Boeing Develops Super Light, Super Strong Metal Material

Boeing says an egg wrapped in the new material would survive a 25 story drop. They expect to use it to reduce the weight of planes, and is so light that is can sit on top of a a dandelion.

[From article]
Boeing has revealed the world's lightest metal structure, which it claims is 99.99% hollow.
The revolutionary breakthrough claims to be 100 times lighter than Styrofoam and could be the future for aeronautical design, and is so light that is can sit atop a dandelion
Called a microlattice, it is so strong the firm says an egg wrapped in the material would survive a 25 story drop .
The material, called Microlattice, is a 3D open-cellular polymer structure made up of interconnected hollow tubes, each with a wall 1,000 times thinner than a human hair.
'One of the main applications that we've been looking into is structural components in aerospace,' said Sophia Yang, Research Scientist of Architected Materials at HRL Labs who worked with Boeing on the project.
'The trick is to fabricate a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness of 100 nanometers, 1,000 times thinner than a human hair,' Dr. Tobias Schaedler of HRL said.
In addition to its ultra-low density, the material's cellular architecture gives rise to unprecedented mechanical behavior for a metal, including complete recovery from compression exceeding 50% strain and extraordinarily high energy absorption.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3270060/The-end-heavy-metal-Boeing-shows-material-99-99-AIR-lead-new-generation-planes-spaceships.html

The end of heavy metal: Boeing shows off material that is 99.99% AIR and could lead to new generation of planes and spaceships
Microlattice was inspired by the structure of human bones
Made up of interconnected hollow tubes
Each tube has a wall 1,000 times thinner than a human hair
Egg wrapped in the material would survive a 25 story drop
By MARK PRIGG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 17:31 EST, 12 October 2015 | UPDATED: 22:42 EST, 12 October 2015

Stress, Cortisol and Weight Loss

[From article]
They found that women who reported having one or more worries burned an average of 104 fewer calories in the seven hours after eating the meal than those who had none. Over a 12-month period this could lead to a weight gain of 11lb or 5kg.
The stressed women also had higher levels of insulin, which contributes to the storage of fat. To make matters worse, the authors say those who are stressed would be more likely to eat high-fat, comfort food.
Lead researcher Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychiatry and psychology at Ohio State University, said: ‘This means that, over time, stressors could lead to weight gain.
[. . .]
The researchers do not know what happens to men’s metabolism and body weight when they are stressed.
They suspect the findings would be slightly different because they have more muscle, which means their metabolism is different. Other studies have found that stress causes us to eat more – particularly sugary, high fat foods. Experts say this the body’s natural response to a threat.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2690965/How-stress-make-woman-pile-pounds-It-slows-metabolism-add-stone-just-year.html

How stress can make a woman pile on pounds: It slows down the metabolism and
could add up to a stone in just a year
Worrying could mean you will burn off 100 fewer calories a day
Researchers do not know what happens to men’s metabolism and body weight when they are stressed.
They suspect the findings would be slightly different because they have more muscle
By SOPHIE BORLAND
PUBLISHED: 23:15 EST, 13 July 2014 | UPDATED: 03:14 EST, 15 July 2014


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The study, which has been published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, showed that it was 'low responders' who would adjust their eating habits and reduce their food consumption while plagued with stress, as well as increasing their physical activity.
'High responders', would instead continue with their regular eating habits and exercise would not have a great effect on their muscles, leading to rapid weight gain.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2697935/Is-secret-curing-obesity-The-bodys-response-STRESS-could.html

Relax, researchers may have found the key to weight loss... The body's response to STRESS could determine how effectively we lose weight
How our bodies respond to the release of stress hormone cortisol determines how well we lose weight
Low responders are more likely to eat less and increase physical activity when stressed
High responders begin to eat more while their muscles become slower at burning energy
By LILLIAN RADULOVA
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 18:39 EST, 18 July 2014 | UPDATED: 21:24 EST, 18 July 2014

Chocolate Helps Losing Weight

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2458375/Trying-lose-weight-Slimmers-continue-eating-treats-likely-succeed.html

Trying to lose weight? Better keep eating chocolate! Slimmers who carry on enjoying favourite treats more likely to shed the pounds
Research found 86 per cent of slimmers who ate their favourite treats during diet lost weight
Survey proves diets 'centred around food elimination' are more likely to fail
Other research found eating chocolate could also help you live longer
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 18:26 EST, 13 October 2013 | UPDATED: 04:42 EST, 14 October 2013

High Cost of Dishonesty

Curious that this essay appeared when it did. In September 2013 I visited the local Farmer's Market which is held on Tuesdays on City land on an overpass near Harvard University's Science Center. I'm a fairly savvy food shopper. I noticed early that the prices at this market were higher than Whole Foods and all of the other markets in the Cambridge area. That includes Stop & Shop, Shaw's (formerly Star Market), Trader Joe's, and DeMoulah's Market Basket. But it is convenient and when I pass by and need one item it is more efficient to shop for the one item than to make a one mile trip to the markets. Their tomatoes taste better unless you purchase organic tomatoes at the markets. But even then the Farmer's market prices are higher. One particular vendor treated me rudely. I ignored it because I did not spend much time or money at his space.











In September I needed tomatoes and saw that his looked ripe enough to eat for my salads and their price was lower than the other vendors. I picked up some at the sign's listed price of $3.50 per pound. He  placed it on his scale. I noticed it was less than a pound. He said the price was $4.00, which I paid without question. I did not want to argue with this man who was rude to me on a few previous occasions. I went home and weighed the tomatoes again. My scale showed about three-fourths of a pound. He had charged me $1.40 over the stated price for one item. I was upset and recognized that this man could not be trusted. Was it only me or was he doing that to others? I did not know but I will never shop at his stall again unless it is an life-or-death emergency. 

Perhaps few people who shop at this market have any monetary concerns. Many people at Harvard University, and many Cambridge residents,  own trust funds or are related to wealthy persons and have little need to worry about a few dollars for food each week. Many of the customers at this market are Harvard students. To some of them overpaying is not a problem. 

This essay raises the question of why politicians and lawyers who lie so freely are trusted at all? They steal much larger quantities of money each day without using scales. 

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The fact that honesty and trust are so vital should make us rethink just how much tolerance we should have for criminals and dishonest people.

http://jewishworldreview.com/cols/williamns092513.php3#.Ukp1_d00jDo

Jewish World Review Sept. 25, 2013/ 21 Tishrei, 5774
Honesty and Trust
By Walter Williams

Sleep Deprivation Causes Weight Gain

In tests, adults who spent a night without sleep were given a selection of 40 food items the following morning. They bought food with nine per cent more calories compared to mornings when they had a night's sleep.

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The report concluded: 'Our findings demonstrate that participants purchased significantly more calories and grams of food, within the same budget, following sleep deprivation.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2412603/Could-lack-sleep-making-FAT-Study-finds-tiredness-causes-people-eat-higher-calorie-food.html


Could a lack of sleep be making you FAT? Study finds tiredness causes people to eat higher calorie foods
Lack of sleep has been linked to an increase in hunger hormones
Tired people more likely to buy excess food than when they are well rested
Sleep deprivation creates a 'perfect storm' for buying junk items
Daily Mail (UK)
By NICK MCDERMOTT
PUBLISHED: 11:45 EST, 5 September 2013 | UPDATED: 11:45 EST, 5 September 2013

Seven Minutes Of Certain Exercise As Good As Length Session

The Seven Minute Workout: The new exercise regime is very prescriptive in terms of the exercises you should do, the order in which you should do them and the length of time spent between each

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2322470/The-7-minute-workout-proven-good-long-run-weights-session--PAIN-reap-benefits.html

The 7-minute workout that is as beneficial as a long run and a weights session - but you must be in PAIN to reap benefits
Scientists devised workout that requires just a chair, a wall and 7 minutes
But in order reap benefits you must exercise so intensely that it is painful
The 12 exercises are most effective if you carry them out the in correct order with a 10 second break between each
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 10:03 EST, 10 May 2013 | UPDATED: 10:19 EST, 10 May 2013

Sleep Deprivation Causes Weight Gain

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2291676/A-lack-sleep-make-fat--new-research-suggests-people-snack-sleep-deprived.html

A lack of sleep really DOES make you fat: Sleep deprivation can cause weight gain of 2lb in under a week
People who only got five hours sleep a night gained two pounds in a week
When sleep deprived, people eat less breakfast but more snacks
Lack of sleep slows the metabolism, causing the body to burn fewer calories
By EMMA INNES
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 14:19 EST, 11 March 2013 | UPDATED: 18:53 EST, 11 March 2013

Cause of Over Eating

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2255442/The-REAL-reason-eat-New-theory-revolutionise-way-lose-weight.html


The REAL reason you eat too much: New theory could revolutionise the way we lose weight
By Louise Atkinson
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 18:31 EST, 31 December 2012 | UPDATED: 12:41 EST, 1 January 2013

Sleep Aids Weight Loss

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2137631/Want-lose-weight-Get-sleep-Resting-longer-suppresses-obesity-gene.html

Want to lose weight? Get more sleep: Resting for longer suppresses the obesity gene
By ROSIE TAYLOR
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 23:00 EST, 30 April 2012 | UPDATED: 23:01 EST, 30 April 2012

Getting In Shape

YOU WILL BE IN GOOD SHAPE IN NO TIME

(This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a
regular workout routine)

Dear Diary,
For my birthday this
year, I purchased a week of personal training at
the local health club. Although I am still in great shape since being
a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it
would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.
I called the club and
made my reservations with a personal trainer named
Christo, who identified himself as
a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for
athletic clothing and swim wear.
Friends seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get
started! The club encouraged me to
keep a diary to chart my
progress.
________________________________
MONDAY:
Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it
was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find
Christo waiting
for me. He is something of a Greek god-- with
blond hair, dancing eyes,
and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!
Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines.. I
enjoyed watching
the skillful way in which
he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very
inspiring!
Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups,
although my gut was already aching from holding
it in the whole time he was
around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC
week!!
________________________________
TUESDAY:
I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the
Christo made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar
into the air
then he put weights on it! My legs were a little
wobbly on the
treadmill, but I made the full mile. His
rewarding smile made it all
worthwhile. I feel GREAT! It's a
whole new life for me.
_______________________________
WEDNESDAY:
The only
way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on
the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I
believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as
long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO
in the club parking lot. Christowas impatient with me,
insisting that my screams bothered other club
members.. His
voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning
and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY
annoying. My chest hurt when I got
on the treadmill, so Christo put me on the stair
monster. Why
the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an
activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Christo told me it would
help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other crap too.
_______________________________
THURSDAY:
Butthole was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as
his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I
couldn't help
being a half an hour late-- it took me that long
to tie my shoes. He
took me to work out with dumbbells. When he
was not looking, I ran and
hid in the restroom. He sent some
skinny witch to find me. Then, as
punishment, he put me on the
rowing machine-- which I sank.
_________________________________
FRIDAY:
I hate that jackass Christo more than any human being has ever hated
any other human being in the
history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic,
anorexic, little aerobic instructor.
If there was a part of my body I could move
without unbearable pain, I would
beat him with it. Christo
wanted me to work on my triceps. I
don't have any triceps! And if you
don't want dents in the
floor, don't hand me the darn barbells or
anything that weighs
more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung me off
and I landed
on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have
been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?
________________________________
SATURDAY:
Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating,
shrilly
voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just
hearing his voice
made me want to smash the machine with my
planner; however, I lacked the strength to
even use the TV remote and ended up
catching eleven straight hours of
the Weather
Channel..
________________________________
SUNDAY:
I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and
thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that
next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun--
like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had
wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with
diamonds!!!

Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2004-12-06-sleep-weight-gain_x.htm

Posted 12/6/2004 9:54 PM Updated 12/6/2004 10:28 PM

Sleep loss may equal weight gain By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY