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Astronaut Ice Cream
2007-11-03 04:49:00 Astronaut Ice Cream This cold dessert is a Neapolitan bar of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. And I think you have guessed it, it’s freeze-dried. But ready to eat and ready for sale on earth. This is the kind you find at science museums at two or three times the price. Originally developed for the early Apollo missions, ... More About: Food
Kids Should Not Use Cell Phones
2007-10-31 05:06:00 The use of cellphones for a decade or more doubles our risk of getting a tumour on a nerve connecting the ear to the brain. That’s according to a group of scientists who have surveyed the results of 11 different studies. And in the case of children, Prof Kjell Mild, of Orbero University, Sweden, who is ... More About: Health , Kids , Cell Phones , Phones , Cell
Conor O?Clery - The Billionaire Who Wasn?t: How Chuck Feeney Made and Gave
2007-10-29 05:28:00 The Billionaire Who Wasn’t: How Chuck Feeney Made and Gave Away a Fortune Without Anyone Knowing by Conor O’Clery The secret life of the billionaire who is determined to give all his money away before he dies–it’s harder than you think! In 1988 Forbes Magazine hailed Chuck Feeney as the twenty-third richest American alive (more than ... More About: Living
Set26 Alphabet Storage Cabinets
2007-10-26 19:21:00 Swiss design company, Set26 has a range of cabinets that come with shelves and drawers, in every letter of the English alphabet including a “+” and a full stop. Each piece is handcrafted in Switzerland and painted with environmental friendly paint. Each alphabet measures 112 centimeters tall and 37 centimeters thick. Source: Set26 Tags: set26, alphabet, set, ... More About: Living , Storage , Alphabet , Cabin , Inet
Does The Appendix Have No Function?
2007-10-25 06:42:00 Long denigrated as vestigial or useless, the appendix now appears to have a reason to be ? as a “safe house” for the beneficial bacteria living in the human gut. Drawing upon a series of observations and experiments, Duke University Medical Center investigators postulate that the beneficial bacteria in the appendix that aid digestion can ride ... More About: Health , Function
The Cancer Risk With Tamoxifen Use
2007-10-24 18:20:00 According to a study published in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer , the use of tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer has led to an increased risk of uterine cancer incidence and mortality and this isn’t the only study to show such a result. Tamo xifen is prescribed to women as a cancer preventive drug. Here’s ... More About: Risk
Green Tea Works Like Avandia But Without The Side Effects
2007-10-24 06:05:00 An antioxidant compound in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is as effective in moderately diabetic mice as Avandia, a diabetes drug from GlaxoSmithKline. That is according to researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. The test was carried out on five-week-old moderately diabetic and severely diabetic mice who were either fed EGCG or given Avandia. ... More About: Green , Diabetes , Works , Side , Green Tea
Green Tea Works Like Avandia But Without The Side Effects
2007-10-24 06:05:00 An antioxidant compound in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is as effective in moderately diabetic mice as Avandia, a diabetes drug from GlaxoSmithKline. That is according to researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. The test was carried out on five-week-old moderately diabetic and severely diabetic mice who were either fed EGCG or given Avandia. ... More About: Green , Diabetes , Works , Side , Green Tea
Alzheimer?s Disease Maybe The Third Form Of Diabetes
2007-10-23 17:02:00 Insulin, it turns out, may be as important for the mind as it is for the body. Research in the last few years has raised the possibility that Alzheimer ’s memory loss could be due to a novel third form of diabetes, i.e. Type 3 diabetes. Now scientists at Northwestern University have discovered why brain insulin signaling ... More About: Diabetes , Disease , Form , Third
Biometric Sensors Are No Dirtier Than Doorknobs
2007-10-22 06:50:00 That was the result from a study by the Biometric Standards, Performance and Assurance Laboratory at Purdue University. Reseachers have found that while the platen glass surfaces of devices that scan fingerprints or hand geometry may look more unsanitary due to visible dirt and prints, they actually harbor about the same amount of bacteria ... More About: Health , Knob
A New Method Grows More Rice With Less Water
2007-10-21 18:27:00 A new method to grow rice could save hundreds of billions of cubic metres of water while increasing food security, according to a study by WWF published today. With a focus on India ? a country which faces a major water crisis, yet has the world?s largest rice cultivated area ? the study found that the ... More About: Rice , Water , Method
Plain Soap As Effective As Antibacterial But Without The Risk
2007-10-21 17:11:00 Antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps and, in fact, may render some common antibiotics less effective, says a University of Michigan public health professor. In the first known comprehensive analysis of whether antibacterial soaps work better than plain soaps, Allison Aiello of the U-M School of Public Health and her team found that ... More About: Plain , Antibiotics , Risk , Effective , Soap
The Best Way To Eat Garlic
2007-10-19 20:03:00 Garlic is a rich source of heart-protective compounds called thiosulfinates. When garlic is crushed, the thiosulfinates transforms into sulfides. These sulfur compounds are known to lower high blood pressure and protect the heart by unclogging platelets in the artery. To reap the wonderful health benefits of eating garlic, the best way is to crush them ... More About: Health , Garlic
Flu During Pregnancy Linked To Schizophrenia, Autism In Child
2007-10-18 12:10:00 Researchers from the California Institute of Technology have discovered an unexpected link connecting schizophrenia and autism to flu infection. It has been known for some time that schizophrenia is more common among people born in the winter and spring months, as well as in people born following influenza epidemics. Recent studies suggest that if a woman ... More About: Pregnancy , Autism , Child , Schizo , Schizophrenia
Common Messaging Abbreviations
2007-10-16 10:13:00 Here’s a list of some of abbreivations widely used in instant messaging, forums, blogs and emails: brb - be right back btw - by the way cos - because dat - that dun - don’t f2t - free to talk gr8 - great g2g - got to go hay ... More About: Languages , Common , Dictionary , Mess
Wonder Washer
2007-10-16 06:29:00 Haier Portable 6-3/5-lb. Compact Washer - HLP21E Wonder Washer portable washing machinegoes anywhere! Perfect for dorms, apartments, RV, anywhere space is limited. No more trips to the laundromat. Ideal for small loads and delicates. No plumbing needed! Just fill with water, detergent, and laundry and set timer for up to 15 minutes on high or low ... More About: Dryer
SlugsAway - Electronic Slug and Snail Fence
2007-10-15 06:01:00 SlugsAway - Electronic Slug and Snail Fence Slugs Away Electronic Slug and Snail Fence Keeps slugs and snails out of your garden without chemicals The SlugsAway® slug and snail deterrent is a safe and effective alternative to slug and snail baits. The electronic deterrent surrounds your garden or flower bed with a compact fence that forms ... More About: Animals , Slug , Nail
Haier Portable Compact Washer
2007-10-14 09:30:00 Haier Portable 6-3/5-lb. Compact Washer - HLP21E This top load compact washer from Haier is perfect for the small apartment or dorm room, and it hooks up easily to your kitchen sink. The .91 cu. ft. stainless steel tub can hold 6.6 lbs. of laundry. There are 3 wash cycles - Heavy, Normal and Quick. Comes with adjustable ... More About: Haier
Portable Stop Sign For Parking
2007-10-14 07:46:00 The Stop Sign Park’N Place? is like your personal stop sign, so you’ll know exactly where to stop. When your car’s bumper touches the flexible fiberglass pole, you’re in the perfect parking position. No more damage caused by bumping into the water heater, a wall, the work bench, a bicycle or a garden tool leaning ... More About: Autos , Parking , Portable
Tips On How To Protect Yourself From Phishing Sites
2007-10-11 09:10:00 Phishing sites are fraudulent sites made to look just like the authentic websites. The aim of such evil plots is to deceive users like you and me, in order to obtain our login (username and password) and other confidential details. The plot begins when an email is sent to you, informing you of offers, freebies, ... More About: Tips , Tech , Phishing , Sites
Swoop Your Dog?s Poop
2007-10-10 06:45:00 The Swoop’s patented design GRABS and BAGS your pooch’s poop in a single action, concealing it away, leaving you free to dispose of it in a hygienic and responsible manner. It’s unique design: * Bags waste at the touch of a button * Simple bag system ensures the unit is always clean and hygienic * Iconic claws mimic ... More About: Animals , Poop
Lettuce Safe For Your Valuables
2007-10-08 10:27:00 The head of this Iceberg lettuce has a hidden compartment that thieves will never dream of looking into this vegetable for valuables! Just store this realistic-looking head of Iceberg lettuce in your refrigerator in the vegetable compartment with your valuables like cash or small items inside for safe-keeping. Now, isn’t this cool? Source: Bim Bam Bananna Tags: Iceberg, ... More About: Living , Safe
Portable Child Airplane Restraint
2007-10-08 10:24:00 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Transportation Safety Board and the airlines all agree that the standard airplane seat belt alone isn?t a safe airplane seat for young children. Now there is a better way! Just carry a CARES in your pocket or purse, install it on the airplane ... More About: Kids , Portable , Airplane , Child , TRAI
Lighted Slippers Light Your Way In The Dark
2007-10-07 06:45:00 Bright Feet Light ed Slip pers Wearing these lighted slippers is like having nightlights on your feet - ideal for night time trips to the bathroom, kitchen, kid’s room or anywhere in the house. Use Bright Feet Lighted Slippers during power outages to locate emergency supplies. Bright Feet Lighted Slippers will help you feel safer and more comfortable ... More About: Living , Dark , The Dark
Black Toilet Paper
2007-10-06 11:29:00 Renova Black Toilet Paper The Renova Black Toilet Paper has been a big hit in Europe for years and has been found in the bathrooms of the popular restaurants and hotels in Madrid, Paris and Milan. Three stylish black toilet paper rolls in a uniquely designed tube. The perfect gift for a hard to gift hostess. Renova ... More About: Living
Any Alcoholic Drink Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
2007-10-05 06:24:00 One of the largest individual studies of the effects of alcohol on the risk of breast cancer has concluded that it makes no difference whether a woman drinks wine, beer or spirits (liquor). The findings show that what matters is the ethyl alcohol content and the quantity consumed that is likely to trigger the onset ... More About: News , Drink , Cancer , Breast Cancer , Breast
Any Alcoholic Drink Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
2007-10-05 06:24:00 One of the largest individual studies of the effects of alcohol on the risk of breast cancer has concluded that it makes no difference whether a woman drinks wine, beer or spirits (liquor). The findings show that what matters is the ethyl alcohol content and the quantity consumed that is likely to trigger the onset ... More About: Drink , Cancer , Breast Cancer , Breast , Risk
Spot The Phish And You Could Win A Gift Card From Amazon
2007-10-04 11:47:00 The Carnegie Mellon University has developed a quiz to increase awareness for phishing sites. Phishing sites are fraudulent sites made to look like the actual authentic sites. The aim of such evil plots is to deceive users like you and me, in order to obtain our login and other confidential details. The online game called ... More About: Card , Amazon , Tech , Spot , Gift
Salter 1450 Digital Nutrional Scale For Dry And Liquid Measure
2007-10-04 11:06:00 Salter 1450 Digital Nutrional Scale for Dry and Liquid Measure Salter Dietary scales are specifically designed for better portion control.The 1450 analyzes the nutritional content of your food by portion size. The scale has 1440 foods and liquids programmed into it plus room for 100 additional foods or recipes of your own choice. The 1450 calculates ... More About: Alter
RediCheck Remote Cooking Thermometer With Taste Setting
More articles from this author:2007-10-04 10:47:00 As seen on CNET.com - 12 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets RediCheck Remote Cookin g Thermometer w/Taste Settings Nothing beats the taste and smell of outdoor cooking over a flaming grill! So why not ensure that your meat is cooked to perfection every time with an easy-to-use Wireless BBQ Temperature Probe? This highly-reliable tool lets you know exactly when to ... More About: Meter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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