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Curry vs. obesity and diabetes (in mice, anyway)
22.06.2008 02:22
boingboing.net
Findings presented to ENDO 2008, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco this week, show that a spice found in curries has remarkable properties when administered to obese and diabetic mice: "It's too early to tell whether increasing dietary curcumin [through turmeric] intake in obese people with diabetes will show a similar benefit," Dr. Tortoriello said. "Although the daily intake of curcumin one might have to consume as a primary diabetes treatment is likely impractical, it is entirely possible that lower dosages of curcumin could nicely complement our traditional therapies as a natural and safe treatment." For now, the conclusion that Dr. Tortoriello and his colleagues have reached is that turmeric – and its active anti-oxidant ingredient, curcumin – reverses many of the inflammatory and metabolic problems associated with obesity and improves blood-sugar control in mouse models of Type 2 diabetes. Link (Thanks, Marilyn!)...
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Culture & Arts
Miniature Paris replica made from trash
22.06.2008 02:22
boingboing.net
Gerard Brion's garden in the south France town of Vaissac contains a replica of Paris built from junk, trash, glue and paint. The Frenchman, 29, has spent 15 years crafting landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Sacré Coeur out of old concrete blocks, baby food jars and soup tins. Link (via Craft!)...
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Culture & Arts
Cylons explain DRM
22.06.2008 02:22
boingboing.net
Z sez, "LonelyCylon15 (an ongoing YouTube project edited by ChurchHatesTucker) explains why DRM is a bad idea." Link (Thanks, Z!)...
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Culture & Arts
Dance mix of Canadian Minister of Industry Jim Prentice lying about Canadian DMCA
22.06.2008 02:22
boingboing.net
Here's a fine little dance remix of Canadian Industry Minister Jim Prentice ducking questions about his terrible new copyright proposal, Bill C61 (AKA the Canadian DMCA), on the CBC Radio show Search Engine. Link (Thanks, Rick!) See also: Canadian Industry Minister lies about his Canadian DMCA on national radio, then hangs up...
World
Culture & Arts
Hail Of Bullets - ...Of Frost And War
22.06.2008 02:22
roomthirteen.com
This album really does need to fall 'under' a hail of bullets!
World
Books & CD
Mexican Institute Of Sound - Mejico Maxico
22.06.2008 02:22
roomthirteen.com
An unauthentic slice of wishy washy electronica from the latin quarter.
World
Books & CD
36 Crazyfists - The Tide And Its Takers
22.06.2008 02:21
roomthirteen.com
Arty progression from these Alaskan Metallers or just a mish-mash of styles thrown together?
World
Books & CD
Wild Beasts - Limbo Panto
22.06.2008 02:21
roomthirteen.com
An interesting debut with potential and occasionally inspired moments of catchy pop goodness.
World
Books & CD
Eco Data 6/23/08
22.06.2008 02:21
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E-commerce
Typhoon death toll at 80 in Philippines
22.06.2008 01:20
usatoday.com
Typhoon Fengshen lashed the Philippines for a second day Sunday, leaving at least 80 people dead as it submerged entire communities ...
USA
Weather Forecast
Who was biggest NBA draft bust ever? Cast your vote
22.06.2008 01:19
usatoday.com
The history of the NBA draft is full of players who went bust, failing to realize their potential in the pro ranks. But which ...
USA
Basketball
James, Wade will lead U.S. Olympic team
22.06.2008 01:19
usatoday.com
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade cruised city streets on bicycles Saturday for charity. Soon, the NBA superstars will be touring ...
USA
Basketball
NBA demands $1.4 million from disgraced ex-ref Donaghy
22.06.2008 01:19
usatoday.com
The NBA wants disgraced referee Tim Donaghy to pay the league $1.4 million, including his wages for games on which he bet or ...
USA
Basketball
In court, Sonics contend Seattle tried to price team out of move
22.06.2008 01:19
usatoday.com
The SuperSonics said in court Friday that the city of Seattle tried to make it too expensive for them to leave town. The accusations ...
USA
Basketball
Citing injury concern, Stoudemire turns down Team USA
22.06.2008 01:19
usatoday.com
Suns star Amare Stoudemire declined the opportunity to be an Olympian this summer for USA Basketball. Jerry Colangelo, managing ...
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Basketball
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