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Dr. Perricone's 10 Superfoods

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:49:07 GMT

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Dr. Perricone's 10 Superfoods

The 10 featured here were chosen because of their direct link to the Brain-Beauty Connection. These foods (listed here in alphabetical order) are rich in either the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), antioxidants or fiber, and as in the case of açaí—all three!

In addition, we have included foods that have been proven to lower or help regulate blood sugar levels—an extremely important factor for all of those concerned with slowing the aging process and preventing diabetes, obesity, wrinkles and a host of degenerative diseases.

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Tags: health, food, nutrition

Common Household Items with Mercury

Thu, 29 May 2008 03:01:31 GMT

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Common Household Items that may Contain Mercury

- Children's light-up shoes

- Fluorescent bulbs

- High Intensity Discharge Lamps (HID)

- Barometers

- Fever, candy, meat thermometers

- Thermostats Switches and Relays

- Most autos have some form of a mercury switch

- Thermostat probes that are found in appliances like gas stoves, space heaters, water heaters, and items with pilot lights

- Mercurochrome antiseptics

- Batteries

- Some toys to be aware of like chemistry sets and mazes

- Golf balls, fishing lures

- Some novelty jewelry

- Grandfather pendulums

- Dental Amalgam which is a mixture of mercury, silver and tin used to fill cavities

- Older microwaves that had mercury vapor bulbs.

Mercury affects the nervous and reproductive system, kidneys and liver.

Tags: health, environment, home

Who should doctors let die in a pandemic?

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:54:15 GMT

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Who should doctors let die in a pandemic?

Guidelines recommend medical care during flu outbreak or other disaster

CHICAGO - Doctors know some patients needing lifesaving care won't get it in a flu pandemic or other disaster. The gut-wrenching dilemma will be deciding who to let die.

To prepare, hospitals should designate a triage team with the Godlike task of deciding who will and who won't get lifesaving care, the task force wrote. Those out of luck are the people at high risk of death and a slim chance of long-term survival. But the recommendations get much more specific, and include:

People older than 85
Those with severe trauma, which could include critical injuries from car crashes and shootings.
Severely burned patients older than 60.
Those with severe mental impairment, which could include advanced Alzheimer's disease.
Those with a severe chronic disease, such as advanced heart failure, lung disease or poorly controlled diabetes.

Tags: health news

Water Conservation tips

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:28:50 GMT

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Clip Source: www.knoxnews.com

Water conservation tips

Don't run water to rinse dishes; fill a sink with rinse water
Use dishwasher, clothes washer only when full
Keep pitcher of water in refrigerator for drinking water instead of running tap for each glass
Water lawns, flowers in early morning hours to minimize evaporation
Use a broom, not hose, to clean driveway or sidewalk
Adjust lawn mower to higher setting; longer grass holds soil moisture better
Water smaller spots of lawn with hose, not sprinkler
Use porous materials for walks, patios to keep water in yard, prevent runoff
Use commercial car wash that recycles water or wash own vehicles on lawn
Turn off water while brushing teeth to save four gallons a minute; turn off water while shaving, shampooing to save more
Collect rain water in rain barrels, use to water plants, lawns, fill ponds

Source: wateruseitwisely.com; www.waterqualityforum.org

Plastic bottles - are they safe?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:56:14 GMT

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Certain types of plastic containers can leech a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). The chemical can mimic the female hormone estrogen. Given to animals at high doses it can cause all sorts of health problems ranging from infertility and obesity to several types of cancer.

There is no question that Americans are exposed to the chemical. A study by the CDC estimated that 92.6 percent of Americans age 6 and above had measurable BPA in their bodies.

On Tuesday, the National Toxicology Program, a division of the National Institutes of Health issued an alarm The agency said there was a possibility BPA could be causing brain problems in fetuses and children and prostate and breast problems in adults.

If you want to avoid bottles with BPA look on the bottom for very tiny numbers enclosed in arrows that look like this. The number 7 indicates BPA. The numbers 3 and 6 indicates the presence of similar chemicals that some scientists and environmentalists believe could be cause for concern.

Tags: health

Why marriage works for beauties & their geeks

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:49:21 GMT

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UT study: Why marriage works for beauties and their geeks

A team of social psychologists led by University of Tennessee Assistant Professor Jim McNulty found that married couples communicate more positively with each other when wives are more attractive than their husbands.

The study was an effort to answer the questions, "Does physical attractiveness continue to predict outcomes in established relationships, such as marriage? Or are the benefits of attractiveness limited to formative stages of new relationships?"

"Certainly, physical attractiveness is not the only thing that matters to marriage," said McNulty, an assistant professor of psychology. "At a more general level, the study suggests that spouses will behave more positively when their partners meet the desires that are important to them."

Tags: marriage, relationships, beauty

Organic Sampler of the month

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:33:37 GMT

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Diamond Organics Organic Sampler of the Month

Item Posted: APR 18, 2007

Get a sampling of the freshest and best produce sent to your home (or someone else's as a gift) every month—with free delivery.

Diamond organics is all organic, all the time.

http://diamondorganics.com/ $59

Tags: organic, food

The Cucitini

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:26:25 GMT

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The Cucitini

Absolut Martini

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:21:00 GMT

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Absolut Martini

Item Posted: MAR 18, 2008

This is the best martini you’ll ever have.

Absolut is made from sustainable winter wheat.

Absolut Sustainable Martini

1 mixing glass
1 martini glass
1 hawthorn strainer
1 part vermouth
4 parts vodka

1 lemon twist

Pour the vermouth and vodka into the mixing glass. Add one cup of ice and stir for 15 seconds. Using the hawthorn strainer pour into a chilled martini glass. Finish with a twist of lemon and serve.

http://www.absolut.com

Tags: green, drink, cocktail, sustainable

4 Reasons Why Curiosity is Important and How to Develop It

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:35:27 GMT

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4 Reasons Why Curiosity is Important and How to Develop It

The important thing is not to stop questioning… Never lose a holy curiosity.
Albert Einstein

But why is curiosity so important? Here are four reasons:

It makes your mind active instead of passive

It makes your mind observant of new ideas

It opens up new worlds and possibilities

It brings excitement into your life

Now, knowing the importance of curiosity, here are some tips to develop it:

1. Keep an open mind

2. Don’t take things as granted

3. Ask questions relentlessly

4. Don’t label something as boring

5. See learning as something fun

6. Read diverse kinds of reading

Be open to learn, unlearn, and relearn. Some things you know and believe might be wrong, and you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind.

Are you as Creative as you want to be?

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:58:06 GMT

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Clip Source: www.lifehack.org

Try these powerful ways to boost your innovation further

Some people doubt whether creativity can be learned, let alone taught. They assume it is some kind of genetic gift; you either have it or you don’t, and you can do little or nothing to change that fact.

Keep topping up your tank

Seek out as many new experiences as you can

Keep challenging yourself

Ignore automatic criticism — especially your own

How to make the best of whatever creativity you have

Gain all the learning you can in your chosen field

Keep seeking out fresh experiences

Keep challenging yourself

Make lots of mistakes cheerfully and never be embarrassed because you got it wrong

Don’t let yourself and your ideas be squashed by criticism, internal or external

Tags: creativity

30 Tips to Rejuvenate Your Creativity

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:52:15 GMT

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30 Tips to Rejuvenate Your Creativity

1. Surround yourself with creative people.

2. Start somewhere.

3. Expose yourself.

4. Develop a “morning ritual”

5. Use GTD techniques

6. Never stop learning.

7. Imitate the real world

8. Drink too much coffee

9. Do something new.

10. Don’t be too precious about your work.

11. Based on the theory

12. Meet new people

13. Shut out the world.

14. Carry a camera with you

15. Creativity is a muscle.

16. Carry a notebook everywhere.

17. Write down a list of ideas

18. If you’re not on a tight deadline

19. Create a framework.

20. Remove obstacles to creativity.

21. Don’t judge your ideas until you have plenty to judge.

22. Keep a journal.

23. Stop telling yourself you’re not creative.

24. Don’t be a workaholic

25. Experiment randomly.

26. Treat creativity like an enemy

27. Choose a topic

28. Trash what you’re working on. Start again.

29. Exercise every day

30. Spend time with your children.

Tags: creativity

Annals of Recycling: The Beer Can House

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:54:31 GMT

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Annals of Recycling: The Beer Can House

John Milkovisch spent twenty years emptying 50,000 beer cans and recycling them into cladding for his house and workshop, using the tops for a clever sun-shading system. It opens this weekend as Houston's latest tourist attraction. A quote from Mr. Milkovisch is on a wall: “They say every man should leave something to be remembered by. At least I accomplished that goal.”

An art patron explains why Houston is home to so many zany houses: “One good thing about not having any zoning is you can do stuff.” ::New York Times

My Other Vehicle is...a Solar Robot Mower

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:44:12 GMT

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My Other Vehicle Is...A Solar Robot Mower

A meadow might be preferable to a maintenance-requiring lawn, and a front-yard food garden would be even better. But if the lawn is there to stay, Swedish Husqvarna's new robot mower combines a battery-powered (NiMH) no-hands mowing system with solar booster panels that help the mower extends its charge time. If you buy green electricity, you've got pretty low-emissions' mowing. The Automower Solar Hybrid's charge lasts about an hour in sunny weather, less under clouds - the machine senses when its charge is low and automatically rolls back to the charging station.

The solar hybrid model is supposed to use the same amount of energy as a 40 watt light bulb (incandescent, unfortunately) and be 90 percent recyclable. Pretty pricey at around US$4,000. Via ::Automower.com

Plug-in Hybrids Might not Need New Power Plants

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:39:45 GMT

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Plug-in Hybrids Might not Need New Power Plants

A new study by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory looked at the impact that plug-in hybrids (and indirectly, electric cars) might have on the US electricity grid in the next few decades. They found that, as they say, timing is everything: If the cars were recharged after 10 P.M. there might not be a need for new power plants (in their "high-demand" scenario, 8 new plants are required).

This means that we would get the net benefit from the removal of all these gasoline and diesel vehicles without much more pollution coming from the grid. Actually, we hope that by that time any new generation built will be clean (wind, wave, solar, geothermal, etc).

::ORNL study shows hybrid effect on power distribution, via ::Electric Cars Will Not Need New Electric Power Plants?