World Cup Trophy Tour In KL / Malaysia
Simply take part in this Coca-Cola promotion at 7 Eleven and stand to win tickets to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on 5th January 2014.
Step 1
Buy 3 can/btl of any of the following beverages
from 7-11
Step 2
E-mail the resit to mycokeoffers@coca-cola.com
E-mail the resit to mycokeoffers@coca-cola.com
Step 3
Wait for reply, follow instructions and print the ticket
People Who Don't Drink Alcohol Are More Likely To Die Young
A newly released study shows that regular drinkers are less likely to die prematurely than people who have never indulged in alcohol. You read that right: Time reports that abstaining from alcohol altogether can lead to a shorter life than consistent, moderate drinking.
Surprised? The tightly controlled study, which looked at individuals
between ages 55 and 65, spanned a 20-year period and accounted for
variables ranging from socioeconomic status to level of physical
activity. Led by psychologist Charles Holahan of the University of Texas
at Austin, it found that mortality rates were highest for those who had
never had a sip, lower for heavy drinkers, and lowest for moderate
drinkers who enjoyed one to three drinks per day.
Of the 1,824 study participants, only 41 percent of the moderate
drinkers died prematurely compared to a whopping 69 percent of the
nondrinkers. Meanwhile, the heavy drinkers fared better than those who
abstained, with a 60 percent mortality rate. Despite the increased risks
for cirrhosis and several types of cancer, not to mention dependency,
accidents, and poor judgment associated with heavy drinking, those who
imbibe are less likely to die than people who stay dry.
A possible explanation for this is that alcohol can be a great social
lubricant, and strong social networks are essential for maintaining
mental and physical health. Nondrinkers have been shown to demonstrate
greater signs of depression than their carousing counterparts, and in
addition to the potential heart health and circulation benefits of
moderate drinking (especially red wine), it also increases sociability.
While it’s always important to drink responsibly, this is one study that warrants raising a glass.
Uruguay's Senate legalises marijuana
Uruguay has become the first nation to legalise the growing, sale and smoking of marijuana after the country's Senate gave final approval to the legislation.
After a long debate on Tuesday, 16 of 29 senators voted in favour of the law championed by President Jose Mujica.
The legislation is aimed at wresting the business from criminals in the small South American nation.
Backers of the law, some smoking joints, gathered near Congress holding green balloons, Jamaican flags in homage to singer-songwriter Bob Marley and a sign saying: "Cultivating freedom, Uruguay grows."
Cannabis consumers will be able to buy a maximum of 40 grams each month from licensed pharmacies as long as they are Uruguayan residents over the age of 18 and registered on a government database that will monitor their monthly purchases.
When the law is implemented in mid-April, Uruguayans will be able to grow six marijuana plants in their homes a year, or as much as 480 grams, and form smoking clubs of 15 to 45 members that can grow up to 99 plants per year.
Registered drug users should be able to start buying marijuana over the counter from licensed pharmacies in April.
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