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Nova: Hunting the Edge of Space: The Ever Expanding Universe

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:19:26 +0000

I watched Nova Tonight on PBS, entitled, “Hunting the Edge of Space: The Ever Expanding Universe.” www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/

It was Excellent. They discussed the history of the telescope and revolutionary discoveries in Astronomy.

I was amazed when they said that there are 100 Billion Galaxies, each with 100 Billion Stars, more than all the grains of sand on all the beaches and deserts on Earth. And the Universe is continuing to expand.

It was fascinating to find out that 95% of the Universe is made up of either dark energy or dark matter, and we don’t really know what these are. The analogy given for dark matter was for us to think about the 70% of the Earth that is water, and to imagine that we had no ideas what water is. For dark energy, they can tell it is there because it causes distortions of images from space, but again, they don’t know what it is.

Additionally, they showed how a group of astronomers found remnants from the Big Bang by observing ,via a radio telescope, that areas of space were hotter than some other areas. They won the Nobel Price for this. Quite a good discovery.

And, of course, I really liked the images of the different galaxies, such as the butterfly galaxy.

As I watched the show, though, I thought about classic questions, such as what was before the big bang and how did it get there? And since the universe is expanding, what is it expanding into? (These are questions best answered via Religion.)

So, don’t forget to look up and check-out the stars or go and play with some strings…

-Glenn

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I Did A Kind Act Today

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:11:58 +0000

What kind act did you do today?
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Even a simple thing makes a difference.

-Glenn

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Book: The Kind Life

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:43:22 +0000

Should You Add More Vegetarian Meals to Your Diet? Be A Vegan? Do Your Food Choices Make an Impact on the Environment? Looking for Some Vegetarian Recipes? Do You Want to Make a Conscious Decision? Do You Want to Eat Healthier Foods? Do You Want to Learn About Foods You May Never Have Heard About?

Alicia Silverstone, actor and vegan, has written, The Kind Life. The book discusses her views on being a vegan and the larger societal context of the way we treat animals, and how our food choices impact the environment and our health.

As someone who is edging closer to being a vegetarian, I found the book to be great. But, the the book is useful for anyone looking to add more vegetarian/vegan meals to their diet, by showing simple steps to take to achieve this. And for those wishing to go vegan, the book will serve you well. Check-out the recipes and the suggestions for substitutions in recipes.

Additionally, the author discusses her views on being a vegan and the impact on our lives and the world. This is good because whether or not you share this point of view, we all need to make conscious decisions. The book also profiles health pioneers who espouse similar viewpoints and other’s living “the kind life,” such as a body builder who is a vegan.

For me, I found the book really helpful because it introduced me to a host of different foods that I knew little about, as well as recipes to incorporate these foods and foods that I currently eat.

So, whether you are looking to go vegan or just to add some more vegetarian meals to your diet, whether you agree or disagree with the views expressed in the book, or just want to make conscious decisions, the Kind Life is a realy good book to check-out.

For other books and resources on health and wellness, including healthy eating and weight loss, check-out my websites:

www.glennisgreen.com/resources/

www.glennishere.com/resources/

-Glenn

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New Song: You Run Away

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:47:50 +0000

The Music Group, Barenaked Ladies, have a New Song Out, entitled, You Run Away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiS7oZCIuN8

I like it!

Enjoy!

-G

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I Believe-J’Imagine

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:46:00 +0000

Beautiful Song and Video: 2010 Olympics: Vancouver: “I Believe,”by Nikki Yanofsky

Check-it-out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrCA0HK-yO0

And the same song (French Version) “J’Imagine” par Annie Villeneuve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G8RYAQXVCM

Both Great. Enjoy!

-Glenn

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Cancer Resources and Prevention

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:47:09 +0000

A while back, I viewed the movie, Crazy Sexy Cancer, by Kriss Carr. I thought it was really interesting; she changed her lifestyle to survive cancer. (She also fell in love and married her cameraman. Cool!) (I think I should make a movie on a different subject; I will need a camera-women! LOL.)

A really memorable statement that she makes is, Food is your Medicine. I have been keeping this in mind as I try to improve my own diet. If I am willing to pay $5 for a desert, I certainly can pay a bit more for better quality and healthier foods.

Kriss Carr has also written books and has a website and blog.

Additionally, I really like the book, Anticancer, by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD. The author, also a cancer survivor, has written about foods and habits that can help one to survive cancer or prevent it. An updated edition has just recently been released.

And I really like the book, Healthy at 100, by John Robbins. It looks at the diets and habits of the longest living peoples on Earth. (See also, The Blue Zones, by Dan Buettner and www.bluezones.com)

Check-out:

www.crazysexycancer.com

www.anticancerways.com

www.healthyat100.org

For information on healthy eating, see Dr. Weil’s Anti-inflammatory Food Pyramid:
www.drweil.com/drw/u/PAG00361/anti-inflammatory-food-pyramid.html

The “You” books by Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen. (see www.DoctorOz.com)

For information on relaxation and meditation, see

Dr Weil: www.DrWeil.com

Benson Mind Body Medical Institute: www.mgh.harvard.edu/bhi/ and www.relaxationresponse.org.

Center for Mindfulness at U Mass Medical Center, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, phD: www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx
There are Mind Body Stress Reduction Programs across the country: www.umassmed.edu/cfm/mbsr.

Guided imagery CDs: www.HealthJourneys.com

Books by Dean Ornish, MD. Website: www.pmri.org.

The Book, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, by Martha Davis et al.

New Harbinger Publications publishes books on related subjects: www.newharbinger.com.

Book: The Kind Diet, by Alicia Silverstone.

There are more health and wellness resources (including cancer resources,) resources for going green, and resources for helping others on my websites: www.GlennIsGreen.com and www.GlennIsHere.com.

(Note: This information is for educational purposes only; it is not a substitute for professional medical guidance, etc.)

Be well.

-Glenn

www.GlennIsHere.com

www.GlennIsGreen.com

WaterCress & Pea Shoots

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:01:19 +0000

I recently started eating WaterCress. I bought a hydroponically grown one that still had its roots intact. It is great; it has a spicy flavor and I really like it. I bought it at Whole Foods. I think a hydroponically grown product can be a good alternative if you can’t find an organic product or the organic product is too expensive.

And I have been eating Pea Shoots. I like them, too. I get them from Trader Joe’s. Organic and Yummy.

I Found these website via a google search:

www.watercress.com and www.peashoots.com.

A few other products that I have been eating are ground flaxseeds, organic pure cocoa, cinnamon, chia seeds, ginger, and been making some cool tea mixes.

I guess, “Go Green” has a dual meaning.

Enjoy!

-Glenn

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Star Trek: Ideas

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:19:45 +0000

I like Star Trek and so do many others. They have done “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” I think they should do “Star Trek: Third Generation.” It would be cool with more advanced technology and philosophical dilemmas. They could call it “Star Trek: 3G.” And I think they should do a show: “Star Trek: Millennium.” (Star Trek: M) This would take place far into the future. The technological advances shown on the show would be unbelievable;only limited by the writer’s imagination. And they could show space travel into regions of the universe, much farther than any of the other Star Trek Shows. TV needs some more creativity. (Yes, I will be willing to write some of the episodes. And of course, I will be in a few. No, I don’t want to be a Vulcan. But, I am hanging out in the Holo-Deck. And I am also taking a Space Ship for a Ride.)

-Glenn