Archive for May, 2010

Should the Government Take Over the Oil Leak Cap Efforts now?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

I write this directly upon BP’s announcement that “top kill” has failed to stop the flow of oil from the well and it is moving on to another approach. Given the fact that the spill is the largest disaster of its kind and the economic impact growing daily, some consideration should be given to the […]

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Top Rated TV shows

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

Top Rated Shows: 1) Lost; 2) NCIS; 3) Criminal Minds; 4) Grey’s Anatomy; 5) American Idol; 6) House; 7) Glee; 8) FlashForward; 9) 24; 10) Bones; 11) Fringe; 12) Desperate Housewives; 13) CSI: NY; 14) Supernatural; 15) Gossip Girl; 16) Smallville; 17) The Mentalist; 18) One Treet Hill; 19) The Big Bang Theory; 20) How […]

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Large number public wells have harmful contaminants

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

Here is information that we should worry about from a new study by the U.S. Geological survey and written about in ScienceDaily. More than 20% of untreated water samples from 932 public wells around the country contain at least one contaminant dangerous to human health. In some instances, the contaminants included radon and arsenic but […]

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When can we feel proud about Buying American?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by

I read Tom Friedman’s The World Is Flat and I understand how the world is really one nation when it comes to global economics. In addition, I can appreciate the importance of marketplace competition when it comes to purcashing goods and services. Also, I don’t want to appear to be a blind jingoist anti foreigner […]

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Vitamin B 12 may help to prevent brain shrinkage

Posted on May 23, 2010 by

Having higher vitamin B12 levels may protect against brain shrinkage in elderly people, according to a recently published study.The researchers called their findings striking, but said more information is needed before recommending that people take vitamin B12 supplements to guard against the loss of brain volume and possibly prevent declines in thinking and memory. In […]

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Caffeine’s benefits to athletic performance

Posted on May 22, 2010 by

Caffeine, an alkaloid, primarily acts as a central nervous system stimulant and ninety percent of competitive athletes consume it. Caffeine crosses the blood brain barrier and cellular membranes of all tissues in the body. This allows it to affect many tissues, including the central nervous system. Caffeine plays a significant role in cognitive performance during […]

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E-Book Tidal Wave: The Future Has Arrived

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

The e-book digital revolution is sweeping the world and altering the playing field for the book industry disrupting the traditional publishers who have dominated for a century. Electronic books comprize only 5% of the market today but are accelerating exponentially. By the end of 2012 digital books will exceed 25% of unit sales and another […]

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Spicing your Meat May Cut Cancer Risk

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Spices used to enhance the taste of meats may also cut fown on the risks of compounds that cause cancer, produced when muscle foods, such as ground beef patties are grilled, boiled or fried. The compound produced, heterocyclic amines (HCA) increase the risk for colorectal, stomach, lung, pncreatic, mammary and prostate cancers. In a study […]

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STUDY: NUTS LOWER CHOLESTEROL

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

Eating about two and a half handfuls of nuts every day helps lower total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol, and improves the ratio of total cholesterol to “good” HDL cholesterol, a study reports. Researchers pooled the results of 25 clinical trials that involved 583 participants over all. The study reported that eating just 2.4 ounces […]

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BRAN LINKED TO LOWER TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK IN WOMEN

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

A new Harvard study conducted on women has revealed that a diet rich in whole grains, particularly bran, may be a way to cut the risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dying prematurely. Researchers from Harvard and The Brigham & Women’s Hospital followed more than 7,822 women who had type 2 diabetes. Based on earlier […]

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