Fire is familier for every Australian. Every year the bush fire and house fire give us huge damage and lost. Families are recommended to prepair fire extinguishers for emergency. Here is the information from Fire & Rescure NSW about how to operate a fire extinguisher.
http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=632
Usefull!
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
SPF50+ sunscreen
In November 2012, the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced a new standard for sunscreens sold in Australia, increasing the maximum sun protection factor from SPF30+ to SPF50+.
The standard requires the same level of Ultra Violet B (UVB) protection, with improved Ultra Violet A (UVA) protection for new formulas.
UVB is the major cause of sunburn and increased skin cancer risk, while UVA contributes to ageing of the skin, as well as skin cancer risk.
The change brings Australia and New Zealand into line with the United States and Europe, where SPF50+ labelling is already allowed.
The new standard is likely to see SPF50+ sunscreens on pharmacy and supermarket shelves by mid-January 2013, though some could appear sooner.
So there is no need to get rid of your current SPF30+ sunscreens, providing they are broad spectrum, water-resistant and have not passed their expiry date.
Manufacturers will be allowed to continue producing and selling their current formulations. The new standard applies to new products only. It offers marginally better protection and a little more choice.
Whether using SPF30, SPF30+ or SPF50+, application is the key. On an average sized adult, approximately 35mL should be applied, or the equivalent of one teaspoon of sunscreen to each arm, leg, front of body, back of body and face (including neck and ears). Most people apply less than half this amount, which means they get far less protection than the SPF as stated on the bottle.
The standard requires the same level of Ultra Violet B (UVB) protection, with improved Ultra Violet A (UVA) protection for new formulas.
UVB is the major cause of sunburn and increased skin cancer risk, while UVA contributes to ageing of the skin, as well as skin cancer risk.
The change brings Australia and New Zealand into line with the United States and Europe, where SPF50+ labelling is already allowed.
The new standard is likely to see SPF50+ sunscreens on pharmacy and supermarket shelves by mid-January 2013, though some could appear sooner.
What we recommend
Cancer Council recommends using any sunscreen that is labelled broad spectrum, water-resistant and SPF30 or above.So there is no need to get rid of your current SPF30+ sunscreens, providing they are broad spectrum, water-resistant and have not passed their expiry date.
Manufacturers will be allowed to continue producing and selling their current formulations. The new standard applies to new products only. It offers marginally better protection and a little more choice.
| What were the changes? | |||
| Old SPF30+ | New SPF30 | SPF50+ | |
| UVB protection (sunburn and skin cancer) | 96.7% | 96.7% | 98% |
| UVB protection (sunburn and skin cancer) in 'broad spectrum' sunscreens | Included | Improved | Improved |
| Application | Every two hours and after swimming, exercising or towel drying | Every two hours and after swimming, exercising or towel drying | Every two hours and after swimming, exercising or towel drying |
Whether using SPF30, SPF30+ or SPF50+, application is the key. On an average sized adult, approximately 35mL should be applied, or the equivalent of one teaspoon of sunscreen to each arm, leg, front of body, back of body and face (including neck and ears). Most people apply less than half this amount, which means they get far less protection than the SPF as stated on the bottle.
Girls may be interested in: Laundry powders vs liquids review
Laundry powders vs liquids review
Liquid or powder? CHOICE determines which detergents give you the best clean.
Test results for 49 detergents - 20 liquids and 29 powders
We test and compare whether liquid or powder detergents are better for general soil removal, stain removal, waste water recycling, and which are safe to use on our garden. We also calculate the cost per wash to find which product gives the best value for money, as laundry detergent is the largest expense when running your washing machine.Details:
http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/household/laundry-and-cleaning/washing-and-drying/laundry-powders-review-and-compare.aspx
Hybrid Car
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. However other mechanisms to capture and utilize energy are included.
The Toyota Prius is the world's top selling hybrid electric vehicle, with cumulative global sales of over 3 million units by June 2013.
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What I have is a Prius V, 7 seats wagon:
The Toyota Prius is the world's top selling hybrid electric vehicle, with cumulative global sales of over 3 million units by June 2013.
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What I have is a Prius V, 7 seats wagon:
Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major thoroughbred horse race. Marketed as "the race that stops a nation", it is a 3,200 metre race for three-year-olds and over. It is the richest "two-mile" handicap in the world, and one of the richest turf races. Conducted by the Victoria Racing Club on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria, the event starts at 3pm (daylight saving time) on the first Tuesday in November.
The first race was held in 1861 (see list of Melbourne Cup winners) over two miles (about 3,218 metres), but was shortened to 3,200 metres (2.0 mi) in 1972 when Australia adopted the metric system. This reduced the distance by 18.688 metres (61.31 ft), and Rain Lover's 1968 race record of 3min.19.1sec was accordingly adjusted to 3min.17.9sec. The present record holder is the 1990 winner Kingston Rule with a time of 3min 16.3sec.
Have you won any this year, my friends?
The first race was held in 1861 (see list of Melbourne Cup winners) over two miles (about 3,218 metres), but was shortened to 3,200 metres (2.0 mi) in 1972 when Australia adopted the metric system. This reduced the distance by 18.688 metres (61.31 ft), and Rain Lover's 1968 race record of 3min.19.1sec was accordingly adjusted to 3min.17.9sec. The present record holder is the 1990 winner Kingston Rule with a time of 3min 16.3sec.
Have you won any this year, my friends?
What's in Soft Drink
Soft drink
A soft drink is a beverage that typically contains water, usually a sweetener and usually a flavoring agent. The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes or some combination of these.
Look at what you will get when you drink half cup of Cola:
If you can't sing this song, you are OUT now!
Ylvis - The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)
I don't know why they write this song, because I can see nothing underlying. But the music sounds good and I am sure children can learn it easily.
I don't know why they write this song, because I can see nothing underlying. But the music sounds good and I am sure children can learn it easily.
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