1. we know most days will be regular days. Our lives will include some special days that will stay with us forever, like family celebrations or personal triumphs, but most days this year will be regular days, with nothing particularly astounding about them. Yet remember that within these regular days are many opportunities for enjoyment, many of which we don't even think about or really appreciate. Take Lonnie, for example, who recently enjoyed his 103rd birthday. In his life, he is always willing to spare time for sharing a day's happiness with his family. When reporters asked him how he felt on this special day, Lonnie said he felt great because every day had been special to him. Take a moment every day to think about the simple pleasures of your daily life.

2. In many households there is costant guest during dinner: television. A new study shows that watching television and eating together negatively influences the amount of time people watch television and the amount they eat. Pepole who watch television while eating tend to be aware of how much they eat, which encourages overeating. Also, each meal eaten in front of the TV adds up to an extra hour of time spent watching television. The study recommends people separate television time from eating time in oder to encourage healthy habits.

3. People who are blind or visually impaired have used canes as mobility tools for centuries but it was not until after World War I that the white cane was introduced while the white cane is commonly accepted as a"symbol of blindness, different countries a "cane for the blind." In the United Kingdom, for example, with two red bands added it indicates that the user is deaf-blind. In the United States, those carrying white canes are afforded the right to use their cane in any public places as well. In some cases, it is illegal for a non-blind person to carry a white cane.

4. Since 1986, the production of different types of packaged soft drinks has changed considerably. In 1986, carbonated drinks were the leaders in production, with fruit juices a close second. By 2006, however those drinks lost their lead to tea drinks, In 2006, the total production of tea drinks was nearly twice that of carbonated drinks, which remained almost the same. Also, the production of coffee drinks in 2006 increased more than twice, compared with that in 1986. Fruit juices had fallen to fourth with a drop in production in 2006. And fifth place was held by sports drinks, which in 1986 were in fourth place ahead of tea drinks.