NASA awards moon rocket contract

Lockheed Martin wins NASA moon contract
"The nation's space agency plans to use the Orion crew exploration vehicle to replace the space shuttle fleet, take astronauts to the moon and perhaps to Mars."

Is Phenylephrine an Effective replacement for Pseudophedrine?

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I'm glad to see this being brought up to the FDA for comparison. I know many people who this 'equivalent' drug doesn't work for them. I continue to use it when needed, and get okay results. My own husband cannot use it, and doesn't want to go through the trouble at the pharmacy counter of waiting in line, going through an id scan, phone address and photo check - all for a $2.00 box of medication when he is sick.

The lady at the end of the article says 'it's being well received in the marketplace - so it must be working'... well, for some people, not all of them! And how can they tell how many people are just going without, and suffering through their colds?

When you introduce a new product to replace a product that has been restricted. How can you tell how many people are just not buying the restricted product, AND not buying the new product?

Science talk podcast

see link at Scientific American magazine's website.

Super Size -do you see something wrong here?

Super Size Britain leads to more stringent ad rules, no junk food ads before 9 pm at night.

Why?
Why can't people just learn how much is 'enough' and get out there and do some physical work to make up for hours spent at office jobs?

America's Obesity Epidemic Getting Worse
According to a new report from Trust for America's Health (TFAH), adult obesity rates continued to rise in 31 states over the past year while government policy efforts have consistently failed to provide viable solutions to the growing obesity crisis.

Here I am, often struggling to stay at 'minimum weight' because of a stressful, highly physical lifestyle. I've lost 25 lbs in 2 years, and went from a size 14 to a size 6 (although sizes have changed some, too). And, most of the U.S. and Britain can't stop eating?

One of the worst problems is that people stock their super market carts with soda, chips, snacks and processed 'prepared' foods instead of the basics of grains(rice, quinoa, bulgur), lean well-cut meat, flour, milk, fresh eggs veggies and fruit. They choose food based on 'convenience' instead of their health.

When shopping, I see this trend in almost every cart I pass by. Whole carts full of junk and processed packaged food, with very little good food at all. Carts laden with 24 packs of soda (which is either pure sugar or flavored expensive water).

Wise up, eat right and just plain eat less. Your body can live with a hunger pang. It isn't necessary to fill your stomach up with junk just because you are hungry! This is why we have the power of choice. Learn to wait for a good meal, or learn to bring something with you that is decent. Also, unless you have another medical problem that restricts your diet, start eating less! Learn more about your actual bodily needs and execute some willpower.

Anorexics aside, it seems like a good amount of Americans and Britons could stand to not only watch what they eat, but DECIDE not to eat as much of it!

What kind of flower are you?

Again, prompted by CarrieK over at My Middle Name is Patience blog. I do like the quizzes she finds :o)

I am a Canna What Flower Are You?

"You stand up for what you believe in, even if it gets in the way of what other people think. You are proud of yourself and your accomplishments and you enjoy letting people know that."

Fields Medal

Math Genius declines high honor for his work on the 'geometry of the universe.'

Blogthing: What kind of soul are you?

You Are a Prophet Soul

You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone. Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people. Sometimes this faith can lead to disappoinment in the long run. No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way. You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle. Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings. A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning. You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer. Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

Cool Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House model found after being lost for more than 20 years. Model is of the interior AND exterior of the complex building - and in 2,500 pieces, with no instructions. No pics of the model, but story is great!

Space Imaging photo of Sydney Opera House. Click on photo to see the whole space satellite image.