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Two New Studies Show Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flashes

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Apr 7, 2011

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Women suffering from hot flashes associated with menopause may have another alternative to hormone replacement therapy, according to two new studies showing that treatment with acupuncture significantly reduces the severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

Leslie, a busy business woman in Vancouver, found her hot flashes and sleep deprivation debilitating until she finally tried acupuncture. “I knew I didn’t want to take hormone therapy, but hot flashes and night sweats were waking me up almost every night, and I was finding it really hard to function during the day.”

Study: CBD May Help ADHD Kids More Than Drugs

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Apr 7, 2011

Hyperactivity. Fidgeting. Inattention. Impulsivity. If your child has one or more of these qualities on a regular basis, you may be told that he or she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Many kids with ADHD are treated with drugs, but a new study says food may be the key. Published in The Lancet journal, the study suggests that with a restrictive diet, kids with ADHD could experience a significant reduction in symptoms. By limiting themselves to reliable supplements, like CBD made for kids with ADHD and anxiety, one is able to reduce symptoms by 44% after a week of regular dosing.

Teachers and doctors who worked with children in the study reported marked changes in behavior. “In fact, they were flabbergasted.”

(READ the story in NPR.org)

Horse Dreams Dashed, German Teen Trains a Cow for Riding (w/ Video)

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Apr 7, 2011

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When Regina Mayer’s parents dashed her hopes of getting a horse, the resourceful 15-year-old didn’t sit in her room and sulk. Instead, she turned to a cow, offering hours of training, tons of treats, cajoling and caresses.

The two are now soul mates and their daily routine involves grooming, petting, jumps and a roughly one-hour ride

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Horse Dreams Dashed, German Teen Trains a Cow for Riding (w/ Video)

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Apr 7, 2011

cow showjumper from Telegraph video

When Regina Mayer’s parents dashed her hopes of getting a horse, the resourceful 15-year-old didn’t sit in her room and sulk. Instead, she turned to a cow, offering hours of training, tons of treats, cajoling and caresses.

The two are now soul mates and their daily routine involves grooming, petting, jumps and a roughly one-hour ride

How Energy Efficiency is “Lighting Up” the Streets of Philadelphia

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Apr 6, 2011

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Today President Obama is travelling to the Philadelphia area to hold a town hall event with employees at Gamesa Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of large-scale wind turbines, to further discuss the U.S. energy future.

In addition to his goal for increasing the US renewable energy portfolio and decreasing dependence on oil, energy efficiency ranks as vitally important for the country.

Not just in homes and buildings, Philadelphia has revved up its energy efficiency campaign in the streets.

How Energy Efficiency is “Lighting Up” the Streets of Philadelphia

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Apr 6, 2011

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Today President Obama is travelling to the Philadelphia area to hold a town hall event with employees at Gamesa Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of large-scale wind turbines, to further discuss the U.S. energy future.

In addition to his goal for increasing the US renewable energy portfolio and decreasing dependence on oil, energy efficiency ranks as vitally important for the country.

Not just in homes and buildings, Philadelphia has revved up its energy efficiency campaign in the streets.

How Awesome is Your State?

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Apr 6, 2011

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Every state is the best at something. Wyoming has the cleanest air, California is safest for workers, and Colorado has the lowest obesity rate. Wisconsin can boast the highest graduation rate and Ohio, the highest library usage (but, who knows how long it will endure with layoffs and lower salaries on the horizon in those struggling states). Florida offers the most affordable in-state college tuition.

Volunteers in Philadelphia Help Toads Mate

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Apr 6, 2011

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Spring means breeding season for toads and, in Philadelphia, that means closing off a city street so the tiny creatures are safe from traffic as they seek their mates.

Each year for the month of April, 150 volunteers organize the Toad Detour in the city’s Roxborough neighborhood, where American toads leave the woodlands of the 350-acre Schuylkill Center to breed across the road at an old reservoir.

New Diets for Cows, Sheep Could Cut Emissions

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Apr 6, 2011

New diets for cows and sheep could reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, research funded by Britain’s Department for environment shows.

Feeding the animals maize silage, naked oats and higher sugar grasses could reduce the amount of methane they produce, which is harmful to the environment and accounts for nine percent of all British greenhouse gas emissions.

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Tons of Unsold Food Donated by Sports Arenas in 60 Cities

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Apr 5, 2011

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25 tons of leftover food each year was dumped into landfills following Boston Bruin hockey games alone. Now, the lasagna and pizza, Italian sausage and panini sandwiches are donated to the Boston Rescue Mission to feed the city’s hungry, and the entire National Hockey League has followed suit.

Syd Mandelbaum began 21 years ago in Long Island, NY funneling donations of “rock star’ quality leftover food directly to a soup kitchen that he helped found in 1987. It was the opening chorus in a great symphony of charity and recycling that became “Rock and Wrap it Up”.

Tons of Unsold Food Donated by Sports Arenas in 60 Cities

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Apr 5, 2011

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25 tons of leftover food each year was dumped into landfills following Boston Bruin hockey games alone. Now, the lasagna and pizza, Italian sausage and panini sandwiches are donated to the Boston Rescue Mission to feed the city’s hungry, and the entire National Hockey League has followed suit.

Syd Mandelbaum began 21 years ago in Long Island, NY funneling donations of “rock star’ quality leftover food directly to a soup kitchen that he helped found in 1987. It was the opening chorus in a great symphony of charity and recycling that became “Rock and Wrap it Up”.

14 Tips for Getting Better Fuel Economy

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Apr 5, 2011

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With higher gas prices becoming a recurring reality, you should follow these tips to help reduce the amount of gas you use. Including advice about cruise control and what kind of gas and oil you should buy, these tips can save you money

1) Don’t Drive Like You Have a Dying Man in the Car Unless you Do

Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.

14 Tips for Getting Better Fuel Economy

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Apr 5, 2011

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With higher gas prices becoming a recurring reality, you should follow these tips to help reduce the amount of gas you use. Including advice about cruise control and what kind of gas and oil you should buy, these tips can save you money

1) Don’t Drive Like You Have a Dying Man in the Car Unless you Do

Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.

Boy Uses $8K of College Fund to Acquire Super Bowl Ring and Return it to Player

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Apr 5, 2011

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A 10-year-old Pittsburgh boy took $8,500 out of his college education fund to buy the Super Bowl XX ring that once belonged to former NFL standout “Refrigerator” Perry.

“I Googled Mr. Perry and saw that he had a disease and had to sell it because of rough times,” he said. “I thought he would want it more than I did.”

Pennsylvania Biodiesel Plant on Track for Record Year

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Apr 5, 2011

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Mixing 70 percent animal fat, and 30 percent used cooking oil, Pennsylvania’s largest biodiesel plant is on track to produce a record 40 million gallons of fuel this year, enough to rank among the nation’s five busiest plants.

Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture toured the Erie-based Hero BX plant last week, where trucks and trains refuel and 40 employees work round the clock, 365 days a year.

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MIT Collaborates to Create Energy From Water, Bring Power to 3 Billion People

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Apr 4, 2011

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The Tata Group announced a collaboration with MIT scientist Daniel Nocera, founder of SunCatalytix, to develop an electrical power source that uses only minute quantities of water. Through a technique that mimics photosynthesis the process may be able to meet the entire planet’s electricity demands for one day using only a swimming pool-sized container of water.

The process splits hydrogen from water to generate power from the sun.

MIT Collaborates to Create Energy From Water, Bring Power to 3 Billion People

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Apr 4, 2011

water-for-power from Sun Catalytix

The Tata Group announced a collaboration with MIT scientist Daniel Nocera, founder of SunCatalytix, to develop an electrical power source that uses only miniscule quantities of water. Through a technique that mimics photosynthesis the process may be able to meet the entire planet’s electricity demands for one day using only a swimming pool-sized container of water.

The process splits hydrogen from water to generate power from the sun.

Dog’s Sixth Sense Saves Owner From Tsunami

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Apr 4, 2011

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Normally, Babu does not enjoy taking walks. But, the elderly shih tzu, insisted on leaving the house minutes after the March 11 earthquake in Japan.

Babu stubbornly headed for a nearby hill rather than taking their usual route along the coastal city streets of Miyako. The owner relented and followed.

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Five New Alzheimer’s Genes Double Total as Doctors Unravel Disease Cause

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Apr 4, 2011

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Five new genes have been definitively linked to Alzheimer’s disease, doubling the total confirmed by scientists and opening new areas for research into an illness that affects 35 million people globally.

The genetic pathways were reported in two studies involving more than 50,000 people worldwide. Some of the connections found involve systems that control inflammation and cholesterol in the brain.

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