Infants at age 3 months who had newborn blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D — a measurement of vitamin D — below 25 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) were twice as likely to develop respiratory infections compared with infants who had levels at 75 nmol/L or higher, according to an international study.
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Group of men arrested in Britain had London embassy in sights, State Department says
Continue reading …Pat Buchanan Predicts Palin Will Get the ‘Pole Position’ in the Republican Presidential Primaries
December 27, 2010 No Comment
Click here to view this media After Eleanor Clift pointed out that there’s no way Republicans want to see Sarah Palin nominated for president because she doesn’t have a very good chance of winning, Pat Buchanan names her as his “Person of the Year” and thinks she’s got the “polo position” for the GOP primary. Looks like Uncle Pat’s going to stick with his grifter girlfriend until the bitter end when she claims the horrible meanies in the “lamestream media” unfairly forced her out of the race.
Continue reading …Inhabitat’s Week in Green: rocket fuel, recycled jeans, and the electric eel powered Christmas tree
December 27, 2010 No Comment
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green. Eco transportation took off this week as researchers in Sweden discovered a new molecule that could make rocket fuel 30 percent more efficient. We also caught up with Russia’s plans to construct a new high-speed rail system for the 2018 World Cup, and we saw several major auto manufacturers give their vehicles green upgrades – Ford announced it will insulate its 2010 Focus with recycled jeans , and Chevrolet launched plans to transform 100,000 pounds of used oil booms into parts for the Volt. The past week also saw bright horizons dawn for renewable energy as the world’s largest parabolic trough solar plant received a $1.5 billion DOE loan. The world of consumer tech was energized by the sun’s rays as Toshiba unveiled a new solar-powered e-book reader and one designer developed a solar-powered desalination system that could keep shipwrecked survivors alive at sea. We also brought you artist Michael McKean’s plan to shoot rainbows across the sky at will with his solar-powered rainbow generator . Speaking of spreading renewable cheer, this month Japan’s Enoshima Aquarium unveiled the world’s first Christmas tree powered by an electric eel . The FAA also got into the holiday spirit as they approved a next-gen Santa sleigh that delivers gifts 53% faster, and if you unwrapped a new video game system this year, you may be interested to know that the Nintendo Wii was recently crowned the most energy-efficient next-gen gaming console . Finally, if the wintry weather has you feeling down, just take a peek inside this supermassive airship hangar , transformed into a year-round tropical island getaway. Inhabitat’s Week in Green: rocket fuel, recycled jeans, and the electric eel powered Christmas tree originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Among the cities hard hit by a heavy snowstorm was Boston, where residents Monday were digging out, while travelers were waiting for airline service to be restored. (Dec. 27)
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Lieberman pushes controversial IDF conversion bill ahead of state budget vote, haredim object
Continue reading …We know you didn’t get this Steampunk Etch-a-Sketh for Christmas, but you probably want it now, don’t you?
December 27, 2010 No Comment
What you’re looking at above is a real, actual object found in the material world. It’s an Etch-a-Sketch so modified, as to look like a glorious leftover from a bygone era that never was. What era, you ask? Oh, the Victorian era — so named for the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch — with a great dash of fancy added into the mix. We’re talking alternate history, people! A history so wonderful, so beautiful, that a lowly red plastic Etch-a-Sketch could end up both complex and inordinately heavy looking. Made by an industrious youth as a Christmas gift for a chum, we couldn’t imagine a better way to make this boring old gadget look so jolly well festive. Hurrah! We know you didn’t get this Steampunk Etch-a-Sketh for Christmas, but you probably want it now, don’t you? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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New York City officials say abandoned cars left on city streets slowed efforts to clear streets after a massive post-Christmas snowstorm. (Dec. 27)
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Photo: MSNBC One of the few amusing side notes in the BP Gulf spill saga was Kevin Costner riding to the rescue with an oil-sucking machine his scientist brother had built. Even more surprising was news that the machine was deemed effective, and
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Researchers report that infants fed cow milk formula gained more weight more quickly than infants fed protein hydrolysate formulas, which are also known as hypoallergenic formulas meant for babies who have problems digesting certain proteins. Researchers report that infants fed cow milk formula gained more weight more quickly than infants fed protein hydrolysate formulas, which are also known as hypoallergenic formulas meant for babies who have problems digesting certain proteins.
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