Power Kids

Weekend bakal tiba 2 hari lagi, so sape2 yang tak tau nak wat ape tu, ape kate korang bazirkan sedikit duit dan mase untuk tengok wayang.. huhu.. Power Kids nie cite Thailand yang mengisahkan 4 sekawan yang sangat la rapat..aktiviti dorg pas balik sekolah ialah training Thai Boxing aka tomoi la kot..tapi sah2 bukan tomok ok.. 4 sekawan ni terdiri dari 2 orang laki dan 2 orang perempuan..dan salah sorang laki ni ada sorang adik yang menghidap penyakit jantung..


Walaupon cite nie bergenre action tapi tak sume jalan cite dia action je..ade gak diselitkan lawak2 sket pada permulaan cerita sebelum menjadi agak sedih pada hujung2 cite tu.. permulaan cite banyak la ditunjukkan kenakalan 4 sekawan ni dengan menyalah gunakan tomoi dorg belajar untuk bergaduh.. paling best time dorg nak kene sebat ngan rotan.. ahahaha..


Kesimpulannya cerita ni tak la berat sangat untuk di tengok.. sebab hero mestila menang kan..hehehe.. cume cite2 yang berbahasa asing selain english kadang2 tu aku termiss sarikata kat bawah tu.. yela action dia kan best so kadang tu tak sempat la nak bce..ahahaha

Happy Mother's Day

-10 May 2009-
Selamat Hari Ibu...Sesungguhnya tahun nie aku berbeza dari tahun-tahun yang lain..Tahun ni aku belikan mak aku hadiah untuk b'day dia dan utk hari ibu sekali..Ingat nak surprise kan dia, tapi tak jadi pulak nak balik kampung..Hopefully minggu depan aku sempat la balik...

-edited 13 May 2009-
padi..apekah yang kau geli kan nie..aku blaja ayat2 bunga pon dari ko dlu..ko ajar aku wat ayat2 jiwang ngan kad2 ucapan yang jiwang..ko jangan lupe plak yang ko penah wat sajak, kemudian mbr ko post kat mag 'Remaja' pastu siap tersiar lagi dalam mag tu..ahahhaha ada tulis name penuh lagi kat bawah tu..

aku nak sambung sket la pasal hari ibu nie..malang sekali aku xdapat balik..weekend ni pon jadual aku dah penuh..2 hari akan ke PWTC dan sehari akan ke SOGO..ahahahaha..mungkin weekday nnt baru dapat balik kot..so berbalik kepada hari ibu, aku teringat la knape kite kne dgr cakap mak..

mase kecik2 aku nie agak nakal la.. aku ske sgt main ngan air lagi2 pas hujan lebat..kompom la lopak2, longkang2 dan parit2 akan dipenuhi air.. aku plak sgt2 la excited macam pegawai dari jabatan tali air dan perparitan trus la terjah tempat2 berair nie.. besenye aku ske men bot or sampan nie.. tapi sampan kertas la.. kadang tu siap letak lilin lagi kat bawah sampan kertas tu nak bagi kalis air... aahahahaha.. kecik2 dah kreatif :p

satu hari ni selepas je hujan lebat aku pon nak la mulakan aktiviti aku..tapi kali ni lain sket sebab jiran depan umah aku tu br je dapat tangkap seekor ular sawa..besar gak la..kalo setakat ayam tu mmg bole telan la..ular tu tersangkut kat jaring ikan dia..so aku pon ajak la akak aku pegi tengok skali..dan mak aku pesan suruh tgk dari jauh je..tapi aku dengar tak dengar jela ape dia cakap..ular sawa tu.. tak penah tengok kan mmg excited gile la..tengok pon dalam gambar je..

mase aku sampai ular tu still melekat lagi kat jaring tu.. so aku pon tengok la dekat2 dari atas titi..tapi time tengah syok2 tengok, aku tak tau la sape tolak aku..ataupon aku yang terkinje2 dari tadi sampai la terjatuh masuk dalam parit same2 ngan ular sawa..aku tak perasan pon time jatuh tapi yang aku ingat..mase dalam air tu sume kaler kuning (air parit tu keroh kot).. mse tu dorang cakap aku dah tenggelam timbul.. macam nak lemas dah.. akak aku leh jerit2 je dari atas..nasib baik la anak jiran aku tu lompat msuk dalam parit tu pastu selamatkan aku..huhuhu..belom ajal lagi kan..

yang aku ingat..badan aku penuh ng rumpai2 dan rumput2.. hijau satu badan aku huhu mak aku bukan main marah kat aku..dah la aku nk nak lemas..pastu bole dia mandikan aku lagi..sambil cubit2..ahahahaha yela kan lemas satu hal, kalo kene telan ngan ular sawa tu lagi satu keje.. mesti la kene marah gile2..awal2 lagi dia pesan.. huhuhu cite lame kan.. kalo dikenang2 mmg la sgt lawak..

skang aku dah 24, dan aku pon dah banyak berubah..lagi2 after 24 nie..byk sgt aku berubah... cume kadang2 tu aku mengharap orang disekeliling aku pon berubah..tapi kadang tu payah nak suh orang berubah..again.. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY =)

Aku dan Alam??

-Dapat nie dari blog Majinn..nice gak la kalo bole pegi..lagi2 yang leh makan buah tu..huhuhu..yer la kan kalo tgk2 yang len dah la jauh kat sabah, pastu penat jalan jer..makan xdpt..ahahahhaha..leh jadi the next road trip nie..-

Mase Balik Kampung

Aku rasa selama ini aku tak pernah nampak yang Sekinchan tu cantik jugak..huhu..gambar ni aku snap dari dalam bas..cume ade garis-garis jer sebab cermin bas kotor..huhu

KKSK

Kerna ku sayang kamu - Dygta

Seandainya kau ada di sini denganku
Mungkin ku tak sendiri
Bayanganmu yang selalu menemaniku
Hiasi malam sepiku
Ku ingin bersama dirimu
Ku tak akan pernah berpaling darimu
Walau kini kau jauh dariku
Kan slalu kunanti
Karna ku sayang kamu

Hati ini selalu memanggil namamu
Dengarlah melatiku
Ku berjanji hanyalah untukmu cintaku
Tak kan pernah ada yang lain
Adakah rindu di hatimu
Seperti rindu yang kurasa
Sanggupkan ku terus terlena tanpamu di sisiku
Ku kan slalu menantimu....

Download

Process Meng"update" Blog

Akhirnya hampir siap,
walaupon demam,
tapi leh je online..
:)


:: Mode:Merindui Seseorang Yang Jauh ::


tapi esok nak balik dah...yeah2..

Family Outing

Dua tiga menjak nie aku dok bertapa dalam bilik semata-mata nak mendownload cite korea nie...Family Outing...dari taun lepas lagi aku dah layan tapi disebabkan dah grad dari utp so aku hilang sumber nak download sampai la 2 3 menjak nie...ada 2 3 forum yang share cite nie dgn subtitle english so leh la paham cte korea nie..huhu

Dijamin korang akan pecah perut gelak tengok telatah artis korea nie..memang la sangat sporting walaupon antara diorang tu ada yang artis nombor satu negara (kalo kat sini macam Siti Nurhaliza la)

sape minat nak tgk sile la download kat forum2 nie;

1. SOOMPI
2. Ramen Soup Subs
3. DraManiacs & Family Outing Project Subbing Squad
   

Made In Malaysia

-aku jumpe kat forum, memang lawak la sebab ni jadi kat malaysia je..tempat lain mmg takde la macam nie..-

My Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2009:

1-mase tu kat kampong
2-aku demam, batuk dan sakit kepala
3-lampu hanya ditutup setelah jam 9 malam
4-buka lampu balik jam 9:45 malam
5-lampu ditutup setelah melihat jiran2 sekeliling ada yg bergelap
6-TV tidak ditutup kerana ada AF
7-banyak serangga berterbangan ke kaca Tv
8-Ada yang takut hendak bergerak sehingga lampu dipasang semula, walaupon "tak tahan sgt nk pegi toilet"
9-mate senang jadi ngantuk dan aku tdo awal malam tu, kul 11 dh tdo slalu kt kg kul 3 pagi...


sekian, Earth Hour 2009
(tak sangka orang kampung aku pon off lampu)

5 Days To Go

With less than 5days to go before our planet switches off, its time to tell your friends,family and everyone you know about Earth Hour.

10 Things To Do During Earth Hour

1. Gather family & friends for a night picnic2.
2. Dine in one of the many Earth Hour participating restaurants by candlelight
3. Organize a family night playing board games
4. Throw an Earth Hour street party with your neighbors
5. Arrange a house party lit by torches
6. Take the dog for a night walk
7. Hand write a letter to loved one by lantern
8. Sit in the dark and share stories
9. Read a book using a book light
10. Share a romantic night in with your loved one

Alone at home that night? Join the others..

• To date we have more than 23,000 individuals,companies,schools and organizations that have signed up in Malaysia.
• More than 350 companies have pledged their support
• More than 9 events have been planned for you to celebrate Earth Hour with. (Log on to earthhour.org/malaysia -> events for details)
• 2140 cities have pledged their support to go dark in support of Earth Hour, this is more than the target of 1,000 cities that was set for Earth Hour 2009
• Earth Hour Facebook Group has more than 35,000 friends and growing by the day
• Earth Hour Malaysia Youtube channel now has all video's and tv commercials
• KLCC,Dataran Merdeka,KL Tower,Putrajaya are amongst the famous Malaysian icons that have confirmed their participation and more will be updated on earthhour.org/malaysia -> news

Namun Ku Punya Hati

-Tetiba pulak tersentuh dengar lagu ni..Walaupon aku bukanlah cacat atau kurang upaya [tempang sket jer] tapi kadang tu terasa gak la ngan keadaan aku yang xde keje. Mungkin blum rezeki lagi tapi hidup aku yang menumpang kasih orang ni macam sangkut paut ngan lagu nie..yela kalo tuan rumah makan baru la aku makan..kalo tuan rumah tak makan aku pon tak makan skali..Mak bapak yang mengharapkan anak dia dapat keje nie lagi menambah perasaan aku seperti orang kurang upaya..kalo aku mmg kurang upaya dan tak mampu bantu family kan macam ok gak la..nie sehat walafiat tapi tak leh nak bantu..hurmm..mak n bapak please jangan compare saye ngan anak orang len..bagi lah saye mase..-

Senyumku tak seghairah
Gerak gaya tidak selincah
Mataku tak seayu
Kicau burung pun tak semerdu

Namun ku punya hati
Juga gayaku perasaan
Hidupku yang begini
Kadar waktu diizin Tuhan

Tidak ku minta
Lahir ke dunia
Tidak kuduga
Cacat begini

Bukan kuminta
Kasih dan manja
Bukan ku rayu bantu simpati

Maafkan wahai teman
Kumenumpang di sudut dunia
Mencari ketenangan
Sampai masa ku pergi jua...

Earth Hour 2009

WHY SHOULD I VOTE EARTH?

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

What you can do?

Turning your lights off for an hour is a great start. However, there are many other things you can do to make Earth Hour 2009 a success.

1 - Sign Up Now. Become a part of Earth Hour and get useful tips and tools to reduce your carbon footprint everyday.

2 - Tell A Friend. Better still – tell them, your family and even your work mates. Encourage them to sign up.

I've Signed Up. Will You?

Jangan Tegur (2009)

Filem ini bakal menghantui pawagam mulai 9 April 2009

Penerbit : David Teo
Pengarah : Pierre Andre
Syarikat Penerbit : Metrowealth Movies Production Sdn. Bhd.

Kategori : Filem Cereka
Bahasa : Bahasa Melayu
Genre : Seram
Klasifikasi : U - Untuk tontonan umum
Tarikh Tayangan : 09 April 2009
Durasi : Tiada Maklumat
Audio : Tiada Maklumat
Format : 35mm

Penulis Skrip : Pierre Andre
Lakon Layar : Pierre Andre

Senarai Pelakon:
Julia Ziegler : Natasya
Pierre Andre : Kamal
Nadia Mustafar : Baizura
Almy Nadia : Sara
Ellie Suriati : Mak Su
Azri Iskandar : Ustaz Amin
Rozita Che Wan : Doktor Lisa

SINOPSIS FILEM JANGAN TEGUR

Jangan Tegur mengisahkan Natasya (Julia Ziegler) yang telah terlibat dengan kemalangan jalan raya dan koma selama beberapa minggu. Sewaktu di dalam koma, Natasya telah bermimpi tentang seorang gadis bernama Baizura (Nadia Mustafar) yang disyaki telah hilang 2 tahun secara misteri tanpa khabar berita. Natasya sering diganggu dengan mimpi-mimpi aneh yang menceritakan akan kesengsaraan Baizura yang telah dibomoh dan sering didatangi makhluk-makhluk halus.

Tersedar dari koma, Natasya mula mengalami perkara yang sama seperti yang telah dialami oleh Baizura. Daya penglihatannya tidak membataskan dia melihat makhluk-makhluk halus itu. Ini menambahkan kerunsingan suami Natasya iaitu Kamal. Kamal (Pierre Andre) pula adalah seorang yang tidak mempercayai benda-benda khurafat ini sehinggalah dia melihatnya sendiri.

Melalui mimpi-mimpi yang dialami, Natasya mula menyiasat apakah yang telah berlaku kepada Baizura. Siasatan yang dilakukan telah menyebabkan dia sering diganggu oleh makhluk-makhluk yang menganggu Baizura seperti dalam mimpinya. Apakah yang berlaku kepada Baizura? Mengapakah Natasya dibayangi dengan kemunculan Baizura? Apakah kaitan mereka berdua?

Pelakon lain yang turut menjayakan filem ini adalah Almy Nadia, Ellie Suriati, Azri Iskandar, Kaza dan ramai lagi.

- credit to budiey.com -

saHOLE:

Tengok trailer macam seram jugak lah..tapi nak bandingkan dengan Filem Jangan Pandang Belakang, filem ni kalo tak setaraf maybe bawah sket la..lagi-lagi part yang mayat tu bangun balik..boleh tak tido malam macam ni. Mase filem Jangan Pandang Belakang dulu aku just tengok kat PC je dengan skrin monitor 17 inci, tu pun dah cukup untuk aku amik bantal wat tutup muka.. (huhu aku yang penakut)

Untuk filem ni nak ajak my sayang tgk kat wayang dengan harapan filem ni seram supaya pembaziran tiket tidak berlaku kerana takut tertido.. Tapi skang ni macam bo;eh rase yang filem nie agak seram kalo nak bandingkan ngan cite-cite "antu" yang tengah ditayangkan sekarang.(kalo aku pegi tgk mesti aku yang jd antu dlm tu).

Marilah Bergentayangan Di Pawagam 9 April Ini

Race To The Witch Mountain (2009)

Overview from imdb

Setelah menukar plan beberapa kali akhirnya cerita ni yang aku pilih untuk mengisi slot hujung minggu aku. Cerita ni aku bagi 3 1/2 bintang je sebab aku rase cerita ni tak boleh menarik minat aku sehingga akhir cerita. Mungkin kepala otak aku kot yang melayang-layang terbang ke seseorang.

Sape-sape yang mencari cerita pure action filem ni bukan pilihan yang tepat sebab filem ni action comedy. Cerita dia pasal Jack Bruno seorang pemandu teksi yang cuba menyelamatkan dua orang makhluk asing yang terhempas. Macam biasa, hero memang kuat, pandai bawak kereta, dan akhirnya dapat seorang awek yang cun. Makhluk asing tu pun terselamat dari diburu oleh "predator" dan "US Government".

Satu lagi fakta yang kita semua kena tahu, makhluk asing memang suka terhempas kat US sebab negara kat sana kan luas, lagi pun makhluk asing ni selalu terhempas, so kalo cuba nak landing kat Malaysia takut tak cukup tanah terus terlajak masuk laut kan..dah rosak kapal tu masuk air. (aku reka je ni)

Apa yang menariknya filem ni part lawak dia, memang kena dengan situasi dalam filem.. juga sangat sesuai di tonton bersama adik-adik yang sedang cuti sekolah. So rasanya lagi ok dari Dragonball, sebab sape-sape yang baca komik dia dengan tengok anime, aku rase filem tu tak leh puas kan korang.. =)

Avira AntiVir Personal - How To Update Antivirus Definition

After installing this anti virus usually many user will encounter a problem to update the antivirus definition. Cheers up, here is the solution, just follow this step;

1)

1 - Open Avira Antivirus
2 - Click at Extras > Configuration F8

2)

1 - Tick at Expert Mode
2 - Click at Update
3 - Make sure the settings same as above

3)

1 - Expand the Update menu by clicking the '+'. Then click at the Web Server
2 - Tick at 'Use existing connection (network)'

4)

1 - Expand the Web Server menu by clicking the '+'. Then click at the Proxy
2 - Tick at 'Do not use a proxy server'
3- Finally, click OK

5)

To start the update, click at Start Update

6)

The update process will start, just wait until its finish.
Reboot the windows if the program needs it.
=)

If the step above still not solve the problem, you need to update the definition manually. Then try this;

1)

Go to http://www.avira.com/en/support/vdf_update.html
Click the link as in the picture above.

2)

Save the file to any directory you like.

3)

1 - Open Avira Antivirus.
2 - Click Update > Manual Update

4)

1 - Choose the file downloaded just now.
2 - And click Open

5)

Finally, the Antivirus will starting to update. Wait until its finish.

Created by:
saHOLE

Hurm?? Garang Ganas

Bosan... bile la baru boleh bawak kete ni.. kaki dah gatal nak berjalan jauh-jauh sket..

Dragonball Evolution (2009)

Director:
James Wong

Writers:
Ben Ramsey (screenplay)
Akira Toriyama (novel)

Date:
12 March 2009 (Malaysia)

Plot:

The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.

The story begins with Goku, who seeks out upon his adoptive grandfather Grandpa Gohan's dying request to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls. Of which he has one, in order to prevent the evil Lord Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world. And Goku's quest is to obtain the mystical Dragonballs before Piccolo does.


My Review?:
Wait this Saturday, my expectation.. hurmm maybe 4 stars?(not anymore)

Shoot..many said this movie so boring, so there is no review from me..Watching race to the witch mountain this weekend.. =)

Hungry - Drive Me Crazy

Place: Apartment somewhere in Sri Damansara
Time: After working hours

I woke at 3:00 am this morning (now 4:32 am) and I'm hungry. To solve the problem without taking any food at "pagi-pagi buta" which doesn't good for your health, so I browse through my files and found this picture and reminds me back about hungry. I still remember what she told me about hypo. I'm not sure what it is, but it's something about low sugar in blood, so I google it and this is what I found;

What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is the clinical syndrome that results from low blood sugar. The symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from person to person, as can the severity. Classically, hypoglycemia is diagnosed by a low blood sugar with symptoms that resolve when the sugar level returns to the normal range.

What are symptoms of hypoglycemia, and how low is too low?
The body's biochemical response to hypoglycemia usually starts when sugars are in the high/mid 70's. At this point, the liver releases its stores and the hormones mentioned above start to activate. In many people, this process occurs without any clinical symptoms. The amount of insulin produced also declines in an attempt to prevent a further drop in glucose.

While there is some degree of variability among people, most will usually develop symptoms suggestive of hypoglycemia when blood glucose levels are lowered to the mid 60's. The first set of symptoms are called adrenergic (or sympathetic) because they relate to the nervous system's response to hypoglycemia. Patients may experience any of the following;

• nervousness
• sweating
• intense hunger
• trembling
• weakness
• palpitations
• and often have trouble speaking.

In most patients, these symptoms are easily recognizable. The vast majority of patients with diabetes only experience this degree of hypoglycemia if they are on medications or insulin. Patients (with diabetes or who have insulin resistance) with high circulating levels of insulin who fast or lower their carbohydrate intake drastically should also be cautioned. These individuals may also experience modest hypoglycemia.

Anyone who has experienced an episode of hypoglycemia describes a sense of urgency to eat and resolve the symptoms. And, that's exactly the point of these symptoms. They act as warning signs. At this level, the brain still can access circulating blood glucose for fuel. The symptoms provide a person the opportunity to raise blood glucose levels before the brain is affected.

If a person does not or cannot respond by eating something to raise blood glucose, the levels of glucose continue to drop. Somewhere in the 50 mg/dl range, most patients progress to neuro-glyco-penic ranges (the brain is not getting enough glucose). At this point, symptoms progress to confusion, drowsiness, changes in behavior, coma, and seizure.

Back to the picture, I was alone that day and quite bored with same "nasik bungkus" at mamak. So I decided to buy some hot dogs even though I know there is no "dapur" at my "rumah bujang". So that's what I've done. I was survived that night without any electrical shock or burn the house and also the iron survived from the torture. =)

-out, buat air Milo, ate udah jadi kupu2 malam, memang le lapo, ahahahaha-

Aneh!!

Tempat kejadian: Kelas 4R (2002)
Hari dan Waktu: Jumaat pagi

Aneh bukan posing budak-budak ni? Yang nampak sangat anehnya 4 budak ni:


Afza (Ketua Pelajar - botak, pejam mata gaya tak boleh nak bukak, lama dah tak contact)

Shemi @ Jimmy (Ketua Koperasi Sekolah, Sarjan PKBM, Ketua Dorm - seorang pemimpin tapi bergaya aneh, pakai spek, gaya macam action kamen, sekarang dah jadi cikgu, jangan ajar anak murid benda pelik-pelik sudah)

Pdot (MPP Exco Rekod - berposing seperti tarian firaun, mungkin jugak dia nak menyamar jadi ular sbb dia dah selalu jadi sotong, tengah amik master dan nak jadi lecturer katenya)

Sahul (Pengawas Sekolah - errr.. aku saja je posing macam Hitler punye salute tu..ahahaha dulu macam best tapi sekarang jadi sangat aneh..)


Lain-lain dalam gambar:
Apeh - sebelah Fariza
Fariza - sebelah Apeh
Niza - tunduk gaya study (gaya je lebih)
Syamim - depan sekali yang nampak lobang hidung dia tu

Smart Plastics Guide: Healthier Food Uses of Plastics - Part 3

10 tips for safer, more sustainable food use of plastics

With your food, use 4, 5, 1 and 2.
3 and 6 are not good for you.

1. Avoid #7, labeled PC. PC or polycarbonate plastic can leach harmful bisphenol A (BPA). Other #7 plastics like copolyester, polyamide, acrylic and polylactic acid (PLA) are safer choices because they don’t contain BPA.

2. Avoid using plastic containers in the microwave. Chemicals are released from plastic when heated. Instead, use glass or ceramic containers, free of metallic paint. Note that “microwave safe” does not mean that there is no leaching of chemicals. Avoid using for fatty foods, because there is greater leaching of chemicals into fatty foods.

3. Beware of cling wraps, especially for microwave use. Instead use waxed paper, a paper towel or a plate for covering foods. For plastic wrapped deli foods, slice off a thin layer where the food came in contact with the plastic and rewrap in non-PVC plastic wrap or place in a container.

4. Use alternatives to plastic packaging whenever possible. Bring reusable bags or cardboard boxes to the grocery store. Purchase products with less packaging.

5. Avoid plastic bottled water (unless you’re traveling or live in an area where the quality of water is questionable). Because it is less regulated, bottled water has less certain purity and safety than tap water, and is much more expensive. If you’re worried about tap water quality, consider installing a home water filter or use an inexpensive filter pitcher.

6. If you do use plastic water bottles, take precautions. Using a refillable water bottle is a good idea, as it reduces plastic waste, saves energy and non-renewable petrochemical resources, and also saves money. If you use a refillable water bottle, avoid polycarbonate (labeled #7 PC) and instead choose bottles made of stainless steel, glass or safer plastics like co-polyester or polyethylene. If you choose to use a polycarbonate water bottle, avoid use for hot liquids and avoid placing in the dishwasher to reduce leaching of BPA. Discard worn or scratched bottles. Water bottles from #1 or 2 plastics are recommended for single use only. For all types of plastic, you can reduce bacterial contamination by thoroughly washing daily. However, avoid using harsh detergents that can break down the plastic and increase chemical leaching.

7. Use alternatives to polycarbonate plastic baby bottles and “sippy” cups. Knowing what we do about BPA leaching and the real risks to children’s health, it might be surprising to learn that many plastic baby bottles and “sippy” cups are still made of polycarbonate. Fortunately, there are alternatives, including baby bottles made of glass, polyethylene, polypropylene or polyamide, as well as “sippy” cups made of stainless steel or safer plastics.

8. Avoid buying any products made of PVC (#3) including building materials, toys and other consumer products.

9. Choose bio-based plastic, now available in a variety of plastic products like cutlery, cups, water bottles and take-out containers, for those occasions when it’s necessary to use disposable plastic products.

10. Take action: Contact companies that make baby bottles, “sippy” cups, baby food and plastic dinnerware, and urge them to phase out polycarbonate, styrene and PVC in their products. Contact your elected officials and urge them to enact policies that protect public health from toxic chemicals in consumer products, especially those designed for children.

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By choosing safer plastics and limiting plastic waste, you can support a healthier, cleaner environment and protect yourself and your family from unnecessary chemical exposures. You can also support companies and public policies that promote safer plastics.

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Smart Plastics Guide: Healthier Food Uses of Plastics - Part 2

Health concerns with food use of plastics: A variety of petroleum-based chemicals go into the manufacture of plastics. Some can leach into food and drinks, and possibly impact human health. Leaching increases when plastic comes in contact with oily or fatty foods, during heating and from old or scratched plastic. Use of some detergents can degrade plastic, also allowing the chemicals to leach out. Types of plastics shown to leach toxic chemicals are polycarbonate, PVC and styrene. This does not imply that other plastics are entirely safe; these plastics have just been studied more.

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that mimics the action of the human hormone estrogen, can leach from polycarbonate plastic. A Centers for Disease Control study detected BPA in the urine of 95 percent of adults sampled. Scientists have measured BPA in the blood of pregnant women, in umbilical cord blood and in the placenta, all at levels shown to cause harm in laboratory animals.

While 92 percent of 163 government-funded studies found significant developmental, reproductive or immune effects from low-level exposure to BPA, none of the 13 industryfunded studies found significant effects. Animal studies document low dose effects at exposure levels hundreds of times lower than the current level considered “safe” by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Hormones stimulate certain cancers. Bisphenol A stimulates prostate cancer cells and causes breast tissue changes that resemble early stages of breast cancer in both mice and humans. Early life exposure to BPA can also cause genetic damage, including chromosomal errors at low levels of exposure in mice, which can lead to spontaneous miscarriages and birth defects. In humans, higher BPA levels in urine have been associated with ovarian dysfunction. Another study found that women with a history of recurrent miscarriages had over threefold higher levels of BPA in their blood compared to women without a miscarriage history.

DEHA [Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate] is one of several plasticizers (softeners) to which people have daily exposure through food, water, air and consumer products. PVC cling wrap contains DEHA, a hormone-disrupting chemical that can leach into oily foods on contact and when heated. DEHA exposure is linked to adverse effects on the liver, kidney, spleen, bone formation and body weight. It is also a possible human carcinogen, affecting the liver.

Styrene can leach from polystyrene plastic. Styrene is toxic to the brain and nervous system among workers with longer- term exposures, but also adversely affects red blood cells, liver, kidneys and the stomach in animal studies. Aside from exposure from food containers, children can be exposed to styrene from secondhand cigarette smoke, off-gassing of building materials, auto exhaust fumes and drinking water.

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Fetuses and young children at greatest risk: Young children’s immature immune systems, rapid development and different eating patterns make them more vulnerable to toxic exposures. Child development is a delicate biological process, guided by the body’s own hormones acting at low levels and affecting every cell, organ and function of the human body. Exposures to chemicals like phthalates and bisphenol A during critical times in development can disrupt the body’s natural signals and cause effects that may not show up for many years, possibly resulting in diseases such as prostate or breast cancer later in life.

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Confused about #7 plastic?
You’re not alone. Just a few years ago, most #7 plastic was polycarbonate, a plastic we should avoid. Now many new plastics also fit into the #7 category. If it’s labeled # 7-PC, it’s unsafe polycarbonate. (NOTE: not all polycarbonate plastics have the PC label.) If it’s labeled “PLA” or “compostable,” it’s a safer, bio-based plastic. Otherwise, you will need to call the manufacturer and ask them what type of plastic it is. Here are a few examples of non-polycarbonate
(non-BPA) #7 plastics:

• Gerber baby food containers are an overlay of polypropylene (inside) and polystyrene (outside).
• BornFree baby bottles are made of clear polyamide plastic.
• Polylactic acid (PLA) plastic is made from corn. Consumer demand for a new label to identify bio-based plastics could help distinguish them from polycarbonate and other #7 plastics.
• SAN or Styrene-acrylonitrile resin, a copolymer plastic consisting of styrene and acrylonitrile.
• Nalgene and Camelbak brand water bottles are now made of co-polyester.
• Acrylic plastic dinnerware.
  

Smart Plastics Guide: Healthier Food Uses of Plastics - Part 1

Plastics are widely used to store and package food and beverages. They are convenient, lightweight, unbreakable and relatively inexpensive. However, there are both environmental and health risks from the widespread use of plastics.

Environmental problems: Most plastics are made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. Plastic packaging also creates unnecessary waste. Plastic is bulky—taking up a large volume of landfill space.

Health risks: The use of plastics in cooking and food storage can carry health risks, especially when hormone-disrupting chemicals from some plastics leach into foods and beverages. Plastic manufacturing and incineration creates air and water pollution, and exposes workers to toxic chemicals.

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Choose less polluting products to reduce your exposure to chemicals.

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PVC—THE POISON PLASTIC: Polyvinyl chloride, also known as vinyl or PVC, poses risks to the environment and human health. PVC is the least recyclable plastic.

• Vinyl chloride workers face an elevated risk of liver cancer
• Vinyl chloride manufacturing creates air and water pollution near the factories, often located in low-income neighborhoods.
• PVC needs additives and stabilizers to make it usable. Lead is often added for strength, while plasticizers are added for flexibility. These toxic additives contribute to further pollution and human exposure.
• Dioxin in air emissions from PVC manufacturing and disposal, or from incineration of PVC products, settles on grasslands and accumulates in meat and dairy products, and ultimately, in human tissue.
• Dioxin is a known carcinogen. Low-level exposures are associated with decreased birth weight, learning and behavioral problems in children, suppressed immune function and hormone disruption.

What plastic labels mean: The recycling symbol is used primarily on disposable plastic packaging and single use containers. Non-disposable food-use goods like dinnerware, pitchers, flatware and baby bottles usually do not have a recycling label.

NOTE: Not all containers are labeled, and a recycling symbol on a product doesn’t mean it’s recyclable. Commonly, only plastic products labeled #1 and #2 with narrow necks are recyclable, but some communities recycle other plastics. Check with your local municipality or waste disposal company.
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PETE: Polyethylene terephthalate ethylene, used for soft drink, juice, water, detergent, cleaner and peanut butter containers.



HDPE: High density polyethylene, used in opaque plastic milk and water jugs, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles, and some plastic bags.



PVC or V: Polyvinyl chloride, used for cling wrap, plastic squeeze bottles, cooking oil and peanut butter containers, and detergent and window cleaner bottles.



LDPE: Low density polyethylene, used in grocery store bags, most plastic wraps, Ziplock bags and some bottles.



PP: Polypropylene, used in most Rubbermaid, deli soup, syrup and yogurt containers, straws and other clouded plastic containers, including baby bottles.



PS: Polystyrene, used in styrofoam food trays, egg cartons, disposable cups and bowls, carry-out containers and opaque plastic cutlery.



Other: This is a catch-all category for plastics that don’t fit into the #1-6 categories. It includes polycarbonate, bio-based plastics, co-polyester, acrylic, polyamide and plastic mixtures like styrene-acrylonitrile resin (SAN). Number 7 plastics are used for a variety of products like baby bottles and “sippy” cups, baby food jars, 5-gallon water bottles, “sport” water bottles, plastic dinnerware and clear plastic cutlery.
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