Thursday, February 28, 2013
Why It’s Smart to Be Reckless on Wall Street | Guest Blog, Scientific American Blog Network
Why It’s Smart to Be Reckless on Wall Street | Guest Blog, Scientific American Blog Network: Here is a guaranteed way to get paid well if you work on Wall Street. Find a best friend at a competing bank or hedge fund and take opposite sides of the same large bet. In one year’s time one of you will have a huge profit and get paid well. The other person will have lost and perhaps be fired. The sum of both your profits will be zero, but the sum of what you get paid will be positive. Split the pay.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Most & Least Taxing States 2012: How Taxing Is Your State? - Bloomberg
Most & Least Taxing States 2012: How Taxing Is Your State? - Bloomberg: For the first time in 10 years, states cut taxes more in 2011 than they increased them, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The hesitancy to raise taxes is likely to carry over into 2012 as lawmakers face an election year, says Steven Roll, a state tax analyst with Bloomberg BNA.
Beer lovers sue Anheuser-Busch for watering down brews | Fox News
Beer lovers sue Anheuser-Busch for watering down brews | Fox News: "AB (Anheuser-Busch) never intends for the malt beverage to possess the amount of alcohol that is stated on the label. As a result, AB's customers are overcharged for watered-down beer and AB is unjustly enriched by the additional volume it can sell," the lawsuit said.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Yahoo Orders Home Workers Back to the Office - NYTimes.com
Yahoo Orders Home Workers Back to the Office - NYTimes.com: Studies show that people who work at home are significantly more productive but less innovative, said John Sullivan, a professor of management at San Francisco State University who runs a human resource advisory firm.
“If you want innovation, then you need interaction,” he said. “If you want productivity, then you want people working from home.”
“If you want innovation, then you need interaction,” he said. “If you want productivity, then you want people working from home.”
Why Do Americans Hate Android And Love Apple? – ReadWrite
Why Do Americans Hate Android And Love Apple? – ReadWrite: Part of it might be that Apple is an American company, and Americans like to root for the home team. Part of it also might be that Apple’s lawsuits against Android phone makers have been an effective form of marketing, creating the impression that Apple’s rivals are a bunch of Asian cloners - a message that resonates with many Americans.
Italy’s Elections: Split Vote Yields No Clear Winner and an ‘Unholy Mess’ | TIME.com
Italy’s Elections: Split Vote Yields No Clear Winner and an ‘Unholy Mess’ | TIME.com: Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano’s five-year term ends in May. His replacement will need the support of two-thirds of the Parliament. Italy remains one of the most heavily indebted countries in Europe, much of which it will need to refinance in the coming days. The country is also badly in need of reforms to its electoral laws — especially if it’s headed toward a quick return to the polls. Berlusconi, in the meantime, has asked for the vote to be counted again. “Tomorrow, I’m afraid to see the market reaction,” says Roberto D’Alimonte, a professor of political science at Rome’s LUISS University. Italian instability threatens to spread once again.
Dennis Rodman to Bring 'Basketball Diplomacy’ to North Korea | TIME.com
Dennis Rodman to Bring 'Basketball Diplomacy’ to North Korea | TIME.com: Rodman, a.k.a. ‘The Worm,’ a.k.a. the guy who married Carmen Electra in Vegas, is set to arrive in Pyongyang on Tuesday and will reportedly be accompanied by three members of the Harlem Globetrotters, a VICE correspondent and a production crew. They will be shooting footage for a new TV documentary slated to debut on HBO on April 5.
Anat Kamm demands NIS 2 million from Haaretz for exposing her Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper
Anat Kamm demands NIS 2 million from Haaretz for exposing her Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper: Kamm passed the documents to Blau on a disk-on-key, which she had taken from the office of then-head of the IDF’s Central Command, Maj. Gen. Yair Naveh. “She asked [Blau] as a condition for passing on the documents that he never disclose where they came from,” stated the letter. Kamm was seriously harmed because Haaretz did not protect her as a source, stated Bombach.
Working from home is a dead-end job - MarketWatch
Working from home is a dead-end job - MarketWatch: Given such research, industry pros don’t expect too many other companies to follow Yahoo’s lead. Recent studies show employers are continuing to encourage telecommuting — not pulling back. Around 29% of employers reported they will allow more staff to work from home this year, up from 26% last year, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com, a job-search website. And among information technology employers, that rate is even higher: 63% said they will allow more workers to telecommute in 2013, up from 53% last year.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Mediterranean Diet of Olive Oil, Nuts, Reduces Heart Disease, Study Finds - WSJ.com
Mediterranean Diet of Olive Oil, Nuts, Reduces Heart Disease, Study Finds - WSJ.com: There's a large body of research linking a Mediterranean diet—one heavy on fruits, vegetables, fish and beans—to heart health. But this study, published Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine, is significant both for its size—it followed 7,447 people in Spain over almost 5 years—and its scientific rigor.
Viral Videos of 2012
Viral Videos of 2012: Now that 2012 is officially over, and we embrace 2013 with open arms, it's seems quite apt to reflect on the more culturally defining moments in online video. YouTube shared a great compilation of the most popular videos of 2012 in an innovative way, but was of course US centric. Our recap will cover some of the best viral videos of 2012 the other side of the pond, as well as ones which achieved almost instantaneous international success.
Siri, Order Me a Vertu Ti - Personal-tech - Smart Phones - BYTE
Siri, Order Me a Vertu Ti - Personal-tech - Smart Phones - BYTE:
Vertu, which has been in the business of selling premium phones and phone services for 10 years has introduced the Ti, an Android-based phone that retails for $6,000, meaning now your smartphone can be a smug phone
Suspected Islamists deface Egyptian cultur... JPost - Middle East
Suspected Islamists deface Egyptian cultur... JPost - Middle East: Vandals place Islamic veil on statue of famous Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, decapitate statue of writer Taha Husayn.
Beasts of the Southern Wild | Criminally Overrated | Spectrum Culture
Beasts of the Southern Wild | Criminally Overrated | Spectrum Culture:
The most obvious criticism that has been leveled at Beast of the Southern Wild concerns its strangely isolationist ideology. The denizens of the so-called Bathtub, a community living proudly in dilapidated squalor that unavoidably brings to mind post-Katrina New Orleans, stridently reject any and all government assistance or intervention. They espouse an oddly libertarian ethos that feels inappropriate given the outsider status of Beasts of the Southern Wild’s creators, a crew of filmmakers led by director and co-writer Benh Zeitlin
6 underground tanks holding radioactive waste leaking in Washington state | Fox News
6 underground tanks holding radioactive waste leaking in Washington state | Fox News:
YAKIMA, Wash. – Six underground tanks holding a mix of radioactive and toxic waste are leaking at America’s most contaminated nuclear site in Washington, federal and state officials say, posing an eventual risk to groundwater and rivers.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli interrogation center
Mya Guarnieri | +972 Magazine:
According to B’Tselem, more than 4,500 Palestinians are being held in Israeli prisons; 178 of the detainees are being held without trial in administrative detention. The UN reports that approximately 700,000 Palestinians have been held in Israeli prisons since the occupation began in 1967. Many of these prisoners have been held without charge on administrative detention orders. Children have also been jailed. In 2012, 143 children between 16 and 18 were held in Israeli jails, including 21 minors under the age of 15.
The Price of Public Violence - NYTimes.com
The Price of Public Violence - NYTimes.com:
I ask this somewhat rhetorically because in many ways we know the answer. We’ve seen what exposure to the brutality of war does to combat veterans. It can lead to outbursts of rage, an inability to sleep, flashbacks, a profound sense of being alone, a growing distrust of everyone around you, a heightened state of vigilance, a debilitating sense of guilt. In an interview I heard recently on the radio, the novelist and Vietnam veteran Tim O’Brien talked about how the atrocities and nastiness of battle get in your bones. The same can be said for kids growing up in Hadiya’s neighborhood.
Catholic Church Fills Growing Void in Africa - NYTimes.com
Catholic Church Fills Growing Void in Africa - NYTimes.com:
With 16 percent of the world’s Catholics now living in Africa, the church’s future, many say, is here. The Catholic population in Africa grew nearly 21 percent between 2005 and 2010, far outstripping other parts of the world. While the number of priests in North America and Europe declined during the same period, in Africa they grew by 16 percent. The seminaries, clerical officials here say, are bursting with candidates, and African priests are being sent to take over churches in former colonial powers.
Stir-fry #20 of 20 What do you think Melanie?
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Italy elections: an end to sleaze and cronyism? | World news | The Guardian
Italy elections: an end to sleaze and cronyism? | World news | The Guardian:
For the first time in 20 years, we have seen an election that has not been hijacked by the sayings and doings of Silvio Berlusconi. Instead, it has been seized by another, equally controversial figure – the M5S's barnstorming frontman, Beppe Grillo.
Stir-fry #3 of 20 Added some onion
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Tourist Season...
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Israeli-Palestinian cooperation a... JPost - Diplomacy & Politics
Israeli-Palestinian cooperation a... JPost - Diplomacy & Politics:
“From time to time we get patients from the Palestinian Authority,” he said. “What is unusual is that we went inside [Palestinian territory] to take him out,” Shamir said
“From time to time we get patients from the Palestinian Authority,” he said. “What is unusual is that we went inside [Palestinian territory] to take him out,” Shamir said
Duking It Out in Women's Handbags - Barrons.com
Duking It Out in Women's Handbags - Barrons.com: high-end handbags are as lucrative as the latest smartphones and far easier to bring to market. Coach commands a 28% U.S. share. Not surprisingly, it has attracted a raft of competitors, including Kors, with 9% of the domestic market, Kate Spade, and Tory Burch.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Survey shows companies need Linux talent and they need it bad | ZDNet
Survey shows companies need Linux talent and they need it bad | ZDNet
Great news for Linux pros and bad news for hiring managers. A survey says companies are will be desperate for Linux pros in the next six months. Plus, the salaries for Linux staffers are on the rise.
Survey shows companies need Linux talent and they need it bad | ZDNet
Survey shows companies need Linux talent and they need it bad | ZDNet
Great news for Linux pros and bad news for hiring managers. A survey says companies are will be desperate for Linux pros in the next six months. Plus, the salaries for Linux staffers are on the rise.
No se salva nadie de la deportación - laopinion.com
No se salva nadie de la deportación - laopinion.com:
A related story in English (audio) via NPR Radio News
"Le dije a cada oficial, soy un ciudadano estadounidense. Nadie me creyó. Ellos piensan que tú no perteneces aquí", dijo Antonio Montejano en un video grabado por la Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles (ACLU) del Sur de California.
A related story in English (audio) via NPR Radio News
Friday, February 22, 2013
Study disputes long-term medical savings from bariatric surgery - latimes.com
Study disputes long-term medical savings from bariatric surgery - latimes.com: The study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Surgery, tracked the expenses of nearly 30,000 Americans who got one of two forms of bariatric surgery, and compared their long-term health costs with those of similar patients who were obese but did not go under the knife to lose weight. Even when the initial $20,000-$25,000 cost of the procedure was taken out of the equation, the ongoing expenses for the patients who had surgery were roughly the same as for those who did not.
How to affordably own your office software | ZDNet
How to affordably own your office software | ZDNet:
Call me old-fashioned, but I like "owning" my software. I like picking and choosing where I can install it and how I use it. And, also call me sensible. I can pay $150 a year for Office 365 Small Business Premium forever and a day or I can use LibreOffice for free forever and use it anyway and anywhere I want.
End Of The Game Console - Business Insider
End Of The Game Console - Business Insider:
Games are easier to access today on tablets, smartphones, computers, and in online social games played on Facebook.
As a result, Miller says the ubiquity of games in general is making a console game user more niche, something no gaming company wants to admit.
Stir-fry #2 of 20 (indoor lighting)
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Stir-fry 1 of 20 (dinner last night)
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Hyderabad Bomb Blasts: Two Deadly Explosions Leave Terror Cloud over India | TIME.com
Hyderabad Bomb Blasts: Two Deadly Explosions Leave Terror Cloud over India | TIME.com: At least 12 people have been killed and scores injured in twin bomb blasts on Thursday that authorities believe may have been a terrorist attack in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. There has been no official confirmation as to the nature of the blasts, but government officials have said they was carried out by a “well-trained” group and were coordinated.
Hotel dispute said to touch off fiery Vegas shooting, car crash - latimes.com
Hotel dispute said to touch off fiery Vegas shooting, car crash - latimes.com: Vegas Strip shooting
By John M. Glionna and Michael Muskal
February 21, 2013, 12:45 p.m.
LAS VEGAS — It started with a dispute in a hotel along the famed Strip then turned into the kind of mayhem associated with blockbuster movies: gunshots, crashing vehicles and a fiery explosion. Three people were killed, at least three were injured and this resort city was in a midst of a manhunt Thursday.
By John M. Glionna and Michael Muskal
February 21, 2013, 12:45 p.m.
LAS VEGAS — It started with a dispute in a hotel along the famed Strip then turned into the kind of mayhem associated with blockbuster movies: gunshots, crashing vehicles and a fiery explosion. Three people were killed, at least three were injured and this resort city was in a midst of a manhunt Thursday.
BBC News - China's 'leftover women', unmarried at 27
BBC News - China's 'leftover women', unmarried at 27: A 29-year-old marketing executive, who uses the English name Elissa, says being single at her age isn't half bad.
"Living alone, I can do whatever I like. I can hang out with my good friends whenever I like," she says. "I love my job, and I can do a lot of stuff all by myself - like reading, like going to theaters.
"I have many single friends around me, so we can spend a lot of time together."
Sure, she says, during a hurried lunch break, her parents would like her to find someone, and she has gone on a few blind dates, for their sake. But, she says, they've been a "disaster"
"Living alone, I can do whatever I like. I can hang out with my good friends whenever I like," she says. "I love my job, and I can do a lot of stuff all by myself - like reading, like going to theaters.
"I have many single friends around me, so we can spend a lot of time together."
Sure, she says, during a hurried lunch break, her parents would like her to find someone, and she has gone on a few blind dates, for their sake. But, she says, they've been a "disaster"
The Health Benefits of Eating Avocados - NaturalNews.tv
The Health Benefits of Eating Avocados - NaturalNews.tv: [Share this Video]
It makes me sad when I hear of people avoiding avocados because of their high calorie content, even though the fats found in them are beneficial ones. Although they are commonly referred to as vegetables, avocados are actually a type of tropical fruit! They have a delicious, smooth flavor and are wonderful eaten raw. Avocados are high in omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) which studies have shown can help to stabilize blood sugar levels and control hunger cravings. Avocados are also a great source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. There is also a good amount of digestive fiber in avocados which aids in promoting healthy digestion. Some other nutrients found in avocados include vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Avocados are a great food for promoting heart health, strong bones, and immunity.
It makes me sad when I hear of people avoiding avocados because of their high calorie content, even though the fats found in them are beneficial ones. Although they are commonly referred to as vegetables, avocados are actually a type of tropical fruit! They have a delicious, smooth flavor and are wonderful eaten raw. Avocados are high in omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) which studies have shown can help to stabilize blood sugar levels and control hunger cravings. Avocados are also a great source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. There is also a good amount of digestive fiber in avocados which aids in promoting healthy digestion. Some other nutrients found in avocados include vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Avocados are a great food for promoting heart health, strong bones, and immunity.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Yesteryear 1 year and one day ago 3023-02-19
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The Truth About Nightshade Vegetables
The Truth About Nightshade Vegetables: But Capsaicin Is Healthful, Right?
That's debatable. Capsaicin appears to have some inhibitory effects on the healing process as well. Combine capsaicin from the peppers with the small dose of nicotine that comes from eating them and you can see how the healing process can be slowed. Capsaicin can actually be toxic in high doses and inhibits a part of the immune system that hunts down cancerous cells for up to 90 days! Epidemiological evidence shows that cultures that eat high amounts of peppers and tomatoes have higher incidences of cancers all throughout the digestive tract.
That's debatable. Capsaicin appears to have some inhibitory effects on the healing process as well. Combine capsaicin from the peppers with the small dose of nicotine that comes from eating them and you can see how the healing process can be slowed. Capsaicin can actually be toxic in high doses and inhibits a part of the immune system that hunts down cancerous cells for up to 90 days! Epidemiological evidence shows that cultures that eat high amounts of peppers and tomatoes have higher incidences of cancers all throughout the digestive tract.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Identity theft: five simple ways to protect yourself - Make better passwords - CSMonitor.com
Identity theft: five simple ways to protect yourself - Make better passwords - CSMonitor.com: dentity theft has been around forever. Even in ancient times, impersonators would pretend to be someone they were not – a prince, a long-lost heir to a great fortune, a merchant who had died at sea. The Internet has made the theft much easier.
Even Woz Thinks the Android Bests the iPhone - The Daily Beast
Even Woz Thinks the Android Bests the iPhone - The Daily Beast: But oddly enough, Steve Wozniak, who co-founded Apple with Jobs in 1976, says he’s a big fan of Android phones. Woz says he still thinks Apple’s iPhone is the best overall smartphone, but he says there are ways in which Android has leapt ahead of Apple.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
U.S. Gun Laws: A History : NPR
U.S. Gun Laws: A History : NPR: The Supreme Court's decision on the right to bear arms is the latest milestone in the long history of U.S. gun legislation. The following is a selected timeline.
February 17 is National Cafe au Lait Day! (2012-02-17)
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February 17 is National Cafe au Lait Day! (2012-02-17)
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Politicians gone wild! Wednesday 2013-02-13
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Politicians gone wild! Wednesday 2013-02-13
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Politicians gone wild! Wednesday 2013-02-13
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Politicians gone wild! Wednesday 2013-02-13
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Eroded Hillside Wednesday, Signal Hill, CA 2013-02-13
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Eroded Hillside Wednesday, Signal Hill, CA 2013-02-13
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Eroded Hillside Wednesday, Signal Hill, CA 2013-02-13
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BBC News - Mali prisoner: 'Militants cut off my hand with a knife'
BBC News - Mali prisoner: 'Militants cut off my hand with a knife': When the members of the Mujao Islamist group took him out of prison, he was unconscious at the back of a car being driven to hospital.
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Algalas ag Moutkel Former prisoner
His right arm was bleeding as the militants had just cut his hand off with a knife.
5 Big, Fat Diet Myths--Busted! Slideshow
5 Big, Fat Diet Myths--Busted! Slideshow: No way! We say NO growling bellies, NO deprivation, and NO puny portions. We fill up our plates with healthy food, so the eyes and the stomach are satisfied. The more satisfied you feel after a meal, the less you'll eat later. Boost satiety by eating water-rich foods, filling fiber, and plenty of healthy fats, while staying within your calorie range.
Tokyo zoo runs bizarre drill - CBS News Video
Tokyo zoo runs bizarre drill - CBS News Video
A zoo in Tokyo ran an annual drill to train the staff on what to do if an animal gets loose. As Felipe Maya reports, one unlucky staffer had to stand in for the escaped animal.
Chicago's escalating problems with gun violence - CBS News Video
Chicago's escalating problems with gun violence - CBS News Video
As Chicago police continue to arrest perpetrators of gun violence, officials wonder how to properly punish offenders. Dean Reynolds reports.
On the Road: Moving on after tragedy - CBS News Video
On the Road: Moving on after tragedy - CBS News Video
As part of our continuing series, "On the Road," Steve Hartman sits with Bill Sherlach who recently received the Presidential Citizen's Medal on behalf of his wife, Mary Sherlach, who was slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
BBC News - Christopher Dorner identified as mountain cabin body
BBC News - Christopher Dorner identified as mountain cabin body: The charred body found in a mountain cabin after a police gun fight has been identified as a former policeman accused of murder, officials say.
Dental records showed the remains were those of Christopher Dorner.
Police say Dorner killed three people last week in revenge for being fired from the Los Angeles police in 2008.
Dental records showed the remains were those of Christopher Dorner.
Police say Dorner killed three people last week in revenge for being fired from the Los Angeles police in 2008.
Hundreds injured by blasts as meteor falls in Russia | Fox News
Hundreds injured by blasts as meteor falls in Russia | Fox News: "There was panic. People had no idea what was happening. Everyone was going around to people's houses to check if they were OK," said Sergey Hametov, a resident of Chelyabinsk, a city of 1 million about 930 miles east of Moscow.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Instagram photo by @justdlishinc (Cheryl T) | Statigram
Instagram photo by @justdlishinc (Cheryl T) | Statigram: This is wonderful! I must have shrimp and noodles tonight, chow mein, or yakisoba
Warner Bros. to bring 'Revolution,' 'Fringe' to Netflix | Internet & Media - CNET News
Warner Bros. to bring 'Revolution,' 'Fringe' to Netflix | Internet & Media - CNET News: The studio signs a deal with Netflix that will make the streaming service the exclusive online home of prior seasons of several shows.
Big Bear residents say Dorner bound, gagged them
Big Bear residents say Dorner bound, gagged them: Jim and Karen Reynolds told reporters Wednesday night in Big Bear that it was not two housekeepers, as widely reported, but they who discovered Dorner Tuesday morning in the apartment where he had taken refuge.
"We happened to walk in on him,'' Karen Reynolds said. "He tried to calm us down, saying very frequently he would not kill us.''
"We happened to walk in on him,'' Karen Reynolds said. "He tried to calm us down, saying very frequently he would not kill us.''
SiAn Torres - Google+ - We still need help please help the Upward Bound Youth M...
SiAn Torres - Google+ - We still need help please help the Upward Bound Youth M...: We still need help please help the Upward Bound Youth Mission even if you cant donate a gift share this post with your friends...many children are homeless and don't even have the basic necessities like food clothing daily needs...we also try to pay for them to have a room for a few nights out of the streets please help us help these children and their families
Ehte Eve: We are not omnivores.
Ehte Eve: We are not omnivores. The ''omnivorous human'' myth is based on ''observations'' that humans generally eat both plants and meat - it is not based on scientific or biological facts. Judging by anatomical design, and not by eating habits or traditions, humans are natural frugivores (a frugivore is a type of herbivore that's designed to eat and digest mostly fruits and greens).
Back in September (ready to rock and roll :)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A Common Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Disease, and Chronic Lyme Disease
A Common Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Disease, and Chronic Lyme Disease: Idiopathic disease is defined as one that develops without any apparent or known causes. That is the term used for fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, including Lupus and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. While many of these diseases have recognizable signs and symptoms, the lack of causality haunts medical schools, doctors, practices, and hospitals. The only one benefitting from the lifelong symptom treating associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus, Autoimmune disease, or Fibromyalgia are the pharmaceutical companies who sell billions in medication to treat them. A long list of pain medications, sleep-aids, anti-depressants, and anti-inflammatories is not sufficient because the diagnosis is incorrect. So let’s look at what the possible causes are to these diseases.
World powers condemn N. Korea's testing of nuke device - The China Post
World powers condemn N. Korea's testing of nuke device - The China Post: “The Chinese gave the North Koreans a strong warning against carrying out a test as it became apparent that it was imminent,” said the diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“What the North Koreans have done now is a big challenge to the Chinese,” the diplomat said, adding that China, Russia and the United States were likely to quickly agree on a tough response.
“What the North Koreans have done now is a big challenge to the Chinese,” the diplomat said, adding that China, Russia and the United States were likely to quickly agree on a tough response.
Centaur 'skeleton' takes science center stage – USATODAY.com
Centaur 'skeleton' takes science center stage – USATODAY.com: All the same, the bones of the "Centaur of Tymfi" stands proudly on display at Tucson's International Wildlife Museum in a just-opened exhibit. Nearby is the skull of a "griffin," a legendary flying lion with an eagle's skull, and the noggin of a "cyclops," the one-eyed giant of Greek myth. Taking center stage is the centaur, designed by sculptor and zoologist Bill Willers of the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.
Entitled "Mythological Wildlife," the exhibit aims to make folks think about how we know what is real, says museum director Richard White. A paleontologist, White says the exhibit also looks at how folklore might hold a few hidden scientific stories.
Entitled "Mythological Wildlife," the exhibit aims to make folks think about how we know what is real, says museum director Richard White. A paleontologist, White says the exhibit also looks at how folklore might hold a few hidden scientific stories.
Which Actress Is Suing IMDb for Revealing Her Age?
Which Actress Is Suing IMDb for Revealing Her Age?: The actress, who uses an Americanized stage name to avoid the "cultural disadvantage" of her real Asian name, says that the credit-card interception is the only way the company could have learned her real age. She says IMDb refuses to remove her birth date from her profile and that she has since lost work because "lesser-known 40-year-old actresses are not in demand in the movie business."
Hmm. My first instinct was Bai Ling, but she never changed her name. Tila Tequila was raised in Texas, but isn't old enough. Grace Park changed her name and is 37, but no tie to Texas. Tia Carrere is 44, changed her name, and I briefly thought she was living in Austin, but turns it's just a band called "Tia Carrera." Maggie Q is only 32. I don't think Kelly Hu is from Texas. Kind of at a loss, here.
Hmm. My first instinct was Bai Ling, but she never changed her name. Tila Tequila was raised in Texas, but isn't old enough. Grace Park changed her name and is 37, but no tie to Texas. Tia Carrere is 44, changed her name, and I briefly thought she was living in Austin, but turns it's just a band called "Tia Carrera." Maggie Q is only 32. I don't think Kelly Hu is from Texas. Kind of at a loss, here.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation – as it happened | World news | guardian.co.uk
Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation – as it happened | World news | guardian.co.uk: Reuters, which broke the news of the pope's resignation this morning, is reporting that the pope has said in a statement that his strength is no longer adequate for him to continue in office due to his advanced age. He says he is resigning in "full freedom" and says he is "fully aware of the gravity of this gesture".
More U.S. Small Businesses Cutting Workers Than Hiring
More U.S. Small Businesses Cutting Workers Than Hiring: But hiring intentions for the next 12 months are more positive now than in November
by Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist
by Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist
37 dead in stampede at Indian Hindu festival
37 dead in stampede at Indian Hindu festival: Witnesses blamed police action for the stampede.
"We heard an announcement that our train is coming on platform number 4 and when we started moving toward that platform through a footbridge, we were stopped. Then suddenly the police charged us with batons and the stampede started," passenger Shushanto Kumar Sen said.
"We heard an announcement that our train is coming on platform number 4 and when we started moving toward that platform through a footbridge, we were stopped. Then suddenly the police charged us with batons and the stampede started," passenger Shushanto Kumar Sen said.
World's largest crocodile dies in Philippines
World's largest crocodile dies in Philippines: A government-sanctioned hunting party caught Lolong in a sprawling marsh close to Bunawan in September 2011 after it was suspected of biting the head off a young school girl and of eating a fisherman.
Its capture made the town famous and Lolong, named after a local crocodile hunter, became a big tourist attraction.
Its capture made the town famous and Lolong, named after a local crocodile hunter, became a big tourist attraction.
U.S. drops plan to close rural post offices | Reuters
U.S. drops plan to close rural post offices | Reuters: (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday that it is abandoning for now its plan to close thousands of post offices in rural locations and instead will shorten their hours of operation.
Listing your home? Check out the latest real estate buzzwords | Fox News
Listing your home? Check out the latest real estate buzzwords | Fox News: Be careful with vague superlatives, too. Some people believe “charming” means “small.” Others consider “classic” a euphemism for “completely out of date.”
Helicopter Crash Kills 3 TV Crew Members - NYTimes.com
Helicopter Crash Kills 3 TV Crew Members - NYTimes.com
A helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday killed three people who were working on the production of a coming reality show for the Discovery Channel.Production of the untitled series was shut down after the crash. The incident could draw new scrutiny of the production practices of reality TV shows.
Tangled in Housing Bust, FHA Seeks a Hand - WSJ.com
Tangled in Housing Bust, FHA Seeks a Hand - WSJ.comComparisons to bailed-out mortgage giants Fannie Mae FNMA -1.02% andFreddie Mac FMCC -1.36% —the recipients of more than $137 billion from taxpayers—are tempting. But the FHA never relaxed its standards during the boom and didn't insure the toxic mortgages that inflated the housing bubble.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Year Of The Snake Sees Fewer New Year Fireworks In Polluted Beijing (PHOTOS)
Year Of The Snake Sees Fewer New Year Fireworks In Polluted Beijing (PHOTOS)
BEIJING -- The annual Lunar New Year fireworks barrage in Beijing was notably muted Sunday following government appeals to reduce the smoky celebrations after air pollution rose to near catastrophic levels over recent weeks.
BEIJING -- The annual Lunar New Year fireworks barrage in Beijing was notably muted Sunday following government appeals to reduce the smoky celebrations after air pollution rose to near catastrophic levels over recent weeks.
Institute of Medicine Report: U.S. Health Care Failing as Americans Pay More, Have Shorter Lives and Poorer Health | It's Our Economy
Institute of Medicine Report: U.S. Health Care Failing as Americans Pay More, Have Shorter Lives and Poorer Health | It's Our Economy
Institute of Medicine Report: U.S. Health Care Failing as Americans Pay More, Have Shorter Lives and Poorer Health
Institute of Medicine Report: U.S. Health Care Failing as Americans Pay More, Have Shorter Lives and Poorer Health
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight | Video on TED.com
Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight | Video on TED.com: Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions -- motion, speech, self-awareness -- shut down one by one. An astonishing story.
Brain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor studied her own stroke as it happened -- and has become a powerful voice for brain recovery.
Brain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor studied her own stroke as it happened -- and has become a powerful voice for brain recovery.
10.22.2007 - Sleep loss linked to psychiatric disorders
10.22.2007 - Sleep loss linked to psychiatric disorders: "This is the first set of experiments that demonstrate that even healthy people's brains mimic certain pathological psychiatric patterns when deprived of sleep, "Walker said."Before, it was difficult to separate out the effect of sleep versus the disease itself. Now we're closer to being able to look into whether the person has a psychiatric disease or a sleep disorder."
joenuccio on InstagramStorm Sends Fuel Prices to Fresh 2013 Highs
Storm Sends Fuel Prices to Fresh 2013 Highs: It's a double-whammy as soaring home heating costs compound stretched budgets of many households that are also paying the highest gasoline prices on record for this time of year.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Photos may show ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle before death, police say | Fox News
Photos may show ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle before death, police say | Fox News: Routh's attorney, R. Shay Isham, has said he will ask for a court-appointed psychiatrist to determine if Routh is competent to stand trial.
His other court-appointed attorney, J. Warren St. John, said Routh was released from the Dallas Veterans Affairs hospital against his family's wishes just two days before the shootings.
In September, Routh had been transported to a psychiatric hospital after he threatened to kill himself and his family, and he later told officers that he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, Lancaster police records show.
Northeast blizzard, snow storm - chicagotribune.com
Northeast blizzard, snow storm - chicagotribune.com: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced a ban on most car travel starting Friday afternoon, while in Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy closed the state's highways to all but emergency vehicles.
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Street says LinkedIn not over-valued...yet - The Tell - MarketWatch
Street says LinkedIn not over-valued...yet - The Tell - MarketWatch: LinkedIn Corp. LNKD +0.21% got a significant amount of juice from its fourth-quarter earnings report, boosting its shares nearly 20% to $148.50 by early Friday afternoon — setting an all-time high for the professional social network.
Authorities say ex-LAPD cop accused of killing 3 'could be anywhere' as manhunt spans the West | Fox News
Authorities say ex-LAPD cop accused of killing 3 'could be anywhere' as manhunt spans the West | Fox News: he killings appear to be retaliation for Dorner's 2008 termination from the Los Angeles Police Department for making false statements, authorities say. Dorner posted an online manifesto that warned, "I will bring unconventional and asymmetrical warfare to those in LAPD uniform whether on or off duty."
North Korea 'archaeologists' report quite unbelievable discovery of unicorn lair - Telegraph
North Korea 'archaeologists' report quite unbelievable discovery of unicorn lair - Telegraph: "The temple served as a relief palace for King Tongmyong, in which there is the lair of his unicorn."
The report was also used to make a more serious point about the North's claims of dominence over the South.
The report was also used to make a more serious point about the North's claims of dominence over the South.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Indiana couple faces jail time, fine for nursing injured deer back to health - NY Daily News
Indiana couple faces jail time, fine for nursing injured deer back to health - NY Daily News: Jeff and Jennifer Counceller, of Connersville, are vowing to fight the charges. An online petition is growing to get the state Department of Natural Resources to drop the charges.
Steven Pinker: Why Violence Is Vanishing - WSJ.com
Steven Pinker: Why Violence Is Vanishing - WSJ.com: Whatever its causes, the implications of the historical decline of violence are profound. So much depends on whether we see our era as a nightmare of crime, terrorism, genocide and war or as a period that, in the light of the historical and statistical facts, is blessed by unprecedented levels of peaceful coexistence.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Boy Is Safe After Alabama Hostage Standoff - NYTimes.com
Boy Is Safe After Alabama Hostage Standoff - NYTimes.com: “He was a very bad man, a terrible man,” said Terrica Singletary, 14, who was among the 20 children who managed to flee the bus.
Aaron Swartz, Internet Activist, Dies at 26 - NYTimes.com
Aaron Swartz, Internet Activist, Dies at 26 - NYTimes.com: Aaron Swartz, a wizardly programmer who as a teenager helped develop code that delivered ever-changing Web content to users and who later became a steadfast crusader to make that information freely available, was found dead on Friday in his New York apartment.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Tammy Duckworth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tammy Duckworth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: She is the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress in Illinois, the first disabled woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first member of Congress born in Thailand.
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