Wednesday, September 30, 2009

WRITTEN IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH SO YOU CAN ALL ENJOY!!! EN ESPAÑOL Y INGLES CON TODOS EN MENTE



Hallan fósil de dinosaurio con cuatro alas
Investigadores chinos han desenterrado el fósil de un dinosaurio con aspecto de pájaro con cuatro alas en el noreste de China, que según sugieren es un eslabón perdido en la evolución de los dinosaurios hacia las aves.En un artículo de una revista local, los investigadores dijeron que encontraron el fósil, bien conservado, del "Anchiornis huxleyi", que vagó por la tierra hace unos 160 millones de años, en una formación geológica en la provincia de Liaoning.Con un tamaño parecido al de una gallina, el cuerpo del fósil tiene una longitud total de menos de 50 centímetros, y un cráneo de unos seis centímetros de largo, detalló el principal investigador, Xing Xu, en la Academia China de Ciencia en Pekín, en un correo electrónico.En un comunicado, los investigadores explicaron: "Largas plumas cubren los brazos y cola, pero también los pies, lo que sugiere que pudo haber existido una fase de cuatro alas en la transición hacia las aves".La transición de los dinosaurios a los pájaros sigue sin conocerse muy bien por la falta de fósiles bien conservados, sin embargo, científicos dicen que los dinosaurios parecidos a las aves aparecen demasiado tarde en el registro de fósiles para ser el verdadero antecesor de los pájaros.

Fossil of dinosaur fossil with four wings found
Chinese researchers have unearthed the fossil of a dinosaur-like bird with four wings in northeast China, which they suggest is a missing link in the evolution of dinosaurs and birds.In an article in a local magazine, the researchers said they found the fossil of the "Anchiornis huxleyi well preserved. This dinosaur roamed the earth some 160 million years ago, in a geological formation in Liaoning province.With a size similar to a chicken, the body of the fossil has a total length of less than 50 cm, and a skull of about six inches long, detailed the principal investigator, Xing Xu, the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, in an email.In a statement, the researchers explained: "Long feathers cover the arms and tail, but also the feet, suggesting he could have been a four-winged stage in the transition to birds."The transition from dinosaurs to birds very well remains unknown due to the lack of well-preserved fossils, but scientists say the bird-like dinosaurs appear too late in the fossil record to be the true ancestor of birds.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

HEALTHY EATING!!!!

10 Easy Tips to Boost Fiber
By EatingWell , EatingWell.com

Eating enough fiber is important for helping to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Research also suggests that consuming fiber-rich foods might boost weight loss by helping you to feel fuller after you eat. But most of us eat only about half as much fiber as we should. Nutrition guidelines recommend 25 to 38 grams per day; the average American consumes only about 14 grams. It’s not hard to boost your fiber intake. Do it easily with these 10 simple tips.

Choose whole fruits. Pure fruit juice, though often rich in the same vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting phytochemicals as the whole fruits it’s made from, doesn’t contain fiber. Most fruits contain between 2 and 8 grams of fiber.

Eat beans. Beans are a terrific source of fiber: a half cup of cooked navy beans packs a whopping 7 grams of fiber, while the same amount of lentils and kidney beans provide 8 and 6 grams, respectively. Much of this fiber is the soluble kind that benefits blood cholesterol levels. Add beans to soups and salads; serve them as a side with dinner.

Buy a better breakfast cereal. There are plenty of tasty fiber-rich cereals out there. Shop around until you find one that you enjoy that also provides at least 8 grams of fiber per serving.

Go for whole-wheat pizza crust. You’ll boost your fiber intake by 50 percent. Many pizza joints are offering to serve their pies on whole-wheat dough. Also, whole-wheat pizza dough—fresh or frozen—and premade whole-wheat crusts are widely available in large supermarkets.

Switch to whole-wheat pasta. Or, if you’re reluctant to make the switch directly to whole-wheat pasta, transition over by starting with a whole-wheat/white blend.

Trade white potatoes in for something sweeter. Sweet potatoes deliver double the fiber of white potatoes. Roast them with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt; add them to stews.

Choose your daily bread wisely. Look for whole-grain breads that provide at least 3 grams of fiber per slice.

Eat from an edible bowl. All squash varieties are rich in fiber; some make perfect serving bowls. Hollow out a buttercup squash half and use it to serve a veggie-rich soup or stew. Once you’ve reached the bottom, you can dig into the fiber-rich bowl for "dessert."

Snack on popcorn. The crunchy whole-grain snack satisfies a "salty" tooth. Four cups of air-popped corn (120 calories) delivers 5 grams of fiber.

Bring on berries. Raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are all great sources of fiber (8 grams per cup). Off-season, frozen berries are more widely available and less expensive than fresh ones. Keep a bag or two in the freezer for a quick, healthy snack. Spread the frozen berries on a baking sheet to thaw for half an hour before adding a handful to fat-free yogurt or stirring into your oatmeal.

Friday, September 25, 2009

KNOWLEDGE IS ALL YOU NEED TO GROW WITH

Is typing good for you?
There are 110 calories per hour consumed during an hour of typing -- only 30 more than those used while sleeping.

How did Gothic architecture get its name?
Gothic was originally a term of criticism among the Italian Renaissance artists who coined it. The term implied that, compared to superior classical buildings, the Gothic medieval cathedrals were so crude that only a Goth could produce them. By indirectly condemning the Goths, the Italian architects revived an old hatred. The southward migration of these warring, loathsome German barbarians in the fifth century A.D. had contributed to the decline of ancient Rome.

Is Lake Erie higher?
Lake Erie is about 326 feet higher than Lake Ontario. The Welland Canal provides a navigable waterway between the two. The Canal stretches 27 miles and uses 8 locks to raise and lower the ships. More than 3,000 ships pass through the waterway annually.

How large is the Hermitage?
The world's largest art gallery is the Winter Palace and Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. Visitors would have to walk 15 miles to see the 322 galleries which house nearly 3 million works of art.


Who put the sweetener in the chewing gum?
Sugar was first added to chewing gum in 1869 by a dentist (William Semple).

Thursday, September 24, 2009

VOCABULARY FOR Sept 24, 2009

Today's Word "Panacea"
panacea \pae-neh-SEE-eh\ (noun) - A remedy for everything, for all problems or difficulties; a cure-all, a catholicon. "What's wrong with producing a 'panacea for all human woes' or 'the secret of human happiness?'" -- Will Ferguson, 'Happiness' From Latin "panacea," a herb Romans believed could cure all diseases. The word was borrowed from Greek panakeia "universal cure," the feminine of the adjective panakeios "all-healing" from pan "all" + akos "cure." The Greek adjective pan "all" also appears in Pandaemonium, the all-demon city in the Hell of Milton's 'Paradise Lost.' It is productively used to create adjectives like "pan-Arab," "pan-African," "pan-American," whose abbreviation, "Panam" underlies the name of Panama. "Pan" can also be seen in panegyric "elaborate oration of praise" from Greek panegyris "public festival," originally based on pan- + agora "assembly" + -ikos "ic."

Monday, September 21, 2009

Scenes of Carnival Past in Corozal

As we look at these pictures of Carnival, I take great pleasure in wishing every Belizean a HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! We are now 28 and we are moving slowly but surely to better times. Three cheers for Belize. Three cheers for the blue, white and red. Three cheers for freedom. Three cheers for Corozal!!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!!