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Barns Are Painted Red Because of the Physics of Dying Stars
Al Cannistra's insight:
most of us have not likely heard this before.... the death of a star determines what color barns are painted.
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A group of international researchers has identified a molecular mechanism that initiates a switch to either turn on or off a set of genes and help determine whether or not someone will become obese.
Al Cannistra's insight:
oh - if it were just that simple....
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The country is home to 75 million people.
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stunning photos of Iran
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A teenage suspect discussed with a British accomplice packing a kangaroo with explosives before setting it loose on Australian police officers, cops say.
Al Cannistra's insight:
what next - a kangaroo bomb?
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yThere is beauty in the future, if you ignore the virtual reality sex and sequinned selfie sticks.
Al Cannistra's insight:
if this is where we are headed - s c a r y !
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You don't want these setbacks -- especially when you still have a lot to show the world.
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can we adapt?
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It’s the night of the annual office Christmas party, you’ve already eaten what feels like your weight in roast potatoes and necked more than a few mulled wines: you've come this far, so what harm can cramming a burger into your mouth at the bus stop really do? Around eight flat dumbbell presses at the gym is the answer according to a new infographic aiming to help people navigate the pitfalls of excess and emphasies that moderation is the key to staying healthy.
Al Cannistra's insight:
reminds me of someone I worked with... each day she would eat whatever she wanted at McD, calculate the calories and immediately go to the gym and work off an equal number of calories..... and it worked - she did not gain weight....
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In a world of phony fads, media hype, virtual personas, and personal brands, being genuine is becoming an endangered quality.
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this one is important - very important
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STUDIOKCA designed the NASA Orbit Pavilion, an art installation that turns the sounds and trajectories of 19 satellites into a sensory experience.
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unusual sounds from the darkness and quiet of space.... one can only wonder what is really out there and where the adventure will lead....
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An archaeologist dug through a publicity blitz to make an amazing find. A story of grave robbers. Ancient civilizations. Hidden treasure. Glowing skulls.
Al Cannistra's insight:
it's a myth - too bad really
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Dorian Murray, 8, is dying from rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, and he has one wish: to be famous. Thousands spelled out a message of #DStrong for him.
Al Cannistra's insight:
not sure what to say here - reminds me of a time many years ago when i spent time every few weeks in the company of a 7 year old boy while he was receiving chemo... he was a smart kid - he knew his time was short - he said he was sad to not be able to grow up with his friends and to learn about life - he had already lost all his hair, but he did not lose his smile - he actually wished he could be doing other things with whatever time he had but he was doing the chemo for his parents who refused to believe that there was no cure.... yeah, he was a kid intelligent beyond his years - he would never be a name remembered - if you desire, share this story for this little 8 year old guy, grant him his wish and help make him famous - we can do that now with the internet - and the world
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A video showing Muslims in London stepping in to stop extremists from delivering extremist messages in public, has been shared thousands of times.
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THIS IS WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE FROM THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY... and IMO we should accept no less. I make no secret that I have the good fortune of having a very close friend (of 43 years now) who happens to be Muslim - he and his family are good people as are many others - and we can talk about ALL religions and ALL ideologies - and he is accepting of the beliefs of others. He is an example of what Muslims MUST be - tolerant of all others and not out to conquer the world.
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What if I told you in just 10 seconds a day, you can sleep better, make more money, reduce stress, and lose weight? Sleeping naked can do all these things and more. All you have to do is take off your
Al Cannistra's insight:
lose weight? OK, this is just sharing as a public service - no comments needed (we don't need to know)
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Ice cream binges, air guitar concerts, napping in the closet. Houzzers worldwide disclose their quirky secret indulgences
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how many want to plead the 5th on this?
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If you've ever uploaded a photo to Facebook or Instagram, chances are, there are secret ASCII renderings of them out there, if you know where to look.
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Paleontologist of the future may describe the time before now as the analog age - the time going forward would be the digital age.... the question becomes what will exist when they are looking back at us?
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A crafty cow has figured out how to open a farm gate with his tongue.
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cows are getting smarter.... now what to do about the population.....
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More and more traffic accidents are due to texting. If we want to reduce the 1.2 million traffic victims worldwide each year, we have to act. How do you conv...
Al Cannistra's insight:
should we consider getting this into drivers ed courses?
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Millennials have long been the focus of attention, but as the first wave from Generation Z enters the workplace, there will be another shakeup on the horizon. Business and marketers have been falling
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OMG - the millennials are getting old....
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Smiles are a universal greeting. They make you look more pleasant and trustworthy, as well as releasing endorphins - making you feel better too! Smiling is very important for our wellbeing, as people who smile live longer, are less stressed and more successful in life! Take a look at the benefits hidden in the corners of your mouth, and turn that frown upside down - because when you smile, the whole world smiles with you!
Al Cannistra's insight:
even when not on candid camera?
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Learn what to do right after a disaster.
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prepared?
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How many partners does the average person have? New research claims to have
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OK - who wants to tackle this one.....
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Astronaut Scott Kelly shows us the proper space ping pong technique.
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looks like more fun than when we played with bubbles as kids...
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An important life lesson is revealed by an unlikely source.
Al Cannistra's insight:
unlikely source for sure - but short and pointed questions - of great value
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what - and have to reprogram a disposable society?