We currently give to communities in more than 20 countries worldwide, and we are expanding – thanks to our
awesome customers!

Giving shoes isn’t instantaneous.
Once a shoe is purchased, it takes about four to six months for our Giving Partners to order shoes and to hand-place them on children’s feet.

The Other Side of One for One™. A Giving Pair is the pair of shoes your purchase enables TOMS to give to a child in need. And giving responsibly is what TOMS is all about. We work with our Giving Partners to determine the sizes and quantities needed for the children they serve.

The shoe that we give most frequently is a black, unisex canvas slip-on with a sturdy sole. Black shoes are required for school in many countries, and the sturdy sole allows children to run and play with their feet protected. We’ve found that the classic TOMS slip-on style works well, because when shoelaces break, many families cannot afford to replace them.

In Argentina, we give shoes similar to our colorful Classics, as this is the common style there.

Shoes are a fundamental resource for protecting children’s health
and providing them with opportunity.

• GROWING UP BAREFOOT
  In many developing countries, children must walk barefoot for miles to school, clean water and medical help.
• INJURY AND DISEASE
  Hundreds of millions of children are at risk of injury, infection and soil-transmitted diseases that most don’t have access to prevent or treat.
• EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY
  Children who are healthy are more likely to be successful students, and access to education is a critical determinant of long-term success.
• A BETTER TOMORROW
  Healthy, educated children have a better chance of improving the future of their entire community.

“Shoes simply mean everything to a Zambian child. I am called a doctor today because of the shoes my father bought, which motivated me to keep going to school and to work hard. Shoes were and are still a luxury in this country…”
– Dr. Fwasa Singogo, Zambia

Give Sustainably. Give Responsibly.
At TOMS, we are committed to creating the biggest impact possible with the shoes we give – improving children’s health and access to education – for the long-term.

Giving Partners:
We couldn’t do it without them! We work to establish shoe-giving partnerships with humanitarian organizations worldwide that have deep experience and a long-term presence in the countries and communities they serve.

• Identify Communities That Need Shoes
  Together, we find communities that will benefit most from TOMS shoes due to economic, health and educational needs, and where local businesses will not be negatively affected.
• Give Shoes That Fit
  Our Giving Partners order the sizes children in their community need. We make the shoes to order to ensure children are given new shoes that fit them. Learn more about the Giving Pair here.
• Help Our Shoes Have a Bigger Impact
  Children who are given TOMS shoes receive them as part of larger health and education programs run by our Giving Partners. These programs help children get the care and opportunity they need to keep them healthy and in school.
• Give Children Shoes As They Grow
  Children grow fast! TOMS works to give shoes to children in need throughout their childhood. Once we identify a community that needs shoes, we continue to give to the children in that community to help them stay healthy and in school.
• Provide Feedback and Help Us Improve
  We rely on our incredible Giving Partners to provide feedback on shoes’ fit and durability, the giving process and the needs of the community – allowing us to continually improve.

One for One

With every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.
And thanks to our amazing customers, as of September 2010, TOMS has given over one million pairs of new shoes to children in need around the world.
Check out the One for One model in action.

Blake Mycoskie's Bio

Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the man behind the growing One for One movement. As of April 2010, TOMS has given over 600,000 pairs of new shoes to children in need through giving partners around the world.

It didn’t take long for the world to notice this new approach to business – in 2007, only a year after its beginning, TOMS was honored with the prestigious People’s Design Award from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. And two years after that, TOMS and Blake Mycoskie were the proud recipients of the Secretary of State’s 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) presented by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. The award celebrates companies’ commitment to corporate social responsibility, innovation, exemplary practices, and democratic values worldwide.

While running TOMS, Blake is a sought-after speaker at campuses and conferences all over the country. He is passionate about inspiring young people to help make tomorrow better, encouraging them to include giving in everything they do, from business practices to day-to-day decisions. His hope is to see a future full of socially minded businesses, and consumers. This unique vision for the future came into focus in 2006, when he witnessed the hardships facing children growing up barefoot in Argentina. He felt a need to help, and the One for One movement was born. He returned the following year with friends and family to hand-place 10,000 pairs of new shoes on children.

Blake has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, starting five businesses before TOMS. His first was a successful national campus laundry service, which he later sold. Between business ventures, Blake competed in the CBS primetime series, The Amazing Race. With his sister, Paige, Blake traveled the world and came within minutes of winning the $1 million dollar grand prize. Blake is an avid reader and traveler. He was born in 1976 and lives on a sailboat in Los Angeles. A favorite quote of his by Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

The TOMS Story

TOMS was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, inspired by a trip to Argentina where he saw extreme poverty and health conditions, as well as children walking without shoes. That’s when he recognized the traditional Argentine alpargata shoe as a simple, yet revolutionary solution. He quickly set out to reinvent the alpargata for the U.S. market with a simple goal: to show how together, we can create a better tomorrow by taking compassionate action today.

To realize this mission, Blake made a commitment to match every pair of TOMS purchased with a new pair given to a child in need. One for One. “I was so overwhelmed by the spirit of the South American people, especially those who had so little,” Mycoskie said. “And I was instantly struck with the desire — the responsibility — to do more.”

Giving

During its first year in business, TOMS sold 10,000 pairs of shoes. Blake returned to Argentina later that year with family and friends and gave back to the children who had first inspired him. Thanks to supporters, TOMS gave the One Millionth pair of new shoes to a child in need in September 2010. TOMS now gives in over 20 countries and works with charitable partners in the field who incorporate shoes into their health, education, hygiene, and community development programs.

 

TOMS’ giving partners are made up of NGOs, charities, and non-profits already established and working in the countries in which TOMS gives. Their expertise guides TOMS to give new shoes responsibly, making sure there aren’t adverse socioeconomic effects, and to ensure that sustainable giving is possible. Giving shoes to the same children on a regular basis is the idea upon which TOMS was started, and is what truly improves the lives of children and their communities.

TOMS’ giving partners are made up of NGOs, charities, and non-profits already established and working in the countries in which TOMS gives. Their expertise guides TOMS to give new shoes responsibly, making sure there aren’t adverse socioeconomic effects, and to ensure that sustainable giving is possible. Giving shoes to the same children on a regular basis is the idea upon which TOMS was started, and is what truly improves the lives of children and their communities.

The TOMS Movement

The TOMS movement was started by young people, and they continue to be a huge driving force. With Campus Clubs and internships, compassionate young people are getting involved with TOMS like with no other brand. To keep their thumb on the pulse of the movement, many TOMS supporters stay connected with the active TOMS Community on Facebook and Twitter.

Enthusiastic college students were also responsible for getting the first One Day Without Shoes off the ground in 2008. One Day Without Shoes is the day in April when TOMS asks people to go without shoes to raise awareness of children growing up barefoot and the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. It’s grown far beyond college campuses, and in only its third year, people of all ages got involved — in 2010, over a quarter of a million people went barefoot and over 1600 barefoot events took place globally.

Shoes and More

In addition to the alpargata-inspired Classics, TOMS offers several other styles. Cordones, the TOMS you can wear with or without laces, as well as the Botas, are designed for both men and women. Stitchouts for men, the Wedge and the Wrap Boot for women, and Youth and Tiny TOMS for children are also available, as well as many vegan-friendly styles for all ages that use no animal byproducts. TOMS.com also carries t-shirts, hats, and other items that are also matched with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One.

Awards and Recognition It didn’t take long for the world to notice this new approach to business — In 2007, TOMS was honored with the prestigious People’s Design Award from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Two years later, Blake and TOMS received the 2009 ACE award by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, which recognizes companies’ commitment to corporate social responsibility, innovation, exemplary practices, and democratic values worldwide.

100 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife

“A husband considers romance to be one way and the wife considers it to be another. The wife provides many romantic gestures which go unnoticed by her husband, because it wasn’t romantic to him. The husband can spend precious time doing what he thinks will bless and romance his wife only to discover she didn’t appreciate it at all.
“What is wrong? Are the gestures extended not romantic or thoughtful? No. Are the recipients ungrateful and self-absorbed? No. The spouse is simply not romancing their spouse in a way that is romantic to them!
“This is a great truth that once practiced is sure to produce lasting fruit. Study your spouse. Find out what romance means to them? It may surprise you! But if you do your homework you will become the master of what really turns your spouse on!” (Tom and Debi, from Theromanticvineyard.com article, “10 Hindrances to Cultivating a Romantic Vineyard”)

Discuss this list with your wife. Ask her to check the ones meaningful to her, and then have her tell you the order she considers most important. Use this list to learn what speaks “love” to her. It’s likely very different from what speaks “love” to you. Your relationship can be strengthened by using this as a guideline —but keep in mind that these are only suggestions, and not all of them have to be used.

(There’s a list under the “Romantic Ideas” topic which gives wives 100 ideas, as well.)

1. Start and/or end each day by holding hands and praying together with your wife.
2. Pray for her every day and make it a point to pray with her when she is troubled.
3. Communicate with her instead of talking AT her or shutting her out emotionally.
4. Talk to her respectfully without demeaning her or hurting her feelings.
5. Compliment her for the giftedness you see in her. Be specific.
6. Show interest in her friends and give her time to be with them.
7. Do something active together to lift her spirit —even taking a walk hand-in-hand.
8. Express to her that you need and value her.
9. Show enthusiasm for the things that she’s excited about—let your actions show it.
10. Find something that makes you laugh together.
11. Put your arms around her when she needs comfort, holding her silently.
12. Surprise her by doing something you think she would want done before she asks.
13. Try not to make sudden changes without discussing them with her first.
14. Show interest in that which she values as important in her life.
15. Allow your wife to teach you things without being defensive.
16. When you feel you must correct her, be gentle —speak the truth in LOVE.
17. Let go of the small stuff. We all have annoying habits and preferences that are different from our spouse’s. (Dave Ramsey)
18. Show her that she matters more to you than any activity you could do, or any one you could be with, that threatens her security in your marriage.
19. Be a good listener. Show her you value what she says.
20. Plan a mini-honeymoon, where the two of you can spend quality time together.
21. Go shopping with her and don’t sigh or look at what time it is even once.
22. Take her out to breakfast or make her breakfast (cleaning up afterward).
23. Make the time to set specific goals with her to achieve together for each year.
24. Give her grace when she offends you and forgive (even as you want to be forgiven).
25. Find ways to help her know you are her partner in all areas life.
26. Be polite, courteous, and mannerly with her—not taking her for granted.
27. Exhibit humility, admit your mistakes, and ask for forgiveness. She’ll appreciate that!
28. Defend her to others—especially to your family.
29. Don’t belittle her intelligence.
30. Scratch her back, rub her feet, or her rub her neck—whatever she’d prefer.
31. Get up in the middle of the night (let her stay in bed) to take care of your upset child.
32. Be especially helpful when she is not feeling well.
33. When she asks how your day went, don’t just say “fine” —actually give her details.
34. Thank God for her by name when the two of you are praying together.
35. Try not to argue over money. Peacefully discuss future expenditures instead.
36. Don’t embarrass her by arguing with her in front of others.
37. Lead your family in their spiritual relationship with God. This is important to her.
38. Make eye contact when she is talking to you and when you are talking with her.
39. Show her that you prefer her to others—give her your attention whenever possible.
40. Relate what happened at work or whatever you did apart from her.
41. Keep away from anything that gives you sexual gratification, other than your wife.
42. Be helpful, both before and during the time you have visitors in your home. (If you’re not sure of what to do, ask your wife “What can I do that would help the most?”)
43. Brag about her to others, both in front of her and when she is not with you.
44. Surprise her from time-to-time with a card and flowers or a little gift.
45. Remember to tell her or call her as soon as you know you are going to be late.
46. Give her your undivided attention when she wants to talk.
47. Guard your tongue from saying “unwholesome words” or down-grading her.
48. Refuse to compare her unfavorably with others.
49. Encourage her to relax in some way while you clean up after dinner.
50. Be an involved partner in helping with the children and spending time together.
51. Maintain good grooming habits so you look and smell good. It shows you care.
52. Be supportive. Help her to finish her education and goals that are important to her.
53. View and treat her as if God put a sign over her that said, “Make me feel special.”
54. Run errands without complaining.
55. Give her the love gift of being thoughtful and considerate to her relatives.
56. Don’t negatively compare her relatives with yours.
57. Sit close to her —even when you are just watching television.
58. Be verbally supportive and honor her in front of the children.
59. Show partnership by not making plans without her knowing and agreeing with them (unless it’s a surprise for her).
60. Pro-actively do things that makes her feel cherished as a woman and as a wife.
61. Keep her trust at all costs. Leave no gray area when it comes to other female relationships, money and your word. (Dave Ramsey)
62. Ask for a list of 3 things she’d like done in the home. Priortize to do them ASAP.
63. Ask her and then listen to what makes her fearful and insecure (without judging).
64. Pray about and act upon what you can do to alleviate those fears.
65. Find out what her sexual needs are (and then try to fulfill them).
66. Surprise her with a 15 second kiss (with no expectations to go any further).
67. Keep yourself in as good of shape as is reasonable so she’s proud to be with you.
68. Make it a point to write a mission statement together for your marriage and family.
69. Take the time to touch every day—even if it’s only for a minute or two.
70. Be polite and kind. (Often we’re kinder to strangers than we are to our spouse.)
71. Be sensitive enough to ask her if you offend or hurt her sexually in any way.
72. Go out of your way to help her feel valued over everyone else.
73. Consider her as your marital partner in how you spend money.
74. You dated your wife before marriage, and fell in love. Date her now to STAY in love.
75. Be careful to choose your words, especially when angry.
76. Show affection for her in front of friends.
77. Make sure your children speak to her and treat her in respectful ways.
78. Make a point of honoring anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.
79. Make sure she has money to spend any way she would choose.
80. Hold her close and verbally express your love when she is hurt or discouraged.
81. Surprise her by giving her a special gift from time to time.
82. Share the responsibilities around the house (without looking for special recognition).
83. Don’t tease and belittle her, saying “I was just joking” when she doesn’t find it funny.
84. Allow her to express herself freely, without fear of being called illogical or dumb.
85. Don’t forget to hold her hand in public like you used to when you dated her.
86. Don’t criticize her in front of others—keeping her dignity in tact.
87. Don’t focus on the physical features of another woman (It dishonors your wife).
88. Be sensitive to her needs—looking for ways to bless her.
89. Let her know you want to spend special time with her and the children.
90. Fix dinner for her sometimes.
91. Be sympathetic when she’s sick—and help her however you can.
92. Let her sleep in sometimes and you get the children ready for the day.
93. Honor her by not disagreeing with her in front of the children.
94. Don’t ignore the small things that bother her and let them build into bigger issues.
95. Surprise her by doing some things around the house that she’s wanted done.
96. Tell her (and show her) you love her often.
97. Call, email or text her when you’re apart so she knows you are thinking of her.
98. Surprise her by suggesting a marriage seminar or weekend retreat you can attend together to deepen your marital relationship.
99. Express your love and appreciation for her in a love note which you give to her.
100. Show her affection without sexual intentions.

HORMON PENGARUHI EMOSI WANITA

JANGAN mudah melenting atau cepat melatah andai wanita yang anda kenali sebagai seorang yang sabar atau periang boleh berubah emosinya secara tiba-tiba. Perubahan ini mungkin menyebabkan mereka menjadi seorang yang begitu sensitif, mudah marah, cepat tersinggung atau sebagainya.Tidak kira siapa pun wanita terbabit sama ada ibu, kakak, adik, isteri, teman wanita, bahkan yang bergelar nenek sekalipun boleh mengalami perubahan emosi seumpama ini.Hakikatnya ialah bukan mudah menjadi seorang wanita. Namun, inilah yang harus dilalui oleh wanita dalam meniti setiap fasa kehidupan mereka.

Bermula dari peringkat bayi, kanak-kanak, remaja, dewasa hinggalah mencecah ke usia emas, terlalu banyak perubahan fisiologi dan biologi yang harus dilalui oleh seseorang wanita.Andai kurang persediaan dan pengetahuan mengenai setiap fasa perubahan ini, banyak masalah boleh timbul.Masalah bukan saja dihadapi oleh wanita terbabit, malah kepada orang yang rapat dengan mereka.

Pakar perunding obstetrik dan ginekologi di sebuah hospital swasta di Kuantan, Dr. Suraya Arshad berkata, perubahan ini biasanya tidak
disedari oleh ramai wanita.Sebaliknya, ia lebih banyak dikesan oleh mereka yang hampir dengan wanita terutama pasangan mereka.
Menurut beliau, salah satu aspek yang mungkin tidak difahami oleh sebahagian besar wanita, mahupun mereka yang berada di sekelilingnya, ialah emosi seseorang wanita.

Ini kerana emosi dan perasaan seseorang wanita banyak dipengaruhi
oleh hormon yang terdapat dalam tubuhnya.

Bagaimanapun, para penyelidik masih dalam kajian mencari punca
mengapa wanita begitu mudah terdedah pada perubahan emosi,'' katanya.

Beliau tidak menafikan kurangnya pemahaman berhubung perubahan emosi wanita boleh menjadi salah satu faktor yang menyumbang kepada penceraian.Dr. Suraya memberitahu, emosi wanita banyak dipengaruhi oleh hormon-hormon tubuh mereka.Dua hormon utama yang terdapat dalam tubuh wanita ialah hormon estrogen dan progesteron.

Kedua-dua hormon ini mempunyai kuasa dan pengaruh yang cukup besar
dalam setiap fasa kehidupan seseorang wanita.

Sekiranya berlaku ketidakseimbangan pada hormon-hormon ini, maka ia
boleh menyebabkan perubahan terutama kepada mood wanita terbabit,''
katanya.

Hormon ini dihasilkan oleh kelenjar ovari. Penghasilannya dipengaruhi oleh sebahagian hormon yang dirembeskan oleh kelenjar pituitari dalam otak.Peranan kedua-dua hormon ini bukan sekadar hanya mengatur pusingan haid seperti perubahan pada dinding rahim dan pengeluaran darah haid.Pada masa yang sama hormon-hormon ini mempunyai kesan pada tisu-tisu tubuh. Ini termasuklah buah dada, tulang, pembuluh darah, jantung, saluran usus, pundi kencing dan kulit.Dr. Suraya menjelaskan, ketidakseimbangan hormon-hormon estrogen dan progesteron boleh menyebabkan perubahan kepada wanita terbabit.

Ini termasuklah perubahan tingkah laku atau emosi yang menyebabkan
mereka menjadi seorang yang mudah sensitif, tertekan, mudah marah atau
mengalami kemurungan,'' ujarnya.

Bagaimanapun, katanya, bukan semua wanita mesti melalui perubahan emosi.Pusingan haid, kehamilan, keadaan selepas bersalin, ketidaksuburan dan menopaus boleh mengakibatkan perubahan mood yang menyebabkan seseorang wanita seolah-olah mengalami kemurungan.Malah, para penyelidik turut mengesahkan bahawa hormon boleh mempengaruhi pengeluaran endorfin yang berfungsi mengawal emosi dan mood.

Tambah beliau, tiga fasa kehidupan yang menyebabkan wanita boleh
mengalami perubahan ketara ialah:

- Fasa sebelum pusingan haid

- Fasa selepas melahirkan anak

- Fasa selepas menopaus (putus haid)


A. Fasa sebelum pusingan haid (Pre-menstrual syndrome - PMS)

Di seluruh dunia, berjuta-juta wanita menganggap apa yang berlaku setiap bulan umpama satu pusingan jam biologi.Keletihan, mudah tersinggung, perut kembung, masalah jerawat dan sebagainya sering kali dikaitkan dengan pusingan haid.Sehingga hari ini belum ada satu teori yang berjaya membuktikan mengapa wanita mengalami perubahan mood atau emosi setiap kali mereka hampir dengan fasa pusingan haid mereka.Bagaimanapun, ia dikaitkan dengan perubahan hormon yang menimbulkan tindak balas abnormal.Gejala PMS biasanya terjadi seminggu sebelum seseorang wanita mengalami pusingan haid.Ia akan hilang beberapa hari selepas haid berlaku. Gejala-gejala ini hanya sementara waktu dan tidak begitu mengganggu rutin harian seseorang wanita.Ia merangkumi gangguan pada psikologi, perut, kulit, kandungan cecair pada badan dan lain-lain.Ini termasuklah perubahan dari segi selera makan, kemaruk makan,
jerawat, mood terganggu, gangguan tidur dan emosi terlalu sensitif.


B. Fasa selepas melahirkan anak

Fasa ini yang juga dikenali dalam istilah perubatan sebagai post partum depression (PPD) merupakan satu keadaan di mana wanita mengalami kemurungan selepas melahirkan anak.Penurunan hormon estrogen yang mendadak selepas bersalin dikatakan faktor yang menyumbang kepada masalah seumpama ini.Ketidakseimbangan hormon boleh berlaku kepada semua wanita, namun mereka yang tidak menanganinya dengan baik boleh mendapat psikosis.

PPD boleh terbahagi kepada tiga kategori:


- PPD baby blues. Seseorang wanita boleh termasuk dalam kategori ini
sekiranya mereka mengalami perubahan emosi atau mood dalam tempoh dua minggu selepas melahirkan anak.Bagaimanapun, bukan semua wanita yang melahirkan anak melalui fasa seperti ini. Wanita di Barat dikatakan lebih ramai mengalami fasa ini berbanding wanita Asia dengan anggaran sebanyak 80 peratus.

Biasanya wanita terbabit akan mengalami gejala seperti:

a. kesedihan

b. menangis lebih daripada biasa

c. lebih sensitif

d. mudah tersinggung

e. rasa berdebar-debar


Wanita yang mempunyai masalah dalam rumah tangga dan mengalami banyak komplikasi semasa hamil lebih terdedah kepada risiko ini.Risiko ini meningkat sekiranya mereka pernah mempunyai sejarah PPD. Gejala yang dialami ini biasanya akan hilang selepas sepuluh hari.


- PPD kemurungan. Wanita yang dikategorikan dalam kumpulan ini
mengalami gejala-gejala seperti:

a. Perasaan putus asa

b. Tidak boleh memberi tumpuan

c. Gangguan ingatan

d. Perasaan bersalah

e. Rutin harian seperti makan terganggu


Masalah ini kebiasaan dialami dalam tempoh sebulan selepas bersalin dan terus berlaku dalam tempoh beberapa bulan.Mereka yang menghadapi masalah ini perlu diberi bantuan. Mereka memerlukan rawatan kaunseling, terapi psikiatri dan sokongan emosi ahli
keluarga.


- PPD psikosis. Di kalangan masyarakat Melayu, PPD psikosis dikenali
sebagai penyakit gila meroyan.

Individu terbabit mengalami gejala seperti pesakit mental.

Antara gejala-gejala yang dialami ialah:

a. Mendengar suara-suara halus

b. Tingkah laku yang pelik seperti gelak atau

bercakap seorang diri

c. Kekeliruan yang ketara

d. Sentiasa dalam keadaan ketakutan

e. Memiliki tenaga fizikal yang begitu kuat

f. Mengalami kesukaran untuk tidur

g. Keinginan untuk membunuh diri


Seperti juga PPD kemurungan, individu yang mengalami penyakit gila meroyan perlu menerima bantuan dan rawatan.


C. Fasa menopaus (putus haid)

Menopaus merupakan satu perubahan biologi yang normal apabila ovari wanita tidak lagi menghasilkan dua hormon wanita, estrogen dan progesteron.Perlu difahami bahawa menopaus bukan sejenis penyakit. Ia adalah satu titik perubahan yang harus diterima secara positif oleh seseorang wanita, baik dari segi emosi mahupun fizikal.Bagaimanapun, menopaus boleh menjadi salah satu punca utama kemurungan.Menopaus boleh berlaku apabila seseorang wanita mencapai usia dalam lingkungan umur pertengahan 40-an hingga lewat 50-an.Menopaus menyebabkan wanita mengalami perubahan hormon. Penghasilan hormon estrogen mula berkurangan dalam tempoh beberapa tahun sebelum menopaus.

Perubahan pada penghasilan hormon ini boleh menyebabkan seseorang wanita mengalami perubahan emosi seperti:

- kemurungan (bergantung kepada tahap keterukan)

- cepat marah

- mudah tersinggung

- sukar tidur

- rasa panas

- pelupa

- Sesetengahnya mengadu sentiasa rasa sedih atau sakit-sakit badan

- fikiran bercelaru


Bagi menangani masalah ini, wanita boleh mendapat rawatan terapi gantian hormon (HRT).

Menopaus mungkin dianggap oleh sebahagian besar wanita sebagai fasa yang terpaksa dihadapi apabila mereka melangkah usia tua, tetapi ia juga mempunyai banyak kebaikan.Mereka kini bebas daripada belenggu pusingan haid pada setiap bulan. Wanita harus menerima menopaus sebagai satu titik permulaan kehidupan baru dalam hidup mereka

Rumpai Laut

Perubatan
Dalam industri bioubat dan farmaseutikal, alginates digunakan pada pembalut luka, dan penghasilan acuan pergigian dan ada beberapa bilangan peneparan lain. Dalam pengajian mikrobiologi, agar secara banyak digunakan sebagai perantara kebudayaan. Carrageenans, alginates dan agaroses (yang ketiga adalah disediakan dari agar melalui penulenan), bersamaan dengan macroalgal polysaccharides lain yang kurang dikenali, juga mempunyai beberapa aktiviti-aktiviti mustahak biologikal atau penerapan dalam bioubat. Ia telah dituntutkan bahawa rumpai laut ada sifat-sifat penyembuhan untuk tuberkolosis, artritis, demam sejuk dan selsema, penyakitan cacing dan juga tumor. Sebilangan kajian penyelidikan telah diconduct untuk menyelidik dakwaan-dakwaan ini dan kesan rumpai laut pada kesihatan manusia.

Keganasan terburuk sejak 25 tahun

SEORANG lelaki pertengahan usia hanya mampu merenung sisa runtuhan sebuah bangunan usang yang berada di hadapannya. Matanya kelihatan sayu dan manik-manik jernih mulai mengalir di pipinya yang dipenuhinya kedutan.

Dia tidak pernah langsung menyangka segala hasil titik peluhnya dalam mengusahakan perniagaan perabot milik keluarganya yang diwarisi turun-temurun akhirnya musnah dibakar begitu sahaja.
Gara-gara tindakan perusuh yang bertindak sesuka hati membakar blok-blok bangunan yang ada di pekan Croydon, menyebabkan perniagaan perabot House of Reeves yang telah mencecah usia 144 tahun itu hilang sekelip mata ditelan api yang marak.

“Saya merupakan generasi kelima yang menjalankan perniagaan di bangunan bersejarah ini. Saya mempunyai dua orang anak perempuan yang bakal meneruskan kesinambungan empayar perniagaan kami bagi generasi keenam.

“Sejak 30 tahun lalu, saya bersama isteri telah menjalankan perniagaan ini. Namun, kini kehidupan saya telah musnah,” tutur Graham Reeves, 52, dalam nada sebak yang bersarang di dada.

Gedung perabot terbabit mula dibuka di Croydon, yang ketika itu sebuah bandar berasingan dan terletak kira-kira 15 kilometer dari selatan London pada tahun 1867. Ia satu perniagaan yang maju dan berjaya. Meskipun pernah mengharungi Perang Dunia Kedua dan kemelesetan ekonomi teruk sekitar tahun 1929 hingga 1930, tetapi House of Reeves kekal utuh.

Situasi tegang

ANGGOTA keselamatan berusaha memadamkan kebakaran sebuah bangunan di Tottenham, utara London akibat keganasan yang melanda.

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Croydon merupakan salah satu daripada lokasi yang terlibat dalam rusuhan paling teruk pernah berlaku di kota London dalam tempoh lebih 25 tahun.

Keganasan dikatakan bermula Sabtu lalu di kawasan petempatan berbilang etnik di Tottenham, utara bandar raya itu selepas seorang lelaki kulit hitam berusia 29 tahun, Mark Duggan ditembak mati oleh polis dua hari sebelum itu.

Selain London, rusuhan turut merebak ke bandar raya lain seperti Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Salford dan hampir ke seluruh United Kingdom.

Menurut Setiausaha Dalam Negeri Britain, Theresa May, situasi yang berlaku kini sangat tegang dan pihak berkuasa sedang berusaha mengawal keadaan agar tidak menjadi lebih buruk.

“Kami perlu menamatkan rusuhan ini dengan segera. Seboleh-bolehnya pihak polis tidak mahu menggunakan meriam air untuk meleraikan rusuhan, melainkan menerusi persetujuan masyarakat,” katanya kepada stesen televisyen Sky News.

Bagaimanapun, Perdana Menteri Britain, David Cameron berikrar akan mengakhiri kegasanan tersebut dan membayangkan kesediaan menggunakan meriam air buat pertama kalinya terhadap perusuh.

“Dalam situasi sekarang, kita perlu melawan balik dan ia telah bermula,” katanya selepas mempengerusikan mesyuarat krisis Jawatankuasa Kecemasan Kerajaan (Cobra) kelmarin.

Batal perlawanan

 

ASYRAF HAZIQ (kanan) cuba menyelamatkan dirinya apabila diserang perusuh di kota London baru-baru ini.

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Jika ia dilakukan, penggunaan meriam air untuk meleraikan rusuhan itu buat julung kalinya dilakukan di Britain sekali gus mencatat sejarah tersendiri di kalangan polis negara tersebut.

Sementara itu, rentetan rusuhan dan keganasan yang berlaku di jalanan juga menyebabkan perlawanan persahabatan antara England menentang Belanda di Stadium Wembley, London yang dijadualkan berlangsung semalam (11 Ogos) terpaksa dibatalkan demi keselamatan orang ramai.

Kapten England, Rio Ferdinand turut melahirkan rasa kesalnya di atas apa yang berlaku. Menerusi laman sosial Twitter peribadi, Ferdinand berkata: “Situasi yang berlaku ketika ini cukup mengejutkan. Apakah sebenarnya yang menyebabkan ia berlaku? Orang yang tidak bersalah mendapat susah. Kenapa?”

Bukan hanya Ferdinand, tetapi ramai pemain yang menyuarakan rasa hati masing-masing dan berharap agar ia dapat dihentikan segera termasuklah Wayne Rooney selaku penyerang berbisa skuad kebangsaan England.

“Kenapa orang yang terlibat dengan rusuhan ini melakukannya di negara mereka sendiri? Ini bandar mereka sendiri. Ia memalukan negara. Sila hentikan,” kata Rooney dalam akaun Twitter miliknya.

Apa yang pasti, mereka yang terlibat dalam rusuhan ini turut menjadikan tindakan kerajaan yang mahu memotong 80 bilion pound (RM389 bilion) daripada perbelanjaan awam menjelang tahun 2015 bagi mengurangkan rekod defisit negara sebagai alasan untuk menyuarakan rasa ketidakpuasan hati rakyat terhadap perkara itu.

Zon peperangan

RUSUHAN yang berlaku banyak mengorbankan harta benda sekali gus merugikan warga London sendiri.

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Golongan muda pula menggunakan sistem khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS) termasuk mesej segera melalui telefon pintar BlackBerry dan platform media sosial seperti Twitter untuk membentuk kordinat serangan dan mengelak berdepan dengan pihak polis.

“Sudah beberapa hari sejak rusuhan berlaku kanak-kanak langsung tidak gembira. Malah, mereka benci pada anggota polis.

“Ia kelihatan seperti zon peperangan dan pihak polis tidak mampu berbuat apa-apa untuk menghalangnya. Mereka (perusuh) sangat ramai dan pihak polis tidak mencukupi,” kata Matthew Yeoland, 43, seorang guru di Peckham, selatan London.

Dalam pada itu, penganalisis politik tempatan, Prof. Datuk Dr. Ramlah Adam berkata, keganasan dan rusuhan yang berlaku di London, kota yang aman dan terkenal di seluruh dunia dengan tarikan pelancongan dan sebagainya boleh dijadikan iktibar buat semua pihak.
Ini menunjukkan tidak semestinya setiap negara yang bertamadun, mempunyai kestabilan ekonomi dan maju akan terus aman dan kesejahteraan buat selama-lamanya jika ia tidak dipelihara.

“Rakyat Malaysia keseluruhannya harus membuka mata luas-luas terutama bagi pihak yang gemar mencetuskan hura-hara seperti mahu mengadakan perhimpunan dan demonstrasi bagi menunjukkan protes terhadap pihak berkuasa.

“Demonstrasi ini kalaupun dilakukan dalam keadaan aman, tetapi pasti ada golongan tertentu akan cuba mengambil kesempatan untuk mengeruhkan keadaan sekali gus menyebabkan rusuhan teruk.

“Jika ini terjadi, sudah tentu banyak harta benda yang rosak, kehilangan nyawa, wujudnya anasir-anasir luar yang cuba menghancurkan negara dan menjejaskan imej tanah air sendiri,” ujar beliau yang mengaitkan situasi itu dengan cubaan pihak-pihak tertentu menganjurkan perhimpunan Bersih 2.0 pada 9 Julai lalu.

Terperangkap

Dekan Fakulti Sains Pentadbiran dan Pengajian Polisi Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) itu turut memuji tindakan tegas dan pantas pihak polis dalam menangani demonstrasi jalanan tersebut.

Sementara itu, seorang pelajar Malaysia di United Kingdom, Siti Suriani Othman, 32, bersyukur kerana terselamat daripada rusuhan sewaktu berkunjung ke London Ahad lalu.

Menurut Suriani, dia hairan apabila melihat semua kedai di Oxford Street ditutup pada pukul 6 petang berbanding pukul 8.30 malam sebelum ini.

“Rupanya-rupanya semua perusuh berkumpul di sana dan mula membuat onar. Nasib baik kami cepat pulang, kalau tidak mungkin saya pun akan terperangkap dalam rusuhan tersebut,” kata pelajar jurusan Doktor Falsafah (PhD) di Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom itu.

Tambahnya, di London kuasa polis sangat terhad sehingga mereka tidak boleh mengambil apa-apa tindakan kepada perusuh kerana terpaksa mengikut peraturan sekali gus menjaga periuk nasi mereka ketika keadaan ekonomi yang teruk.

Menurut Suriani selama hampir empat tahun tinggal di United Kingdom, dia melihat terdapat banyak kepincangan walaupun ia sebuah negara yang maju.

“Perkara ini (kelemahan dan kepincangan pentadbiran kerajaan) hanya dapat kita ketahui jika menetap di sini untuk sesuatu tempoh tertentu dan ia tidak dapat dikesan hanya daripada penyiaran berita mereka atau laporan-laporan dalam bentuk buku ilmiah dan sebagainya.

RUSUHAN dan keganasan yang berlaku di London dan hampir seluruh United Kingdom mampu memberi kesan buruk terhadap imej Britain dan melumpuhkan ekonomi mereka yang sedia terjejas.

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The 22nd World Scout Jamboree officially started!

Yesterday, 39 000 people gathered for an enormous party – the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd World Scout Jamboree! There was music, singing, drums, trumpets and dancing everywhere you turned!

The rain didn’t bother anyone, the spirit was on top and the energy from the audience was amazing! The ceremony opened with a presentation of all the countries, with representatives from each country carrying their flag and walking up on stage. This was followed by Bear Grylls, abseiling down from the roof and then the three camp chiefs welcoming everyone to Sweden, Kristianstad and the Jamboree.

“We are ready. We have prepared for several years. We live in a truly global community. You will find that you, all scouts, have many things in common. The theme for this Jamboree: Simply Scouting!”, says camp chief Marie Reinecke.

The show continued with music from the Jamboree house band with old hits like “A little less conversation”, “Hallelujah” and ABBA medleys. Of course, the audience contributed with their best dance moves!

Before the big finale, it was time to officially open the Jamboree. Together with the camp chiefs, Mr Simon Rhee, Chairman of World Organisation of the Scout Movement, declared that the 22nd World Scout Jamboree now has started!

The ceremony ends with a spectacular fire show that for sure convinced everyone that this will be the best Jamboree ever!

Our Legend from Alor Gajah, Melaka!

Soh Chin Aun (Chinese: 苏进安), born July 28, 1950) is a Malaysian Chinese national football player from Malacca alongside the late Mokhtar Dahari and R. Arumugam. He was known as Tauke or Towkay (English: Boss) by his team mate and fans.
In 1971, when he played in the Olympic qualifier in Seoul, South Korea, he was the youngest member of the national team at the age of 21. He participated in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and was the captain of the qualifying team to the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Unfortunately Malaysia did not participate the 1980 Olympic. However because of his contribution for helping Malaysia to qualify for 1980 Olympic, he awarded Ahli Mangku Negara by Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
His partnership with Santokh Singh was the most solid defence in the much-feared Malaysian team back then. He earned the nickname The 'god of war' for his commanding play. He retired from international football in 1985. In 1999 he become part of the AFC Century Club.
He once tried to make it in politics by contesting as a Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka in 1986 but he suffered a defeat of 17,606 votes to Lim Guan Eng. He was appointed as the chairman of the referees’ committee on 13 March 2007. He is the manager of Malaysia national football team from 2007 until 2009.
Although not recognised internationally, he was claimed to have had 252 international appearance for his country, making him the most capped international player in the world.

Soh Chin Aun

Personal information
Full name	Soh Chin Aun
Date of birth	July 28, 1950 (1950-07-28) (age 60)
Place of birth	Alor Gajah, Malacca, Malaysia
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1970-1980	Selangor FA	345	(5)
1981-1983	Malacca FA	37	(1)
National team
1970-1985	Malaysia	252	(10)
Teams managed
1989	Malacca FA
2007	Malaysia U-23 (Manager)
2008-2009	Malaysia (Manager)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 20, 2007. † Appearances (Goals).

Our Legend - Allahyarham Dato' Mokhtar Dahari (13 November 1953 – 11 July 1991)

Allahyarham Dato' Mokhtar Dahari (13 November 1953 – 11 July 1991) was a Malaysian Association football player of Bawean descent from Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. He was one of the best players in Asia in the 1970s and is known as the best Malaysian footballer during that time, a legend in Malaysian football. During the 1970s, Mokhtar played for Malaysia and Malaysia became a powerful team and defeated asian giants such as South Korea and Japan.
He was nicknamed SuperMokh because of his playing skills, his strength and his ability to score many incredible goals throughout his career. One of Mokhtar's famous moment was when Mokhtar shook hands with Diego Maradona before a friendly game with Boca Juniors.
Although not recognised internationally, Mokhtar scored 175 goals for Selangor, 20 goals in 13 appearance for Kwong Yik Bank, and 125 goals for Malaysia, giving a total of 320 goals in his career. Mokhtar is the all time top scorer for both Selangor and Malaysia. Mokhtar is still known as a legend for Selangor and Malaysia.

Personal information
Full name	Mohd Mokhtar bin Dahari
Date of birth	13 November 1953(1953-11-13)
Place of birth	Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date of death	July 11, 1991(1991-07-11) (aged 37)
Playing position	Striker
Number	10
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1972-1987	Selangor FA	375	(177)
1988	Kwong Yik Bank	13	(20)
Total		388	(197)
National team
1972-1985	Malaysia	167	(125)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 8, 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

i love my wife forever!

I've made a vow, to no one but you
I pledge my love to forever be true
I'll take care of you and treat you right
I'll lay beside you all through the night
I'll feed you and clothe you and keep you warm
I'll hug you and kiss you and give shelter in the storm
I'll help you and guide you and clear a path
I'll protect you and shield you from an angry women's wrath
I'll listen to your problems help you solve them too
I'll make you a rainbow and let the sun shine through
I'll take your side even if you're wrong
Just to prove our love is strong
I'll plant you flowers and make them grow
They'll be a symbol of love that only we'll know
I'll whisper your name when no one is near
So low that only you can hear
You'll feel my love even if we're apart
You'll know that we are one in heart.

A fathers love to his little princess

You are a princess in my heart,
and I care for you so much.
I love the fondness in you eyes and your tender little touch.

I looked at you when you were born,
and knew then straight away,
that I would be forever here
to watch you grow and play.

You bring to me a heart of joy,
and memories so great,
and a powerful sense of fatherhood that no one can debate.

I watch you sleep and dream of things that I can only wonder.
That innocent look upon your face just makes my heart grow fonder.

I see you run and jump and shout and calling out my name.
No love that I have ever known could ever feel the same.
No suffering or tragedy nor deeply seated pain
could ever over shadow the bond that we retain.

And so my little princess before you go to sleep,
Remember I am your daddy and I am yours to keep.

How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

There's no scientifically proven way to make your hair grow faster. But, there is a lot of research on what causes hair loss. And the less hair you lose, the more hair you have growing to your length of choice, right? While some of the causes of hair loss can't be helped, there are several things you can do to encourage your hair grow to its full potential.

1. Keep your hair in excellent condition. Seeing a hairdresser regularly to have your hair cut and styled will keep it in top condition. Hair in good condition gives the impression it's longer even if it's not because it looks good and has no split ends, etc.

• Use a quality brush to keep your hair brushed, such as a boar brush. Tilt your head forward and brush with your head upside down to bring the oils to the ends of your hair and stimulate the scalp.
•  Keep your hair well moisturized. You don't need to use commercial product but you do need to know what can condition your hair properly if you resort to natural items.
• Don't wash your hair every day; allow the hair oils to condition your hair rather than constantly washing any oils out.
• Massage your hair while washing it. Massaging your scalp really can help your hair grow faster and longer cause it helps your blood flow in your scalp

2. Be kind to your hair. Your hair falls out of its own accord (approximately 70 to 150 hairs daily), but you may be pulling it out faster as a result of the things you do to it. The gentler you are with your hair, the less chances it has to fall out excessively. Some things to keep in mind include:

• Don't put your hair into tight ponytails or cornrows. Use butterfly clips and loose braids instead.
• Brush your hair carefully. If you have wavy or curly hair, there are probably times when you encounter resistance as you're brushing. Right before brushing, use your fingers to gently comb through your hair. And when you brush, start at the ends, and hold the strand you're brushing with your other hand so that if you pull on the hair with a brush, you're not pulling on the root (pull from the grip of your hand instead).
• Brush your hair before you shower in the morning. Throughout the night your hair can knot up a lot. Brushing your hair before you shower reduces tangling when washing it in the shower. When using conditioner, try sifting your fingers through your hair. This reduces extensive combing after your shower and helps to distribute the conditioner evenly.
• Minimize tangles in other situations, such as on windy days, by containing your hair with buns, braids, hats, etc.
• Minimize how much you style your hair. Any kind of styling that involves pulling your hair at the root (blow drying straight, straight iron, curling iron, rollers) will contribute to hair loss. Heat styling also can encourage hair to break. If you really need to dry your hair fast, use a blow dryer for 5 minutes only.
• Avoid overly long or elaborate extensions or tight hairstyles that tug your natural hair. Pull on it or pull it out too many times and it won't come back.
• Avoid or minimize harsh treatments like dyes, tints, bleaches, straighteners, and permanent waves. These weaken your hair and increase the likelihood of breakage and loss.
• Minimize or stop using heating items on your hair.

3. Maintain good nutrition. Your body needs several building blocks in order to produce a healthy head of hair. In particular, you'll need enough protein^[5] and vitamins, and you can easily meet your body's requirement by eating a balanced, nutritious diet, or by taking a multivitamin and protein or other appropriate macronutrient supplements consistently if you can't eat well due to illness or otherwise. Keep in mind, however, that it can take several months to notice the results, so don't get discouraged.

• Research suggests that iron deficiency makes hair loss worse. Women with heavy periods are at a higher risk of iron deficiency. However, unless you have an iron deficiency diagnosed by a doctor, you shouldn't take iron supplements. They can upset your stomach and cause severe constipation, and iron overload can be dangerous. Taking a multivitamin and eating iron-rich foods (tofu, lentils, beans, oysters, spinach, prunes, raisins, lean beef) is more than enough.
• If you're a vegetarian, eat foods rich in Vitamin C whenever you eat iron-rich veggies. Vitamin C will help your body absorb the kind of iron that is found in vegetables.
• Avoid purchasing unnecessary supplements such as biotin. Despite the many claims that biotin promotes hair growth, no studies have shown this to be the case.However, hair loss is a sign of severe biotin deficiency; in these cases, the hair loss will be accompanied by a scaly rash around the nose, mouth and genitals.Few people suffer this condition.

4. Avoid dramatic weight loss. As you shed pounds, you also shed hair. The dramatic changes that your body undergoes when it loses weight quickly (the change in nutrients, the stress involved) can cause your hair to thin. Diets low in protein and iron (for example, very low-fat diets) and also those high in protein but low in fruits and vegetables (for example, Atkins) that result in dramatic weight loss can also trigger significant hair loss. Instead, keep a balanced diet, and focus on gradual calorie reduction (one or two pounds a week).

• Each hair on your head grows for 2-5 years, slows down for about six weeks, and rests for 3-5 months before falling out so a new hair can grow in its place. Normally, 15 percent of your hair is at the resting phase, but a sudden change in nutrition can cause some hair follicles in the growing phase to switch into the resting phase prematurely, possibly raising the percentage to more than 30 percent.

5. Stress is a common cause of reversible hair loss.When you experience physical or emotional turmoil, it can take anywhere from three weeks to four months for the results to show up in your hair.It is important to relieve your stress.

6. Address any pressing health issues. Hair is a strong indicator of overall health. Many nutritional deficiencies can cause hair growth to slow, and can cause hair to thin. Hormonal problems such as hypothyroidism and PCOS can also cause thinning.If your hair has gotten seriously thinner, or stops growing for more than a few months, discuss it with your doctor as soon as possible.

Six Reasons Facebook’s U.S. Growth Is Slowing

Here’s why I think Facebook’s growth has slowed.

1. It’s utterly hideous.
Look at Facebook. Now back to Twitter. Now back at Facebook. Now back to Twitter. Sadly, Facebook isn’t Twitter. It’s ugly. It’s a visual abomination. It’s the member of the opposite sex that you leave the bar with because there was no else left at the end of the night. The next day? You are sorry.

2. It’s too big.
More accurately, it feels too big. Being on Facebook is like being on the Titanic. You’re having a great time, until you get this sinking feeling that turns out to be real, and then it’s every man, woman, and child overboard, and you’re all going to die. Unless they Like you.

3. It’s not cool.
“The Social Network” didn’t do Facebook any favors. Hollywood is America’s church, and actors are our gods. Sorkin’s takedown painted Mark Zuckerberg as a petty turd crushing on Justin Timberlake. Not. Cool.

4. It’s, like, totally over.
Remember when Myspace was awesome? Remember when LiveJournal was the new new thing? Remember CompuServe? Sometimes Americans decide they don’t like something for no reason. Or because everyone else likes it. Or because we want something new. X is the new Facebook, and we want it now.

5. It’s too uptight.
Facebook has its own anti-porn police force. Lame. Tumblr is an uncensored orgy, and Americans prefer orgies to prudes when it comes to their online sexual proclivities.

6. It’s too overrun by brands.
Marketing freaks, social media morons, and every company on the planet turned the neighborhood into a mall. It’s like when everyone started getting tattoos. And piercing their tongues. And blogging.

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United V Blackpool

The champions round the Barclays Premier League season off by entertaining the Seasiders...

Form guideUnited are bidding to extend a remarkable home record in this term's Premier League. Only two points have been dropped all season, to West Brom, and not a single goal has been conceded in the first half at Old Trafford. Last Saturday's draw at Blackburn, of course, clinched the title for Sir Alex's side. The Seasiders looked to be slipping quietly back to the Championship but have rediscovered their early season form to go four matches unbeaten and the thrilling win over Bolton keeps their hopes of staying up alive.
Ins and outsSir Alex admits he'll be making changes to his line-up with next Saturday's Champions League final starting to enter his thoughts. The likes of Dimimtar Berbatov, Chris Smalling, Rafael da Silva, Darren Fletcher, Paul Scholes and Anderson will all be hoping to be involved. The visitors are expected to be at full strength.
Last meetingThe Reds looked in deep trouble at Bloomfield Road in the rearranged fixture in January and could have been more than two goals down at the interval. However, in true United fashion, the second half was a completely different story as goals from Dimtar Berbatov (2) and Javier Hernandez turned the game on its head.
Top man
Charlie Adam is the man who makes Blackpool tick. With a wide range of passing and excellent dead-ball skills, he was worthy of a place on the short-list for the PFA Player of the Year award. After a January move failed to materialise, he's still remained influential for Ian Holloway's team and hit the vital winner against Bolton last week.