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Visualizing our Humanity: Aaron Koblin
This is so amazing. It may start slowly but it moves on to music videos with contribition
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From WebUrbanist - a colourful idea worth spreading.
Tired of calling the city to get them to fill in potholes that eat cars and their axels? Here is a profoundly good idea worth spreading.
A beautiful way to protest!
A beautiful way to protest!
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Superman 'may end US citizenship', says Action Comics
Superman was introduced in 1938 and has a long association with the US Superman intends to give up his US citizenship, a story in the new issue of Action Comics declares."I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy," the character says in a story that sees him flying to a Tehran protest. Adopted by an American family, Superman decides he is better-off serving the world.Though he only talks about his plans to give up citizenship, the story has been criticised by commentators worldwide.
The superhero, originally from the fictional planet Krypton, does not clearly renounce his citizenship in the issue. Action Comics co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio said: "Superman announces his intention to put a global focus on his never ending battle, but he remains, as always, committed to his adopted home and his roots as a Kansas farm boy from Smallville." The disputed story sees the hero standing silently at the protest, wanting to show demonstrators that they are not alone. Superman's announcement comes after accusations from Iran's government that he has caused an international incident, in the nine-page story written by David Goyer.
"'Truth, justice and the American way' - it's not enough anymore," Superman says, "The world is too small, too connected." This is not the first time a comic character has distanced himself from US policy.
In the 1970s, Marvel Comics' Captain America swapped his identity for that of the character Nomad at the time of the Watergate scandal.
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Beneficial effects of Laughter
Laughter
Giggling for just 15 minutes a day burns enough calories to shed up to 5lbs of fat over a year, work shows. A big belly laugh uses about the same energy as walking more than half a mile, the US study in the International Journal of Obesity suggests. Laughing makes the heart beat faster and works many different muscles. The researchers measured the number of calories expended by 45 adults as they watched different TV programmes, including nature and comedy shows. 15 minutes of laughter over one year may translate into annual weight loss of 4.5lbs
Lead researcher Dr Maciej Buchowski
Bouts of laughter when watching the funny film used up to 20% more energy than at rest.
This would mean that 10 to15 minutes of laughter a day could increase total energy expenditure by 40 to 170 kJ or burn off between 10 and 40 calories, the researchers estimate. Lead author Dr Maciej Buchowski, from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, explained: "Participants had 10 to 20 percent higher energy expenditure during episodes of laughter than during rest.
"We have calculated that the energy cost of 15 minutes of laughter over one year may translate into annual weight loss of 4.5lbs."
Healthy humour
Work already suggests that laughter is good for the heart and immune system, and appears to help ease pain.
Dr Shevach Friedler at the Assaf Harofeh Medical Centre in Zerifin even found humour increased the chance that fertility treatment would be a success in patients seeking IVF. He said: "Laughter has a physiological effect as well as a psychological one. "It is an intuitive human trait. We do not learn it. It's in our genes. "If we retain this in our genes then probably it has beneficial effects." He said it was likely that more research would uncover many more health benefits linked to laughter.
'Hearty chuckle'
Lead researcher Professor Andrea Nelson said: "They key to care with this group of patients with serious leg ulcers is to stimulate blood flow back up the legs to the heart. The best way to do that is with compression bandages and support stocking coupled with advice on diet and exercise.
"Believe it or not, having a really hearty chuckle can help too. This is because laughing gets the diaphragm moving and this plays a vital part in moving blood around the body."During the study, the team concentrated on patients with hard-to-heal ulcers that had not cleared up after six months or longer.They found that adding ultrasound to the standard approach to care - dressings and compression therapy - made no difference to the speed of healing or the chance of ulcers coming back.
Giggling for just 15 minutes a day burns enough calories to shed up to 5lbs of fat over a year, work shows. A big belly laugh uses about the same energy as walking more than half a mile, the US study in the International Journal of Obesity suggests. Laughing makes the heart beat faster and works many different muscles. The researchers measured the number of calories expended by 45 adults as they watched different TV programmes, including nature and comedy shows. 15 minutes of laughter over one year may translate into annual weight loss of 4.5lbs
Lead researcher Dr Maciej Buchowski
Bouts of laughter when watching the funny film used up to 20% more energy than at rest.
This would mean that 10 to15 minutes of laughter a day could increase total energy expenditure by 40 to 170 kJ or burn off between 10 and 40 calories, the researchers estimate. Lead author Dr Maciej Buchowski, from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, explained: "Participants had 10 to 20 percent higher energy expenditure during episodes of laughter than during rest.
"We have calculated that the energy cost of 15 minutes of laughter over one year may translate into annual weight loss of 4.5lbs."
Healthy humour
Work already suggests that laughter is good for the heart and immune system, and appears to help ease pain.
Dr Shevach Friedler at the Assaf Harofeh Medical Centre in Zerifin even found humour increased the chance that fertility treatment would be a success in patients seeking IVF. He said: "Laughter has a physiological effect as well as a psychological one. "It is an intuitive human trait. We do not learn it. It's in our genes. "If we retain this in our genes then probably it has beneficial effects." He said it was likely that more research would uncover many more health benefits linked to laughter.
'Hearty chuckle'
Lead researcher Professor Andrea Nelson said: "They key to care with this group of patients with serious leg ulcers is to stimulate blood flow back up the legs to the heart. The best way to do that is with compression bandages and support stocking coupled with advice on diet and exercise.
"Believe it or not, having a really hearty chuckle can help too. This is because laughing gets the diaphragm moving and this plays a vital part in moving blood around the body."During the study, the team concentrated on patients with hard-to-heal ulcers that had not cleared up after six months or longer.They found that adding ultrasound to the standard approach to care - dressings and compression therapy - made no difference to the speed of healing or the chance of ulcers coming back.
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Homemade Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
DIY Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
Makes about 5 batches of pudding; 4-5 servings per batch
Ingredients
3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 whole vanilla beans (I always buy them from this site.)
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry milk, cornstarch, white sugar, and salt. Use a knife to slice down the center of the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds to the dry ingredients and whisk well until evenly distributed (you may need to use the back of a spoon or spatula to break up the little clumps of seeds). Cut the scraped-out vanilla beans in 2-3 pieces each, and drop into an air-tight jar or container (such as a mason jar). Pour the mixture in, seal, and shake a couple times to distribute the vanilla bean pieces. Store in a cool dry place.
To make the pudding, combine 1/2 cup of the mix with 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over high heat, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil (keep an eye on it because this happens quickly!), then reduce heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the mixture thickens and coats the whisk or spoon. (About 3-5 minutes). Pour in a container and let set for at least 5 minutes before serving. Can be served warm or cold.
(adapted from a recipe found on Creative Homemaking.)
Makes about 5 batches of pudding; 4-5 servings per batch
Ingredients
3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 whole vanilla beans (I always buy them from this site.)
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry milk, cornstarch, white sugar, and salt. Use a knife to slice down the center of the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds to the dry ingredients and whisk well until evenly distributed (you may need to use the back of a spoon or spatula to break up the little clumps of seeds). Cut the scraped-out vanilla beans in 2-3 pieces each, and drop into an air-tight jar or container (such as a mason jar). Pour the mixture in, seal, and shake a couple times to distribute the vanilla bean pieces. Store in a cool dry place.
To make the pudding, combine 1/2 cup of the mix with 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over high heat, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil (keep an eye on it because this happens quickly!), then reduce heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the mixture thickens and coats the whisk or spoon. (About 3-5 minutes). Pour in a container and let set for at least 5 minutes before serving. Can be served warm or cold.
(adapted from a recipe found on Creative Homemaking.)
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