Thursday, November 15, 2012

One win, one loss for Sakon Nakhon in the Phu Phan Cup

Sakon lost it's first game against Udon 0-2, but had an astounding recovery during it's second game against Sisaket. 
What became obvious from the start was these are not the teams which play in the  Thai Division 2 League North Eastern Region. Of all the players I only recognized one.  Quite noticeably the uniform colors were different.

Further evidence that these are not the Northeastern  League teams was the performance by Sisaket.   
I couldn't stay for the entire game due to digestive discomforts and had to make a mad dash home. As I left Sakon Nakhon made it's fifth goal, while Sisaket was scoreless. The Sisaket league team finished in second place during the regular league season.

Rain Maybe


Red square on the image is the approximate location of Sakon Nakhon.

Weather is moving from the south.  Possible chance of rain locally.  

Thai Meteorological Department forecasts only a 10% chance of rain in Sakon Nakhon. 

A weather warning by the Thai Meteorological Department indicates "...rain is expected in the lower Northeast, 15-18 November..." 

A system approaching from the north may cause a cool and windy day or two this weekend.

  Daytime 'Feels Like' temperatures by midweek expected to climb to the low 40's 

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Health Claims I can live with

In an article posted on Swanson's  health blog earlier this year entitled:"Three  Foods that Help You live longer and Healthier," the author list 

  • 1. Chocolate: helps reduce blood pressure (the less sugar the better)
  • 2. Coffee: reduces prostate problems
  • 3. Walnuts: high in antioxidants, help maintain cholesterol, and contain essential fatty acids

Considering that I consume these items on a daily basis, I tend to hope these claims are true

Additional reading 12 Heart-Healthy Foods