“'Dream lover' has taken on a whole new meaning. By 2050, you could be falling for a humanoid.
Thanks to computer programming, robots will be almost indistinguishable from humans — they will have the same muscles, emotions, voices and talents.
Forget that you’re not exactly from the same mold. Sexually speaking, these sexbots will have proven themselves superior to us.
'Love and sex with robots on a grand scale is inevitable,' according to David N.L. Levy, author of Sex with Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relations.
In the age of technology, who can deny that people love their gadgets? Is it a huge leap in logic to think that we will lust after sexbots, artificial skin and all?
Can these amour-inducing androids actually turn us into raging sex maniacs?
An expert on artificial intelligence, Levy certainly thinks so.
'Love with robots will be as normal as love with other humans, while the number of sexual acts and lovemaking positions commonly practiced between humans will be extended, as robots teach us more than is in all of the world's published sex manuals combined,' he writes.
Apparently, these inanimate objects of desire will trump the rest of us when it comes to sexual techniques; they will far exceed human companions when it comes to sexual gratification. (Normally, that would be a really hot thought, but right now I can’t shake visions of The Terminator.)
Among the ways sexbots will show us up under the sheets:
— You will have your very own personal sex tutor.
— You can have sex whenever you want.
— Your sex life will be full of variety and adventure, fueling your libido as never before.
— You will be able to fulfill your every sexual fantasy.
— You will never hear the words, 'I have a headache.' In other words, you won’t be rejected.
— You could have better sex than you ever thought possible.
It all sounds crazy — inconceivable — until you consider that the Japanese already have a multibillion-dollar robot industry.
One company, Axis, is already producing life-sized Honeydoll sexbots for men, which cost $7,000.
South Korean and Japanese rent-a-sex-doll services have proven themselves successful so far. In the very least, it’s safe to say that there will be a demand for these virtual beings, at least initially.
Still, I’m just not buying Levy’s suggestions that we’ll actually develop an emotional love relationship with these electronic objects.
While Levy claims that a benefit of android sex is that you can be intimate sans the emotional 'complications' of a human sexual relationship, he still proposes that we run the risk of falling in love.
Just as we love our pets, motorcycles and partners, we will fall head over heels for our sexy humanoids. Perhaps, then, this toy’s warning label should include: 'Caution: Having sex with this product could cause you to fall in love with it.'
Perhaps what is most amusing about Levy’s vision is that he’s way off on how women, in particular, will take these humanoids to heart. His book’s front cover highlights this with its illustration of a bride leaning over to kiss a robot. R2D2 was cute, but come on!
Given Levy’s gender stereotypes around female motivations for sex, love and intimacy, he fantasizes that women will be waiting with their arms wide-open 'to feel the robot’s virtual love for them.'
Levy’s rationale: In recent years, hordes of women have taken to battery-powered sexual enhancement products as never before. So robot-sex is just a natural extension of her titillating toy box. Grateful for the immense physical pleasures attained from their robot-induced orgasms, women will be enthralled with their virtual lover’s love-making skills.
Men, on the other hand, will lust after sexbots for purely physical reasons. They may, however, use the sexbots in exploring their feelings on a deeper level. Thank goodness, because if Levy’s crystal ball comes true, the genders are going to have major problems being intimate with fellow humans on a number of levels.
In going from the interpersonal to the sociological impact sexbots will have on us, Levy further imagines a world free of sexually transmitted diseases and prostitution. Who needs sex workers when you have your very own sex slave for pleasure and satisfaction? Forgetting the sheer joy some Johns get from just paying for sex — the power element involved — Levy sees the android as the ultimate sex worker. After all, a sexbot will do a much better job than a prostitute in pretending to be into you.
Perhaps most striking about Levy’s work is the presumption that the social stigma for buying and using a sexbot will be minimal.
Who of your friends has a blow-up doll that you know of? If you can’t think of any, then I’ve made my point.
In making this assumption, Levy completely discounts the fact that many people will have trouble getting past the idea that they’re having sex with an android and how society will judge.
He thinks sexbots will be like iPods — everyone will have to have one, and all of us will be having sex galore. In all fairness, he may not be too far off, given our love for our 'crackberries.'
While fascinating, I just don’t see Levy’s predictions coming true, at least not on a large scale. Call me old-fashioned, but I can’t imagine anything better than sharing absolutely amazing sex with another human being. Call me a cynic, but I think people will eventually get bored with their sexbots.
From: foxnews.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Toyota Venza Revealed: Goes On Sale This Fall
"Whichever label you want to give it, the new Toyota Venza looks like a winner.
The 2009 Toyota Venza goes on sale this fall, and Toyota calls it a 'crossover sedan.' That means a fusion of characteristics that lean more toward a car than a conventional sport-utility vehicle. Think of the Venza as a station wagon and you’ll probably get the point.
Whichever label you want to give it, the new Toyota Venza looks like a winner.
The 2009 Toyota Venza goes on sale this fall, and Toyota calls it a 'crossover sedan.' That means a fusion of characteristics that lean more toward a car than a conventional sport-utility vehicle. Think of the Venza as a station wagon and you’ll probably get the point.
Of course, it doesn’t look exactly like any station wagon we’ve seen before. Unveiled at Detroit’s North American International Auto show in January, Venza drew lots of attention. Among vehicles currently available, it reminds us most of the Ford Edge crossover.
There’s a lot of the Lexus RX350 in this Toyota, too, though the Venza is pressed down closer to the ground, and sleeker. Its front end is taller, but definitely molded in the theme of Toyota’s current Camry sedan. The Venza’s rear glass has a nice, long rake, and its taillights wrap around the rear fenders onto the hatch. Its standard wheels measure 19 inches in diameter, while 20-inch spoked alloys are optional. In sum, the Venza is one of the more handsome, interesting vehicles Toyota has launched in some time.
A look at its dimensions brings the crossover label into perspective. At 109.3 inches and 189 inches, respectively, the Venza’s wheelbase and overall length match both Toyota’s Camry sedan and Highlander sport-utility within fractions of an inch. In other words, the Venza’s footprint on the pavement matches both Camry and Highlander closely. Yet with an overall height of 63.4 inches, the Venza slots right in the middle of the Camry and Highlander. It’s ride height falls somewhere in the middle, too.
The 2009 Venza seats five, like the Camry, rather than seven like the Highlander. Its rocker height, or the lip around the bottom of its passenger doors, is low, making it easy to lift feet inside, yet the hip point for seated occupants is higher than the typical sedan’s. The combination should deliver a mix many buyers seek: easy ingress and egress, with a higher seating position for a better view around tall vehicles on the road.
Toyota hasn’t published cargo volume for Venza, but by appearances its capacity will fall somewhere between Camry and Highlander. There isn’t as much space behind the Venza’s second seat as there is in the Highlander, which has enough room for an optional third row. Yet the space in back of the Venza compares favorably to the Camry’s trunk, and it increases when the rear seat backs are folded flat. A couple of easy-to-use levers allow Venza’s 60/40 split rear seat to be folded from the back when the rear hatch is opened, without walking around to the side doors first. It’s load floor seems lower than that in the typical SUV.
The Venza’s base engine will be a big, new four-cylinder displacing 2.7 liters. Toyota hasn’t released its horsepower or torque ratings. The upgrade will be the same 3.5-liter V6 offered in several Toyota products, including Camry and Highlander, generating 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 246 pound-feet of torque at 4700 rpm. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission, and Venza will be offered with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. With the V6 and proper equipment, maximum towing capacity will be 3500 pounds.
We’d anticipate that Venza has a fully independent rear suspension, but it’s also possible that it’s equipped with a space-saving solid axle of some sort. Toyota isn’t saying yet and we weren’t able to crawl underneath for a look. A Toyota engineer on hand at the Detroit auto show said Venza is at least partially based on the Camry. The Camry has an independent rear suspension, though that doesn’t necessarily mean the Venza will.
We’re sure it’s fitted with a full complement of front, side and head-protection airbags, with a small knee-protection bag for the driver. It also features Toyota’s new STAR active safety system, which integrates anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability control with a rollover mitigation system.
The Venza’s dashboard splits the front portion of the cabin into two figurative halves. A prominent center stack holds most of the buttons and controls, including the dash-mounted gear selector, and drops down into a long, wide console. The largest console compartment looks big enough to hold a laptop, and it’s fitted with an auxiliary audio jack and at least one 12-volt power point. The Venza’s rear seatbacks recline up to 14 degrees for an extra bit of passenger comfort.
Even the least expensive Venza will come well equipped. Standard features include automatic dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, a six-CD changer, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry, an electro-chromatic rearview mirror with compass, rear wiper and privacy glass. The Venza will also be offered with at least a couple of new, big-ticket options. Toyota’s first panoramic sunroof has separate glass panels over the front and rear seats, with the one in front literally opening to the top of the windshield. The Automatic High Beam headlight system automatically dips to low beams for oncoming traffic, then returns to high beams when the road ahead is empty.
The 2009 Venza should reach showrooms with the traditional model year changeover in early fall 2008. It will be built at Toyota’s assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky."
From: cityautoworld.com
The 2009 Toyota Venza goes on sale this fall, and Toyota calls it a 'crossover sedan.' That means a fusion of characteristics that lean more toward a car than a conventional sport-utility vehicle. Think of the Venza as a station wagon and you’ll probably get the point.
Whichever label you want to give it, the new Toyota Venza looks like a winner.
The 2009 Toyota Venza goes on sale this fall, and Toyota calls it a 'crossover sedan.' That means a fusion of characteristics that lean more toward a car than a conventional sport-utility vehicle. Think of the Venza as a station wagon and you’ll probably get the point.
Of course, it doesn’t look exactly like any station wagon we’ve seen before. Unveiled at Detroit’s North American International Auto show in January, Venza drew lots of attention. Among vehicles currently available, it reminds us most of the Ford Edge crossover.
There’s a lot of the Lexus RX350 in this Toyota, too, though the Venza is pressed down closer to the ground, and sleeker. Its front end is taller, but definitely molded in the theme of Toyota’s current Camry sedan. The Venza’s rear glass has a nice, long rake, and its taillights wrap around the rear fenders onto the hatch. Its standard wheels measure 19 inches in diameter, while 20-inch spoked alloys are optional. In sum, the Venza is one of the more handsome, interesting vehicles Toyota has launched in some time.
A look at its dimensions brings the crossover label into perspective. At 109.3 inches and 189 inches, respectively, the Venza’s wheelbase and overall length match both Toyota’s Camry sedan and Highlander sport-utility within fractions of an inch. In other words, the Venza’s footprint on the pavement matches both Camry and Highlander closely. Yet with an overall height of 63.4 inches, the Venza slots right in the middle of the Camry and Highlander. It’s ride height falls somewhere in the middle, too.
The 2009 Venza seats five, like the Camry, rather than seven like the Highlander. Its rocker height, or the lip around the bottom of its passenger doors, is low, making it easy to lift feet inside, yet the hip point for seated occupants is higher than the typical sedan’s. The combination should deliver a mix many buyers seek: easy ingress and egress, with a higher seating position for a better view around tall vehicles on the road.
Toyota hasn’t published cargo volume for Venza, but by appearances its capacity will fall somewhere between Camry and Highlander. There isn’t as much space behind the Venza’s second seat as there is in the Highlander, which has enough room for an optional third row. Yet the space in back of the Venza compares favorably to the Camry’s trunk, and it increases when the rear seat backs are folded flat. A couple of easy-to-use levers allow Venza’s 60/40 split rear seat to be folded from the back when the rear hatch is opened, without walking around to the side doors first. It’s load floor seems lower than that in the typical SUV.
The Venza’s base engine will be a big, new four-cylinder displacing 2.7 liters. Toyota hasn’t released its horsepower or torque ratings. The upgrade will be the same 3.5-liter V6 offered in several Toyota products, including Camry and Highlander, generating 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 246 pound-feet of torque at 4700 rpm. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission, and Venza will be offered with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. With the V6 and proper equipment, maximum towing capacity will be 3500 pounds.
We’d anticipate that Venza has a fully independent rear suspension, but it’s also possible that it’s equipped with a space-saving solid axle of some sort. Toyota isn’t saying yet and we weren’t able to crawl underneath for a look. A Toyota engineer on hand at the Detroit auto show said Venza is at least partially based on the Camry. The Camry has an independent rear suspension, though that doesn’t necessarily mean the Venza will.
We’re sure it’s fitted with a full complement of front, side and head-protection airbags, with a small knee-protection bag for the driver. It also features Toyota’s new STAR active safety system, which integrates anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability control with a rollover mitigation system.
The Venza’s dashboard splits the front portion of the cabin into two figurative halves. A prominent center stack holds most of the buttons and controls, including the dash-mounted gear selector, and drops down into a long, wide console. The largest console compartment looks big enough to hold a laptop, and it’s fitted with an auxiliary audio jack and at least one 12-volt power point. The Venza’s rear seatbacks recline up to 14 degrees for an extra bit of passenger comfort.
Even the least expensive Venza will come well equipped. Standard features include automatic dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, a six-CD changer, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry, an electro-chromatic rearview mirror with compass, rear wiper and privacy glass. The Venza will also be offered with at least a couple of new, big-ticket options. Toyota’s first panoramic sunroof has separate glass panels over the front and rear seats, with the one in front literally opening to the top of the windshield. The Automatic High Beam headlight system automatically dips to low beams for oncoming traffic, then returns to high beams when the road ahead is empty.
The 2009 Venza should reach showrooms with the traditional model year changeover in early fall 2008. It will be built at Toyota’s assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky."
From: cityautoworld.com
Child Perfume By Susan Is A Winner
Back in January at the Bendel’s Beauty Breakfast in New York, we met Susan, the creator of Child Perfume.
Before we had a chance to sniff her fragrance, we were mesmerized by the handwritten detail in her logbooks. She had brought the books along to show attendees the personalized care that goes into each vial of Child Perfume—the delicate mix of ingredients, the careful rotation and fermentation (does perfume ferment?!) of each batch. We were awestruck.
The scent itself is a heavy Hawaiian jasmine (Pikake) with a bit of musk. It’s a strong floral that could be too much for some noses, but, like many celebrities and beauty editors alike, we’re in love. The scent is uncomplicated in that it doesn’t change much after the dry down—and it stays on forever.
From: makeupbag.net
"Child Perfume" has been described as very floral, with a bit of sweetness. It also is compared to the Estee Lauder fragrance, "Pleasures."
Before we had a chance to sniff her fragrance, we were mesmerized by the handwritten detail in her logbooks. She had brought the books along to show attendees the personalized care that goes into each vial of Child Perfume—the delicate mix of ingredients, the careful rotation and fermentation (does perfume ferment?!) of each batch. We were awestruck.
The scent itself is a heavy Hawaiian jasmine (Pikake) with a bit of musk. It’s a strong floral that could be too much for some noses, but, like many celebrities and beauty editors alike, we’re in love. The scent is uncomplicated in that it doesn’t change much after the dry down—and it stays on forever.
From: makeupbag.net
"Child Perfume" has been described as very floral, with a bit of sweetness. It also is compared to the Estee Lauder fragrance, "Pleasures."
Cookie Diet Caused Madonna's Husband To Stop Having Sex With Her
"Madonna's husband Guy Ritchie went on the Cookie Diet ... and stopped wanting to have sex with her as a result, she told a Phoenix radio show recently.
'My husband went on that Cookie Diet, and it was such a turn-off because he didn't want to have sex,' she told 'The Johnjay and Rich Show.'
The 800-calorie-a-day diet — reportedly tried by Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson — did help Richie drop the pounds.
'He did lose weight, but he didn't really need to lose that much weight. I think he did it because all his friends were doing it and he wanted to see if he could do it.'
Sanford Siegal, the doctor who created the Cookie Diet way back in 1975, responded Monday to Madonna's comments, saying that he has 'treated more than 500,000 patients' and he 'can't recall any of them reporting a similar effect on their sexual appetite.'
He added, 'In the case of my cookies, they taste good enough but I can't imagine anyone preferring them to sex.'
Madonna's new album 'Hard Candy' debuts April 29.
From: foxnews.com
'My husband went on that Cookie Diet, and it was such a turn-off because he didn't want to have sex,' she told 'The Johnjay and Rich Show.'
The 800-calorie-a-day diet — reportedly tried by Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson — did help Richie drop the pounds.
'He did lose weight, but he didn't really need to lose that much weight. I think he did it because all his friends were doing it and he wanted to see if he could do it.'
Sanford Siegal, the doctor who created the Cookie Diet way back in 1975, responded Monday to Madonna's comments, saying that he has 'treated more than 500,000 patients' and he 'can't recall any of them reporting a similar effect on their sexual appetite.'
He added, 'In the case of my cookies, they taste good enough but I can't imagine anyone preferring them to sex.'
Madonna's new album 'Hard Candy' debuts April 29.
From: foxnews.com
Studies Find The DASH Diet Improves Heart Health
"Diet is a four letter word. The DASH Diet is an eating plan for life.
That's why the National Institutes of Health originally promoted the plan to lower blood pressure without medication. Hypertension affects one in four Americans over the age of 60.
Now researchers say the DASH diet also lessens your risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.
In this study, 89,000 women, part of the Nurses’ Health study, were followed over a period of 24 years. They were grouped by scores based on their dietary habits.
The high DASH score eater consumed lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains and low-fat or no-fat dairy, more closely resembling a vegetarian diet with no junk food.
The low DASH scorers ate red meat, processed foods, sodium and sodas, in other words, the typical American fare.
During the 24-years, 2,317 of the nurses had strokes and 2,129 suffered non-fatal heart attacks. 976 had fatal coronary heart disease.
Those with the highest scores were 24 percent less likely to experience coronary heart disease and 18 percent less likely to have a stroke than those grouped in the bottom one-fifth.
None of the nurses had diabetes or heart disease at the beginning of the study.
While only women were included in the Nurses study, the results are thought to also apply to men.
To access their diet, the nurses reported their typical diet seven times of the 24-year study. The results are published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, April 14, 2008.
'Our study provides, to our knowledge, the strongest evidence to date on the long-term benefits of the DASH diet in the primary prevention of CVD among healthy subjects,' writes Teresa T. Fung, ScD. Of Simmons College, Boston, the study’s lead author.
Blood samples showed that the higher DASH group had the lowest measures of compounds (interleukin 6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP)) that are associated with inflammation and heart disease.
The typical U.S. diet is too high in salt and denatured or 'white' carbohydrates that rapidly convert to sugar and throw the body into an unbalanced state.
DASH which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension was developed as a dietary guideline for Americans to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and improve insulin sensitivity, all without medication. It was based on observations that the vegetarian diet, promoted by Dr. Dean Ornish, had less hypertention among followers.
Rich in fruit, vegetables, low fat dairy, whole grains, lean meats and fish nuts and beams. Most people find they also lose weight.
DASH supplies key nutrients such as potassium, calcium and magnesium which are associated with lower blood pressure.
The CDC recommends 5 to 10 servings of fruits or vegetables a day, something few Americans achieve. 2-3 servings are more typical.
Researchers first published results from a DASH study in 1997. It found that Americans with high blood pressure were even less likely to follow a DASH diet several years later, with only 19 percent of Americans on the DASH diet.
Poverty, younger age, African American race and a body mass index of 30 or more predicted a lower DASH score."
From: injuryboard.com
That's why the National Institutes of Health originally promoted the plan to lower blood pressure without medication. Hypertension affects one in four Americans over the age of 60.
Now researchers say the DASH diet also lessens your risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.
In this study, 89,000 women, part of the Nurses’ Health study, were followed over a period of 24 years. They were grouped by scores based on their dietary habits.
The high DASH score eater consumed lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains and low-fat or no-fat dairy, more closely resembling a vegetarian diet with no junk food.
The low DASH scorers ate red meat, processed foods, sodium and sodas, in other words, the typical American fare.
During the 24-years, 2,317 of the nurses had strokes and 2,129 suffered non-fatal heart attacks. 976 had fatal coronary heart disease.
Those with the highest scores were 24 percent less likely to experience coronary heart disease and 18 percent less likely to have a stroke than those grouped in the bottom one-fifth.
None of the nurses had diabetes or heart disease at the beginning of the study.
While only women were included in the Nurses study, the results are thought to also apply to men.
To access their diet, the nurses reported their typical diet seven times of the 24-year study. The results are published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, April 14, 2008.
'Our study provides, to our knowledge, the strongest evidence to date on the long-term benefits of the DASH diet in the primary prevention of CVD among healthy subjects,' writes Teresa T. Fung, ScD. Of Simmons College, Boston, the study’s lead author.
Blood samples showed that the higher DASH group had the lowest measures of compounds (interleukin 6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP)) that are associated with inflammation and heart disease.
The typical U.S. diet is too high in salt and denatured or 'white' carbohydrates that rapidly convert to sugar and throw the body into an unbalanced state.
DASH which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension was developed as a dietary guideline for Americans to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and improve insulin sensitivity, all without medication. It was based on observations that the vegetarian diet, promoted by Dr. Dean Ornish, had less hypertention among followers.
Rich in fruit, vegetables, low fat dairy, whole grains, lean meats and fish nuts and beams. Most people find they also lose weight.
DASH supplies key nutrients such as potassium, calcium and magnesium which are associated with lower blood pressure.
The CDC recommends 5 to 10 servings of fruits or vegetables a day, something few Americans achieve. 2-3 servings are more typical.
Researchers first published results from a DASH study in 1997. It found that Americans with high blood pressure were even less likely to follow a DASH diet several years later, with only 19 percent of Americans on the DASH diet.
Poverty, younger age, African American race and a body mass index of 30 or more predicted a lower DASH score."
From: injuryboard.com
15-Year-Old Refutes Global Warming In "Ponder The Maunder"
Excerpt from Ponder the Maunder:
"Introduction
Global warming is an issue of great importance. Let there be no doubt, the evidence is overwhelming: Earth is warming.
The questions that remain are;
What is the cause of the global warming? Is it man made atmospheric carbon dioxide? Or is the cause of global warming natural variability?
How will politicians spend money while waiting for the answer to question #1?
I will demonstrate that the Earth’s warming climate is a result of natural variance and that man made changes in the warming climate in the last 40 years are negligible at best. I will insert pieces of the puzzle from new scientific studies that were not available or were ignored in previous global warming studies.
I add a possible piece of the puzzle, nuclear weapons testing in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, that may have made a small contribution to cooling at that time.
After reviewing numerous scientific studies and observing data, it is clear that the theory that 'man made increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide are causing global warming' is not likely.
I will demonstrate that a negative trend in the El Nino Southern Oscillation (more and stronger La Ninas) from 1945 to 1975 and a positive trend in the ENSO from 1975 to present (more and stronger El Ninos) correlates better with global temperature changes than greenhouse theory. Thus, ENSO is probably the largest contributor to global warming in the past 30 years.
The economic and political climate surrounding this issue has made it nearly impossible for scientists and researchers to objectively view the mountain of recent data.
While I will use much of the available and updated scientific data, I will also interject common sense, something that is seriously lacking in the debate on this issue. For instance, you might notice my use of the one ten-thousandth figure. Were you aware that the total man made CO2 increase in the atmosphere over the last 150 years is just that, one ten-thousandth of total atmosphere?"
From: globalwarminghoax.com
"Introduction
Global warming is an issue of great importance. Let there be no doubt, the evidence is overwhelming: Earth is warming.
The questions that remain are;
What is the cause of the global warming? Is it man made atmospheric carbon dioxide? Or is the cause of global warming natural variability?
How will politicians spend money while waiting for the answer to question #1?
I will demonstrate that the Earth’s warming climate is a result of natural variance and that man made changes in the warming climate in the last 40 years are negligible at best. I will insert pieces of the puzzle from new scientific studies that were not available or were ignored in previous global warming studies.
I add a possible piece of the puzzle, nuclear weapons testing in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, that may have made a small contribution to cooling at that time.
After reviewing numerous scientific studies and observing data, it is clear that the theory that 'man made increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide are causing global warming' is not likely.
I will demonstrate that a negative trend in the El Nino Southern Oscillation (more and stronger La Ninas) from 1945 to 1975 and a positive trend in the ENSO from 1975 to present (more and stronger El Ninos) correlates better with global temperature changes than greenhouse theory. Thus, ENSO is probably the largest contributor to global warming in the past 30 years.
The economic and political climate surrounding this issue has made it nearly impossible for scientists and researchers to objectively view the mountain of recent data.
While I will use much of the available and updated scientific data, I will also interject common sense, something that is seriously lacking in the debate on this issue. For instance, you might notice my use of the one ten-thousandth figure. Were you aware that the total man made CO2 increase in the atmosphere over the last 150 years is just that, one ten-thousandth of total atmosphere?"
From: globalwarminghoax.com
Snap On Smile Is The Key To An Instant Makeover On Your Teeth
"In this 'Age of Botox,' there are many things women (and men) can do for an 'instant makeover,' but Dr. Marc Liechtung has discovered that 'upgrading your smile' can do more to transform the quality of a person's life than most people would ever imagine. It's all about self-esteem, and Dr. Liechtung made this discovery through a remarkable invention called the 'SnapOn Smile.' This invention is a quick, modestly priced dental appliance that helps not only those who wish their teeth were a few shades whiter, but is a great solution for those with crooked teeth, missing teeth, and countless other dental problems. This approach has become so popular that more than 6,000 dentists throughout the U.S. now offer their patients 'SnapOn Smile.'
(PRWEB) March 27, 2008 -- If 'the eyes are the windows to the soul,' then certainly a bright and cheerful smile is a reflection of joy and happiness - and a comfortable smile makes all the difference in the world when it comes to that elusive quality we call 'beauty.' (In fact, when someone gives us an open and heartfelt smile, they immediately become 'more beautiful' to us, regardless of whether they'd ever 'make it' on a fashion runway!)
Nevertheless, millions of men and women - of all ages and backgrounds - are self-conscious about their smile, and have grown accustomed to delivering only a 'partial smile' or even masking their mouth with their hand when they might otherwise smile 'for all the world to see.'
Over the past few years, New York City dentist Marc Liechtung, D.M.D. has heard countless stories from people who have cut back on socializing with friends and family, withdrawn inside their homes for months at a time, and even gained excessive weight - all because of embarrassment about their teeth and the quality of their smile. Even a large number of very wealthy men and women - who can easily afford the $20,000 to $50,000 cost of extensive implants and veneers - avoid the process of "improving their smile" because of their fear of visiting the dentist.
Two years ago, Dr. Liechtung introduced a solution that has now literally transformed the quality of life for thousands of men and women of all ages and all backgrounds - thanks to what he calls the 'Snap-On Smile.' It's a thin, flexible, resin shell of perfect teeth that fits over a patient's actual teeth much like a retainer. The entire process requires no adhesive or drilling, and a patient's Snap-On Smile is ready mere days after fitting.
Dr. Liechtung's patients who have been fitted with the 'Snap-On Smile' range from a young lady who is a top model for the Ford modeling agency, to a rugged fellow who works as a professional stunt man, and countless others who share one thing in common - an embarrassment about the quality of their smile. Dozens of these patients have written Dr. Liechtung extremely moving letters describing how their lives have been transformed once they felt free to smile once again. (Many of these individuals would be happy to share their stories on the air, because they have a great desire to help others who may be in a similar situation. We also have photos of these patients, to help illustrate the 'before' and 'after' transformation.)
Prior to having this option available to them, those who sought to improve the appearance of their smile through cosmetic dentistry had no choice but to resort to expensive (and sometimes uncomfortable) drilling and capping - a process involving anesthesia and drilling.
The cost is much less than alternative approaches - approximately $1,000 to $3,000 - a fraction of the cost of reconstructive surgery. Patients can choose from a range of 18 shapes and 17 colors - all the way to 'Extreme White Buyer Beware!' For some people with discolored teeth, Snap-On Smile is a perfect solution and a major transformation. It's no wonder they have reason to smile!
While many patients simply want a Snap-On Smile modeled on their own natural teeth, some patients bring Dr. Liechtung a photo of their favorite celebrity. Dr. Liechtung does say, however, 'I did not come up with the Snap-On Smile so people could mimic celebrities.' His goal was an affordable, minimally invasive dental tool. Thanks to licensing arrangements with Dr. Liechtung, nearly 6,000 dentists currently offer Snap-On Smile to their patients.
For more information, visit www.snaponsmile.com
Also, 'before & after' photos of a wide range of patients is available, and also emotional stories of the amazing results achieved by those benefitting from Snap-On Smile."
From: emediawire.com
(PRWEB) March 27, 2008 -- If 'the eyes are the windows to the soul,' then certainly a bright and cheerful smile is a reflection of joy and happiness - and a comfortable smile makes all the difference in the world when it comes to that elusive quality we call 'beauty.' (In fact, when someone gives us an open and heartfelt smile, they immediately become 'more beautiful' to us, regardless of whether they'd ever 'make it' on a fashion runway!)
Nevertheless, millions of men and women - of all ages and backgrounds - are self-conscious about their smile, and have grown accustomed to delivering only a 'partial smile' or even masking their mouth with their hand when they might otherwise smile 'for all the world to see.'
Over the past few years, New York City dentist Marc Liechtung, D.M.D. has heard countless stories from people who have cut back on socializing with friends and family, withdrawn inside their homes for months at a time, and even gained excessive weight - all because of embarrassment about their teeth and the quality of their smile. Even a large number of very wealthy men and women - who can easily afford the $20,000 to $50,000 cost of extensive implants and veneers - avoid the process of "improving their smile" because of their fear of visiting the dentist.
Two years ago, Dr. Liechtung introduced a solution that has now literally transformed the quality of life for thousands of men and women of all ages and all backgrounds - thanks to what he calls the 'Snap-On Smile.' It's a thin, flexible, resin shell of perfect teeth that fits over a patient's actual teeth much like a retainer. The entire process requires no adhesive or drilling, and a patient's Snap-On Smile is ready mere days after fitting.
Dr. Liechtung's patients who have been fitted with the 'Snap-On Smile' range from a young lady who is a top model for the Ford modeling agency, to a rugged fellow who works as a professional stunt man, and countless others who share one thing in common - an embarrassment about the quality of their smile. Dozens of these patients have written Dr. Liechtung extremely moving letters describing how their lives have been transformed once they felt free to smile once again. (Many of these individuals would be happy to share their stories on the air, because they have a great desire to help others who may be in a similar situation. We also have photos of these patients, to help illustrate the 'before' and 'after' transformation.)
Prior to having this option available to them, those who sought to improve the appearance of their smile through cosmetic dentistry had no choice but to resort to expensive (and sometimes uncomfortable) drilling and capping - a process involving anesthesia and drilling.
The cost is much less than alternative approaches - approximately $1,000 to $3,000 - a fraction of the cost of reconstructive surgery. Patients can choose from a range of 18 shapes and 17 colors - all the way to 'Extreme White Buyer Beware!' For some people with discolored teeth, Snap-On Smile is a perfect solution and a major transformation. It's no wonder they have reason to smile!
While many patients simply want a Snap-On Smile modeled on their own natural teeth, some patients bring Dr. Liechtung a photo of their favorite celebrity. Dr. Liechtung does say, however, 'I did not come up with the Snap-On Smile so people could mimic celebrities.' His goal was an affordable, minimally invasive dental tool. Thanks to licensing arrangements with Dr. Liechtung, nearly 6,000 dentists currently offer Snap-On Smile to their patients.
For more information, visit www.snaponsmile.com
Also, 'before & after' photos of a wide range of patients is available, and also emotional stories of the amazing results achieved by those benefitting from Snap-On Smile."
From: emediawire.com
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