British student invents fridge fit for Africa.If it's not already explained well enough in the image from Mail Online, this rather small "eco-fridge" is a really great idea. Instead of the food inside the container getting hot the water does and evaporates. It's so simple and yet this is the first time I ever heard of this type of system. I had no idea water could keep a cylinder of food at 6C (42.8F). It's no ice box, but I can imagine that this incredible invention is a blessing to the poor in Africa. I'm sure it won't be easy to constantly replenish this portable fridge with fresh water to keep it working, but it's better than the alternative and I'm sure there will be a few improvements some time in the future. Thanks Emily Cummins for emphasizing the point that brilliant inventions don't have to be complicated or expensive. I wish her good luck and hope Africans will have slightly better lives from now on.
Since I have little time to write up a full summarized report on all the really sweet inventions and secrets I've come across while at college, I'm just gonna put them all in one big list.- Have someone else take over your cell phone contract, get a temporary one, and find a better plan without having to wait for the contract to end.
- Create a visually appealing virtual desktop with myGoya just in case your real desktop isn't enough.
- Chat with people looking at the same website as you or leave messages for others to read about the website with Chatsum or Xpanity.
- Cooking 16 healthy burgers at home is cheaper than buying 16 fattening, sodium filled McDonald's burgers.
- With the way we're using resources, the earth is expected to "expire" by 2050.
- If heated at 680 degrees, a teflon coated pan WILL release toxic gases that can make you ill or possible cause death.
- British scientists are positive that they have created a "miracle tube" that can cut heating bills in half because it produces more energy than is put into it.
- A technology that can possibly fit over 1 terabyte (20 times larger than a full Blu-ray disk) of data onto a single disk could end the Blu-ray vs HD-DVD battle.
- Turn any laptop into a tablet pc with this cool pen.
- Quantum computer technology can greatly increase processing power and speed on normal computers.
- Magnetically powered refrigerator that doesn't need electricity to come out in 2010.
- Anti-aging pill could be on the market in 10 years by forcing the activation of the SIRT2 gene normally activated through eating a strict low-calorie diet.
- "Pollution-eating cement" actually speeds up the chemical process of turning air pollutants into less dangerous compounds like water, carbon dioxide, and nitrates.
- Bottle turns dirty water into clean drinking water in seconds without constantly changing the filter will prove valuable to millions of people.
- Pee powered batteries are reusable up to 10 years but only give out a third of the power that alkaline batteries produce.
- Clever student came up with a way to create power by adding odd looking wind turbines to highways that rotate when cars pass underneath making a lot of energy.
- Ethanol as a fuel source is a scam because it costs almost as much as gasoline and while "our current ethanol production represents only 3.5 percent of our gasoline consumption... it consumes twenty percent of the entire U.S. corn crop, causing the price of corn to double..."
- Sugar cane is MUCH more efficient than ethanol as a fuel source but with so high tariffs how can we even get it over here?
- Vehicles can run on compressed air leaving behind no pollutants and can go extremely long distances at speeds up to 135 mph on a single tank while refueling takes a matter of hours over night.
- Burning salt water using radio waves may be the next big, not to mention abundant, fuel source.
- Apparently smart people tend to be liberal while the not-so-educated people will most likely be conservative says this study.
- Student punished for wearing religious attire while school thinks it's disruptive.
- "Bush Administration Says Warrantless Eavesdropping Cannot Be Questioned"
- Leaders of America, Canada, and Mexico could be planning to combine all three countries into a very frightening and all powerful super-government.
- The Federal Reserve is an illegal private bank creating money out of thin air while convincing people for nearly 100 years that a piece of paper has value.
- Government is using authorities to crush opponents in order to create a Police State through Operation FALCON.
- The facts about 9/11 are alarming to the point that our government could have perpetrated or at least allowed it to happen.
- The best way to keep Americans ignorant to what's going on and to not question the government is to have political debates but limit the spectrum of topics to give the illusion of free thinking when it's really just propaganda.
- Speak out, and actually be heard, for or against something with YouMob.
An entire kitchen, including the sink, in one space-saving cylindrical cabinet.Probably the best invention for a kitchen since the microwave, "kitchen-in-a-cylinder" has everything anyone would ever need to cook food in one compact design. It has a mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stove, pantry, sink, dishwasher, and (surprisingly) plenty of counter space. When it's not in use there's a sliding door that covers it all off for a nice clean look. I'm sure apartment architects and people who rent will rejoice when they hear of this amazing kitchen innovation that will yield more space for the bath, bed, or living room. This might be the perfect thing to even have in small vacation homes, college dorms, or ski lofts.
Healthy:5. Cheerios - you really can't go wrong when you choose a box of cheerios, but the MultiGrain ones are better while the Frosted ones are the worst.4. Slim Fast shake - a fruit shake is nice, but doesn't offer much in nutrition so that's where the Slim Fast comes in. Just add your own fresh or frozen fruits with ice and vanilla along with some Slim Fast powder into a blender. It's best if you also have a slice or two of whole grain toast as well.
3. Total - nothing can compare to 100% of practically everything in just one bowl of cereal.
2. Kashi - they're all natural, come in tons of different forms, and they're delicious. Try Kashi cereal, bars, or waffles.
1. Vegetables - you can't BEET veggies for breakfast! Try these tasty veggie smoothie recipes.Quick:5. Bag of cereal - I know, it's lame, but you're still getting better nutrition than toaster pastries.
4. Yogurt and fruit - Yoplait + apple/orange/pear/plum = on the go breakfast
3. Muffin - messy, but if you choose the whole grain or bran muffins then it's worth it.
2. Slim Fast bar - they're like candy bars but with nutrition.
1. Cereal bars - you can go with a Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bar if you're really in a rush, but if you have some time the day before make your own breakfast bars. Kind of like Rice Crispy Bars but you make them with your own cereal.Top Pick:Kashi - there are so many different varieties whether you have time to cook or have to leave in a hurry. Not to mention that they're so healthy and surprisingly tasty.
Shoes deform strong natural feet into weak ones.Reading the Nature's Magic Bullet article really shocked me when it said that shoes lead to bad posture, distorted feet, and an increase in common ailments! It sounds totally unbelievable and ridiculous, but then again could it really be that simple as going barefoot to lower one's risk of contracting multiple sclerosis, lung cancer, or other common diseases? First a history lesson: shoes were widely used in order to protect feet from sharp objects, keep them clean, and show off one's social status. A pointed foot was a desired shape to make one's foot look more aristocratic, but then the style of compressing and squeezing together toes became the norm. There never was a shoe that complemented a natural formation where one could draw a line from the big toe to the heel (as pictured). Instead, feet adapted to the fit of the shoe because that's what feet are supposed to do: adapt. There are many people around the world who go barefoot, have natural spacing between the toes, called a gait, and their feet, not to mention their health, are completely fine. Crazy right? You'd think that without shoes your soft feet are exposed to all sorts of dangers, but soft, vulnerable feet are caused by shoes in the first place! If someone goes barefoot, nature made it so that feet adapt to the environment, which is why arch supports are bogus since doctors still buy into wearing shoes all the time as a means to protect one's feet when, in reality, shoes make people lose natural formations. Unshod (yes that's the correct spelling for "without shoes") people, not only those in the wild but also those living in urban environments, have great natural arches, resilient soles, and are less likely to develop improper posture along with general wellness all because of their foot shape. I mean, you could ignore this and say it's stupid, but if going barefoot whenever possible, as nature intended, is all it takes to prevent simple problems and diseases then it doesn't sound so crazy anymore.
Cocoa extract in chocolate strengthens enamel.
According to Arman Sadeghpour from Tulane University, naturally occurring cocoa in chocolate "might be an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste." Everybody should know that fluoride is a very dangerous chemical and it's toxic at high doses. Fluoride is good since it poisons bacteria found in your mouth, but, like most poisons, it harms everything including you. That's why there are warning labels on toothpaste that say "if ingested call for emergency." Flouride can cause fluorosis, slight memory impairments in children, and even death. The reason why fluoride was even allowed to be fed to us is because there was a large amount of it laying around a century ago so big business decided to get rid of it and make a profit. Adding fluoride to water has been outlawed in many countries, but people still haven't caught on in America so it's still a common practice. Anyway, cocoa extract toothpaste won't be recommended at your dentist's office any time soon, so until then you don't have to feel guilty about having a little chocolate; it's for healthy teeth.
Scientists claim quantum tunneling allows photons to exceed the speed of light.
It's suddenly all over the internet but I'll sum it up:
Einstein - "you need an infinite amount of energy to go faster than 186,000 miles per second."
German physicist - "the detector just picked up that some photons instantaneously went from one prism to the next with a 3 ft. gap!"
Einstein - "well, that's just absurd."
German physicist - "It's quantum tunneling! I'm sure of it!"
Einstein - "you know, my laws haven't been broken before, why would they suddenly not apply to you?"
German physicist - "I proved Einstein wrong! I'm telling everybody without considering another theory!"
Einstein - "oh boy..."
Scientist observes preventative cancer gene.Well America didn't jump for joy when laetrile poisoned cancerous cells nor did anyone take notice when DCA destroyed cancer by switching on inert mitochondria, so hopefully people will hear about gene therapy. A Canadian scientist just recently discovered something remarkable when the gene HACE 1 is activated; it prevents cancer! The gene does so by helping "cells fight off stress that, left unchecked, opens the door to formation of multiple tumours" according to Daily Kos. Now, nothing is certain since this is still fairly new but maybe this time a cancer cure won't be ignored.
10 life style changes that really do make you lose weight.I think that g333k.glimpsr is on to something when they released "8 easy things you can do to lose fat." I'll not only list what their list, but I'll also add some really simple tricks that I've picked up. Read everything to get some tips to help you lose weight without doing major dieting or exercising.
1. Say good-bye to soda. It's terrible for your health! Drink juice or water instead.
2. Forget fast-food. There's WAY too much fat and sodium in anything you order. Make your own damn food!
3. Limit sugary foods. Take one or two cookies from the packaging and set them on a plate, close the package putting it in a plastic bag, and go into another room to eat your cookies slowly. You'll be less tempted to sit and eat the whole package that way. For ice cream use one of those bowls you melt butter in instead of those soup bowls or worse, eating straight from the carton.
4. Less carbs. I know, it's obvious, but you have to train yourself to eat other foods. Say yes to meat, greens, and fruit and no to bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes. Stuff your sandwiches with meat, have more salads, and bowl of berries with yogurt for dessert. If you must have carbs, take a bite and put your fork down or set it down if it's a finger food and then keep your hands on your lap until you've swallowed it all before having another bite or have a sip of your drink between bites.
5. Protein is the key. I don't mean upgrading to the triple patty hamburger or the grande taco, I'm talking about snacking on granola, nuts, veggies, and better quality meat.
6. Minimize size, maximize quantity. Don't eat until you're stuffed, whatever you're eating just split everything in half with someone else. In another couple of hours eat more, but less of it, get it? Eat often, but in snack size portions.
7. Snack. Yep, you can and should have healthy snacks every day, like carrots with ranch dressing, a nutrition bar, or a bag of cereal with no more than 100 calories per cup.
8. Wait 3 hours after eating before sleeping. Believe me, this helps A LOT. Occupy yourself after dinner so you're not tempted to snack.
9. Get more sleep. It's tough and I realize that, but you gotta do it if you want to lose that weight. Go to bed 15 minutes earlier than you usually do each day until you reach 10 or 11 so that you can squeeze in an hour or two of more sleep.
10. Get active. Well duh, it's the same thing as exercise, but you don't have to weight lift, run, or go to the gym. With just a few hours every week, do some DDR (Dance Dance Revolution), play ping-pong, practice more in a sport, walk or ride your bike to your destination, or do 10 sit-ups or push-ups or whatever during the tv commercials.
I've lost nearly 10 pounds in just a week by following these steps!
Russia wants control over the North Pole.
Ever since 2001, Russia has requested to make the arctic a part of Siberia. But the rest of the world isn't convinced just yet. There's plenty of oil up there and everyone wants a chunk of the profit so this battle is going to go on for a while.
Hide or find treasure world wide with Geocaching.
Haven't you wished that life was more like a treasure hunt game? Well, it has been since 2004! There are millions of hidden items all over the world and possibly in your backyard. Sign-up for Geocaching at their website and you can search for treasure, like the one pictured above, people have hidden near you.
When I searched for stuff near me there were 10 treasures in a 3 mile radius around my house! I couldn't believe it! Go ahead and try it out for yourself.
British student invents fridge fit for Africa.
