If love was a bird
Then we wouldn't have wings
If love was a sky
We'd be blue
If love was a choir
You and I could never sing
Cause love isn't for me and you
If love was an Oscar
You and I could never win
Cause we can never act out our parts
If love is the Bible
Then we are lost in sin
Because its not in our hearts
If love was a fire
Then we have lost the spark
Love never felt so cold
If love was a light
Then we're lost in the dark
Left with no one to hold
If love was a sport
We're not on the same team
You and I are destined to lose
If love was an ocean
Then we are just a stream
Cause love isn't for me and you
Girl I know we had some good times
It's sad but now we gotta say goodbye
Girl you know I love you, I can't deny
I can't say we didn't try to make it work for you and I
I know it hurts so much but it's best for us
Somewhere along this windy road we lost the trust
So I'll walk away so you don't have to see me cry
It's killing me so, why don't you go
John G. Dunn II
jgdunn.blogspot.com
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Whether you'll be sipping frozen cocktails by the pool or downing a 'dog at the ballpark, summertime is when the living is easy and the calories are high.
To make sure you fit in your suit all summer long, we've compiled this list of some of the most fattening foods of the season and healthier but delicious alternatives (no celery sticks — we promise!). Check out these 10 summer diet disasters.
Frozen Coffee Drinks
An iced coffee is the perfect way to cool down and caff' up on a steamy summer morning. But if you're not careful, you could be sipping a whole meal's worth of calories in one drink.
A large (32-ounce) Dunkin' Donuts Vanilla Bean Coolatta contains a whopping 860 calories - almost half your day's total allotted calories in just one drink! And a grande (16-ounce) Starbucks White Chocolate Creme Frappuccino has 610 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat - that's more than half the total saturated fat you should have in one day.
Hot Dogs
If your summer grilling goes to the 'dogs (hotdogs, that is), it's time for a menu makeover. Most hotdogs and sausages are made with processed meat which, due to its high content of saturated fat, sodium and nitrates, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Smoothies
A smoothie can be a healthy summer beverage, if it's made with real fruit, ice and a little bit of non-fat yogurt or milk. But what's offered at many smoothie stores is mostly sugar in a cup. An original (22 ounce) Strawberry Surf Rider smoothie from Jamba Juice has 430 calories and 93 grams of sugar. And their 22-ounce Peanut Butter Moo'd smoothie has 770 calories and 20 grams of fat - almost one-third of your total recommended daily fat intake.
Soft Pretzels
If you're a baseball fan, here's one stat to keep an eye on: the number of calories in your stadium snacks. Between hot dogs, ice cream and soda, a soft pretzel may seem like a healthy option.
Not at 630 calories for one pretzel, plus all the extra salt. "It's one of the most deceptive foods at the stadium," says Meltzer Warren. "With all those calories, it has little redeeming nutritional value."
Ice Cream
Whether it's on the boardwalk, at the beach or after a bike ride, an ice cream seems right just about any time during the summer. And while we won't be so cruel as to tell you to never eat ice cream again, we do encourage you to limit how often you eat it, and to alternate with nonfat frozen yogurt or sorbet when possible.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Best Countries in the World
Reading this title tells you really what this blog is all about. On this 4Th July day, I felt the urge to write this. For all you people who think America will be #1 I'm truly sorry to bust your bubble, but it's not! In fact before you read this, I will give you a warning that America will not show up much at all in this post. America, all they have at the strength is being the richest country in the world, but they also have the most debt so in my opinion them two things cancel each other. I know a lot of you saying, we have our Independence's, yes your right, but other counties do as well, and believe it or not, our Independence's is what got us into this economic crisis, that me and you won't live to see us overcome. I'm sure most of you don't like to open your eyes, and see facts of how we all could be better off somewhere else, if we wasn't stuck here for whatever reason, but if you genuinely though we was the best country, don't feel bad most Americans do. I'm sure it some of you who, like me, knew better. The United States is top the list in many things, much more bad than good, but all of that is a different topic for different day. Putting together this list was hard, best country is a very broad subject/topic, it takes a lot of research, a lot of help from sources, and a lot of knowledge in culture as there are many different ones. There are roughly 193 countries in the world, so of course I don't have all of em, but I have the most known or common ones. I could make a poll on this exact question, but I know America would win, because most people I know is American, and ignorant to this subject. With such a huge range of nations in the world, the question of whether there is a best place to live seems both simple and elusive. Given that there are so many ways to measure achievement, I chose the five I felt were most important like health, economic dynamism (the openness of a country's economy and the breadth of its corporate sector), education, political environment, and quality of life. And because it's easier to improve quality of life if you're tiny and rich like, for example, Finland, and did extensive research for about 10 countries. The list also accounts for income and size with rankings by subcategories. Like all lists, this one is not perfect, but it offers surprising and fascinating answers and plenty of insight into which country is healthiest, why Scandinavian nations always come out on top, and why the title of best country has more than one winner.
Best Overall: Finland
(Honorable mention: best small country, best high-income, best education)
Despite the long winter, Finland is a pretty great place to be—the best, actually. It ranked the highest overall and also comes in as the best small country, the best high-income country, and the best country for education. Its students scored first in science and second in both reading and math in the 2006 (the most recent one for which data are available) Program for International Student Assessment, a test of 15-year-olds' education skills by the OECD. Finland's schoolkids enjoy a laid-back and inclusive learning environment where shoes are optional, all teachers have master's degrees, and extra help is the norm: every year about one in three students gets individual time with a tutor.
Best Medium-Size Nation: Australia
With a relatively low unemployment rate—5.6 percent in 2009—and an economy that's one of the healthiest even during the global recession, Australia has a lot more to offer than just beaches and Hugh Jackman. In the overall index, Australia ranks fourth. In the other categories for medium-size countries, it claims the top spot for political environment and ties Spain for best health care. With its high standard of living, safe cities, sunny climate, and outdoorsy citizens, Australia also has the best quality of life among medium-size countries.
Best Large Nation: Japan
(Honorable mention: best health care)
The innovative country that brought the world sushi, Nintendo, and the Kyoto Protocol is also the one with the most healthy citizens. The average person in Japan lives to the age of 82; the average woman lives to be nearly 86. (Japanese women are the longest-living women in the world.) What explains their longevity? No one knows for sure, but it's likely a combination of preventive medicine, diet, health education, high standard of living during old age, and universal health care. Japan also ranks first among large countries in education and fourth in quality of life.
Best Low-Income Nation: Albania
(Honorable mention: best education)
Albania rarely makes headlines and seems an unlikely model for other countries, but this new democracy actually outperforms all other low-income countries. Among the nations in its category, it consistently ranks highest in education, health, and quality of life. Nearly 99 percent of Albanians are literate. Despite being a citizen of one of the poorest countries in Europe, the average Albanian can expect to live to be 78, the average Albanian woman to be 81—a pretty good statistic, considering that the average citizen of wealthy Germany will live only until age 79.
Best Upper-Middle-Income Nation: Poland
As a member of the EU (it joined in 2004), Poland is increasingly leaving its communist past behind—and for the better, it seems. As the top upper-middle-income country, Poland is pretty much a winner across the board. Its political environment is the best in its category, and it's in the top 10 for economic dynamism, education, health, and quality of life. In August, Poland elected its fourth democratically chosen president; its large cities, such as Kraków and Warsaw, are becoming increasingly vibrant and wealthy.
Best Education
Low income: Ukraine
Middle income: Kazakhstan
Medium size: South Korea
Large size: Japan
Among low-income countries, Ukraine is the best for education, with a 99 percent literacy rate. When it comes to math and science, Kazakh students are earning high marks, too, and not just among middle-income countries; they outperformed the United States and many others in math on the 2007 TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study). South Koreans are also among the highest-performing students in science, and they're the highest in reading among the world's wealthy countries. It seems their educational success continues into adulthood, making South Koreans the most likely to have university degrees out of those in developed countries. Despite spending only about 3.5 percent of its GDP on education (the U.S. spends a little more than 5 percent), Japan still ranks best in education among large countries. Nonetheless, its top spot is at risk; after being criticized for its harsh academic atmosphere, Japan turned to a more relaxed curriculum, only to see its students' performance slip in the past few years.
Best Health Care
Low income: Tunisia, China
Middle income: Chile
Small size: Switzerland
Medium size: Spain, Australia
Though you can't count on Tunisia for education, it's tied with China for the No. 1 spot on the health index among poor countries. Chile, which performs fairly well across the board, ranks No. 1 for health among middle-income countries, and Switzerland is the winner among small countries, beating out Sweden and the Netherlands. Spain and Australia share beautiful beaches and weather but also the title of healthiest medium-size countries.
Best Quality of Life: Norway
Given its breathtaking natural landscape and a laid-back atmosphere—most stores are still closed on Sundays—it's no wonder Norway has the highest quality of life. But the Scandinavian country of 4.8 million also has hard figures to back up its ranking: it scored the highest on standard of living for five years in a row, according to the U.N. Human Development Report. Norwegians also live in one of the most socially and economically equal societies, with one of the healthiest environments.
Best Quality of Life
Low income: Ukraine
Middle income: Cuba
Medium size: Australia
Large size: Germany
Germany has the highest quality of life among large countries and ranks in the top 10 for quality of life among wealthy states. Two of its cities—Munich (pictured) and Berlin—are often ranked among the most livable in the world. Australia, with its active citizens and high standard of living, comes in first among medium-size countries. In the low-income category, Ukraine comes out on top, and Cuba outdoes its fellow middle-income countries in quality of life. Cuba also ranks No. 3 in education among upper-middle-class countries.
Best Economic Dynamism: Singapore
Don't be fooled by Singapore's tiny size. Its population is little more than half that of New York City, but it still enjoys a high GDP per capita and has one of the recession's fastest-rebounding economies. The bite-size island's flourishing economy—thanks in part to low levels of regulation and low taxes—is even prompting the government to recruit foreign talent. With its open economy, low levels of corruption, and high government and business efficiency, Singapore no doubt deserves the title of the most economically dynamic country.
Best Economic Dynamism
Low income: China
Middle income: Malaysia
Medium size: South Korea
Large size: United States
Though the United States beats out China for most economically dynamic large country, China ranks the highest in that category among low-income nations. And though Malaysia's export-driven economy has recently become sluggish, it's still the best out of all middle-income countries in this category. Among medium-size countries, South Korea has the strong corporate sector and open markets needed to claim the top spot.
Best Political Environment: Sweden
In a competition for most neutral country, Sweden could give Switzerland a run for its money: Swedes haven't fought a war in nearly two centuries, and even though they joined the EU in 1995, they have not adopted the euro. Transparency International ranks Sweden among the top three least corrupt countries in the world. The cartoonist Lars Vilks—who was attacked for drawing the Prophet Muhammad as a dog—embodies Sweden's commitment to freedom of speech as well as freedom of religion. All places of worship in Sweden receive some funding from the government. Perhaps it's the open environment that inspires about 80 percent of Swedes to vote.
Best Political Environment
Low income: Ghana
Middle income: Poland
Medium size: Australia
Large size: Germany
Though Ghana (pictured) may not have a stellar economy, its political environment is the best among low-income countries like India, Albania, and Morocco. Poland wins in the middle-income category. Australia is a winner on many fronts, including its democratic freedom and voter participation, making it No. 1 in this category among medium-size nations. And Germany tops the list for large countries with the best political environment.
In closing, I'm not the brightest on this topic, a lot of the information came from other websites, but on this Independence's day, I feel like, yeah let's spend and share time with family, but also let's realize that when signing the declaration of Independence, none the names on there saw the United States being in this bad of shape, So as we celebrate, them guys is probably turning in there grave, because of the shape this country is in. We have given people power that, have really jacked this up and we continue too. America is a country most foreigners want to come too, I always wonder why? I realize it be citizens from less fortunate countries, and they won't to be here for freedom in which we have here. I tell you what though, you can have freedom, I take good education, healthy economic state, and good health care any day. I trade freedom for those! I leave you with this, America is the richest country in the world, but most of us can barely afford to live here! What the point in being free if you, or some of your love ones have to live miserably???
John G. Dunn II
jgdunn.blogspot.com
Biggest source:http://www.newsweek.com
Best Overall: Finland
(Honorable mention: best small country, best high-income, best education)
Despite the long winter, Finland is a pretty great place to be—the best, actually. It ranked the highest overall and also comes in as the best small country, the best high-income country, and the best country for education. Its students scored first in science and second in both reading and math in the 2006 (the most recent one for which data are available) Program for International Student Assessment, a test of 15-year-olds' education skills by the OECD. Finland's schoolkids enjoy a laid-back and inclusive learning environment where shoes are optional, all teachers have master's degrees, and extra help is the norm: every year about one in three students gets individual time with a tutor.
Best Medium-Size Nation: Australia
With a relatively low unemployment rate—5.6 percent in 2009—and an economy that's one of the healthiest even during the global recession, Australia has a lot more to offer than just beaches and Hugh Jackman. In the overall index, Australia ranks fourth. In the other categories for medium-size countries, it claims the top spot for political environment and ties Spain for best health care. With its high standard of living, safe cities, sunny climate, and outdoorsy citizens, Australia also has the best quality of life among medium-size countries.
Best Large Nation: Japan
(Honorable mention: best health care)
The innovative country that brought the world sushi, Nintendo, and the Kyoto Protocol is also the one with the most healthy citizens. The average person in Japan lives to the age of 82; the average woman lives to be nearly 86. (Japanese women are the longest-living women in the world.) What explains their longevity? No one knows for sure, but it's likely a combination of preventive medicine, diet, health education, high standard of living during old age, and universal health care. Japan also ranks first among large countries in education and fourth in quality of life.
Best Low-Income Nation: Albania
(Honorable mention: best education)
Albania rarely makes headlines and seems an unlikely model for other countries, but this new democracy actually outperforms all other low-income countries. Among the nations in its category, it consistently ranks highest in education, health, and quality of life. Nearly 99 percent of Albanians are literate. Despite being a citizen of one of the poorest countries in Europe, the average Albanian can expect to live to be 78, the average Albanian woman to be 81—a pretty good statistic, considering that the average citizen of wealthy Germany will live only until age 79.
Best Upper-Middle-Income Nation: Poland
As a member of the EU (it joined in 2004), Poland is increasingly leaving its communist past behind—and for the better, it seems. As the top upper-middle-income country, Poland is pretty much a winner across the board. Its political environment is the best in its category, and it's in the top 10 for economic dynamism, education, health, and quality of life. In August, Poland elected its fourth democratically chosen president; its large cities, such as Kraków and Warsaw, are becoming increasingly vibrant and wealthy.
Best Education
Low income: Ukraine
Middle income: Kazakhstan
Medium size: South Korea
Large size: Japan
Among low-income countries, Ukraine is the best for education, with a 99 percent literacy rate. When it comes to math and science, Kazakh students are earning high marks, too, and not just among middle-income countries; they outperformed the United States and many others in math on the 2007 TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study). South Koreans are also among the highest-performing students in science, and they're the highest in reading among the world's wealthy countries. It seems their educational success continues into adulthood, making South Koreans the most likely to have university degrees out of those in developed countries. Despite spending only about 3.5 percent of its GDP on education (the U.S. spends a little more than 5 percent), Japan still ranks best in education among large countries. Nonetheless, its top spot is at risk; after being criticized for its harsh academic atmosphere, Japan turned to a more relaxed curriculum, only to see its students' performance slip in the past few years.
Best Health Care
Low income: Tunisia, China
Middle income: Chile
Small size: Switzerland
Medium size: Spain, Australia
Though you can't count on Tunisia for education, it's tied with China for the No. 1 spot on the health index among poor countries. Chile, which performs fairly well across the board, ranks No. 1 for health among middle-income countries, and Switzerland is the winner among small countries, beating out Sweden and the Netherlands. Spain and Australia share beautiful beaches and weather but also the title of healthiest medium-size countries.
Best Quality of Life: Norway
Given its breathtaking natural landscape and a laid-back atmosphere—most stores are still closed on Sundays—it's no wonder Norway has the highest quality of life. But the Scandinavian country of 4.8 million also has hard figures to back up its ranking: it scored the highest on standard of living for five years in a row, according to the U.N. Human Development Report. Norwegians also live in one of the most socially and economically equal societies, with one of the healthiest environments.
Best Quality of Life
Low income: Ukraine
Middle income: Cuba
Medium size: Australia
Large size: Germany
Germany has the highest quality of life among large countries and ranks in the top 10 for quality of life among wealthy states. Two of its cities—Munich (pictured) and Berlin—are often ranked among the most livable in the world. Australia, with its active citizens and high standard of living, comes in first among medium-size countries. In the low-income category, Ukraine comes out on top, and Cuba outdoes its fellow middle-income countries in quality of life. Cuba also ranks No. 3 in education among upper-middle-class countries.
Best Economic Dynamism: Singapore
Don't be fooled by Singapore's tiny size. Its population is little more than half that of New York City, but it still enjoys a high GDP per capita and has one of the recession's fastest-rebounding economies. The bite-size island's flourishing economy—thanks in part to low levels of regulation and low taxes—is even prompting the government to recruit foreign talent. With its open economy, low levels of corruption, and high government and business efficiency, Singapore no doubt deserves the title of the most economically dynamic country.
Best Economic Dynamism
Low income: China
Middle income: Malaysia
Medium size: South Korea
Large size: United States
Though the United States beats out China for most economically dynamic large country, China ranks the highest in that category among low-income nations. And though Malaysia's export-driven economy has recently become sluggish, it's still the best out of all middle-income countries in this category. Among medium-size countries, South Korea has the strong corporate sector and open markets needed to claim the top spot.
Best Political Environment: Sweden
In a competition for most neutral country, Sweden could give Switzerland a run for its money: Swedes haven't fought a war in nearly two centuries, and even though they joined the EU in 1995, they have not adopted the euro. Transparency International ranks Sweden among the top three least corrupt countries in the world. The cartoonist Lars Vilks—who was attacked for drawing the Prophet Muhammad as a dog—embodies Sweden's commitment to freedom of speech as well as freedom of religion. All places of worship in Sweden receive some funding from the government. Perhaps it's the open environment that inspires about 80 percent of Swedes to vote.
Best Political Environment
Low income: Ghana
Middle income: Poland
Medium size: Australia
Large size: Germany
Though Ghana (pictured) may not have a stellar economy, its political environment is the best among low-income countries like India, Albania, and Morocco. Poland wins in the middle-income category. Australia is a winner on many fronts, including its democratic freedom and voter participation, making it No. 1 in this category among medium-size nations. And Germany tops the list for large countries with the best political environment.
In closing, I'm not the brightest on this topic, a lot of the information came from other websites, but on this Independence's day, I feel like, yeah let's spend and share time with family, but also let's realize that when signing the declaration of Independence, none the names on there saw the United States being in this bad of shape, So as we celebrate, them guys is probably turning in there grave, because of the shape this country is in. We have given people power that, have really jacked this up and we continue too. America is a country most foreigners want to come too, I always wonder why? I realize it be citizens from less fortunate countries, and they won't to be here for freedom in which we have here. I tell you what though, you can have freedom, I take good education, healthy economic state, and good health care any day. I trade freedom for those! I leave you with this, America is the richest country in the world, but most of us can barely afford to live here! What the point in being free if you, or some of your love ones have to live miserably???
John G. Dunn II
jgdunn.blogspot.com
Biggest source:http://www.newsweek.com
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