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Thursday, March 6, 2014

[nidokidos] Could the stem cell 'repair kit' become a reality?

Could the stem cell 'repair kit' become a reality? Diseases from cancer to Alzheimer's could be cured using a single cell

Swedish scientists say they have written the recipe for making ethically acceptable, highly versatile stem cells in large numbers
The embryonic stem cells could be banked and turned into treatments for patients who need to replace diseased, damaged and worn out body parts
Previously, taking stem cells from embryos resulted in the embryo's death but scientists can now remove just one stem cell meaning the baby survives

The dream of creating ethically sound stem cells on a large scale to combat diseases from Alzheimer's to cancer is closer to being realized.
Scientists say they have found a way to produce stem cells that overcome the issues relating to the death of the embryos.
And the method for cultivating large quantities of cells involves no animal products or human cells that could introduce contaminants, the Swedish researchers say in the journal Nature Communications.

The dream of being able to use stem cells as a repair kit for diseases from Alzheimer's to cancer is now a step closer to being realized
Stem cells - 'master cells' capable of turning into other cell types - are widely seen as a repair kit for the body.
Embryonic stem cells, plucked from embryos in the first days of life, are the most versatile and so offer the most promise.
WHAT ARE STEM CELLS?

Stem cells - 'master cells' capable of turning into other cell types - are widely seen as a repair kit for the body.
Embryonic stem cells, plucked from embryos in the first days of life, are the most versatile and so offer the most promise.
However, their use is mired in controversy, because they have to be extracted in such large numbers that the embryo dies.
But researchers from Stockholm's Karolinska Institute say they have found a way of safely removing a single, precious stem cell.
The method is already used in IVF treatments and so it is known that the remainder of the embryo can still turn into a baby.
Their use is controversial because they have to be extracted in such large numbers that the embryo dies.
But researchers from Stockholm's Karolinska Institute say they have found a way of safely removing a single, precious stem cell.
The method is already used in IVF and so it is known that the remainder of the embryo can still become a baby.
Researcher Karl Tryggvason said: 'We know the embryo can survive the removal of a single cell. This makes a huge ethical difference.'
Just as importantly, the Swedes have also worked out how to make the lone cell grow and multiply, using a lab-made version of a protein that is found in the embryo.
British experts said the breakthrough would be welcomed but cautioned that the removal of even a single cell from a fledgling embryo is not without risk.
Professor Trggvason said: 'Using this technology, the supply of human embryonic stem cells is no longer a problem.
'It will be possible to establish a bank where stem cells can be matched by tissue type, which is important for avoiding transplants being rejected.'
Another possibility is a single stem cell could be removed from an embryo before IVF treatment and then used to generate tailor-made treatments should that baby become ill later in life.
British experts said the breakthrough would be welcomed by those battling devastating diseases but cautioned that the removal of even a single cell from a fledgling embryo is not without risk.

Scientists think their discovery could eventually lead to cures for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
Dagan Wells, an Oxford University IVF expert, said: 'A method capable of providing a reliable supply of stem cells, without harming human embryos, could prove to be a wonderful advance.
'The method is a promising development, although it probably won't entirely eliminate ethical issues.
'It is true that a single cell can be removed from very early embryos, but the procedure does carry a small risk that the embryos will not survive.
'Despite these limitations, the research seems to be on the right track and will undoubtedly be welcomed by patients affected by a wide variety of crippling diseases.'

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The promise of research with stem cells

Susan Solomon advocates research using lab-grown stem cells

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[nidokidos] Meet India's `Google boy`

Meet India's `Google boy` Kautilya from Karnal! Haryana. 5 years 8 months.

Karnal, Haryana: Google has replaced all traditional sources of information but now, India has its own kid who is known as 'Google boy'. He is the brainy child of Haryana who has an unbeatable memory.

Five years 8 months old, Kautilya is a knowledge bank.

According to Zee news, this child knows all the facts about all the countries of the world. A small village of Haryana, Kohand resident Google genius kid studies in class 1st. He has the brain of a much older person.

When asked why he learnt all the facts, he innocently replied that if hadn't learnt all these he would have been ashamed when unable to reply.

He knows area-wise geographical distribution of land on earth. How much area each country is spread in? Seas, rivers, mountains, continent, planets, he knows about all by heart. He does not take help of any book for reference.

Population figure of India, surrounding countries of India, languages spoken in different countries, he gave the exact answer to all questions. He has learnt all by rote.

Meet India's `Google boy` Kautilya from Karnal!

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[nidokidos] Funny...

There were three fathers to be in a hospital waiting room, waiting for their babies to be born.

The first nurse comes out and tells the first father, "Congratulations you're the father of twins!"

He says, "Great! I am the manager for the Minnesota Twins."

The second nurse comes out and tells the second father, "Congratulations you're the father of triplets!"

He says, "That's cool! I work for 3M."

The third father runs screaming out the front door.

The third nurse comes out, and asks, "Where's the third father?"

One of the other fathers said, "Oh he just ran out the door."

The nurse asks, "Why?"

He replied, "He works for 7-Up!"

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The more things change, the more they stay insane.

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Funny twins dance

Most adorable identical twins dancing

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[nidokidos] 92 years old and still teaching yoga

"If you have the right attitude, whatever happens to you in life, if you have the right attitude you will cope," says 90-year-old Iyengar yoga instructor, Vivien Vieritz. (ABC Multiplatform :Janel Shorthouse)
92 years old and still teaching yoga
Age is no barrier for this 92-year-old yoga teacher. Vivien Vieritz has been practicing yoga for 60 years and teaching it for 50.
In her years of practicing yoga, she has perfected the poses and impressed world renown yoga guru Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar with her head stands.
"It's quite an honor to be a teacher; to help people to help themselves with posture and I really believe that everyone should do yoga for strength as they get older.
"I am so strong I cannot believe it myself. Two weeks ago I square danced all afternoon for three hours and my partner was a young man of 26. I was the envy of all the ladies in the club," says Vivien with a laugh.
"And then that night I did ballroom dancing for four hours with another 26 year-old. He's about six-foot and I'm about four-foot and nothing.
"I just have so much fun and I just think I'm so lucky and I'm so pleased that years ago I got into yoga."
A Caboolture resident, Vivien says she was the second yoga teacher on the Sunshine Coast - the first being a German lady who moved to Australia during World War II.
"I'm an Iyengar yoga instructor, so it's not easy yoga, I teach a lot of the Iyengar postures and I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
"I encourage the people to do the postures correctly and I really enjoy teaching.
"I like people to work to their full capacity and always feel like they're going a bit further than their comfort zone because that's when you really experience yoga."
Vivien's career highlight
Vivien says yoga has kept her strong and flexible.
"I can still do cartwheels and splits and head stands and hand stands. When I tell people that they nearly fall over, they really don't believe me. They think I'm telling fibs.
"I love doing the headstand, I'm just so comfortable, I feel like what Mr. Iyengar looks," says Vivien cheekily.
"Getting a compliment from Mr. Iyengar ...well that's the most unusual thing I have ever experienced.
"After rousing at 14 other people on the stage in Sydney, Mr. Iyengar complimented my headstand... he said 'well, at last, we have a decent headstand'. And I couldn't believe it," recounts Vivien.
"His assistant said it was the first time he has ever complimented anyone, because he never compliments anyone, no matter how good they are."
Vivien shares her motto for life
For a healthy mind and body, Vivien recommends a weekly dose of yoga.
"I actually feel the same way as I did in my fifties and sixties. I just do what I want to do, whatever it is, nothing is impossible, only to those who believe it is.
"That is my motto, and it's a good motto for everybody.
"If you think you can do something, try it, have a go, my magic word is attitude. If you have the right attitude, whatever happens to you in life, if you have the right attitude you will cope," says Vivien.
Donating every dollar she collects from her classes to give to charities, Vivien says she will teach yoga until she's called away.
"I don't think about stopping, it hasn't entered my head, so I think I'll be teaching right up until the last, whenever that is... and it could be a little while yet I hope.
"Please get into yoga and keep it up for the rest of your life," says Vivien enthusiastically.

Tao Porchon Lynch - Oldest Yoga Teacher

93 year old Tao Porchon Lynch has been named Guinness World Records' oldest yoga teacher

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[nidokidos] Nashir Albasamat sent you a video: "ShaoLan: Learn to read Chinese ... with ease!"

ShaoLan: Learn to read Chinese ... with ease!
by TED

For foreigners, learning to speak Chinese is a hard task. But learning to read the beautiful, often complex characters of the Chinese written language may be less difficult. ShaoLan walks through a simple lesson in recognizing the ideas behind the characters and their meaning -- building from a few simple forms to more complex concepts. Call it Chineasy.

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[nidokidos] funny videos [2 Attachments]

The dancing eyebrows

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[nidokidos] The conductor

Little girl conducting the choir

This little nipper will grow up to be a fine conductor some day. The video sealed, like a little girl conducting the choir at a Baptist church in Bishkek. Child won the hearts of American viewers who were amazed by her improvisation.

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[nidokidos] The Beautiful Blue Danube"

André Rieu - The Beautiful Blue Danube
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André Rieu his Johann Strauss Orchestra playing "The Beautiful Blue Danube" (An der schönen blauen Donau) by composer Johann Strauss II. Recorded live at Empress Sisi's castle; Schönbrunn Palace Vienna, Austria with dancers from the famous Austrian Elmayer Dancing School.

Clip from the DVD "André Rieu At Schönbrunn, Vienna".
One of André's biggest and most beautiful special ever

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[nidokidos] Cherish every moment [1 Attachment]

Cherish every moment

Life is similar to a boxing game.
Defeat is not declared when you fall down;
it is declared when you refuse to get up.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

[nidokidos] 17 Rules For Happiness

17 Rules For Happiness
By Karl Moore

Every day, most of us focus on the grey clouds in the sky. Life is dim and gloomy, and showers are just minutes away. But we forget something. We don't remember that just behind those clouds, the sun is beaming brightly – every single minute of every single day. These are 17 rules designed to shift your perspective, helping you to rediscover the happiness you may have forgotten.

Rule #1 – Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself! It's not going to help the situation. It'll only help you to wallow in a state of apathy, playing the victim. The kind of person that things happen to, but that can't do anything about it. By stopping feeling sorry for yourself, you can actually get on and DO something about it. If you want to be happy – stop feeling sorry for yourself. "Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world." -Helen Keller

Rule #2 – Be Grateful. Think of all the wonderful things you have to be grateful for right now. It could be your family. Or your health. Maybe your home. Your friends. Your brain. Your heart. Your spirit. We've all got amazing things in our own lives that make us smile with joy. And if we can count these blessings every day, we'll discover a greater appreciation of the beautiful world we surround ourselves with. "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." -Meister Eckhardt

Rule #3 – Say Yes More. We fight against what happens to us in life, rather than allowing it to be as it is. We resist it, rather than accepting it. We say "No!" rather than saying "Yes" – or even just "Okay." By saying "Yes!" more to life, we go with the flow. Things become more enjoyable and positive, less stressful and anxious, and often the situation turns out for the better regardless. "I will say yes to every favor, request, suggestion and invitation. I will swear to say yes where once I would say no." –Danny Wallace

Rule #4 – Follow Your Bliss. Bliss is what you're doing when you're wrapped up in the moment. When you're so thrilled just to be doing it, it ceases even to be work anymore. Your bliss occurs when you're living in the moment, and time doesn't really matter anymore. It's not for the money, it's for the pleasure. "When you follow your bliss, doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else." –Joseph Campbell

Rule #5 – Learn to Let Go. Remember, letting go doesn't mean you "forgive" the person at the grocery store, or you "allow" that kind of behavior. It just means that you release the negative emotion inside of you. By releasing negative emotions, you'll not only enjoy much more freedom in your life – you'll also become more emotionally stable and less stressed too. "By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try, the world is beyond the winning." –Lao Tzu

Rule #6 – Do Random Acts of Kindness. The more we give, the more we receive. A Random Acts of Kindness or RAK is a small act of kindness that you grant to someone else in the world – for absolutely no reason whatsoever, without expecting anything in return. Just throw a little extra kindness out to the world – and watch how you find greater happiness starting to flood back into your own life. "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -Dalai Lama

Rule #7 – Happiness Is Only Ever Now. We spend so much time waiting to be happy in the future, or worrying about the past, that we forget to live in the moment. But here's the thing: Life is transient. The past has gone. The future is just a dream. The only time that truly exists ever is RIGHT NOW. RIGHT NOW is the ONLY time you can do or change ANYTHING in your life. And NOW is the only time you have. "Few of us ever live in the present, we are forever anticipating what is to come or remembering what has gone." -Louis LArmor

Rule #8 – Experience, Don't Hoard! Investing in experiences rather than material goods created greater lasting happiness. It doesn't have to be big and it doesn't have to be expensive. And you can always do it on your own, too. By living, and truly experiencing life, we feel more whole, fulfilled and authentic. So, experience – don't hoard – and you will be happy. "When youre curious, you find lots of interesting things to do." –Walt Disney

Rule #9 – Appreciate Both Sides of the Coin. The truth is that in order for you to experience true happiness in your life, you must experience sadness. Without sadness, we really can't even understand what happiness is. Just enjoy and embrace all your life adventures. And when seemingly negative things happen, remember that it's just the duality of life. It's just the other side of the coin. It's required. It's part of the equation. "You don't know when you've hit a peak until you're coming down. And you don't know when you've hit a trough until you're climbing out. It's all good." –David Brent

Rule #10 – Be More Social. Countless studies on the science of happiness have turned up one single characteristic of the happiest and most successful people in society. They have a large social network! Don't just wait for interesting people to stumble into your life. Keep going and going. Expand your social circle as far as you can. Be the person that walks through town and bumps into a dozen friends. "Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." -Marcel Proust

Rule #11 – Love More! We must realize that we feel the most happy in life – when we are the one giving the love! The more we love others, the happier he became. The more we love the world around us, the happier we become. The more we love even our enemies, the happier we become. And best of all, WE can control the amount of love we give – and thereby control the amount of happiness we experience. "Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver." –Barbara De Angelis

Rule #12 – Have a Dream. Dream are critical. They light up life. Without them, we become bored, and tired, and apathetic. So, take this opportunity to really clarify your dreams. Take a pen and paper and spend an hour figuring out what you really dream about. But whatever you do, make sure you have a dream. They're incredibly important. Dreams are the spark plugs of the spirit. Make sure yours are ready for action. "A person starts dying when they stop dreaming." –Brian Williams

Rule #13 – Intention Sets Direction. Decide on where you're going and how it'll be for you – and it'll happen. set your intention first. Make it clear that you're going to have a great time, you'll meet some fantastic people, and that it's going to be wonderful. Set your general intention every morning and every night, too. The brighter and more positive, the better. Set your sunny intention – and you will be happy. "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right." –Henry Ford

Rule #14 – Enjoy Simple Pleasures. It's an attitude. The ability to appreciate the happiness, the beauty, the pleasure in the simple things around us. Remember the simple things that you truly enjoy. Then take time out to experience them again. Or even better, turn them into little daily or weekly rituals, filling your life with sunshine. Quite simply, enjoy simple pleasures and rituals – and you will be happy. "Simplicity is the essence of happiness." -Cedric Bledsoe

Rule #15 – Accept What Is. By accepting, welcoming, embracing what is, you clear all of your emotions. Your thoughts gain more clarity. You become happier. You experience more freedom. If you can change things, after accepting them, you'll have a sharper mind and more energy to do so. Pointless worrying – there's nothing you can do about it. Shrug and smile about it, that's life. "Happiness is a function of accepting what is." –Werner Erhard

Rule #16 – Zoom Out and Don't Sweat. You never, ever know what is around the corner. So, try regularly "zooming out" of your current picture, and realizing the true priorities in your life. If you can, do it every day – particularly when you return home from work. Then kick back your shoes, and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. Life is short. "If you do not raise your eyes you will think that you are the highest point." -Antonio Porchia

Rule #17 – Laugh, Dance, Smile! Surround yourself with happiness – wonderful music, dance classes, evenings with friends. Take time to laugh at the craziness of life! Splash out and enjoy to the max. True happiness, self-development, freedom, comes from inside – and is expressed externally in bright faces, a big smile, and plenty of laughing. Laugh at all of the silly problems you've been holding on to, so very well, for so long. "A friendly look, a kindly smile, one good act, and life's worthwhile." -Unknown

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How To Be Happy All The Time

Trying to be happy all the time takes a lot of work and just a different way of looking at things

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