demolish with friendly
environment. We can burn it with machines.
Free pollute
can bring clear oxygen and reduce global warming. Let us al help to stop
increasing global warming. Decide every
one I will not throw plastic to the ocean
and even roads and public place . your decision is very help full
to have better life.
If you have a plant like the one in the picture below, get rid of it.
This plant is very common at our houses, gardens, parks and offices (popular as indoor & outdoor plant). The plant (Dumb Cane or Dieffenbachia) is now proven to be dangerous, so, please take care!
I know that the leaf of this plant causes itching if its sap (milk) touches your skin. But there are more dangerous facts! Read the details below.May be useful for you. You better believe it. Please read below.
One of my friends almost lost her daughter who put a piece of the leaf of this plant in her mouth and her tongue swelled to the point of suffocation. This is one plant but there are others with the same characteristics of coloring. Those are also poisonous and we should get rid of them.
Please watch out for our children. As we all leave our children at home in the hands of a nanny, we should give them a safe environment where they can play.Name: Dumb Cane or Dieffenbachia
"This plant that we have in our homes and offices is extremely dangerous! This plant is common in Rwanda. It is a deadly poison, most specially for the children. It can kill a kid in less than a minute and an adult in 15 minutes. It should be uprooted from gardens and taken out of offices. If touched, one should never touch his/her eyes; it can cause partial or permanent blindness."
we callled it ahi vah.
The Medical Benefits of the Noni Fruit of Hawaii - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com
capsules of freeze-dried fruit extract. It is recommended that if the taste or smell of the Noni juice is disagreeable to you (safe assumption), its flavor can be enhanced, or better yet, masked, by combining it with another fruit juice.
It is in demand for everything from minor injuries to life-threatening illnesses, including (but certainly not limited to) the following:
AIDS
Sprains
Drug addiction
Depression
Arthritis
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Muscle aches
Ulcers
Headaches of all strengths
Menstrual problems
Heart disease
Cancers
Senility
Digestion
Herbal Remedies: 20 Health Benefits of Neem
Neem Tree has
been described in Ayurveda’s prime text, the Charaka Samhita, as sarva roga nivarini
(that which keeps all diseases at bay) or arishtha (reliever of disease). Its
extracts have been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for
thousands of years for maintaining health and overall well-being. The roots,
bark, gum, leaves, fruit, seed kernels and seed oil are all used in therapeutic
preparations for both internal and topical use.
1.
Neem, a tree native to India, is a vital ingredient in Ayurveda. Regarded as a ‘one tree pharmacy’, the
Neem tree has several medicinal uses and forms an integral part of home remedies for the hair and skin.
2. Neem leaf has antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it effective in treating dandruff.
3. It also relieves dryness and itching, strengthens hair and promotes hair growth.
4. Traditionally, neem paste has been used to condition the hair and scalp.
5. It also soothes irritation, prevents dryness and flaking.
6. Neem is mentioned in most Ayurvedic formulations for the treatment of skin disorders because of its detoxifying properties.
7. The growth of acne-causing bacteria such as propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and staphylococcus epidermidis is also inhibited by neem.
8. The role of neem in acne is further supported by studies which have shown that it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing P. acnes-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-a and IL-8.
9. Neem oil and neem leaves are excellent skin care ingredients. The oil relieves dry skin and soothes itchiness, redness and irritation.
10. It also improves general skin health and immunity, combating bacterial infections such as acne, boils and ulcers.
11. Its antimicrobial properties help heal wounds without causing any infections or septic conditions.
12. For acne, neem tackles bacteria from the root and prevents the recurrence of pimples and blemishes.
13. It is especially beneficial for skin disorders like eczema and minor skin infections. Neem leaves also eliminate acne-causing bacteria.
14. It is also a gastro protective element and effective in healing ulcers.
15. It contains high level of antioxidants that help protect skin from environmental damage and from aging.
16. Neem oil contains fatty acid and vitamin E that gets absorbed easily into the skin, it helps rejuvenate skin cells and restore elasticity.
17. It helps maintain a glowing skin and balance skin tone.
18. The high fatty-acid content in neem oil helps prevent and treat scars from acne.
19. Neem leaves are also excellent exfoliants; it tightens pores and removes impurities when used as a mask.
20. It is an excellent healer of skin fungal infections.
ICT, is often used as an extended synonym for information technology (IT), but is a more
specific term that stresses the role of unified communications[1]
and the integration of telecommunications (telephone
lines and wireless signals), computers as well as necessary enterprise software, middleware,
storage, and audio-visual systems, which enable users to access, store,
transmit, and manipulate information.
The phrase ICT had been used by academic researchers since the 1980s, but it became popular after it was used in a report to the UK government by Dennis Stevenson in 1997 and in the revised National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2000.
The term ICT is now also used to refer to the convergence of audio-visual and telephone networks with computer networks through a single cabling or link system. There are large economic incentives (huge cost savings due to elimination of the telephone network) to merge the audio-visual, building management and telephone network with the computer network system using a single unified system of cabling, signal distribution and management.
The term Info communications is sometimes used interchangeably with ICT. In fact Info communications is the expansion of telecommunications with information processing and content handling functions on a common digital technology base. For a comparison of these and other terms, see.
The ICT Development Index compares the level of ICT use and access across the world.[6]
2. Neem leaf has antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it effective in treating dandruff.
3. It also relieves dryness and itching, strengthens hair and promotes hair growth.
4. Traditionally, neem paste has been used to condition the hair and scalp.
5. It also soothes irritation, prevents dryness and flaking.
6. Neem is mentioned in most Ayurvedic formulations for the treatment of skin disorders because of its detoxifying properties.
7. The growth of acne-causing bacteria such as propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and staphylococcus epidermidis is also inhibited by neem.
8. The role of neem in acne is further supported by studies which have shown that it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing P. acnes-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-a and IL-8.
9. Neem oil and neem leaves are excellent skin care ingredients. The oil relieves dry skin and soothes itchiness, redness and irritation.
10. It also improves general skin health and immunity, combating bacterial infections such as acne, boils and ulcers.
11. Its antimicrobial properties help heal wounds without causing any infections or septic conditions.
12. For acne, neem tackles bacteria from the root and prevents the recurrence of pimples and blemishes.
13. It is especially beneficial for skin disorders like eczema and minor skin infections. Neem leaves also eliminate acne-causing bacteria.
14. It is also a gastro protective element and effective in healing ulcers.
15. It contains high level of antioxidants that help protect skin from environmental damage and from aging.
16. Neem oil contains fatty acid and vitamin E that gets absorbed easily into the skin, it helps rejuvenate skin cells and restore elasticity.
17. It helps maintain a glowing skin and balance skin tone.
18. The high fatty-acid content in neem oil helps prevent and treat scars from acne.
19. Neem leaves are also excellent exfoliants; it tightens pores and removes impurities when used as a mask.
20. It is an excellent healer of skin fungal infections.
Information and Communications
Technology
The phrase ICT had been used by academic researchers since the 1980s, but it became popular after it was used in a report to the UK government by Dennis Stevenson in 1997 and in the revised National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2000.
The term ICT is now also used to refer to the convergence of audio-visual and telephone networks with computer networks through a single cabling or link system. There are large economic incentives (huge cost savings due to elimination of the telephone network) to merge the audio-visual, building management and telephone network with the computer network system using a single unified system of cabling, signal distribution and management.
The term Info communications is sometimes used interchangeably with ICT. In fact Info communications is the expansion of telecommunications with information processing and content handling functions on a common digital technology base. For a comparison of these and other terms, see.
The ICT Development Index compares the level of ICT use and access across the world.[6]
drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
Something that has been very
important for my body during this 7-Day Spring Cleanse, but has also
been a part of my daily routine for a few months now, is drinking warm lemon
water. I have started (almost) every day with a glass of warm lemon water and
it has made a huge differences for me. Warm lemon water in the morning helps
kickstart the digestion process for the day. According to Ayurvedic
philosophy, choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up
resistance to disease or tear it down. Ayurveda invites us to get a jump-start
on the day by focusing on morning rituals that work to align the body with
nature’s rhythms, balance the doshas and foster self-esteem alongside
self-discipline.
There are many health benefits of
lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial,
antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid
because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many
substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids,
pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.
HOW TO DO IT: You should be using purified water and it should be
lukewarm not scalding hot. You want to avoid ice cold water, since that can be
a lot for your body to process and it takes more energy to process ice cold
water than the warm. Always use fresh lemons, organic if possible, never
bottled lemon juice. I squeeze 1/2 a lemon with each glass and I drink it down
first thing before I eat a single thing, or workout, etc.
10
Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
1) Aids Digestion. Lemon
juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic
composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices.
It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for
digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama,
or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help
to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating.
The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to
cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.
2) Cleanses Your System / is a
Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because
lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are
released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The
citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the
liver and aids in detoxification.
3) Boosts Your Immune System.
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re
high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also
helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons
demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support
for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in
the body; iron plays an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain
saponins, which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu
at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body.
4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons
are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on
their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not
create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and
ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral
content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when
the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove
overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of
the primary causes of pain and inflammation.
5) Clears Skin. The
vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and
blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for
healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria
known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots
to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your
blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the
inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from
within your body.
6) Energizes You and Enhances
Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and
molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from
food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes.
Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions,
providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The
scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of
lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also
help reduce anxiety and depression.
7) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic
acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is
an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue,
and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory
properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of
good health and recovery from stress and injury.
8) Freshens Breath. Besides
fresher breath, lemons have been known to help relieve tooth pain and
gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be
mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water.
It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a
significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can
rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.
9) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm
water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing
fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can
definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish,
decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood
pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed, just to
name a few.
10) Aids in Weight Loss.
Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. Studies
have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet, do in fact lose weight
faster. I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I
start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon
water first thing every morning.
Do
you drink warm lemon water every morning? What are your favorite benefits?
*EDIT*
I
recently discovered how smart it is to zest my lemons before I juice them for
my daily warm lemon water. I keep a container in the freezer and I just keep
adding to it. It’s great to toss into pasta dishes, in salad dressings, etc.
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