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This blog is created by young adults for the young adult population.

Keep Yourself Safe - Maintain Privacy

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: technology

One way to keep yourself and your identity safe online is: create strong passwords to your accounts.  A strong password like -- Dbor#3 3 -- this can prevent identity thefts, frauds and a lot more.  You should consider the following tips to keep your password safe and unknown to other people.

  • Make it long
  • Don't share it with ANYBODY (including family)
  • Make it unique
  • Avoid using dates such as birthdays
  • Avoid using family member name
By keeping this in mind you can prevent a lot of uncomfortable situations and be comfortable with your  accounts and not worry about forgetting or losing any important information that you have stored such as bank accounts.



 


Dangerous Foods of the Sea

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: lifestyle , health

Out of everything, what humans need most is a healthy diet, right?   And as incomprehensible as it might sound, humans can not consume everything, there are certain things that, if consumed can kill us.  "Dangerous Foods". 

Among those foods that are known to us, there are a quite few that we probably did not know were poisonous till now.

The Blowfish (Fugu)
The blow fish is considered a delicacy in Japan and Hong Kong.  However, nearly 100 people  die per year due to intoxication from eating this the blow fish.  Special care must be taken to prepare the blowfish, if it is not prepared properly, it can cause paralysis in various part of the body including the lungs and heart, leading to death.

Shell Fish
Most shell fish are contaminated with algae, which can be highly toxic to the human body.  The more shell fish consumed at one period of time the higher the level of toxins that are built up in our body, one way to stay safe is to ensure that your shell fish is harvested from trusted providers.   The toxins in shellfish can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning.   Like the blowfish, paralytic shellfish poisoning can cause paralysis to the lungs and heart, leading to death.


Summer Time = Mosquitoes

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: lifestyle , health

Summer nights cooling off from the scorching days.  Memories of sleepovers, beaches, pool party and lots of sunscreen and aloe.  This is especially true Especially if you spend them with your loved ones, however, there is one thing that can disrupt summer, mosquitoes. 

Mosquitoes, as we may know are carriers of infectious diseases, such as malaria and other infectious diseases from distances beyond our homes.

There are ways to rid off these annoying parasites: one way is to check your home for mosquito laying grounds.  Avoid standing water, such as pond, fountains and areas that would hold water.  Dump all standing waters, as for ponds, fountains or lakes visit San Diego County - Mosquitoes website for more information.

Step two: at nights keep your door closed and make sure windows have screens to keep them out.  Step three: light is a factor that attracts mosquitoes, try to keep itching cream on hand to ease the itching feeling from a mosquito bite.  What left do you have to do?  Enjoy your summer.


Too Loud?

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: music , lifestyle , health , activities

Many teens have the habit of turning the volumes to a blaring decibel, headphones so loud that the person next to them can clearly hear what the song is.   This can cause severe hearing damage.

This habit can cause hearing loss, especially if repeated.  Just because you don't listen to rock, that doesn't mean you're not damaging your ears.  The sound doesn't have to be extremely loud, if its loud enough for you not to be able to hear a normal conversation, you're already causing some damage to your ears.  If repeated daily,over time it can cause irreversible damage and can lead to permanent hearing loss.

To avoid this kind of harm to your body try not to have your earphones on less and listen to your music on speaker -- think of it as sharing the wealth.   Try to turn your volume down 2 bars every 2 weeks or every day and allow yourself to get use to a lower decibel, your eardrums will thank you as well as the future you.


Selective Service System

Posted by: mirian

When a 17 year old male turns 18 they are required to enlist in the selective service system by law.  In order to get financial aid for studies at a college or university males need to sign up to the selective service system within 30 days from his 18 birthday.

The selective service system is also used for student loans, grants, job training, federal employment, and naturalization.  If a male fails to register, he will not be eligible to receive benefits that are part of being enlisted in the selective service. 

Women are excluded from the selective service because they are excluded from combat.  So if your an 18 year old male planning to get financial aid or job training, REMEMBER to sign up within 30 of your 18th birthday.

 

 


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