The Science of Toning Shoes Zorani New scientific experiments can be inspired by a simple question, and in the case of John Mercer, that question was, “So, John, do toning shoes work?” Dr. Mercer, a professor of biomechanics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was talking with a friend who runs an athletic shoe store. The friend told him that customers were coming in and requesting toning shoes, which are soft sneakers, often with a rocker-shaped sole, that promise to exercise and tighten muscles in the calves, thighs and buttocks. The store owner carried various models of the toning shoes. Dr. But as it turned out, according to results presented in June at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, muscle activation and oxygen consumption were almost identical whether the women wore walking shoes or Shape-ups. Dr. Other results have been a bit more equivocal. “We know that the force value changed,” said Heidi A.
New Spectacular Skateboard Artwork by Haroshi Japanese artist Haroshi creates some truly impressive sculptures out of a very uncommon medium. By taking old, broken, or abandoned skateboards, he repurposes them for his artwork. We've featured his stellar pieces before, and now he's back with some more incredible recycled skateboard deck works. The new set features astounding and colorful carvings of a fire hydrant, a full length arm, an enormous skateboard wheel, a playable guitar, and an unfinished dog head. Haroshi's website via [Daily Du Jour]
Cotton paper Cotton paper is made from cotton linters or cotton from used cloths (rags) as the primary material source, hence the name rag paper. Cotton paper is superior in both strength and durability to wood pulp-based paper, which may contain high concentrations of acids. Properties[edit] Certain cotton fibre paper is known to last hundreds of years without appreciable fading, discoloration, or deterioration,[1] so it is often used for important documents such as the archival copies of dissertations or theses. Cotton paper is typically graded as 25%, 50%, or 100% cotton. Uses[edit] Cotton paper is used in some countries' modern banknotes. Cotton bond paper can be found at most stores that sell stationery and other office products. Higher quality art papers are often made from cotton. Also it has found extensive use as a Printed Circuit Board substrate when mixed with epoxy resins and classified into CEM 1, CEM 2 etc. History[edit] See also[edit] References[edit]
Romantically Apocalyptic - 63 Polymer Polymer notes carry benefits that you’ll appreciate as you make those basic transactions of everyday life. Secure Their leading-edge security features are easy to verify and hard to counterfeit. Durable They last at least 2.5 times longer than paper notes, reducing processing and replacement costs and environmental impact. Innovative The detailed metallic imagery carried in a transparent area of the notes makes for one-of-a-kind currency. Easy to Handle The new notes feel different from paper notes, but are just as simple to use.
Gothic horror illustrations by Tatsuya Morino Artist Tatsuya Morino puts a unique twist on the great monsters of Gothic literature in a series of illustrations featured in the book Kaibutsu Gensō Gashū. Frankenstein - Mary Shelley, 1818 [+] The Fly - George Langelaan, 1957 Moxon's Master - Ambrose Bierce, 1919 The Hound of the Baskervilles - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1901 The Voice in the Night - William Hope Hodgson, 1907 War with the Newts (Válka s mloky) - Karel Čapek, 1936 The Sea Raiders - H.G. Morlock (from The Time Machine) - H.G. Dracula - Bram Stoker, 1897 The Flowering of the Strange Orchid - H.G. The Murders in the Rue Morgue - Edgar Allan Poe, 1841 Moby Dick - Herman Melville, 1851 La Vénus d'Ille - Prosper Mérimée, 1837 The Dunwich Horror - H.P. The War of the Worlds - H.G. The Terror of Blue John Gap - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1912 The Hunting of the Snark - Lewis Carroll, 1874 Nyarlathotep - H.P. Empire of the Ants - H.G. The Call of Cthulhu - H.P.
Capsaicin as a Possible Drug Abuse Deterrent Harvard Medical School’s Professor Clifford Woolf has proposed a radical way to combat drug abuse. He suggests using capsaicin to deter the abuse of certain extended-release drugs such as OxyContin and Ritalin. These morphine-based drugs, when taken as prescribed, release their opioids over time. But when crushed and snorted, swallowed or injected intravenously, they produce an intense high that is addictive. Woolf argues that adding capsaicin to the drug capsules is safe. In an interview with the Harvard University Gazette, Woolf said "imagine snorting an extract of 50 jalapeno peppers and you get the idea." To date, the professor’s proposal is still in the preliminary stages of development and the additive is yet to enter the production stage. (Source: Wikipedia,
All About Shadows Well not all about them, but this should help point you in the right direction. I’ve had a few people ask about the construction of shadows. I’ll talk about two types here and I’ll be up front here – I won’t cover every situation or even more complex scenarios, but the principles here will help you construct fairly accurate and believable shadows when sketching. Shadow? Shadows occur when an object obstructs the path of light. Since drop shadows are simple enough, I’ll cover another kind here – the Artificial Light Shadow. Before we continue, if you’re into the more technical of explanations, you can check out this website. Natural Light Shadow Technically speaking, there is no difference between an artificial light source and a sunlight source. See more after the break… Since the difference is negligible, we will assume the light rays in our sketches to be parallel as well. Artificial Light Shadow Well, hope this covers some simple shadow tips.
German Children's Book 11 comic-book superteams worthy of a shot at big-screen glory With Marvel releasing The Avengers next year and DC slowly but surely progressing to an eventual Justice League movie, we thought it was worth looking at some other collections of superpowered studs to see who else could thrive on the silver screen. Runaways Marvel Comics There has been a Runaways movie in development for some time now, but hopefully the title created by Y: The Last Man's Brian K. Vaughan—about a group of superpowered teens who hit the road after learning that their parents are the world's greatest villains—finds its way out of development hell. Birds of Prey DC Comics Even though Chuck Dixon wrote the first 50-some-odd issues of this femme-centric tem book, Birds of Prey really flowered once Gail Simone took it over in 2003. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen America's Best Comics Yes, there was already an incredibly dumb movie based on Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neil's comic. Suicide Squad Villains. Sgt. Once upon a time, war books were a staple of comics publishing.
Denial of pregnancy Denial of pregnancy (also called pregnancy denial) is a rare form of denial exhibited by women to either the fact or the implications of their own pregnancy. One study found that women who denied their pregnancy represented 0.26% of all deliveries. [1] Psychotic denial[edit] This is a form of denial that is so extreme as to fall under the category of delusion. While physical symptoms of pregnancy do usually occur they are sometimes misinterpreted by the woman. Some women interpret the sensation of something growing inside them as cancer, or a blood clot. References[edit] Jump up ^ Friedman SH, Heneghan A, Rosenthal M "Characteristics of Women Who Deny or Conceal Pregnancy" Psychosomatics 48:117-122, March-April 2007 doi:10.1176/appi.psy.48.2.117 up ^ Miller LJ. See also[edit] false pregnancy