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In Search of a Cool Summer: Lake Baikal, Siberia
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 12, 2009
One of the least noticed natural wonderlands in the tourist world today is Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it usually breaks 85F degrees in Ulan-Ude (on the shores of Lake Baikal) less than a dozen times each year. The high temperature is more...
RFID to save dwindling tiger population
in The RFID Weblog, on June 8, 2009
...ed RFID microchip gives access to necessary information regarding tiger such as age, gender, name, species, blood type, birth place and DNA. All this information can be read by scanner close to the an...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Kunming, China
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 6, 2009
Kunming is an air conditioned city.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it was never warmer than 80F degrees in Kunming in 2002. The temperature didn't reach 75 degrees on 24 of those days. Temperatures at night fell below 65 degrees on all but eight nights. About half of th...
Defending the Hedge Against Coyotes
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 8, 2009
...nt out one of the bad sides of humans spreading out and succeeding; the displacement of indigenous species. An interesting angle on this situation can be seen in the movie Over The Hedge, but it does ...
Microbes Convert Carbon Dioxide and Electricity to Methane
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 31, 2009
... Researchers have developed microbial electrolysis cells using Archaea species that could use the current to convert carbon dioxide and water to methane without any organic material, bacteria or ...
Climate change deniers on the increase
in Sox First, on March 13, 2009
...result in a 15%-35% reduction of agricultural yields in Africa, and see 20%-50% of animal and plant species facing extinction. Now he is warning that temperatures could increase 6C. Added to that, you...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
... and phylogeny. These revealed conserved motifs, clade-specific diversity including a potential new species (HRV-D), mutations in field isolates, and recombination. In analogy with poliovirus, a hyper...
Hyperlink the World - Semapedia.org
in Daily Innovation, on January 22, 2009
... Wikinews , Wikibooks , Wiktionary , Wikiquote , Wikisource , Wikipedia Commons , und Wikispecies wird von Semapedia unterstützt.
Semapedia.org erstellt einen QR-Code, der zu Hause auf selbs...
Are You LinkedIn? Why...?
in Bizinformer, on December 26, 2008
...r MySpace instead of being able to utter a coherent sentence at a social occasion. Is this what our species has become? As a teacher, I feel the opposite way. Most of my kids get plenty of verbal exer...
Hydrocyanine Fluorescent Dyes to Detect Reactive Oxygen Species
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 16, 2008
...robes called hydrocyanines that can be used to detect and measure the presence of reactive oxygen species - molecules implicated in a variety of inflammatory diseases, including cancer and atheroscl...
New Bacterial Species in Raw Milk
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 11, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5514120 Microbiologists have identified new species of bacteria in raw milk . One of these bacteria, Chryseobacterium oranimense , can grow at cold tempera...
December gets chilly
in WebKinzBlog, on November 30, 2008
...but was the oldest polar bear on record and one of the oldest individuals ever recorded of all bear species. Debby was born in the Soviet Arctic in 1966 and lost her parents. She arrived in Winnipeg w...
Orange Peel Removes Acidic Dyes from Industrial Effluents
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 21, 2008
...native to more costly materials. It may also be effective in removing other harmful or undesirable species present in the waste effluents."
Their findings have been published in the Internationa...
Jewelry Bargains at Breast Cancer Site Store
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 19, 2008
...cy Site funds new books for children in need.
• The Rainforest Site funds preservation of endangered rainforest habitat.
• The Animal Rescue Site funds food for abandoned animals in shelters and sanct...
Falkland Islands AKA as the Penguin Islands
in Wandalust, on September 12, 2008
... best know for their one million penguin population.
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You can see five different species of penguins, King, Gentoo, Rockhopper, Magellanic and Macaroni. You can watch the Rockhoppers...
Edible Flowers
in Do you like to cook?, on September 10, 2008
...l flowers thoroughly before you eat them.
Introduce flowers into your diet in small quantities one species at a time. Too much of a good thing may cause problems for your digestive system.
Remove pist...
Mustard Seed Meal as Herbicide
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 3, 2008
... in ornamental containers and further research could identify additional tolerant and susceptible species of both weeds and ornamentals", Boydston noted. Cost may be a factor in the long-term use...
Skyros Half Marathon
in Wandalust, on September 3, 2008
...he furthest east from the Greek mainland Skyros is more difficult to reach. It's home to the endangered Skyros pony a small pony which lives semi wild on the island. The island is still rela...
Celebrity Bombshells
in The Celebrities Weblog, on August 15, 2008
...ferences. The line between sexy and slutty has been blurred; much to the delight of the male of the species.
But the notion of a "Bombshell" still persists and actually denotes a particular...
Broccoli Compund May Reverse Diabetes Vascular Damage
in Daily Diabetic, on August 6, 2008
...aemia).
His team observed a significant reduction of molecules in the body called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Hyperglycaemia can cause levels of ROS to increase three-fold and such high levels ca...
Countdown for Gondwana Game Reserve Opening Begins!
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 26, 2008
...10 luxury suites.
The rooms will overlook two waterholes where you can have the chance to see the Endangered Cape Mountain Zebra , kudu, springbok, lions and leopards.
All the contemporary A...
Drug Candidates from Marine Animals
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2008
...ng inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and asthma.
"We have tested a large number of marine species to see which can prevent NF-kB from working," explains Professor Jaspars. "A few a...
A Remote Ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 5, 2008
...a private island of amazing natural beauty, is located in the Seychelles.
Among its numerous bird species is the delicate pirate of the air: the fregate bird, which is unable to swim or land on wate...
Live Search xRank
in Wangtam, on June 18, 2008
...ngered Animals
Vista's big problem: 92 percent of developers ignoring it
Kensington SlimBlade Presenter Mouse Sleeps with Your Computer
Twidox Is Like Scribd For Academics
StocksMantra: St...
Probiotic Drink Yakult May Ease Hay Fever
in Allergies, on June 3, 2008
...ut live bacteria over 5 months.
The probiotic drinks contained Lactobacillus casei, a bacterial species that has been widely studied for its health promoting properties.
Blood samples were t...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Modulators of Antioxidant Defense
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 29, 2008
... polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3 series resulted in lower formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), as compared with cells supplemented with saturates, monounsaturates, or polyunsaturates...
Wakame and Halomonas Bacteria May Help Remediate Polluted Seawater
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2008
...water.
To accelerate the composting process, a novel marine bacterium, identified as a Halomonas species may help, researchers say. Partial DNA analysis helped identify the active species isolated ...
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Migraine Drug Candidates Purified from Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 23, 2008
Scientists from the University of Granada were able to isolate and purify potential an anti-cancer drug candidate and a neurogenic vasodilatation inhibitor (for the treatment of migraine), from the plants Baccharis latifolia , and elecampe ( Dittrichia viscosa ), respectively. The bioactive com...
Panama - much more than the canal
in Wandalust, on April 21, 2008
...ays in January or February. Panama offer some of the best bird watching in the world with over 950 species to spot. There also plenty of watersports with surfing and snorkeling.
Sounds like there'...
Portland's Gardens
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 4, 2008
... Botanical Gardens, South of the city, features plant life that originated a little closer to home. Species and hybrids from the Pacific Northwest .
The International Rose Test Garden is a beau...
Using Chicken Antibodies for Detecting HER2 Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2008
...sed quantitative bioimaging system stems from the broad genetic differences between avian and human species. The chicken IgY antibody to HER2 reacts strongly with the target protein while ignoring oth...
Vacation Spot: Los Roques
in Cool Picking, on February 23, 2008
...he Los Roques Archipelago National Park harbors a variety of wildlife in those waters, including 60 species of sponges, 61 species of corals, and 200 species of crustaceans .
Visit their offi...
Rarrrr!!!
in Busy with Style, on January 25, 2008
...animal is like! I, of course, am speaking about fashion here. Animal prints have been taken off the endangered list and are making a comeback this year. Think about mixing a little tiger stripe or leo...
The Indian Masters Debuts
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 23, 2008
Courtesy: EMMAR-MGF
India is set to make its mark in international tournament play.
The Indian Masters debuts next month at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi.
This is a brand new tournament on the Asian and European Tours - both tours sanction the event. In fact, there was controversy aro...
Abalone Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 18, 2008
...with over 300 farms and a total production of approximately 3500 tons. Worldwide, there are over 15 species of abalone which are farmed and commercially important. Species can live in water temperatur...
Radisson SAS Hotel has Largest Cylindrical Fish Tank
in The Gadgets Weblog, on December 28, 2007
...rld at 80 feet tall and 260,000 gallons of water. Here's another impressive number: it has 56 species of fish with over 2,500 individual fish altogether.
If you want, the hotel offers an ...
Upstart Osaka
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 26, 2007
... home to one of the most impressive aquariums in the world. Kaiyukan Aquarium is home to numerous species of aquatic life. Though it does take a bit of leg-work to see everything, the aquarium leave...
Christmas on Christmas Island
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 24, 2007
...are a few sandy spots.
The main event on Christmas Island is the wildlife. There are several rare species of birds and crabs , including red crabs. The red crabs hatch on the island, then jour...
Sea Cucumber Protein Kills Malaria Parasites in Mosquitos
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 23, 2007
... along the road towards achieving that goal, not least because it has been shown that more than one species of malaria can be killed in this way."
The authors say that although the sea cucumber...
Time's Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2007
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 11, 2007
...Mapped (J. Craig Venter's genetic sequence)
3. Brightest Supernova Recorded
4. Hundreds of New Species discovered in in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica, Suriname, India, Uganda, Madagascar, Sumatr...
Farewell Wee Lassie?
in Eagle Par Birdie, on December 1, 2007
...major and permanent damage to the environment, including the eradication of various threatened bird species in the area.
Aberdeenshire Council is opting for the lure of the money while the infrastruc...
Eric Larsen to Journey to All Three Poles
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...laces are the front lines of Global Warming. The Himalayan glaciers on the Tibetan plateau are also endangered. They contain 100 times as much ice and more than half of the drinking water for 40% of t...
Dinosaurs Used an ATV Park 190 Million Years Ago
in Under My Helmet, on November 30, 2007
...een found in Southern Utah Near Coral Pink Sand Dunes. There are tracks from at least six different species of dinosaur there.
The site is about 5 miles southwest of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park...
Trumped All Over
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 26, 2007
... fishes for salmon (a claim disputed by the Trump corner who state he only caught one sample of the species all season) because Trump has bought up all the surrounding property.
However, even if he d...
OPCs from Grape Seeds, Prevent LDL Cholesterol Oxidation
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 23, 2007
...ducing the risk on endothelial dysfunction and vascular disorders.
Targeting ROS (reactive oxygen species) with dietary antioxidants is therefore an attractive approach for preventing atherosclerosis...
Dynamism.com Goes to the Dogs, Ducks and Critters with USB Drives
in Cool Picking, on November 14, 2007
Dynamism.com is an interesting site full of cutting edge tech products, but let's not forget there is a sense of humor there too, particularly in the tech sector. Check out these super cool new USB aka flash drives that just struck me as a great gift idea for anyone- from the boss to any geek fr...
Outdoor News Update: Endangered Destinations & World Cup Skiing
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 29, 2007
... Here's the best of the outdoor news I missed.
Five Endangered Destinations
The Travel Channel has put together an interesting list of destinations that are in danger of losing their allure ...
Muscadine Grapeseed Supplement on Clinical Trial for CArdiovascular Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2007
...e the potential cardiovascular health benefits of muscadine grape seeds. Muscadine is a grapevine species native to southeastern United States, whose highly pigmented, thick skins have been found to...
Top Rainforest Adventure Destinations
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 21, 2007
...emperatures than traditional rainforests due to its high altitude. Other wildlife here includes 100 species of mammals, including jaguars and howler monkeys. In addition to hiking the 17 miles ...
ATV Ban in Canada to Help Grizzly Bears Recover
in Under My Helmet, on October 19, 2007
...008.
It might just be me, but what is there to "consider" about banning the hunting of a species that is at risk? That should be a gimme. No questions asked.
As for banning ATVs from ce...
Sightseeing in the Florida Keys
in Hidden Travel Gems, on October 17, 2007
...orful part of any trip. The underwater geography around the Keys makes them attractive many aquatic species. As you can see from this video, some of the finned and flippered residents aren't at al...
Raw Milk Cheese
in Do you like to cook?, on October 1, 2007
...d.
Slow Food USA has helped to create a "Raw Milk Cheese Presidium,"
to help protect endangered American raw milk cheeses and to encourage their production while adhering to a protocol c...
Birdwatching Newest Outdoor Craze
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 25, 2007
...p spies plenty of birds despite the hot weather.
"I see one, two, three, four, five different species of birds right now," he says, pointing his binoculars toward a marshy copse of trees in...
Off the Beaten Path in Belize
in Hidden Travel Gems, on September 22, 2007
...ize City. The trip to Lamanai is made more colorful by the local birds, monkeys, and other tropical species.
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Spelt and Other Wheat Alternatives
in Allergies, on September 21, 2007
... Spelt is an "ancient" species of wheat. A lot of resources indicate that spelt bread and other baked goods made from spelt are tolerated by people who have wheat allergies. However, s...
America's Most Endangered Rivers
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 19, 2007
...ization standing up for healthy rivers " announced its annual list of America's Most Endangered Rivers. And you'll be amazed at the conditions of some of the rivers. How can we kaya...
ATV to Help the Economy? Yes! But Not in My Back Yard
in Under My Helmet, on September 18, 2007
...9;t want it in near them because they're afraid of spreading, wait, get this... " invasive species " in the area. Namely, the infamous purple loosestrife. A plant that got here in the ea...
A Golf Course Heroine
in Eagle Par Birdie, on August 21, 2007
...an greatness. It's not so much the deeds but the determination that I find so compelling in our species.
Determination is the seed of courage; determination defies and dares.
In my mind that cou...
Bee Sting Allergies from Grape Juice and Wine
in Allergies, on August 21, 2007
...ites that was concomitant with these symptoms, nor had any of them been stung by Hymenoptera species. Yet all had positive skin tests for specific IgE antibodies (levels >0.35 kU per liter, ...
A call to boycott West Fraser
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 20, 2007
...he video states caribou populations in Canada have fallen almost 50%, and are on the verge of being endangered.
West Fraser released a counter to the claims [pdf] of Forest Ethics. However, it seems...
Cruise Ships, No Taxes, and Turtles
in Hidden Travel Gems, on August 16, 2007
...Cayman's rose to prominence because of their innumerable sea turtle population. Now the ancient species is protected and is one of the islands' natural wonders....
Protecting Our Public Land From Enviro Whackos
in Under My Helmet, on August 14, 2007
... and you blame it all on off roaders, then go and set traps, start fires to destroy property, plant species of plant and animal in habitats they don't belong in just so you can try to get the area...
How to Think Like Warren Buffett, Part 24
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 25, 2007
...mists, or even charlatans. Unfortunately, it's not easy for investors to know in advance which species they are dealing with.
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Despite the Sugar, Orange Juice is a Healthy Drink
in Daily Diabetic, on July 19, 2007
...d of sugars.
Flavonoids suppress destructive oxygen free radicals - also known as reactive oxygen species, or ROS. An overabundance of free radicals can damage all components of the cell, including ...
Behind the Scenes in Tokyo
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 16, 2007
...ls will appreciate this scene. There are also a number of stall touting some amazingly bizarre species. It is a who's who of the fish world. The sheer number of fish and the feeling of a behi...
Greenest of the Green in Singapore
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 12, 2007
... above). The walking trails are well maintained, and plant lovers will be interested in the various species of tropical flora from all over the tropical world.
Northwestern Singapore lacks the glitz...
High Testosterone Affects Financial Decisions
in Businesspundit, on July 12, 2007
...duals with high testosterone levels, since that hormone is correlated with social dominance in many species.
Economists often refer to this sort of behaviour as irrational. In fact, it is not. It is ...
The New Jersey Meadowlands
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 7, 2007
...ke boat cruises and guided canoe tours to get a closer look at the meadowland marshes with over 260 species of birds and a thriving ecosystem.
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