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"Bionic limb moves like natural leg"
By Rob Winters - Published on Monday, 22 August 2011 19:29
"A new prosthetic design is the first to include powered knee and ankle joints that move in unison, making it much easier for an amputee to walk, sit, stand, and climb.
It also allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs.
The device, designed by engineers at Vanderbilt University, uses the latest advances in computer, sensor, electric motor, and battery technology to give it bionic capabilities."
Read more: http://www.futurity.org/science-technology/bionic-limb-moves-like-natural-leg/
"Britain's top 20 most expensive homes - and their foreign buyers"
By Rob Winters - Published on Sunday, 21 August 2011 18:33
"Disappearing words: wittol, drysalter, and alienism"
By Rob Winters - Published on Sunday, 21 August 2011 18:30
"Collins Dictionary experts have compiled a list of words which have fallen out of use by tracking how often they appear.Other words on the list include 'wittol' - a man who tolerates his wife's unfaithfulness, which has not been much used since the 1940s.
The terms 'drysalter', a dealer in certain chemical products and foods, and 'alienism', the study and treatment of mental illness, have also faded from use.
Some of the vanished words are old-fashioned modes of transport such as the 'cyclogiro', a type of aircraft propelled by rotating blades, and charabanc, a motor coach."
"10 freaky facts about food"
By Rob Winters - Published on Sunday, 21 August 2011 18:22
"We rounded up the bizarre things you may not know about some common foods. All foods mentioned are considered safe to consume, but these facts may lead you to think before you eat.Shellac is made from bug excrement
Jellybeans are a tasty treat and come in many flavours, but did you realize their shiny coating is made from bug feces? Shellac, also known as confectioner’s glaze, is made from a resin excreted by the female lac beetle, indigenous to India and Thailand."
Read more: http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/healthy-eating/10-freaky-facts-about-food?slide=1
"The protein debate: How much do you really need and when?"
By Rob Winters - Published on Sunday, 21 August 2011 18:16
"Protein is a vital part of a healthy diet, helping with the growth and repair of tissues, including skin, bones, eyes and, most importantly, muscles. It also helps support a healthy immune system. But while it's common in our culture to be concerned about sufficient protein intake, many of us (particularly those who eat lots of meat or slurp back protein shakes) may be consuming too much. Striking the right balance is key for a strong, healthy body."
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