September 2011

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Nokia 500 hands-on

What's this, then?It's the Nokia 500, hanging out in the Vodafone booth.The 3.2-inch handset is awaiting an official release on the European carrier, which should be hitting around the October time frame here in Germany, according the rep we spoke with.Still no word on pricing from the carrier, but it was suggested to us that the handset would likely run в

Mel B gives birth, back to school made easy PLUS Josie drops 2 dress sizes

'Little one off to big school for the first time? Can you believe it's September already?The summer's flown by.In true goodtoknow style, it's been a busy old week here.Last night our very own and chatted to her about her starring role...no, not as Carrie Bradshaw, but as mum to James, 10, and twins Marion and Tabitha, 2.And she's not the only star to get us talking this week.......ladies, are you with us?It's nearly time again for the kids to go back to school, or maybe they're starting a new school for the first time.Our panel of experts including a nutritionist, psychologist, GP and money-saving expert answer your questions to make sure it all goes smoothly for both of you.Get homework ready!10 essential maths skills so you can help the kids Wow!How great does Josie Gibson look?Madonna looking brill at 53...and a peek back through her years in pop Discount vouchers

Voters blame Bush more than Obama for the economy

New drug for Type 1 diabetes 'developed'

Scientists claim to have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against Type 1 diabetes by developing a treatment which would save the sufferers from a lifetime of insulin injections.In Type 1 diabetes, the patient's faulty immune system targets the pancreas.Without treatment, this causes so much damage that it no longer naturally produces insulin to prevent blood sugar rising to levels
Corey Taylor takes over Q101.1!

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oh girl. I get it.

Let's get real here for a second.The majority of my readers are women.Don't worry, I know there are a few men too, and I love you for it!However, this post is for all the ladies out there.It is so ridiculously clear to me when that time of the month is about to make itself known.I don't get cramps.I don't get emotional.I just get SNACKY.I always want to be munching on something, and it DRIVES ME CRAZY.I am usually very self controlled when it comes to my eating, so I hate that insatiable feeling.

I have a lot of women ask me about the effect that their period has on their body, diet, and exercise, so hopefully I can help answer some of these questions.

Why do we have cravings for certain foods?В
Research has been done on the subject of PMS and food cravings, namely chocolate, and not much has been found.I would say that it is a positive a*sociation with food that gives us these cravings, period related or not.It is the same principle that goes with mindless eating, we a*sociate food with positive emotions.We go out to eat with the people we love.We eat at fun parties.We eat when we celebrate.The hormonal ups and downs we go through during our menstrual cycle can cause us to feel lethargic, down, and just plain blah.We then use food to get rid of those negative feelings and bring positive ones instead.

Why do we cramp and feel bloated prior to our period?В
Increased production of hormones are the cause of these fabulous sensations.Prostaglandins, the hormones of which we are speaking, are responsible for making the muscles of the uterus contract.Exercise is actually a great way to lessen the effects of cramps and bloating, so keep moving.If you are really feeling the pain a hot bath and some ibuprofen can do wonders.

What's with the weight gain?В
The question I get asked the most is about weight fluctuation during menstruation.I know.It sucks, but remind yourself that its all part of the program.Each women is different, but I generally see a 3-5 pound increase when my clients are on their periods.The good news.It always seems to even out.So, don't freak out if this is happening to you.Some things you can do to lessen the increase?Decrease the salt intake, keep up with your exercise, and try to fill your diet with healthy wh*le foods.What does a skipped period mean?В Those who are extreme/intense exercisers, who have an extremely low body weight, and or body fat percentage, may have experienced a skipped period.One skipped cycle isn't a huge issue, however if you are noticing several skipped in a row, or you have lost your period altogether go see a doctor.These could be signs of exercise addiction or eating disorders, and both of these scenarios can be life threatening.If this is the case please, please, please seek help.

The good news is that exercise and eating a healthy diet really can help lessen the effects that PMS can have on you when that time of the month arrives, so aside from the many other reasons to exercise...add that to the list.I have always been lucky to stay fairly cramp-free, and I really believe it's because I am a diligent exerciser.Try to eat a healthy diet, drink a lot of water, and combat the cravings with good healthy foods.It isn't uncommon for women to feel tired during their periods, bur this lack of energy doesn't mean you need to check out of life and sleep for days.You'll be surprised at how getting moving can actually help to boost your energy levels.Do you have any other female-ish questions for me?Please...ask away.Are you one that craves certain things or becomes very snacky when that fab time of the month rolls around?It is great to be aware that you are because it can help you to combat it!Now, let's hope I don't have to hide the Skippy Natural tomorrow.

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Warning Warming Streams Could Be The End For Salmon

Warming streams could spell the end of spring-run Chinook salmon in California by the end of the century, according to a study by scientists at UC Davis, the Stockholm Environment Institute and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Spring-run Chinook salmon, photographed in Butte Creek, upstream from Centerville, Calif., may become extinct in the future due to warming waters.

There are options for managing water resources to protect the salmon runs, although they would impact hydroelectric power generation, said Lisa Thompson, director of the Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture at UC Davis.A paper describing the study is published online this week by the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.

«There are things that we can do so that we have the water we need and also have something left for the fish,» Thompson said.

Working with Marisa Escobar and David Purkey at SEI’s Davis office, Thompson and colleagues at UC Davis used a model of the Butte Creek watershed, taking into account the dams and hydropower installations along the river, combined with a model of the salmon population, to test the effect of different water management strategies on the fish.They fed in scenarios for climate change out to 2099 from models developed by David Yates at NCAR in Boulder, Colo.

In almost all scenarios, the fish died out because streams became too warm for adults to survive the summer to spawn in the fall.

The only option that preserved salmon populations, at least for a few decades, was to reduce diversions for hydropower generation at the warmest time of the year.

«If we leave the water in the stream at key times of the year, the stream stays cooler and fish can make it through to the fall,» Thompson said.

Summer, of course, is also peak season for energy demand in California.But Thompson noted that it might be possible to generate more power upstream while holding water for salmon at other locations.

Hydropower is often part of renewable energy portfolios designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Purkey said, but it can complicate efforts to adapt water management regimes to a warming world.Yet it need not be all-or-nothing, he said.

«The goal should be to identify regulatory regimes which meet ecosystem objectives with minimal impact on hydropower production,» he said.«The kind of work we did in Butte Creek is essential to seeking these outcomes.»

There are also other options that are yet to be fully tested, Thompson said, such as storing cold water upstream and dumping it into the river during a heat wave.That would both help fish and create a surge of hydropower.

Salmon are already under stress from multiple causes, including pollution, and introduced predators and competitors, Thompson said.Even if those problems were solved, temperature alone would finish off the salmon but that problem can be fixed, she said.

«I swim with these fish, they’re magnificent,» Thompson said.«We don’t want to give up on them.»

Other co-authors of the paper are graduate student Christopher Mosser and Professor Peter Moyle, both at the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, UC Davis.The study was funded by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.
Contacts and sources:
Andy Fell
University of California - Davis

K and the days of summer

Myth busted: Potatoes help fight BP sans weight gain

Myth busted: Potatoes help fight BP sans weight gain
Times of India
Sep 2, 2011

LONDON: Potatoes are generally discarded by most people as fatty food.But, a new study now claims that eating spuds daily can help lower your blood pressure; and moreover, there is also no weight gain involved.In the study, researchers fed 18 volunteers six to eight spuds twice a day.

Most of those taking part were overweight or obese and on pills to lower blood pressure.And, the spuds used were purple ones cooked unpeeled in a microwave.But researchers believe that redskin potatoes and white potatoes may have similar effects.

After a month, the upper of their blood pressure reading when blood is pumped with each beat of the heart, was down by 3.5%.Diastolic or the lower readings decreased by 4.3%.In addition, none of the volunteers put on any weight, the Daily Mail reported.

"Mention 'potato' and people think 'fattening, high carbs, empty calories'.We hope our research helps to remake potato's popular nutritional image," lead researcher Dr Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania was quoted as saying.

K and the days of summer