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How does the camera quality of Apple’s latest flagship smartphone compare to Leica’s high-end digital rangefinders? Respected Japanese street photographer Shin Noguchi decided to find out by shooting the same scenes and then comparing them side-by-side.

In the image below, the left half was captured by an iPhone 7 camera and the right half was shot with a Leica M9-P with a Leica Summicron lens — a camera kit worth over $9,000.

sidebyside

Here are the two shots by themselves:
Apple iPhone 7 (RAW)
Leica M9-P with Summicron 35mm f/2 (RAW)

Here are some crop comparisons from the two shots showing the details in the frames:
iPhone 7 (left) versus Leica M9-P (right)
“The iPhone 7 is the best 1/3″ sensor camera, nothing more, nothing less,” Noguchi writes. He says he loves his Leica M digital rangefinders, but he’s blown away by the photo quality that is appearing in the latest smartphones.

Noguchi is a widely published and exhibited street photographer who has been featured and interviewed by Leica’s official blog. You can find more of his work on his website and Tumblr.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/iphone-7-vs-leica-m9-p-side-by-side.html

TheSuperNerd:
Lemme see......

No.1 - Well, it depends on what you wanna achieve but I believe Human or artificial is the best. Natural cloning is mostly applied to and seen in plant life.

Organism cloning is basically asexual and means the "clone" gets to ge genetically identical to only one parent as there wont be inter-gamete contact (otherwise called male and female gametes fusion)
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So Artificial/Human cloning takes it as it involves the nucleus of a donor somatic cell being fused with an egg cell stripped of its entire genetic material. The fusion takes place after triggering electrically and an embryo is formed which can grow into a full human by placing in the womb of a surrogate mother or incubated artificially. The kind of cloning makes it super possible to insert certain "genes" you will like to see the human express.... Although complications abide.


No.2 - To be honest, it depends on "who" that "anyone" is.

When Ian Wilmut cloned Dolly in 1996/97, he did it to show one can produce a full living organism from a somatic adult cell.


For somewhat like me, I am involved in stem cells research/studies at my Hopkins scholarships online and oncampus program. It's part of the gigantic curriculum I face in my classified scholarships program.

It's all incorporated into my neurosciences research scholarship studies (more of Neurosciences and other interdisciplinary science research studies). **I'm also a medic student in Nigeria**

If I wanna clone a human, then it would be for therapeutic and "Life saving" reasons. It's all about the "motive" of the scientist involved.

No.3 - By two uses you mean, Therapeutic and Reproductive right? Well, I would say there is in certain ways because while one is channelled to produce certain organs and tissues (cloned organs and tissues) for instance, the other is for the creation of a full human (a clone). Both involve similar cloning patterns BUT different triggering factors at the molecular and cellular levels. So yep.. There's a connection.

No.4 - I believe I have answered this in previous posts. Even you have mentioned a few of them.


Keep learning Sir... It's cool. Learning is always a bitter root, but it bears sweet fruit.

Keep learning outside "your box" but hey! Ensure you master your field well enough to be relevant and indispensable when you get to the top. Ciao...

Thanks for answering my question, i wish you all the best in your studies

omogidi234:
Very funny

its very funny buit abeg na joke ooo

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Presidential transition
Seated just below a portrait of George Washington, President Obama met with President-elect Donald Trump for the first time since the election. Based on their past insults to one another, this must have been one of the most awkward meetings in oval office history.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/cartoonist-gary-varvel-presidential.html

Idydarling:
This is so hot, although I didn't read the long words, the pictures makes sense die

that 3D printed supercar is superb

The automobile industry has been relatively stagnant for the past several decades. While new car designs are released annually, and computer technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, the manufacturing processes and the effects that these processes have on our environment have remain relatively unchanged. Over the past decade or so, 3D printing has shown some promise in the manufacturing of automobiles, yet it has not quite lived up to its potential, at least according to Kevin Czinger, founder and CEO of a company called Divergent Microfactories (DM).

Today, at the O’Reilly Solid Conference in San Francisco, Kevin Czinger is about to shock the world with a keynote presentation he will give titled, “Dematerializing Auto Manufacturing.”

“Divergent Microfactories is going to unveil a supercar that is built based on 3D printed parts,” Manny Vara of LMG PR tells 3DPrint.com. “It is very light and super fast — can you say faster acceleration than a McLaren P1, and 2x the power-to-weight ratio of a Bugatti Veyron? But the car itself is only part of the story. The company is actually trying to completely change how cars are made in order to hugely reduce the amount of materials, power, pollution and cost associated with making traditional cars.”

The vehicle, called the Blade, has 1/3 the emissions of an electric car and 1/50 the factory capital costs of other manufactured cars. Unlike previous 3D printed vehicles that we have seen, such as Local Motors’ car that they have printed several times, DM’s manufacturing process differs quite a bit. Instead of 3D printing an entire vehicle, they 3D print aluminum ‘nodes’ which act in a similar fashion to Lego blocks. 3D printing allows DM to create elaborate and complex shaped nodes which are then joined together by off-the-shelf carbon fiber tubing. Once the nodes are printed, the chassis of a car can be completely assembled in a matter of minutes by semiskilled workers. The process of constructing the chassis is one which requires much less capital and other resources, and doesn’t require the extremely skilled and trained workers that other car manufacturing techniques rely on. The important goal that DM is striving for, and it appears they have accomplished, is the reduction of pollution and environmental impact.

Individual 3D printed aluminum nodes
Today, Czinger and the rest of the team at Divergent Microfactories will be unveiling their first prototype car, the Blade.

“Society has made great strides in its awareness and adoption of cleaner and greener cars,” explains CEO Kevin Czinger. “The problem is that while these cars do now exist, the actual manufacturing of them is anything but environmentally friendly. At Divergent Microfactories, we’ve found a way to make automobiles that holds the promise of radically reducing the resource use and pollution generated by manufacturing. It also holds the promise of making large-scale car manufacturing affordable for small teams of innovators. And as Blade proves, we’ve done it without sacrificing style or substance. We’ve developed a sustainable path forward for the car industry that we believe will result in a renaissance in car manufacturing, with innovative, eco-friendly cars like Blade being designed and built in microfactories around the world.”

Assembling of the 3D printed nodes and carbon fiber tubing to construct the chassis
The Blade is one heck of a supercar, capable of going from 0-60 MPH in a mere 2.2 seconds. It weighs just 1,400 pounds, and is powered by a 4-cylinder 700-horsepower bi-fuel internal combustion engine that is capable of using either gasoline or compressed natural gas as fuel. The car chassis is made up of approximately 70 3D printed aluminum nodes, and it took only 30 minutes to build the chassis by hand. The chassis itself weighs just 61 pounds.

“The body of the car is composite,” Vara tells us. “One cool thing is that the body itself is not structural, so you could build it out of just about any material, even something like spandex. The important piece, structurally, is the chassis.”

Kevin Czinger, Founder and CEO, Divergent Microfactories, Inc. with the Blade Supercar

Kevin Czinger, Founder and CEO, Divergent Microfactories, Inc. with the Blade Supercar
The initial plan is for DM to scale up to an annual production of 10,000 of these limited supercars, making them available to potential customers. This isn’t all though, as DM doesn’t merely plan on just being satisfied by manufacturing cars via this method. They plan on making the technology available to others as well. On top of selling these supercars, they will also sell the tools and technologies so that small teams of innovators and entrepreneurs can open microfactories and build their own cars, based on their own unique designs. Whether it is a sedan, pickup truck or another type of supercar, it is all possible with this proprietary 3D printed node technology.

Pre-painted Blade supercar
The node-enabled chassis of cars built using this unique 3D printing method, are up to 90% lighter, much stronger, and more durable than cars built with more traditional techniques. Could we be looking at a great ideology change within the automobile manufacturing industry? Lighter, stronger, more durable, more affordable, environmentally satisfying vehicles are definitely something that just about anyone should consider a step in the right direction.

3D printing has been touted as a technology of the future, for the future, enabling individual customization of many products. Now, the ability for entrepreneurs to enter an industry previously overrun by huge corporations could mean a future with individualized, custom vehicles which perform and appear just the way we want them. If Divergent Microfactories has a say, this will be our future, and that future isn’t too far off.

Pre-painted Blade supercar
What do you think about this 3D printed supercar? Do you like the idea of entrepreneurs having an opportunity to fabricate their own line of vehicles? Is DM onto something with this unique method of automobile manufacturing? Discuss in the Divergent Microfactories 3D Printed Supercar Forum thread on 3DPB.com.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/worlds-first-3d-printed-supercar-is.html

sisisioge:
Hmmmmmmmm...but I love kisses die

hmmm you are the lad [color=#006600][/color]

The health benefits of kissing

TheSuperNerd:
You're welcome Sir... So why the keen interest in Cloning if I may ask?

And I hope my answers so far satisfies some of your curiosity on the subject if not all. Do you have more questions?

My question is as follows:-
1. which one of these types of cloning for human being is the best snd explain why
a. Natural, Organism, Artificial or human cloning

2. For what purposes would anyone want to perform human cloning?

3. Is there any connection between the two uses of human cloning?

4. For what purposes is cloning used?

I love learning outside my box

TheSuperNerd:
You're welcome Sir... So why the keen interest in Cloning if I may ask?

And I hope my answers so far satisfies some of your curiosity on the subject if not all. Do you have more questions?

Yes I have a lot of question on cloning, I am just imagining how its can be beneficial to us in Africa?

Honestly we lack the technology driven skills and scientific knowledge to carry out the activities of cloning?

More pictures and i am surprised there is no nigeria church at all

http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/the-10-tallest-churches-in-world.html for more pictures

There was once a time in human history where the Church was one of the most influential and powerful organizations in the entire world. What the leaders of the church said was law, and anyone who disobeyed felt the wrath of a faith-dealing army. There have been some changes throughout history, however, and now churches are separated from real governmental power. They are more humble now, though the mightiest of churches remain strong even today. Here are ten of the tallest churches ever.


1. Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, France
The Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, France, stands 466 feet tall, making it one of the tallest churches of all time. It took around two-hundred years for it to become the tallest structure in the world back in 1647. That changed in 1874, however.

2. St. Nicholas’ Church, Hamburg, Germany.
St. Nicholas’ Church, Hamburg, Germany, stands 483 feet tall. Construction completed in 1874, where it was named the world’s tallest building of the time. That only lasted for two years, though. Sadly, the church was heavily damaged during World War 2.

3. Old St Paul’s Cathedral, London, England
Old St Paul’s Cathedral, London, England, once stood tall at over 493 feet. Unfortunately, the church was completely burned and destroyed amidst the Great Fire of London in 1666.

4. Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France
The Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France, has an appearance similar to that of the Eiffel Tower’s upper levels. Like many other cathedrals, it was once the tallest. Today, it stands 495 feet tall.

5. St. Mary’s Church, Stralsund, Germany
St. Mary’s Church, Stralsund, Germany, is currently 495 feet tall, and truly represents the Gothic brick style of architecture from the time period in northern Germany. Much of it was destroyed following completion, but has since been rebuilt.


6. Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais, France
The Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais, France is one of the very best examples of French Gothic architecture. Construction began in the 13th century, and the church was completed at over 502 feet tall.

7. Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany.
The Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany, is 516 feet tall. The Roman Catholic cathedral has since become a World Heritage site, and one of Germany’s biggest tourist attractions.

8. Our Lady Of Peace Basilica, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Our Lady Of Peace Basilica, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast stands out as one of the only non-European cathedrals to have made it here. The church is 518 feet tall, and was only recently completed in 1989.

9. Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England
The Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England, is simply iconic. This church was the tallest structure in the known world for almost 300 years, but suffered when its spire collapsed. It was never rebuilt, but the church still stands 524 feet tall.

10. Ulm Minster, Ulm, Germany
Ulm Minster, Ulm, Germany is both the most recently completed church and the tallest in the entire world. It is 530 feet tall, has over 768 steps to reach the top, and has numerous spires in an effort to outrank the Cologne Cathedral.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/the-10-tallest-churches-in-world.html

Kissing is a uniquely human trait that's said to have emerged as a way to pass germs from one person to another, ultimately building immunity. But that's rather unromantic, isn't it? While it seems plausible that kissing would have an underlying biological function, there's also no denying its role in bonding… or overall health.

Kissing not only feels good, it's good for you. It relieves stress and releases epinephrine into your blood, making it pump faster, which may result in a reduction of LDL cholesterol. Kissing may even be a novel way to receive certain hormones, like testosterone:

"'Mucous membranes inside the mouth are permeable to hormones such as testosterone. Through open-mouth kissing, men introduced testosterone into a woman's mouth,' which 'is absorbed through the mucous membranes… and increases arousal and the likelihood that she will engage in reproductive behavior."


The Health Value of Kissing


1. Reduce Your Blood Pressure
Kissing helps to dilate your blood vessels, which may help lower your blood pressure.

2. Relieve Cramps and Headaches
The blood-vessel-dilation effect described above also helps to relieve pain, particularly from headache or menstrual cramps.

3. Fight Cavities
When you kiss, saliva production increases in your mouth, and this helps to wash away plaque on your teeth that may lead to cavities. That said, cavity-causing bacteria can also be transmitted via a kiss, especially if the person you're kissing has poor oral habits. It's even been shown that cavity-causing bacteria can spread from a mother's kiss to her baby.

4. Release Your Happy Hormones
Kissing prompts your brain to release a happy elixir of feel-good chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin. This isn't only important for your happiness, it also may also help to strengthen your relationship. As MSN reported:

"'This [oxytocin] is the hormone of love, and the better the oxytocin levels, the more capacity for love,' explains psychotherapist Arthur Janov, Ph.D., author of 'The Biology of Love' and the director of the Primal Center in Santa Monica, Calif. 'We have found that those who cannot commit in a love relationship are low in oxytocin.'"

Interestingly, kissing activates the same areas in your brain linked to reward and addiction. According to the researchers who revealed this finding:

"Kissing may have evolved as a way to stimulate brain systems associated with sex drive, romantic love, and attachment so that humans are triggered to seek a variety of potential mates, then focus attention on one for mating, and finally be able to tolerate that mate long enough to raise a child as a team."

Your lips are also densely packed with sensory neurons, which are stimulated by the touch of another's lips. This prompts the release of sebum, which is thought to play a role in bonding.

5. Burn Calories
It's not going to replace your workout session… but a vigorous kiss may burn 8-16 calories. Not too shabby for a kiss.

6. Boost Your Self-Esteem
One study found that men who received a passionate kiss before they left for work earned more money.8 This suggests the kiss (and perhaps the happy home-life it suggests) makes people happier, boosts self-esteem and, ultimately, more productive at work.

7. Tone Your Facial Muscles
A vigorous kiss helps you shape up your neck and jawline by working out a number of facial muscles.

8. Check Out Your Partner's Compatibility
A kiss can be a powerful measure of your initial attraction to a person, so much so that the majority of men and women surveyed reporting that a first kiss could be a turn-off. Women, in particular, place more importance on kissing as a "mate assessment device" and as a means of "initiating, maintaining, and monitoring the current status of their relationship with a long-term partner."

Source:http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/the-eight-health-value-of-kissing.html

Itchy and dry scalp is a known problem worldwide which is faced by anyone and everyone today. Your scalp feels itchy and you just cannot control your fingers to scratch the scalp. Sometimes it may put you in very embarrassing situation. There are several reasons for itchy and dry scalp such as dust and dirt deposition, dandruff, bacterial and fungal infections etc. Itching of scalp causes irritation and becomes difficult to concentrate. There are several home remedies for itchy scalp which can be very helpful.

Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp
1. Lemon to Get Rid of Dry Scalp
Method 1
Ingredients

Lemon

Procedure

Cut a lemon into two halves.
Squeeze the lime juice in a container.
Soak a cotton ball in this lime juice and apply it on the scalp.
Massage the scalp gently for few minutes.
Allow it to stand for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse off with normal water.
Follow the process 2-3 times in a week.

Method 2
Ingredients

Lemon
Yogurt

Procedure

Take a bowl and scoop out at least two spoonful of fresh yogurt.
Squeeze half of lemon into the fresh yogurt.
Mix well and form a rich paste.
Apply the same on the scalp and hair.
Keep it for an hour.
Rinse off thoroughly with mild water.
Follow the process for once a week.

Lemon and yogurt are high content of Vitamin C. Moreover they are sour in taste which acts effectively on scalp and keeps dandruff at bay.

Lemon is a cleansing agent. Application of lemon on the scalp frequently cleans the scalp in a natural way and prevents accumulation of dirt and dust, thereby preventing itchy and dry. Also, it is helpful to get rid of scalp odour.
2. Banana For Prevents Itching and Irritation
Method 1
Ingredients

Banana
honey

Procedure

Take a ripe banana and mash it properly.
Add few drops of honey to the mashed banana and apply this mix on the scalp.
Allow it to stand 25-30 minutes.
Rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Follow the process once in a week.

Method 2
Ingredients

Banana
Avocado

Procedure

Take a ripe banana and a ripe avocado.
Mash them properly and blend them together to form a smooth paste.
Apply the mix on the scalp.
Leave it to dry completely.
Wet your hands and massage it gently for few minutes.
Rinse it with lukewarm water thoroughly.
Follow the process for once a week to prevent itchy and dry.

Method 3
Ingredients

Banana
Yogurt
Honey

Procedure

Take a ripe banana and mash it properly.
Add a spoonful of yogurt to the banana along with a teaspoon of honey to it.
Mix well all the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
Apply this paste on the scalp.
Allow it to stand for about 30 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water.
Follow the process once in a week.

Banana deeply cleanses the scalp and prevents itching and irritation. Yogurt and honey are best home remedies for itchy scalp that helps to mitigate dryness and is useful to prevent bacterial and fungal infection. Yogurt is especially helpful to inhibit growth of dandruff and prevent itchy and dry.
Have you ever tried home remedies for dry hair? Click here for detail…
3. Aloe Vera- Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp
Ingredients

Aloe Vera

Procedure

Cut open an Aloe Vera leaf from the centre of it.
Extract the fresh Aloe Vera gel from it.
Take sufficient quantity of the fresh gel and massage the scalp.
Allow it to stand 15-20 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with normal water.
Follow this process 1-2 times in a week.

Aloe Vera has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It keeps the scalp hydrated and prevents dryness. This in turn prevents itchy and dry.

Aloe Vera is also known for its cooling properties. It soothes the scalp and keeps it cool.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar To Prevent Dry and Itchy Scalp
Ingredients

Apple Cider Vinegar
Water

Procedure

Take 1/4th cup of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Mix it with half a cup of water.
Stir well and apply the mix on the scalp.
Keep it for half an hour.
Rinse with a mild shampoo.
Follow the process 2 times in a week to prevent itchy and dry.

Apple Cider vinegar is acidic in nature. Hence, it is always advisable to dilute the same in water to reduce the acidic properties. The proportion is 1:2 i.e. one part of Acidic Cider Vinegar and 2 parts of water.

Apple Cider Vinegar is very helpful in dandruff treatment. It inhibits the growth of dandruff and leaves the scalp clean. Therefore, it helps in preventing itchy and dry.
5. Coconut oil – Amazing Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp
Method 1
Ingredients

Coconut oil

Procedure

Take 2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a container.
Warm it slightly and apply the oil on the scalp and hair.
Keep it for 1-2 hours.
Rinse with your regular shampoo.
Follow the process 2-3 times in a week.

Method 2
Ingredients

Coconut oil
Lemon

Procedure

Take 2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a container.
Cut a lemon into two equal halves.
Squeeze half of a lemon into the coconut oil.
Mix well and apply it on the scalp.
Allow it to stand 20 minutes.
Rinse off with your regular shampoo.
Follow the process at least 2-3 times in a day.

Method 3
Ingredients

Coconut oil
Castor oil
Olive oil
Water

Procedure

Take 1 tablespoon of castor oil in a container and warm it slightly to reduce consistency.
Similarly take 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and warm it.
Mix both the oil and add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Apply this warm oil on the scalp and hair.
Boil water in a container and soak a hot towel in the hot water.
Squeeze the excess water from the towel.
Cover your head with the hot towel in the form of a turban.
Keep it till the towel comes to room temperature.
Rinse with a normal shampoo thoroughly.
Follow the process 2-3 times in a week.

Coconut oil is one of the best-known home remedies for itchy scalp. It removes the dust and dirt sticking on the scalp effectively thereby it cleans the scalp and prevents itching.

Coconut oil along with lemon helps to prevent the growth of dandruff and other bacterial and fungal formation in the scalp.

Coconut oil along with all the other oils followed by the turban therapy helps the scalp in absorbing the oils. This keeps the scalp nourished and moisturized. This prevents scalp dryness and itching.
6. Baking Soda To Achieve Clean Scalp
Ingredients

Baking soda
Water

Procedure

Take 2 teaspoon of baking soda in a container.
Add sufficient quantity of water to form a solution.
Apply this solution on the scalp.
Allow it to stand 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with your regular shampoo.
Follow this process for once a week.

Baking soda cleans the scalp effectively. It is also helpful in treating any form of fungal infection due to its acidic properties.
7. Onion
Ingredients

Onion

Procedure

Grate one onion and extract the fresh onion juice from it.
Soak a cotton ball in this onion juice and apply it on the scalp.
Allow it to stand half an hour and Rinse with a mild shampoo.
Follow the process 2-3 times in a month.

Onion acts a hair cleanser and leaves the scalp clean. It has a pungent odour and therefore it is better to use a shampoo while rinsing.

Onion may cause burning sensation immediately after application. You can dilute the fresh onion juice with little water to prevent excessive burning.
8. Yogurt To Prevents Dryness
Ingredients

Yogurt
Honey
Lemon

Procedure

Take 2 tablespoon of fresh yogurt in a container.
Cut a lemon into two halves and squeeze one portion of it into the fresh yogurt.
Add a teaspoon of honey to it to form a smooth paste.
Apply this paste on the scalp.
Allow it to stand half an hour to one hour.
Rinse off thoroughly with a mild shampoo.

This hair pack is perfect to prevent dry and itchy and dry. Both yogurt and lemon prevent the growth of dandruff and leaves the scalp clean. Honey is a natural moisturizer and prevents dryness. Therefore, this hair pack is beneficial for itchy and dry.
9. Egg – Acts a Conditioner
Ingredients

Egg
Honey

Procedure

Take an egg and break it to carefully extract the white portion of the egg.
Beat the albumin continuously to form a fluffy paste.
Add a teaspoon of honey to this paste.
Mix well and apply the mix on the scalp and hair.
Keep it for half an hour.
Rinse with your normal shampoo.
Follow the process for once a week.

Egg acts a conditioner and leaves the scalp clean. Honey acts as a moisturizer and hydrates the scalp. Together, it prevents dry and itchy and dry.
10. Mint Leaves- Best Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp
Method 1
Ingredients

Mint leaves

Procedure

Take 10 -12 mint leaves and blend them properly to form a smooth paste.
Apply the mint paste on the hair scalp.
Leave it till it dries completely.
Rinse thoroughly with normal water.

Method 2
Ingredients

Mint leaves
Water

Procedure

Take water in a container and boil it.
Add 8-10 mint leaves to the boiling water.
Allow it to boil till the leaf decolourizes and the water consistency is reduced to half.
Strain the liquid and allow it to cool down.
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Use this liquid as a after wash solution.
Take 2 tablespoon of this liquid and mix it with sufficient quantity of water.
Rinse your hair with a regular shampoo.
Rinse the scalp and hair with the mint solution as a last rinse.
Follow the process every time you rinse your hair.

Mint has anti-microbial properties and it not only cleans the scalp but also prevents formation of fungal and bacterial outgrowths.
Mint acts as a coolant and using it as after wash solution soothes the scalp and prevents dryness and irritation.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/10-effective-home-remedies-for-itchy.html

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TheSuperNerd:
Okay... I'm back again. Saw your mention but wanted to answer it when I'm a bit settled.

**stretches fingers**

Okay... Your first question: "Do you think Africans are ready for Cloning?"

Me: hmmm..... The big question is, "Is the world ready for Cloning?"

Cloning isnt even yet established in the western world of America and Europe but activities and research on the area are ongoing albeit somewhat quietly.

So Is Africa ready for Cloning? Well, without mincing words, I dont think so... At least Not yet. Africans will have a lot of issues handling the ethical challenges attached to cloning.

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Your second question: "Is cloning relevant to us in Africa despite our deep thought on religious doctrine and principles?"

Me: Again like the first question, this question is kinda hidden in a bigger question.

It's more like asking, "Is Science or Hi-tech biomedicine relevant to us in Africa?"

I think the prospects, issues, merits and future of cloning is relevant to us in Africa because within Africa we have young scientists and rising bright minds who wanna grow and become global forces in the field of genetics and more... And somehow, Cloning as an area of interest will come up. It has great prospects and merits as seen in therapeutic cloning for instance.

So if science is relevant to us as Africans moving strong in this 21st century then I believe that Cloning should matter also.

Another angle is this... If the good sides of Cloning become established in other parts of the world, it's likely to spread its wings and Africa won't wanna be left behind. How long do Africa wanna leave everything about advancements and discovery to europe and america?? **selah**

Our traditional/religious beliefs and doctrines should not be a reason for us not to grow in knowledge especially when such knowledge do not go against some of our good beliefs like "Killing a baby is wrong".

Initially in cloning/stem cells, pluripotent stem cells are harvested from embryonic stem cells (that is the cells of embryos). **Embryos are babies in their embryonic windows within the first one-three weeks of pregnancy in ladies**


Now in Africa, our beliefs go against such, but then a new method have been found out thanks to the works of Shinya Yamanaka of Japan who won the nobel prize in medicine in 2008 or so. He discovered that we can harvest adult stem cells and have them triggered with certain genetic factors to make them return to their pluripotent states as if they were embryonic stem cells all along.

Now this makes it possible to not "kill babies" in the name of harvesting stem cells for research and More.

So on this note, our beliefs and Cloning do not clash. Just on this note. But again, the ethics of cloning which has various angles and sub-angles havent been sorted yet for good. But finding a balance between what Africa believes traditionally and religiously AND what Cloning has to offer in terms of good and not evil must be struck somehow... Only when we are ready.

**Lemme halt it all here for now... I have much to say on this question but let's leave it here for now**
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Your Third question: "What are the advantages and disadvantages of the mode of cloning?"

Me: Well, Cloning has a lot of good and a lot of evils... Loolll

The merits and demerits of Cloning are so much...

Lemme put it this way: The way cloning is done can make it possible for a lot of bad genes to be removed and good genes added. (In cloning, the usual is to remove the nucleus of the isolated somatic cell from a human and place into an egg cell already harvested (but stripped of its nuclear and genetic components) and then tweak chemically/electrically with all the factors needed to make the cloning process work. This "clone cell" now becomes an enbryo which is then incubated or placed in a surrogate to carry to term).


Good thing is, the clone will be healthy, free of disease and have a strong immune system among other stuffs if all goes well.

Bad thing is, the clone may be given undue advantage over others like being given the genes of. OVER-super intelligence (instead of normal intelligence which can grow with time into super), macho looks/size, and many things that will make such a clone more like a "super cloned human". All wont be acquired naturally by the clone but just invested in the clone from the start. Now that will be bad for society in a way.

I say so because, a lot of people with money will also hit the labs and make the scientists produce same for their selfish pleasure.

Cloning is good but is also bad. It has so much to benefit mankind but also so much to destroy society if abused.

Another bad thing is "bad genetic/chemical reactions" which may lead to some kinda mutations within the clone.

There's so much I can say about the advantages and disadvantages of the mode/way of cloning. But let this be a kinda foundation...
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TheSuperNerd:
Okay... I get you now. Firstly, I'm not a doctor just yet... Loolll. My profile will tell you more.

Cloning have two kinds majorly: Reproductive and Therapeutic cloning.

You're spot on with what therapeutic cloning is all about summarily.

But you must know that "the bolded" is not the only reason for cloning.

Reproductive cloning as regards human cloning is about cloning a full human and not just specific cells. Sometimes, this is done to help couples who cannot procreate.

Also, theoretically, it may be helpful in creating a new body for a patient ravaged by cancer that has metastasized so much through out his/her whole body.

BUT TRUTH IS.... YOUR QUESTION, "WHY DO SCIENTISTS CLONE?" IS STILL KINDA A BIG ENIGMA..... One scientist's reason will defer from the reason(s) of another scientist even though we know some of what cloning actually does and can do.

And the ethics of cloning are still up for debate because of the varying protagonists and antagonists for cloning.

Example: the religious society says, "Dont take the place of GOD..." Loolll

Some others are for procreation for couples who cant do that. But again will you clone for Gay couples??

A lotta questions pop up from different angles..... So why scientists clone will remain a question with no clear answer unless we wanna just narrow it down to the merits of cloning.

My other question is Do you think African are ready for cloning?

Is cloning relevant to us in Africa despite our deep thought on religious doctrine and principles?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the mode of cloning?

We are learning from you our future nairaland doctor?

TheSuperNerd:
The use of cloning (somatic cell nuclear transfer) and Stem cells are not "Theory" at all....

They are actually practical. You gotta understand firstly that they arent theory before you get to grab the principles.

And by the word "principles" what exactly do you mean?

From what I know is that therapeutic cloning is the process by which a persons DNA is used to grow an embryonic clone or stem cells.

These stem cells can be used in experiments aimed at understanding diseases and developing new treatments for diseases.

If the purpose of cloning is to be used in experimenting and formatting a techniques for treatments of diseases. My question is why do scientist clone?

The 14years old girl is suffering from cancer and she want scientists to clone her so that she will not be buried underground. That is why I am asking what are the principle of science behind this theory or experiments.

Sir, I want to learn more and I can see maybe you are a Doctor.

TheSuperNerd:
Then use of Pluripotent Stem cells hi-tech is the way to go for you buddy...

But uhmm... Brain transplant has not been perfected just yet.

But a brain could be grown. #StemCells

What are the principles of science behind these theory?

Muafrika2:
The idea of creating a clone and transferring the brain to it sounds like an idea I would try.

Lo bro, you want try am

Yieldings:
Great recipes.

I <3 smoothies.

I love beets! Beet smoothies are one of my favourites: beets, spinach, mango, garlic and ginger is a yummy combination. Or sometimes beets, tomatoes, celery, spirulina, cashew nuts, etc.

I'm also crazy about blueberries and strawberries.

Smoothies are so much fun; you can be as creative as you want with them. The possibilities are endless!

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The Countryman S E keeps the car's all-wheel-drive pedigree.

Tiny-carmaker Mini unveiled its hybrid all-wheel-drive Countryman S E at the LA Auto Show today. What's intriguing is that while it's an AWD vehicle, the front wheels are powered by the gas engine while the rear are connected to an electric motor.

All told, those two powertrains pump out a combined 221 horsepower, with the twin-turbo internal combustion engine putting out 134 horsepower and the rear motor outputting 87. Like most hybrids, the vehicle offers multiple modes based on range and motoring style. These modes, which Mini calls " eDrive modes," include pure electric; electric with the gas engine kicking in at high speeds and during hard acceleration; and a gas-engine-only mode that keeps the battery topped off.

The new Countryman E's electric system is based on the platform used by parent company BMW's all electric eDrive system that powers the i3 and i8 vehicles. That pedigree will extend to an all-electric Mini that will launch in urban areas in 2019 according to Peter Schwarzenbauer, member of the BMW board of management. But beyond it's greener drivetrain, it's still a Countryman.

Like its gas-powered sibling introduced last night, the new Countryman S E is eight inches longer and one inch wider than the current vehicle. That translates to more cargo space for what Mini insists will be "awesome beach barbeques." The hybrid also comes standard with a 6.5-inch display for navigation and media playback, a panorama sunroof, keyless entry laser headlights and fog lights.
According to Schwarzenbauer the Countryman model accounts for 25 percent of all Minis sold, so it's not that big of a surprise that the automaker choose it to be its first hybrid. The automaker says that the car will travel nearly 25 miles in pure electric mode. Unfortunately, there's no word on what Mini expects the MPGe to be, when it'll be launched or pricing. Although there is talk that the MPGe will be announced in December and the car might be on sale in the US in March 2017.


Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/mini-unveils-its-first-hybrid-vehicle_19.html

A 14-year-old girl has just been granted the right to have her body cryonically frozen in the hope that she will be brought back to life one day.
The teen, from London, was dying from cancer when she took her case to the high court.
"I don’t want to be buried underground. I want to live and live longer and I think that in the future they might find a cure for my cancer and wake me up," she said.

"I want to have this chance. This is my wish."
Cryonics is the practise of preserving a human body in extremely cold temperatures after they die, with the hope of being able to revive them sometime in the future when science has advanced enough.

People who undergo the procedure must be declared legally dead, as it’s illegal to cryonically preserve someone who’s still alive.

However, legally dead is not the same as completely dead. Legal death occurs when the heart has stopped beating, but you’re technically still alive until all brain function ceases.
Cryonics works in this narrow but crucial window, to preserve that tiny amount of cell function that’s still happening.

If you sign up at one facility, the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Arizona, the protocol consists of four elements: deployment and standby, stabilisation, cryoprotectant perfusion, and cryogenic cool-down.

1. Deployment and standby
You have to be signed up with a cryonics facility before your death, so that the team can be prepared. Decomposition starts happening pretty much immediately, so the window of time for the team to start the preservation process is narrow.

They will still try though. On the Alcor website it states: "it is a general principle of cryonics that cryopreservation should proceed after legal death even under poor biological conditions when standard protocol procedures cannot be performed."

A team is notified of your death and rushes to your side once you’ve passed, and they stabilise your body by supplying your brain with oxygen and blood to preserve minimal function.

2. Stabilisation
After this, you are injected with heparis — an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots — and packed in ice. Your lungs might be ventilated too.

If it will take a long time to be transported to the operating room, your blood may be replaced with an organ preservation solution.

3. Cryoprotectant perfusion
The freezing begins when you reach the cryonics facility. Your body cannot simply be frozen in liquid nitrogen because it would damage your cells. You are around 70 percent water, so if it all froze, your cells would shatter.

Instead, the cryonics team starts a process called vitrification. They remove all the water from your cells and replace it with a chemical mixture of organ preservation and antifreeze chemicals called a cryoprotectant.

In theory, this protects organs and tissues from forming ice crystals and instead are put into a state of suspended animation. It’s the same technique that has dramatically improved the way eggs and embryos are frozen and thawed in fertility treatments.

Vitrification has successfully been used to freeze small pieces of tissue, and scientists even managed to preserve and recover the brain of a rabbit.

However, we’re probably still a long way off from being able to freeze and thaw larger structures, as vitrifying organs such as human kidneys for transplantation has not been done successfully.

4. Cryogenic cooldown
Once vitrified, your body is cooled on a bed of dry ice until it reaches -130 degrees Celsius. Then you’re placed head down in a large metal tank filled with liquid nitrogen at around -196 degrees Celsius.

It costs over £100,000 (US$125,000) to get your whole body cryonically preserved, but for a smaller fee, you can choose just to freeze your brain. This relies on the idea that one day in the future, scientists will be able to grow a clone of your body and you will somehow be revived.

That's still not the end of it though
Nobody has ever been revived from being frozen, because this technology doesn’t exist. It also hasn’t been around enough for everyone who has been preserved to be cured from whatever illness was killing them in the first place.

That being said, medicine has come a long way in that people are often, technically, brought back from the dead. Defibrillators can shock your heart into a regular rhythm again, and in some surgeries, people are cooled down to very low temperatures so doctors can operate on aneurysms.

There’s also the ethical issues to consider about whether a clone grown from your cells would really be 'you' or not. With the brain being such a complex organ, it’s also impossible to know how much damage has been done by the process until you wake them up again.

The biggest problem with revival would be thawing a person the right way at the right speed. If it isn’t done exactly right, your cells could turn to ice and be destroyed.

The first person to be cryonically preserved was 73-year-old James Bedford, who was frozen in 1967. He died of kidney cancer and was frozen a few hours after his death. In the cryonics community, January 12th is celebrated as 'Bedford Day'.

According to Alcor, Bedford’s body is still in a good condition. It’s quite possible that his metastasised cancer would be treatable now if he were revived, it’s just the warming him back up again that needs to be figured out.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/a-14-year-old-with-cancer-just-won_19.html

somez:
On good reason y am still stuck to my chick. She's so freaky about fruities that i had no choice than to have them twice a week. Nice update.

Thank

Smoothies are the newest and healthiest breakfast food that is taking the world by a wave. It is easy to make and very tasty to drink. If you are thinking how to make a smoothie or what is the difference between a smoothie and a fruit juice? Today, we answer all that and more! Well, a smoothie is a much thicker drink or beverage than a runny fruit juice. It is a mixture of fruits or vegetables along with milk or water, ice cubes and some sweeteners.

How to Make Smoothies?
Smoothies can be made in many different ways. But the most common and quick way to make a healthy breakfast smoothie is:

First, you need to choose a fruit or vegetable. You can pick either fresh fruits or frozen. But we suggest you stick to fresh fruits!
Next, would be to choose the base for the smoothie. You can choose between milk or water or yogurt.
To make it healthier, you could add some nuts or seeds to the mix.
Add ice and some sweetener to the mix.
Transfer all the ingredients into a blender and whip them together.
Add a few herbs or spices for that extra flavour!
Layer them up into a smoothie glass and your drink is ready!

The Top 10 Healthy Smoothies for Breakfast
1. Strawberry Smoothie
Everyone loves strawberry and a healthy strawberry smoothie would top the list of smoothies on a sunny summer day. The recipe for the perfect strawberry breakfast smoothie is very simple and it can be prepared within minutes.
All you need are a few strawberries and two bananas, preferably frozen. For this smoothie, it is not necessary to add any kind of liquid. Just get your blender out, add all the ingredients with some ice and blend them to a smooth consistency. Drink it up!

2. Mango Smoothie
This particular smoothie is a personal favorite among the diet conscious cult. This breakfast smoothie uses a secret ingredient, Avocado. Avocados not only provide loads of healthy fats and nutrients that keep your hair glowing, but also reduces your risk to cancer. What’s more? This fleshy fruit, when combined with mangos, helps in regulating blood pressure levels.
The ingredients that you will need to prepare this smoothie are a few mango slices, peeled and chopped avocados, one-fourth cup of milk and a few ice cubes. Blend them all together and top it up with a slice of mango. Your drink is ready!

3. Beet and Raspberry Smoothie
Whoever said that healthy breakfast smoothies are only made of fruits. You can make one of the most healthy smoothies with none other than beat! Beets are known to produce nitric acid that helps in promoting blood circulation in the body.
Beetroot-raspberry-smoothies
The preparation time for this smoothie is just ten minutes and all you need are a few fresh raspberries, few chilled raspberries for the garnish, half a cup of yogurt and a cup of cooked beetroot. Blend them to a smooth paste and dress it up with some chilled raspberry on the top.

4. “Love Apple” Smoothie
Healthy breakfast smoothies are all prepared in less than fifteen minutes. And this simple smoothie just takes five minutes to make. Tomatoes are high in salicylates, that has anti-clotting properties. This means the more tomatoes you consume, the healthier will your heart be!
All you need are a few chopped tomatoes, a few basil leaves, and low-fat yogurt. Blend all ingredients with ice cubes and transfer them to a smoothie serving bowl.

5. Flaxseed and Berry Smoothie
There is no better way to start the day than with the perfect mix of food for improved blood sugar. Flaxseeds are loaded with fibre and lignans that help slow down the growth of tumours. Although this smoothie might not sound be very sumptuous, it is rich in fibre and other essential nutrients.
The ingredients you need for this are flaxseed powder, a handful of blueberries, orange juice for a citrus flavour, half cup of yogurt and a small banana. Blend until it is smooth and creamy in texture. Serve with ice.

6. Banana and Orange Mix Smoothie
Oranges and bananas go hand in hand when it comes to the perfect blend of flavours. This drink will keep you energized and alert all day. This smoothie will also improve bowel movement in those who suffer from severe constipation.
To make this beverage, you will need a banana, half a cup fresh orange juice, two teaspoons of brown sugar and some ice cubes. Once blended, garnish the drink with mint leaves. Remember brown sugar is used instead of regular sugar because the calorie level is much lesser when compared to white sugar.

7. Dark Chocolate Green Smoothie
This smoothie is one of the best weight loss smoothies ever. Dark chocolate or raw chocolate contrary to the general notion helps promote weight loss. Although they are very bitter to taste, dark chocolates are considered to be good mood boosters.
This smoothie is made with raw chocolate, baby spinach, mango or banana and a cup of milk. Blend all ingredients except the chocolate. Transfer to a smoothie glass. Top the smoothie with few shavings of dark chocolate.

8. Watermelon Smoothie
A cold glass of watermelon smoothie on a hot sweaty day can do wonders! Watermelon is very refreshing and helps replenish your body as it is high in water content. This fruit also helps in weight loss.
Grab six to seven cups of watermelon, a cup of milk and a few ice cubes. You could also add yogurt instead of milk to have a thicker smoothie. Blend together and serve.

9. Broccoli Smoothie With Kiwi and Cucumber
Broccoli is a vegetable that is rich in vitamin A and C and so is the fruit Kiwi. Cucumbers are high in water content and are a rich source of dietary fibre. The combination of all the three can leave you feeling refreshed and energized to tackle the day.
Blend all ingredients together. Add a few nuts and drink up!

10. Peach Smoothie
The last on the list of top breakfast smoothie recipes is the peach smoothie. This fruit is low in calories but rich in minerals and vitamins. The ingredients that go into this smoothie are just half a cup Greek yogurt and a few peeled peaches. Blend them together and enjoy the drink.
Fruit smoothie recipes or vegetable smoothie recipes are easy to make and a good alternative to our regular breakfast. Try these recipes today!

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/how-to-make-smoothie-10-healthy.html

Summary: According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.
Source: University of British Columbia.

Using marijuana could help some alcoholics and people addicted to opioids kick their habits, a UBC study has found.
“Research suggests that people may be using cannabis as an exit drug to reduce the use of substances that are potentially more harmful, such as opioid pain medication,” says the study’s lead investigator Zach Walsh, an associate professor of psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

This comprehensive systematic review of research on the medical cannabis use and mental health also found some evidence that cannabis may help with symptoms of depression, PTSD and social anxiety. However, the review concluded that cannabis use might not be recommended for conditions such as bipolar disorder and psychosis.

“In reviewing the limited evidence on medical cannabis, it appears that patients and others who have advocated for cannabis as a tool for harm reduction and mental health have some valid points,” says Walsh.

Walsh and his team systematically reviewed all studies of medical cannabis and mental health, as well as reviews on non-medical cannabis use–making the review one of the most comprehensive reports to date on the effects of medical cannabis on mental health.

With legalization of marijuana possible as early as next year in Canada, its important to identify ways to help mental health professional move beyond stigma to better understand the risk and benefits of cannabis is increasingly important, adds Walsh. NeuroscienceNews.com image is for illustrative purposes only.

With legalization of marijuana possible as early as next year in Canada, its important to identify ways to help mental health professional move beyond stigma to better understand the risk and benefits of cannabis is increasingly important, adds Walsh.

“There is not currently a lot of clear guidance on how mental health professionals can best work with people who are using cannabis for medical purposes,” says Walsh. “With the end of prohibition, telling people to simply stop using may no longer be as feasible an option. Knowing how to consider cannabis in the treatment equation will become a necessity.”

About this psychology research article
Walsh’s research was conducted with UBC’s Michelle Thiessen, Kim Crosby and Chris Carroll, Raul Gonzalez from Florida State University, and Marcel Bonn-Miller from the National Centre for PTSD and Center for Innovation and Implementation in California.

Source: Matthew Grant – University of British Columbia

Abstract
Medical cannabis and mental health: A guided systematic review
This review considers the potential influences of the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes (CTP) on areas of interest to mental health professionals, with foci on adult psychopathology and assessment. We identified 31 articles relating to the use of CTP and mental health, and 29 review articles on cannabis use and mental health that did not focus on use for therapeutic purposes. Results reflect the prominence of mental health conditions among the reasons for CTP use, and the relative dearth of high-quality evidence related to CTP in this context, thereby highlighting the need for further research into the harms and benefits of medical cannabis relative to other therapeutic options. Preliminary evidence suggests that CTP may have potential for the treatment of PTSD, and as a substitute for problematic use of other substances. Extrapolation from reviews of non-therapeutic cannabis use suggests that the use of CTP may be problematic among individuals with psychotic disorders. The clinical implications of CTP use among individuals with mood disorders are unclear. With regard to assessment, evidence suggests that CTP use does not increase risk of harm to self or others. Acute cannabis intoxication and recent CTP use may result in reversible deficits with the potential to influence cognitive assessment, particularly on tests of short-term memory.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/marijuana-could-help-treat-drug.html

Bossmd:
My brother wikipedia is your friend ooh. I'm busy now.

Lo bro, u be comedian? Busy busy indeed