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Scientists have created the first two-terminal memory chips that use only silicon, one of the most common substances on the planet, in a way that should be easily adaptable to nanoelectronic manufacturing techniques.
Engineers at Rice University sandwiched a layer of silicon oxide, an insulator, between semiconducting sheets of polycrystalline silicon that served as the top and bottom electrodes. Applying a charge to the electrodes created a conductive pathway by stripping oxygen atoms from the silicon oxide and forming a chain of nano-sized silicon crystals.
The nanocrystal wires are as small as 5 nanometers (billionths of a meter) wide, far smaller than circuitry in even the most advanced computers and electronic devices.
Published: August 26, 2010
The healing power of writing your truth.
This “out of sight, out of mind,” deny-and-dissociate strategy doesn’t work, at least not for long. That’s because the truth is a mighty force, a powerful energy that is and always will be. Like everything else in our universe, it exists in physical reality even if we can’t see it with our eyes. Therefore, it can’t just be wished away, any more than gravity can. Dealing with the truth in a healthy way requires processing it. The energy needs to be moved out of the body and released.
If this doesn’t happen – if the truth about what happened to us and what we think and feel about it is not acknowledged and spoken by the conscious mind – it will eventually pop back up, like a beach ball under water, grabbing our attention in some unpredictable ways. Emotional pain, abusive relationships, financial problems, accidents, health scares and conditions, stress symptoms of all kinds – under almost any disturbance is a truth waiting to be set free.
I discovered this reality when, at age 25, I wound up with cancer. I’d already had plenty of other warning signs and wake-up calls – drug and alcohol addictions, promiscuity, an eating disorder – but I didn’t pay heed. Cancer finally got my attention. When it did, I sincerely wanted to heal.
To my surprise, one of the simplest tools I found in my search for healing – writing in a personal journal – turned out to be one of the most powerful. Journal writing gave voice (expression and movement) to my truth of an extremely traumatic childhood wrought with sexual and emotional abuse. Journaling gave the benefit of processing out that old toxic energy that was stored inside me and had been wreaking such havoc on my life. Giving voice to it ultimately led me to becoming cancer free, addiction free, and to letting go of all the other lies I had been living.
We all have truths buried inside. Too often in childhood we are taught by our parents or society that feelings are bad and shouldn’t be felt, let alone expressed. Stuffing our emotions is the cultural norm. Yet in order to have a fulfilling life, complete with healthy relationships, we have to have our feelings. We have to experience them and then let them go. In essence, to be truly healthy and happy, we have to live in truth. Journal writing can help us do that.
There aren’t many rules to follow to gain the benefits of writing in a personal daily journal. Here are 7 guidelines for getting the most out of it:
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Stomach acid or hydrochloric acid (HCl), is a very powerful digestive agent, and much more important than you realize.
As you age, your stomach acid tends to decrease anyway. Add a poor diet of processed foods and you may find that you have both digestive and immune problems.
There are two main consequences of low stomach acid:
Low stomach acid eventually creates a vicious cycle: low stomach acid = low minerals = acidic blood. This cycle continues because acidic blood further creates low minerals and low stomach acid.
Low DHEA and high cortisol affect your brain and behavior, but that's not all. The vicious cycle of low stomach acid affects your inner ecosystem too. Low stomach acid can lead to more bad guys (pathogenic bacteria, candida and viruses) than good guys (healthy microflora), thus lowering your immunity.
As you eat a healthy Body Ecology diet, you will find your digestion improving. You may notice that you experience heartburn relief, less indigestion and improved energy. Or perhaps, if you have had long-standing digestive problems, your journey to health may take a bit longer. Be patient as you go step by step towards true health.
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There is no reason to suffer the vicious cycle of low stomach acid. So start by healing the root cause and watch your energy and vitality improve, naturally!Assist Dairy and Protein is a potent blend of digestive enzymes and HCl designed specifically to help you digest proteins from all animal and vegetable sources.
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---by Ann Coulter
In the greatest party-affiliation cover-up since the media tried to portray Gary Condit as a Republican, the media are refusing to mention the party affiliation of the thieving government officials in Bell, Calif.
There have been hundreds of news stories about Bell city officials' jaw-dropping salaries. In this poor city on the outskirts of Los Angeles, where the per capita annual income is $24,800 a year, the city manager, Robert Rizzo, had a salary of $787,637. That's about twice what the president of the United States makes. (To be fair, Rizzo was doing a better job.)
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The one newspaper to cough up party affiliations, The Orange County Register, admitted that the corrupt officials were all Democrats only in response to reader complaints about the peculiar omission. Lots of news stories on the scandal in Bell used the word "Democrat" or "Democratic." But that was only to say that the DEMOCRATIC attorney general of California, Jerry Brown, who is running on the DEMOCRATIC ticket for governor, is investigating the Bell officials' salaries. So we know the media are aware of party affiliations. They just chose not to mention it when it would require them to identify shockingly corrupt government officials as Democrats.Any day now, the media will start describing Maxine Waters as "the light-skinned congresswoman from California."
(But you might want to vote for that DEMOCRATIC attorney general who is apparently a great crusader against corruption ... despite his years of ignoring the public employee salary and pension looting that has driven the state into insolvency.) Maybe Obama's Czar of City Managers' Salaries could investigate this.Unlike political corruption involving sex or bribery, the outrage in Bell isn't a scandal that hits both parties from time to time -- it's how the Democrats govern. Elected Democratic officials bestow ludicrous salaries and benefits packages on government employees, and, in return, public employee unions make sure the Democrats keep getting re-elected.The scandal in Bell isn't a scandal at all for the Democrats. Au contraire! This is the governing strategy of the Democratic Party.If you've ever dreamed about living on water, this modern houseboat designed by Rost Niderehe Architects is for you. When the architects first started planning, they wanted to create a residence that had the character of a boat and the comfort of a traditional family home. The result is this stunning houseboat located in Hamburg, Germany.
Made of mainly wood and steel, the houseboat contains a single wall that wraps like a spiral from the outside to the inside. The kitchen and dining room are found on the upper deck, while the bedroom and bathroom are on the lower deck.And if you're ever bored and need a change, there's no need to pack up or hire movers. With the help of a tug, you can easily move to a new location.
By Teri Danz
If more artists had post mortems as to why a recording session tanked, they might discover the winds of defeat can sometimes be blowing before anyone even steps into the studio. Musical pre-production is often discussed as a necessity when making records, but it seems as if administrative and strategic plans are often given little consideration. Well, guess what? If you don’t address some of the “whys and hows” before you start tracking, the musical parts and production plans may be insignificant, because the project might die before it’s even born.
What Is the Goal?This is an oft-forgotten, but very deadly question. Too many artists enter the studio without a clue as to why they are really there. Are you making a demo? If so, what is the demo for—managers, booking agents, label executives, or publishers? Are you making a master recording? If so, are you releasing the project on your own, having it distributed through a label, or handing the master to a bona fide record company? For example, C. Tricky Stewart defines his production role as “the liaison between a great song, the artist, and what the label needs.” You need to know where your project is meant to go.
Does Everyone Know His or Her Job?Sometimes, democracies can be inefficient in the studio work. In order to maximize productivity—as well as to steer a project towards completion without spending funds indiscriminately—it helps to have a clearly defined chain of command. Be very clear about the roles of the producer, engineer, and various band members. Collaboration should still happen, of course, but it’s often best when all opinions and ideas are delivered in an arena of “managed collaboration.”
Are You Working with a Good Engineer?You don’t have to be an accomplished engineer or producer to make a good record, but, if you’re not, then you need to work with one who can capture what you hear. This means that the engineer with the best hourly rate—or the one provided by the studio— may not be the best partner to realize your creative vision. Never be afraid to spend the time to get to know the person who will be twisting the knobs for you—and make sure that person understands what you are trying to do.
Are You Aware of What You’re Competing Against?Learn what a “finished recording” sounds like for an acceptable demo, a rock record, a pop record, and so on. Compare your song to professional recordings and/or hits, and note all the differences.
Are You Building a Strong and Appropriate Foundation?Depending on the genre, there are many ways to start a recording. In hip-hop and dance, the rhythm track rules. But for songwriters such as Jason Mraz and John Mayer, the recording may start from the foundation of a basic guitar and vocal track. Of course, songs can start all kinds of ways, but certain styles do tend to put more importance on one element or another, so make sure your work hits the style’s sweet spot.
Will You Allow for Spontaneity?Let go of preconceived ideas and assumptions, and let pure creativity guide the process. You can always assess and edit the ideas later, but if you set rules at the beginning of the process, you may prevent something glorious from happening.
Do You Know When to Surrender?“Learn when to let it go when it’s too hard to get,” suggests producer/songwriter Robert Ellis Orrall. For example, if a vocalist is trying over and over to get something you’d like to hear, but they can’t or won’t get it, then move on. Your choice is to have them practice the part and try again later, or just let it go. Sometimes, doing what is attainable is preferable to getting a less-than-great performance on a part you desire.
Will You Commit to Being a Solution—Not a Problem?If something goes wrong in the studio—and it will— be professional. Things can sometimes get heated with the studio clock ticking and musicians or clients getting anxious. Keep your cool. If it’s your studio and you’re the producer, the solution will likely be your call, but calmly detail your plan for getting back on track. Don’t be too pushy or defensive or visibly confused or angry. If the person who should be in control seems out-of-control, then the whole session can spin into the aby
Q: Do we go to heaven when we die, or do we have to wait until Jesus returns to enter heaven? My husband died a few months ago, and it would bring me great comfort to know he's with Jesus. But a friend of mine says she thinks this can't happen until Jesus returns. -- Mrs. P. McC.
A: I don't doubt your friend's sincerity, but my own study of the Bible has convinced me that when we die, we enter immediately into God's presence if we know Christ. This certainly seemed to be the Apostle Paul's conviction. On one occasion, he was in jail awaiting trial for his faith, and he knew that his life might soon come to an end. But he didn't face this possibility with fear. In fact, he welcomed it, because he was convinced that at death he would go immediately to be with the Lord. He wrote, "I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far" (Philippians 1:23). It's true that at the end of this present age our souls and our bodies will be reunited, and we will be given new bodies -- bodies like that of Christ after His resurrection which will never age or perish. The Bible says, "The body that is sown (in the grave) is perishable, it is raised imperishable.... a spiritual body" (1 Corinthians 15:42,44). Thank God for the hope we have of heaven -- a hope that is secure because of what Jesus Christ did for us. Thank Him, too, that your husband is now safely in His presence forever, and that some day you will see him again. Until that day, make it your goal to live for Christ and point others to the hope we have of heaven because of Him.Posted via email from Religion
RECIPE
Serves 4
4 firm fish fillets, each about 1 inch thick and weighing about 6 ounces
I suggest:
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for grilling
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange or tangerine marmalade
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
Salt
Put the fish fillets in a dish large enough to hold them side by side. Brush them all over with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Grind a little black pepper over both sides of the fillets. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
In a nonreactive saucepan, stir together the orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, marmalade, ginger, garlic, and white pepper. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil; lower the heat slightly and continue boiling until the mixture reduces to about 1/2 cup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Transfer this glaze to a nonreactive bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat a grill or broiler.
Return the glaze to a small saucepan and, over low heat, warm it up.
Brush the fish fillets all over with the all of the glaze and season them lightly with salt. Carefully brush the grill's cooking surface with some olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the fish fillets until they are nicely browned and feel springy to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
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