Monthly Archives: May 2009
The Jonas Brothers have a new song out and reportedly it’s taking a dig at country music star Taylor Swift.
Oh noes!
According to Starpulse, the JoBros new single Paranoid talks about how he’s like, so, totally, done with his ex.
One of my favourite songs by Swift (and yes, this blog is a little bias) is titled Forever and Alwaysand was written about her heartbreak over Joe Jonas dumping her via an under-30-second phone call. Really, Joe? I mean, I know you’re famous and all, but any guy who cheaps out and dumps a girl so quickly (and over the phone?) deserves to have a song written about them. And for the record, Swift’s song was neither nasty nor malicious – which is more than I can say about the Jonas’ song.
A sample of lyrics from Forever and Always:
“You looked me in the eye and told me you loved me, Were you just kidding ’cause it seems to me this thing is breaking down, we almost never speak, I don’t feel welcome anymore… You feel so low you can’t feel nothing at all, and you flashback to when he said Forever and Always.”
I think the worst she does is refer to the boy she’s referring to as a “scared little boy”.
The Jonas song, on the other hand? Ouch!
“Can’t hear the thoughts inside my head, I’m still freaking out – that’s why my ex is still my ex, I never trust a word she says, I’m running all the background checks, and she’s freaking out… Caught in a nightmare and I can’t wake up”
Sigh. I’m all for letting it out through your songs – but to write something so nasty, and so long AFTER the incident? Swift wrote Forever and Always almost immediately after the October 2008 break up, and it was on her album that came out at the end of November.
Someone should perhaps point out to Joe Jonas that it’s been, um, 7 months since the break up – and since he initiated it – he should be well over it by now, not writing songs slamming his ex girlfriend – really classy, right?
I’m sure he’ll regret it in a few years anyways – when he’s just a faded memory of a boy band (anyone remember the Hanson brothers?) and Swift is still rocking country stages.
Vitamin D is nicknamed “The Sunshine Vitamin” since exposure to the sun can help boost your levels.
But are we getting enough?
According to the Vitamin D Society, 97% of adults will experience a vitamin D deficiency at some point during the year.
And now, a new study conducted by The Hospital for Sick Children has found that a surprising one-third of Canadian toddlers also suffer from a deficiency.
Vitamin D is nicknamed "The Sunshine Vitamin" for good reason.
Doctor Jonathon Maguire is the lead author of the study, and he said a lack of vitamin D in children can heighten the risk for serious medical problems, including rickets, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and even certain types of cancer.
According to The Canadian Medical Association, children should be receiving 400 IU’s of Vitamin D per day to remain healthy, but it seems many of our children are not getting that amount.
“It’s concerning that these urban Canadian children may be at risk of vitamin D levels below the recommended amount,” said Maguire.
The study also found that kids who are more likely to have low vitamin D levels are also likely to drink less milk, have a high Body Mass Index (BMI), or watch TV while snacking. And parents, if you slather your children in sunscreen before they go outside (as most parents do!) then your kids could also be at risk for a deficiency.
The Canadian Pediatric Society strongly advises that breastfed infants receive vitamin D supplements to ensure they’re receiving the correct amount. It’s especially important to monitor vitamin D intake during the winter months, as we see less sunshine between October and April.
According to Maguire, there are no specific recommendations for supplementation in children older than a year – although there are recommendations for adults.
Canadian adults should be receiving 1,000 IU’s of vitamin D a day according to the Canadian Cancer Society. In the spring and summer months, spending 10-15 minutes in the sunlight should be enough, but a supplementation may be needed in the fall and winter. Individuals with dark skin or who don’t get outside often might want to consider year-round supplementation.
It’s a well-known fact that vitamin D has an important biological function – it helps our bodies absorb calcium, which keeps bones strong. But it also has other benefits, such as providing protection from cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, auto immune diseases, and high blood pressure.
Vitamin D can be found in fish, eggs, and milk – and of course, absorbed from the sunlight. But if your child is a picky eater, or you suspect they are not getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D you may want to consult your pediatrician. and consider the use of vitamin D supplements.
So, I was a little bored just now and decided to see if there was a WordPress app for my iPhone. I figured there MUST be… A quick search later, here we are!
This is rather exciting for me, since it means I can edit and update my site on-the-go (more so than I already could with my laptop, that is)
If anyone else is interested, the application is simply called ‘WordPress’ and is free.
It’s simple to use, and has a nice, clean interface (bonus!)
So far, it seems pretty great! My only complaint is that you can’t place pictures within the post – they automatically default to the boron of the post. Hopefully they update this in the future!
I’d give the program 4 stars until it’s a little easier to customize a post.
