A song consists of conditional sentences

This is one of my favorite songs from a famous R&B singer, Usher, named "Separated". This following video bellow is made by someone, and i just pick it off from YouTube to my blog. The reason why I put this song, not only because it consists a lot of conditional sentences but also because it is a beautiful love song. Though I consider this blog as "Junior High School" blog, I hope they won't judge this post as "a love song for adults", but try to consider what the song consists of (the conditional sentences)

Here the song with its lyrics, enjoy yourself.!!!

Affect Versus Effect

Affect
Affect with an a means "to influence," as in, "The arrows affected Ardvark," or "The rain affected Amy's hairdo." Affect can also mean, roughly, "to act in a way that you don't feel," as in, "She affected an air of superiority."

Effect
Effect with an e has a lot of subtle meanings as a noun, but to me the meaning "a result" seems to be at the core of all the definitions. For example, you can say, "The effect was eye-popping," or "The sound effects were amazing," or "The rain had no effect on Amy's hairdo."


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Writing A Good Paragraph

I think this video is quite interesting because it informs us how to compose a good paragraph attractively. I hope you will like it, too. Check it out..!!!

Teen Depression Prevention

Teen depression cannot always be prevented, but some things can help reduce the chances of an episode of depression in a teen who is at risk. Keep reading for information on teen depression prevention, and what you can do to help prevent teenage depression.

Some of the causes of depression in teenagers seem to be genetic, and those cannot be changed, but other triggers of teen depression can be avoided. Some of the risk factors for teen depression include:

* A family or personal history of depression
* A long-term illness or disability, whether physical or mental
* Experiencing a trauma or loss, including abuse, divorce of parents, death of a
loved one, or a break-up
* Difficulties at home, at school, or with friends

If you are a teen who has suffered from depression, or who has other risk factors for teen depression, there are some things you can do to help prevent an episode of depression:


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The secret health benefits in 5 natural foods

by Sarah Kirmani

Nutritious foods keep us healthy and prevent diseases. A well-balanced diet that includes these foods is critical to overall well being. Traditional medicine may be a temporary solution whereas a well-balanced healthy diet is more permanent. For example, diabetics can benefit greatly with a healthy well-balanced diet to resolve the source of the problem instead of temporary medical relief. In fact, many doctors propose a well-balanced meal in addition to their recommendations to ensure a holistic approach to recovery. Let's look at a list of these super foods and see how they affect us.


Salmon
The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon provide heart benefits. Salmon is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein. Omega-3 also helps prevent blood clots which cause many strokes. People who eat salmon have better vision and better memory.

Blueberries
Blueberries help lower cholesterol and thus reduce stroke and heart disease. They also reduce the risk of urinary tract infection, and improve eye vision.

Beans
Beans regulate blood, sugar, help prevent heart disease and cancer and ward off hunger.

Oysters
These sea creatures are low fat and low cholesterol and high protein which helps regulate stress levels. Oysters contain high levels of calcium, iron, and vitamin A, which are essential for healthy bones, blood, and eyesight, respectively. Did we mention oysters are an aphrodisiac?

Nuts
Nuts reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol. Cashew nuts promote bone growth and strong teeth. Brazil nuts prevent breast cancer and walnuts have high levels of omega-3 acids that reduce body swelling and growth of plaque in arteries. Nuts are also brain foods and can make you smarter.

taken from: www.goarticles.com

Bullying

How to Avoid Being Bullied in Middle School

originated by:Anonymous, Mike M, Justplainwierd, Justinjpd (see all)


No one wants to be bullied. No one should be bullied. However, it happens everyday in Middle School. Bullies feel insecure about themselves Follow this guide to improve your chances of avoiding bullies:

Body language is extremely important. Do not look at your feet when you walk. Do not bite your nails (it is an animal instinct of nervousness). Do not walk with your hands in your pockets. Examine your current habits, do any of them make you seem smaller, weaker or less physically capable? If so, change them to something that will make you appear larger and more confident.
Self Esteem is even more important but harder to attain. You are a very important person. You matter! You matter to your parents, teachers and relatives. Self-confidence may be the only thing that separates you from the most popular kid in school.

Do not attempt to throw back comebacks unless you are incredibly adept. Bullies practice their comebacks on other kids all day everyday. You probably don't and you will merely say something that they will use against you.

When ridiculed, say nothing, and stare them viciously in the eye like a hungry animal. This may be difficult at first but you wont be giving them the reaction they want. They want you to give in and try to fight them so they can beat you. If you don't fight, they can't win.

Do not believe that a teacher or parent or principal can save you from bullying. You should always tell a parent, teacher or principal if the bullying gets excessive. But they often can do nothing to protect you, you must protect yourself. Most teachers won't follow you to the bathroom or escort you from class to class. Even though the school is liable for your safety, they cannot safeguard you.

Keep an eye out in the halls. These are great bully hideouts because they can strike while you are in a group so they wont be seen. Move amongst the other kids with head held high, scanning for threats. It may sound a bit paranoid but it comes in very handy. Especially focus on the faces of kids in a crowd. If they appear hostile in any way, slip away inconspicuously.

Do not fight them. Even when fighting a bully of greater size, you can do some damage. If you are able to repel an attack by a bully or even hurt a bully, they will likely try one or two more times to pick on you and if you can continually keep them at bay they may leave you alone. Opting for other more easy targets.

Wait until they have thrown the first punch or have hurt or have attempted to hurt you physically. You can then claim it was in self defense and that you just didn't want to get hurt anymore. NEVER SAY "He started it!" use the words "self defense" or say "i feared for my life (or safety)".

Kicking a bully in the back of the knees while he is walking away will bring him to your level as he falls to his knees. If he is wearing a backpack, pull on that hard from behind and he will fall on his back. Kick him in between the legs. Do not try to fight with your fists. You will almost certainly lose.

If they make fun of something you do or something you wear, do not change your habits. This will only show them they have power over you.


taken from: http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Being-Bullied-in-Middle-School