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Friday, March 15, 2013
Distant planetary system is a super-sized solar system
Mar. 14, 2013 ? A team of astronomers, including Quinn Konopacky of the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto, has made the most detailed examination yet of the atmosphere of a Jupiter-like planet beyond our Solar System.
According to Konopacky, "We have been able to observe this planet in unprecedented detail because of the advanced instrumentation we are using on the Keck II telescope, our ground-breaking observing and data-processing techniques, and because of the nature of the planetary system."
Konopacky is lead author of the paper describing the team's findings, to be published March 14th in Science Express, and March 22nd in the journal Science.
The team, using a high-resolution imaging spectrograph called OSIRIS, uncovered the chemical fingerprints of specific molecules, revealing a cloudy atmosphere containing carbon monoxide and water vapour. "With this level of detail," says Travis Barman, a Lowell Observatory astronomer and co-author of the paper, "we can compare the amount of carbon to the amount of oxygen present in the planet's atmosphere, and this chemical mix provides clues as to how the entire planetary system formed."
There has been considerable uncertainty about how systems of planets form, with two leading models, called core accretion and gravitational instability. Planetary properties, such as the composition of a planet's atmosphere, are clues as to whether a system formed according to one model or the other.
"This is the sharpest spectrum ever obtained of an extrasolar planet," according to co-author Bruce Macintosh of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. "This shows the power of directly imaging a planetary system. It is the exquisite resolution afforded by these new observations that has allowed us to really begin to probe planet formation."
The spectrum reveals that the carbon to oxygen ratio is consistent with the core accretion scenario, the model thought to explain the formation of our Solar System.
The planet, designated HR 8799c, is one of four gas giants known to orbit a star 130 light-years from Earth. The authors and their collaborators previously discovered HR 8799c and its three companions back in 2008 and 2010. All the planets are larger than any in our Solar System, with masses three to seven times that of Jupiter. Their orbits are similarly large when compared to our system. HR 8799c orbits 40 times farther from its parent star than Earth orbits from the Sun; in our Solar System, that would put it well beyond the realm of Neptune.
According to the core accretion model, the star HR 8799 was originally surrounded by nothing but a huge disk of gas and dust. As the gas cooled, ice formed; this process depleted the disk of oxygen atoms. Ice and dust collected into planetary cores which, once they were large enough, attracted surrounding gas to form large atmospheres. The gas was depleted of oxygen, and this is reflected in the planet's atmosphere today as an enhanced carbon to oxygen ratio.
The core accretion model also predicts that large gas giant planets form at great distances from the central star, and smaller rocky planets closer in, as in our Solar System. It is rocky planets, not too far, nor close to the star, that are prime candidates for supporting life.
"The results suggest the HR 8799 system is like a scaled-up Solar System," says Konopacky. "And so, in addition to the gas giants far from their parent star, it would not come as a surprise to find Earth-like planets closer in."
The observations of HR 8799c were made with the Keck II 10-metre telescope in Hawaii, one of the two largest optical telescopes in the world. The telescope's adaptive optics system corrects for distortion caused by Earth's atmosphere, making the view through Keck II sharper than through the Hubble Space Telescope.
Astronomers refer to this as spatial resolution. Seeing exoplanets around stars is like trying to see a firefly next to a spotlight. Keck's adaptive optics and high spatial resolution, combined with advanced data-processing techniques, allow astronomers to more clearly see both the stellar "spotlight" and planetary "firefly."
"We can directly image the planets around HR 8799 because they are all large, young, and very far from their parent star. This makes the system an excellent laboratory for studying exoplanet atmospheres," says coauthor Christian Marois of the National Research Council of Canada. "Since its discovery, this system just keeps surprising us."
Konopacky and her team will continue to study the super-sized planets to learn more details about their nature and their atmospheres. Future observations will be made using the recently upgraded OSIRIS instrument which utilizes a new diffraction grating -- the key component of the spectrograph that separates light according to wavelength, just like a prism. The new grating was developed at the Dunlap Institute and installed in the spectrograph in December 2012.
"These future observations will tell us much more about the planets in this system," says Dunlap Fellow Konopacky. "And the more we learn about this distant planetary system, the more we learn about our own."
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In Key West, Natural Beauty Is Free
KEY WEST, Fla. ? The Florida Keys offers every water activity imaginable from sailing to sport fishing. But a fishing charter or snorkeling excursion will cost you.
Fortunately, the Keys, a series of islands spanning over 100 miles (160 kilometers) connected by bridges and causeways, offer plenty to do at no cost, from sunset views to nature spots. Driving the toll-free Florida Keys Overseas Highway south from Florida City to Key West takes about three hours, though you'll want to stop to sightsee. But the drive alone is worth the trip: You feel as though you are floating over water as you hop from island to island, with pristine views on either side. It's also one of the rare places where both sunset and sunrise can be seen over the water, depending on which way you turn your head.
A couple of tips: Bring snorkel and flippers so you don't have to rent. If you plan a hotel stay, find one that lets guests use kayaks for free. You can fish off the bridges, but you'll need a license unless you're here on the state's two Free Fishing Days, April 6 and June 8. For more visitor information, download a free Florida Keys iPhone app, or visit . http://www.fla-keys.com
Here are five places in the Keys with free highlights for each.
KEY LARGO
If you're heading south into the Keys from the Miami or Fort Lauderdale areas, Key Largo is the first island you hit. State parks offer great opportunities for bird watching and nature photography, but many, like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, charge entrance fees. So head to the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center (near Mile Marker 93) to see rescued and rehabilitated wild birds. The bird sanctuary ? ? accepts donations but has free admission. Free brochures guide you through boardwalks surrounded by falcons and other wild birds in cages. Watch out for wild pelicans walking the boardwalk ? they won't bite but they also won't get out of your way. Cross over the Mangrove Wetland to a beach where birds roam freely. http://fkwbc.org
A bicycle and pedestrian corridor known as the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail starts in Key Largo (Mile Marker 106) and stretches 70 miles (about 113 kilometers). It will eventually run the length of the Keys parallel to U.S. Highway 1.
ISLAMORADA
Known for world-class sport fishing, Islamorada, which calls itself a village of islands, has a vibrant art scene with a free art walk event (between Mile Markers 81 and 82) the third Thursday of each month sponsored by the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District ? . Five galleries stay open late as artists and musicians line the streets. http://www.moradawayarts.org
Anne's Beach ? at Mile Marker 73 ? is a quiet beach with a rocky shore and shallow clear blue waters. There's limited parking but it's rarely crowded. http://floridakeystreasures.com/Beaches/annesbeach.shtml
Stop for a picture with a giant lobster known as Betsy at The Rain Barrel Artisan Village, near Mile Marker 87. The popular figure of a crustacean is just one of many drive-by attractions on U.S. 1.
MARATHON
Sombrero Beach Park is a lovely community spot with a crescent-shaped beach, white sand and palm trees. Facilities include volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, playground equipment, restrooms, and showers. No fee to enter or park. It's open from 7 a.m. until dusk. To get there from the Overseas Highway, turn south on Sombrero Beach Road.
BIG PINE KEY
The Lower Keys have a more laid-back feel than the northerly islands, with fewer restaurants and tourist attractions. Signs warn you to slow down and watch out for Key Deer, an endangered species. In Big Pine Key, you can see the small deer with white tails at the National Key Deer Refuge ? . You can't feed them but you can watch them feed; you can also bike or jog here. To see the elusive lower Keys marsh rabbit, go in early morning and stay quiet by the tall grass. http://www.fws.gov/nationalkeydeer/
You can also tour the Bat Tower in Sugarloaf Key ? _ at Mile Marker 17. Just don't expect to see bats. The 1929 structure was built to lure bats as a way to combat mosquitoes. Bats stayed away, but the tower stands. http://www.keyshistory.org/SL-Sugarloaf-Key.html
KEY WEST
Key West is known for beautiful sunsets, and the place to watch them is Mallory Square ? . http://www.sunsetcelebration.org/
At the Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden ? ? you'll find 38 bronze busts of prominent men and women who had homes here, from Henry Flagler to Ernest Hemingway and President Harry S. Truman. http://www.keywestsculpturegarden.org/
Finally, stop at the southernmost point in the continental U.S. for a picture at the replica of a large concrete buoy so you can say you were 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Cuba.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Biological tooth replacement -- a step closer
Monday, March 11, 2013
Scientists have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered material generated from a person's own gum cells. Current implant-based methods of whole tooth replacement fail to reproduce a natural root structure and as a consequence of the friction from eating and other jaw movement, loss of jaw bone can occur around the implant. The research is led by Professor Paul Sharpe, an expert in craniofacial development and stem cell biology at King's College London and published in the Journal of Dental Research.
Research towards achieving the aim of producing bioengineered teeth ? bioteeth ? has largely focussed on the generation of immature teeth (teeth primordia) that mimic those in the embryo that can be transplanted as small cell 'pellets' into the adult jaw to develop into functional teeth.
Remarkably, despite the very different environments, embryonic teeth primordia can develop normally in the adult mouth and thus if suitable cells can be identified that can be combined in such a way to produce an immature tooth, there is a realistic prospect bioteeth can become a clinical reality. Subsequent studies have largely focussed on the use of embryonic cells and although it is clear that embryonic tooth primordia cells can readily form immature teeth following dissociation into single cell populations and subsequent recombination, such cell sources are impractical to use in a general therapy.
Professor Sharpe says: 'What is required is the identification of adult sources of human epithelial and mesenchymal cells that can be obtained in sufficient numbers to make biotooth formation a viable alternative to dental implants.'
In this new work, the researchers isolated adult human gum tissue from patients at the Dental Institute at King's College London, grew more of it in the lab, and then combined it with the cells of mice that form teeth. By transplanting this combination of cells into mice the researchers were able to grow hybrid human/mouse teeth containing dentine and enamel, as well as viable roots.
Professor Sharpe concludes: 'Epithelial cells derived from adult human gum tissue are capable of responding to tooth inducing signals from embryonic tooth mesenchyme in an appropriate way to contribute to tooth crown and root formation and give rise to relevant differentiated cell types, following in vitro culture.
'These easily accessible epithelial cells are thus a realistic source for consideration in human biotooth formation. The next major challenge is to identify a way to culture adult human mesenchymal cells to be tooth-inducing, as at the moment we can only make embryonic mesenchymal cells do this.'
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Newt Gingrich interested in joining 'Apprentice'
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By The Hollywood Reporter
Newt Gingrich won't rule out competing on a reality show. The former Republican presidential candidate told conservative radio host Laura Ingraham that he would compete on Donald Trump's NBC reality show "The Celebrity Apprentice" if asked.
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"Sure, why not?" Gingrich said on Wednesday's show, as quoted by Politico. "I've known the Donald, we've done fundraisers together. But look, I think Republicans would be so much better off and relaxed (to) go on shows like that and be interesting."
Trump has drawn ire over some of his more controversial comments, including his criticism of Barack Obama and long-running public questioning of whether the president is really a U.S. citizen.
But Gingrich and Ingraham -- who also said she'd go on the show -- had nothing but praise for Trump, who both hosts and executive produces "Celebrity Apprentice," and the way he's able brand himself and make headlines.
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"Donald Trump is a phenomenon," Gingrich said. "Donald Trump has no meaning in American politics except that he is a billionaire who is interesting and who is very clever at getting in the news."
Incidentally, Gingrich wouldn't be the first politician to appear on "Celebrity Apprentice." Disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich also competed in 2010 but was fired in episode four.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Toddler Fighting Fatal Brain Cancer; Family Hopeful | FOX17online ...
CALEDONIA, Mich.- For most families, the Christmas tree comes down after the first of the year, but Kelli and Brandon Greer?s will most likely stay up all year.
?I went to go take the Christmas tree down, the day after New Years, and I just looked at Brandon ?and said I can?t do it and he said don?t worry about it, you don?t have to do it.,? Kelli said.
The Greer?s fear this past Christmas will be their last with beautiful 19 month-old daughter Abigail who has a rare brain cancer called Ependymoma, which they have fought off once before. It was discovered on her 10 month birthday.
?The previous seven days she had been vomiting, throwing up, very tired and we had taken her to her pediatrician twice, and they had told us it was just a virus, she has the flu, we have to let it pass.? Brandon explained. Abby?s blood work, even came back fine.
After waking from a nap, Abby was lethargic and couldn?t keep her head up, so they Greers headed to the emergency room. One of the doctors at Helen DeVos felt the front part of Abby?s head, where her soft spot was, and noticed that it was a little puffy. They followed the doctor?s advice and underwent a CAT scan.
?To this day, an image I will never forget, when you look out the glass door of like the patients room, there?s a glass door, like where the doctors gather; we saw the huddle of doctors, and I knew, there was a problem.? Brandon said sadly.
The attendant told Kelli and Brandon, that it was cancer along with fluid on the brain, which would require her to be put into a coma so a stent could be inserted to drain it.
?That night we kissed her, and I promised her that I would never leave her.? a tearful Brandon said.
Three days later, Abby underwent a nearly 13 hour surgery to remove the mast, which was located at the base of her neck, near her brain stem. For 29 days, while Abby recovered, mommy and daddy never left their daughter, sleeping at the hospital. On April 26, little Abby was able to come home, cancer free. She started 30 rounds of radiation in May. Abby would have to undergo an MRI, quite regularly, to make sure the cancer did not come back.
?There was high hopes, because he got the whole tumor. But it?s one of those cancers that comes back regularly.? Brandon explained. Her MRIs in July and September came back perfect.
?I wanted Abby to be a sibling. I wanted Abby to be a big sister. I still want Abby to be a big sister. We found out, God?s blessing, we found out that we were pregnant in the beginning of November.? Brandon said.
With the good news, came the horrible, during Abby?s December 6th MRI.
?They told me her cancer had come back and that it was in her spine and her brain and I just cried and said no, no.? Kelli stated.
There were spots on different parts of her brain and now on her spine. Surgery was no longer an option; therefore, it is fatal. Abby is now undergoing another 25 rounds of radiation, with Thursday, Jan. 10th marking number 17. With a newborn on the way, doctors could not assure Kelli and Brandon what an oral form of chemo therapy would do to the baby.
?They are saying that they are hoping that the radiation that she?s going through now, will buy us a couple of more months.? Brandon said.
Brandon and Kelli have taken leaves from their jobs to spend every moment they can with Abby. A spaghetti dinner benefit has been set up for them. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 2, 2013 at Pietro?s Italian Restaurant in Grand Rapids.
If you would like to reach out to the family and keep updated on Abby, you can do so at www.carepages.com/abbygreer. You can also email them at brandon16789@yahoo.com or kelligreer@yahoo.com.
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Simple Self Help Advice To Enhance Your Life | Samuel Levitz ? A ...
The key to personal development is researching and implementing ways to grow. If you want to grow your character, the most effective way to do that is to continue to educate yourself and then apply the information you learn.
If you feel you are not making progress, try to see specifically what is keeping you from it. Many people find this to be a very difficult thing to do. However, identifying what our weaknesses are is one of the first things you have do in order to address and change it. By eliminating things that stand in your way, you can walk on the path to your future with less stumbling blocks on the way.
To achieve success, list personal development goals that are broken down into specifics. By having specific goals in your mind, you?ll have a greater ability in breaking the path into doable pieces in order to accomplish the goal. Specific goals give you a way to measure your progress.
TIP! Only you can decide that you are ready for and want change. Unless you understand and accept the fact that it will require change, personal growth will be almost impossible for you to achieve.
Since nobody?s perfect, you?re going to fall off your diet plan sometimes and eat junk food instead of a healthy meal. Stress hurts your body as much as a large slice of high calorie pie, so take it all in stride.
Exercise should be a part of everyone?s routine. There are many different reasons to exercise. Exercising stimulates your body to produce all kinds of chemicals that ultimately result in a happier, calmer you.
Failure can be devastating to one?s ego when one is trying to better oneself through personal development. However, failure should be a way that you can learn. Failure is a method of learning your strengths and your weaknesses. So, each failure needs to be a proud moment to you, as you now have another piece to your personal puzzle.
TIP! The way that you feel mentally has a large effect on how you feel physically. Partake in regular exercise and stick to a nutritious diet.
Self improvement goals that improve your health will improve many other areas of your life. Facing the challenges of improving your life is easier if you go into it with an open mind and a healthy body. Good health slows the aging process, making you look and feel great. Making choices that lead to a healthy lifestyle should be a part of your daily routine.
One important element of self improvement is attaining and maintaining good health. It takes motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle, both through diet and exercise. When you put your health at the forefront of your priorities, you will feel and look better, maximizing your mood.
Decide what it is that you want to do with your life and do it. If you do nothing but sit around dreaming of how you want your life, you?ll never get it. You need to do everything in your power to make your dreams come true.
TIP! Always be modest and humble. We are each just a tiny little bit of the universe.
Talking to a professional counselor or a pastor can be an extremely rewarding experience. They are trained to help you with issues, and also are experienced. They will help you figure out what things are bothering you and what you can do to sort them out. When you can talk out your issues with a licensed professional, you will find your life will be much happier.
The people in your life should have similar interests. Like-minded people will help strengthen your resolve while reinforcing positive attitudes.
Whatever you need, and whatever you decide to do about it, you must at least do one thing. You need to chose to actively participate in your life instead of being a spectator. Watching life go by, without participating, cuts you off from the world, and humans were meant to get out there and live life.
TIP! When working on personal development strive to achieve a high level of self discipline. Learn to develop a strong sense of self control.
Constantly seek different experiences. When you face a challenge, you can find more possibilities in life. You may learn something new or develop a new skill. You may even be able to accomplish something previously not achieved by anyone. Rather than following in other people?s footsteps, try doing your own thing and forging your own path.
Now that you?ve read the tips in this article, you will have a good foundation for how to continue your personal development. Be sure to keep an eye out for any new information you can add to these tips so that you can continue to grow as a person.
Don?t seek comfort in the shopping mall. Spend your time on more productive and useful pursuits. Clean the house, play an instrument or take up a sport. This will reduce stress, save you money and turn you into a more interesting, well-rounded person.
TIP! A good thing to consider when it comes to personal development is, value your important things. Value your personal best and make that important to your life.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
10 Things to Know for Today
Mayor Michael Bloomberg surveys the damage to a passenger ferry after it crashed on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 in New York. At least 50 people were injured, two critically, when a commuter ferry struck a dock in New York City's financial district, ripping open a right-side front corner. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg surveys the damage to a passenger ferry after it crashed on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 in New York. At least 50 people were injured, two critically, when a commuter ferry struck a dock in New York City's financial district, ripping open a right-side front corner. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Vice President Joe Biden, with Attorney General Eric Holder at left, speaks during a meeting with victim's groups and gun safety organizations in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Biden is holding a series of meetings this week as part of the effort he is leading to develop policy proposals in response to the Newtown, Conn., school shooting (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
This image provided by Hasbro shows a poster encouraging people to vote for the thimble gamepiece. Makers of the classic game Monopoly want players to ?take a chance? on a new token. In an effort to jazz up the board game, which debuted around 1935, Hasbro announced Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, it is holding a Facebook contest to eliminate one of the eight classic tokens and introduce a new one that will be decided on by a Facebook vote. (AP Photo/Hasbro)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. OBAMA TURNS TO BUDGET EXPERT FOR CABINET PICK
Chief of staff Jack Lew would become Treasury Secretary as the administration braces for Republican battles over national debt.
2. WHITE HOUSE REACHES OUT TO GUN OWNERS
Vice President Joe Biden meets with sportsmen and the National Rifle Association as he develops Obama's gun control plan.
3. THE MOST DANGEROUS NATION
A study says more Americans die of violent deaths than in any other wealthy country in the world.
4. INDIA GANG RAPE SUSPECTS GO TO COURT
A lawyer says police beat the five men charged with the assault and killing of a young woman aboard a moving bus.
5. INAUGURATION SEATS FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER
Tickets for Obama's swearing-in are being peddled on eBay and Craigslist for up to $2,000 apiece.
6. TROOP DEPLOYMENT KEY TO U.S.-AFGHANISTAN TALKS
How many soldiers are needed to protect diplomats will be a likely topic as Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
7. PASSENGERS THROWN FROM FERRY IN NYC CRASH
At least 70 people were hurt when the Seastreak Wall Street slammed into a lower Manhattan dock.
8. WILL IT BE THE DOG, THE SHOE OR THE THIMBLE
Hasbro is holding a Facebook contest to eliminate one of the eight Monopoly player tokens and introduce another one.
9. STEROIDS CAST A LONG SHADOW
For only the second time in four decades, no player is selected for baseball's Hall of Fame.
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Tips On Using Self Improvement To Your Advantage | Rodt St
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Thousands of Americans of all ages would like to become better at something or improve upon one of their personal qualities. For some, this manifests itself in personal ways, whereas others want to focus on their professional careers. Read this article for some tips on how to use personal development to your benefit.
The first step towards self improvement is learning how to be a leader. Leadership has many definitions, but many people think of it as ?influence.? Think about your own leadership experiences. Which events had the most impact on the way you live your life? What changes did those events bring forth in you? What are your qualities that make you shine in a team environment? When you can answer those questions, you?ll know how to be part of a team.
When you are angered by something, take the time to take a breath and count up to ten before you react. Take a cleansing breath and focus on something positive. These tips will help you remain calm and keep from saying something you will regret later.
A great suggestion to enhance your personal development is to make certain that value is placed on those things you think of as being the best. Setting high standards for yourself can help you achieve personal development you desire.
TIP! True leaders are humble as they exercise their power. Be rebuking yet gentle, and always remember in order to lead, you must know how to serve.
Make concrete plans for your life and take actions to accomplish those goals. You will never create the life you desire by simply fantasizing about it. Take action, and turn your dreams into reality.
One interesting trait the might be worth developing is called ?sexual capital.? It does not translate to using sex to get everything you want. It is as simple as using charm. Since some people do not have good skills socially, it will help them get farther in certain life aspects.
No matter what, you must adhere to one rule. You have to take an active role in you life, and not just passively accept the things in your life that you want to change. Being a passive observer to the world around you removes you from the game entirely. Do not let that happen.
Having a better life often happens because of willpower, and keep in mind that the things you wish for others might have an effect on you. Thus, never wish down on someone and always pray for the best. Focusing on positive things will help you stay happy and motivated.
TIP! See what is in the way between your success and you. This is hard to do for a lot of people.
Choose one aspect of yourself that needs improvement, and concentrate on that. It may be that you have several such things which you could concentrate on, but by selecting just one, you stand a better chance of prevailing. Remember that the goal is to change for good, and that those changes have to come slowly from the inside out.
Begin a fund for emergency purposes. Most of the time, it seems that the smallest unexpected expense adds more credit card debt. However, you can protect yourself from this happening by depositing a few dollars into a savings account each week. You will be surprised at how quickly your emergency fund will increase. You can get your debt moving in the right direction (that is, downward) by making use of that fund instead of credit.
Try perusing some books on personal development. These types of reading materials can often provide new insights and give you methods to alter your behavior in lifelong positive ways. It is important, however, that you choose a book that has received good reviews. There is no policing on the writers of self improvement books, and some of them are sorely lacking in credibility.
Stress is the foe of happiness. Stress in the mind hurts us both mentally and physically across our body. If we want to think clearly and strive for our goals with neat, calm purpose, we must eliminate the stress in our minds. Schedule in relaxation times throughout the day, clearing your mind in a peaceful setting. This peaceful mental relaxation will refresh your mind, and improve your inner self.
TIP! It?s important to remember that faith and love go hand in hand. This will help you focus on the things that are truly important.
Figure out what is really important to you and focus on those things in your life. Focus on the more positive things in life because they matter. Do not focus on the negative things because they don?t matter, and you will have a lot better inner peace.
Many people have a feeling that something is amiss in their lives, but they are not sure exactly what the problem is or where to begin to correct it. This article contains some great tips to get you started, but remember, the hard work remains on you. Go back over these tips and remember the basics when you find yourself lacking motivation.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
High fiber diet prevents prostate cancer progression
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University of Colorado Denver
High-fiber diet may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease
A high-fiber diet may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease.
The rate of prostate cancer occurrence in Asian cultures is similar to the rate in Western cultures, but in the West, prostate cancer tends to progress, whereas in Asian cultures it does not. Why? A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the January 2013 issue of the journal Cancer Prevention Research shows that the answer may be a high-fiber diet.
The study compared mice fed with of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), a major component of high-fiber diets, to control mice that were not. Then the study used MRI to monitor the progression of prostate cancer in these models.
"The study's results were really rather profound. We saw dramatically reduced tumor volumes, primarily due to the anti-angiogenic effects of IP6," says Komal Raina, research instructor at the Skaggs School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, working in the lab of CU Cancer Center investigator, Rajesh Agarwal.
Basically, feeding with the active ingredient of a high-fiber diet kept prostate tumors from making the new blood vessels they needed to supply themselves with energy. Without this energy, prostate cancer couldn't grow. Likewise, treatment with IP6 slowed the rate at which prostate cancers metabolized glucose.
Possible mechanisms for the effect of IP6 against metabolism include a reduction in a protein called GLUT-4, which is instrumental in transporting glucose.
"Researchers have long been looking for genetic variations between Asian and Western peoples that could explain the difference in prostate cancer progression rates, but now it seems as if the difference may not be genetic but dietary. Asian cultures get IP6 whereas Western cultures generally do not," Raina says.
The research provides the cover image of this month's issue of the journal.
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Public release date: 9-Jan-2013[ | E-mail |
Share ] Contact: Garth Sundem
garth.sundem@ucdenver.edu
University of Colorado Denver
High-fiber diet may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease
A high-fiber diet may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease.
The rate of prostate cancer occurrence in Asian cultures is similar to the rate in Western cultures, but in the West, prostate cancer tends to progress, whereas in Asian cultures it does not. Why? A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the January 2013 issue of the journal Cancer Prevention Research shows that the answer may be a high-fiber diet.
The study compared mice fed with of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), a major component of high-fiber diets, to control mice that were not. Then the study used MRI to monitor the progression of prostate cancer in these models.
"The study's results were really rather profound. We saw dramatically reduced tumor volumes, primarily due to the anti-angiogenic effects of IP6," says Komal Raina, research instructor at the Skaggs School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, working in the lab of CU Cancer Center investigator, Rajesh Agarwal.
Basically, feeding with the active ingredient of a high-fiber diet kept prostate tumors from making the new blood vessels they needed to supply themselves with energy. Without this energy, prostate cancer couldn't grow. Likewise, treatment with IP6 slowed the rate at which prostate cancers metabolized glucose.
Possible mechanisms for the effect of IP6 against metabolism include a reduction in a protein called GLUT-4, which is instrumental in transporting glucose.
"Researchers have long been looking for genetic variations between Asian and Western peoples that could explain the difference in prostate cancer progression rates, but now it seems as if the difference may not be genetic but dietary. Asian cultures get IP6 whereas Western cultures generally do not," Raina says.
The research provides the cover image of this month's issue of the journal.
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AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert! system.
Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-01/uocd-hfd010913.php
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