tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57795312024-03-12T19:31:42.361-07:00Rolling Pebbles"Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-64025926363259676182023-11-09T12:35:00.005-08:002023-11-09T12:46:28.673-08:00Solar panels of the futureIt is called perovskite.The unique physical properties of perovskite materials such as high-absorption coefficient, long-range ambipolar charge transport, low exciton-binding energy, high dielectric constant, ferroelectric properties, etc. have gained a huge interest in these materials for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications.University of Berlin mineralogist Gustavus Rose discovered Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-82549839667682290392023-03-03T13:31:00.002-08:002023-12-06T13:31:14.965-08:00Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 4,700 human-made substances that are used as surfactants, lubricants, repellents (for dirt, water, and grease). They can be found in certain firefighting foams, textiles (including carpets, furniture, and clothing), cosmetics, and in food packaging materials.Adverse environmental and health effects have been observed for Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-1383599271171844362022-07-13T17:42:00.000-07:002022-07-13T17:42:19.862-07:00From 'sick care' to 'health care' The American healthcare system is one of the world’s most expensive, yet health outcomes frequently are no better than other developed nations. Why is this happening? The key issue is that we have a medical system that is designed to successfully treat disease, rather than a system invested in maximizing the wellbeing of individuals prior to illness. As chronic diseases are on the riseRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-34670062154754193352021-11-29T16:41:00.005-08:002021-11-29T16:42:47.758-08:00A simple diet to drop your elevated blood pressure A healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to prevent blood pressure from reaching dangerously high levels. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of hypertension, but there is one vegetable that can be considered a true ‘superfood’ when it comes to lowering blood pressure.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an extremely dangerous pathology that can cause aRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-41992608879683093742021-10-29T13:52:00.002-07:002021-10-29T13:53:55.778-07:00FDA grants breakthrough designation to urine-based liquid biopsy for prostate cancer - miR Sentinel PCC4 Assay The miR Sentinel PCC4 Assay is a non-invasive test that has achieved sensitivity and specificity rates above 90% for both detecting and classifying prostate tumors.The FDA has granted a breakthrough device designation to the miR Sentinel PCC4 Assay (miR Sentinel Prostate Test), a urine-based, non-invasive test that can be used to diagnose, classify, and monitor prostate cancer.1Initial dataRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-2859162502840545702021-10-08T10:19:00.012-07:002021-10-14T13:17:43.758-07:00Reduce breast size without surgery: 5 ways! The sudden weight you tend to put on your breasts post-pregnancy or after a sudden increase in your weight can be inconvenient. Several factors determine the size of your breasts - genetics, the body mass index, your age or even breastfeeding. So, if you are trying to get your breasts to look less saggy without undergoing surgery, we have your back. Read on to know more about the Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-19502942170844953902021-09-22T12:01:00.005-07:002021-09-22T12:01:57.878-07:00How to Reduce the Long-term Effects of High Blood Pressure in Obese People? One of the methods is thru medications which is briefly described bellow:If lifestyle modifications have not been successful in achieving weight reduction and blood pressure control, the statement suggests prescription medications may be considered for people who have obesity or overweight.A newer class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists has been shown to help with sustained Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-3173144483674193862021-09-16T09:42:00.001-07:002021-09-16T09:42:08.179-07:00Vitamin D may protect severe Covid infection, death: StudyVitamin D may protect severe Covid infection, death: Study: London, Sep 16 (IANS): Good amount of Vitamin D in the body before Covid-19 infection can prevent severe disease and death, according to an international study.
A team from Trinity College in Ireland, University of Edinburgh in Scotland and Zhejiang University in China for the first time looked at both genetically-pre.....Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-6609900222736164582021-02-12T15:11:00.004-08:002021-02-12T15:11:30.222-08:00New prostate cancer test avoids unnecessary biopsiesCurrently, one of doctors' best methods for detecting prostate cancer is a blood test for prostate-specific antigen, commonly known as the PSA test. Elevated PSA levels may indicate cancer, but the majority of men with an elevated PSA do not actually have prostate cancer.To determine which patients do and do not have cancer, men with an elevated PSA test undergo an invasive procedure called a Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-51753773511410850442021-01-11T10:00:00.006-08:002021-01-11T10:00:50.612-08:00Sunlight converts plastic waste to hydrogen fuelA simple sunlight-driven process transforms plastic waste into hydrogen and other useful chemicals. The process, called photoreforming, is simple. They drop the photocatalyst onto the plastic then immerse the plastic in an alkaline solution. Irradiation with sunlight reduces water from the solution to hydrogen while the plastic polymers simultaneously oxidise to small organic moleculesRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-22878665112880325082020-12-09T15:57:00.005-08:002020-12-09T15:57:49.492-08:00How to register a Kindle DX in 2020 I recently repaired a Kindle DX for a friend. As part of that, I reset it to factory defaults. When I went to register it so it would connect to his Amazon Account, I received the following error:Your Kindle is unable to connect at this time. Please try again later. If the problem persists, please restart your Kindle from the menu in Settings and try again.I confirmed the Kindle was runningRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-84166520824234973082020-05-25T11:56:00.010-07:002020-05-28T12:22:30.541-07:00Understanding The Difference Between XLS And XLSX In Tabular Form
Understanding The Difference Between XLS And XLSX In Tabular Form
Basis of Comparison XLS XLSX Version XLS is the older version of Microsoft Excel. XLSX is the latest version of Microsoft Excel Main Difference XLS is the default file format for the 2003 version of Excel XLSX is the file format for versions since 2007. StorageRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-84406677359060190522020-03-11T16:01:00.001-07:002020-12-14T10:38:13.818-08:00If I was exposed to COVID-19, how long would it take for me to become sick?The time between exposure to a contagious illness and the onset of symptoms is called the “incubation period.” Based on what has been seen previously with similar viruses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated the incubation period for COVID-19 to be from 2–14 days. It will depend on the viral load you are exposed too. It was reported that medical professionals Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-13552425050884646832020-02-28T16:50:00.002-08:002020-03-11T11:14:22.727-07:00What kills coronavirusThe World Health Organization’s online information about coronavirus includes answers to questions about preventing its spread.
Following is the agency’s advice regarding what methods can and cannot kill the virus or otherwise prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
Hand-washing: Frequent washing with soap and water is effective in killing the virus. The water does not need to be hot, though warmRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-20914645961634270972020-02-27T11:25:00.000-08:002020-02-28T16:47:52.099-08:00The best way to track coronavirus from safetyBesides the official WHO site two other sites are very good so far in tracking the coronavirus spread
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Coronavirus online dashboard
Track the coronavirus on a real-time map
The live dashboard pulls data from the World Health Organization (WHO) -- as well as the centers for disease control in the US, China and Europe -- to show all confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus, alongRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-67375036272131046522020-02-08T19:34:00.000-08:002020-02-08T19:34:23.299-08:00Cancer-fighting Compound May Reduce FatCancer-fighting compound G-1 could decrease fat, according to a study done in obese mice, published in Science Translational Medicine.
Cancer-fighting Compound May Reduce Fat
Although G-1 is currently in phase 1 clinical trials for cancer, Prossnitz and his team are planning preclinical studies to use G-1 to fight fat in obese people.
Obesity affects 40% of adults in the United States, Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-15837215633276798212020-01-02T09:44:00.002-08:002020-01-02T09:44:12.479-08:00Protein therapy may improve heart attack outcomesHeart disease remains the largest killer around the world and now researchers have found that a protein therapy -- recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-AB (rhPDGF-AB) -- could improve outcomes following heart attack.After a heart attack, scar tissue forms and this negatively affects heart function, said the study, published in journal Science Translational Medicine.In the study, Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-35683811211821868782019-10-23T09:50:00.000-07:002019-10-23T09:51:16.361-07:00Prostate cancer symptomsProstate cancer occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men. Symptoms of prostate cancer do not usually appear until the prostate is large enough to put pressure on the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis. This can lead to a number of symptoms related to the bladder. One warning sign in particular can disrupt a person’s sleeping pattern.
According to the NHS,Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-58142451031010657042019-10-11T08:35:00.001-07:002019-10-11T08:35:14.122-07:00Eating mushrooms can reduce men's risk of prostate cancer, study revealsEating mushrooms can reduce men's risk of prostate cancer, study reveals
Researchers from Tohoku University suggest that consuming mushrooms on a regular basis reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men - especially those aged 50 or older
It’s a love or hate ingredient, but a new study has revealed a link between eating mushrooms and lower risk of prostate cancer.
Researchers from Tohoku Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-71676572746968469402019-10-08T12:15:00.001-07:002019-10-10T10:29:20.591-07:00Caribbean for all of us (The Best Beaches)
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The Best Beaches
Good beaches with soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters, and fragrant sea air can be found on virtually every island of the Caribbean, with the possible exceptions of Saba (which has rocky shores) and Dominica (where the few beaches have dramatically black sands that absorb the hot sun).
Shoal Bay (Anguilla): This Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-68552336947191143422019-07-29T14:46:00.000-07:002019-07-29T14:46:12.383-07:00Glaucoma treatment trendsHigh incidence of glaucoma worldwide has propelled the manufacturers to focus on the development and commercialization of minimal invasive devices for the treatment of glaucoma. For instance, development of micro-invasive surgical devices such as iStent, and gel micro stent (XEN) has catered to the high growth of minimal invasive glaucoma surgery devices. Increasing government initiatives to Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-19277439017268029402019-07-19T09:28:00.003-07:002019-07-19T09:29:44.465-07:00Diastolic numbers are as important as systolic are, find whyBlood pressure measurements are given as a "top" and "bottom" number. The first reflects systolic blood pressure, the amount of pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts. The second reflects diastolic blood pressure, the pressure in the arteries between heart muscle contractions.
For years, systolic blood pressure has been seen as the one that really matters. That's based on studies -- Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-89969198834822920632019-06-11T10:10:00.004-07:002019-06-11T10:25:45.865-07:00Just three things could save 94 million people from heart disease
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These three things could save 94 million people from heart disease.
In a new study, researchers found that three public health interventions could save 94 million people from premature death caused by heart disease.
The three interventions are lowering blood pressure, cutting sodium intake, and reducing trans fat from the daily diet.
TheyRolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-45939573676454520362019-05-31T15:16:00.002-07:002019-05-31T15:20:39.594-07:00
Bank Draft vs Certified Cheque Head to Head Difference
Difference between Bank Draft vs Certified Cheque
Basis – Bank Draft vs Certified ChequeBank DraftCertified Cheque
Key differenceBank drafts are issued by banks and are guaranteedCheques are issued by customers and are not guaranteed however a certified cheque is similar except that the bank employee verifies if the fund is available Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779531.post-62114301654547539572019-03-24T14:36:00.000-07:002019-03-24T14:36:05.476-07:008 PCB Grounding Rules to Live Your Engineering Life By
8 PCB Grounding Rules to Live Your Engineering Life By
Grounding isn't all that important, right? It’s just the foundation that we build all of our electronic designs on. But what about those signals! The truth is, grounding is the most important part of your entire design, and we all tend to ignore it until it becomes a huge problem. Without a stable ground, you’ll never pass clean signals Rolling Pebbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502214313533881691noreply@blogger.com0