The number crunchers over at the Pew Research Center have released another batch of market statistics today, this time, with a focus on tablets.

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A group of scientists from Imperial College London and Singapore’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) have developed a new technique that could have far reaching impacts for Star Trek fans everywhere . It all involves something known as Terahertz (THz), or T-rays: electromagnetic rays that have already been used in full-body airport scanners and have the potential to be used across a much broader range of medical and environmental applications. Because every molecule can be uniquely identified within the THz range, these T-rays can be used to pick up on cancerous cells and other biological matter, perhaps even within a Tricorder-like scanner

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Given the spate of closures, abandonments and wound-up projects, we can’t help but suspect Google’s mantra switching from ” don’t be evil ” to ” sic transit gloria mundi. ” Mountain View’s winding up online-image editing site Picnik in preparation for integration with Google+, joining Wave, Knol, Friend Connect , Gears , Health , Powermeter and at least ten other services that have been shuttered as part of Larry Page’s “spring clean.” In a statement on the site, the guys are moving over to the Google+ team to “focus on even awesomer things,” so expect to see live-editing of your photos appear there before the end of summer. In the meantime, you can enjoy Picnik’s premium service until the doors close on April 19th and those who previously stumped up (with, you know, cash) for the added features will receive a full refund

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One of the many new products we spotted at Oregon Scientific’s CES booth was the App In Sports range of watches.

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Addictive scrabble game Words With Friends helped save the life of an Australian man with heart problems, reports Ozarks First. Australian resident Georgie Fletcher met Beth Legler from Blue Springs, Missouri through a random Words With Friends game. Georgie’s husband Simon was experiencing some health problems, which Beth described to her husband Larry, who is a doctor

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All of us are individuals in our own right. Every individual’s genetic make-up is unique, but at the same time, there is a common thread between people.

This common thread is the blood group. It is through this blood type that every individual shares something in common with their ancestors of yore, and the same characteristics that make up a particular blood group have been handed down from one generation to the next.

Given this background of genetic heritage, differences have been seen in people with different blood types. O type people have different characteristics than A type folks and vice versa.

In this article, we will talk about blood group A and the best diet for this group.

A brief history of type A

Type O people are the meat eaters of the human race. One reason for this was that Cro-Magnon man had little or no knowledge and access to fruits and vegetables. Over time, however, humans made their way out in search of food and migrated to Asia and Europe. Livestock and grain cultivation found its place in the food chain, and people could now let go of their nomadic ways and settle down in one place.

Food now took on very distinct identity in the form of carbohydrates.  Genetic alteration took place so that the nutrients could be better absorbed and so, blood type A was born. The biological changes that took place then can be seen in the 21^st century too.

Dietary habits for blood type A

Blood type A has low levels of hydrochloric acid and alkaline phosphatase but high levels of a digestive enzyme called intestinal disaccharide, which means animal protein is not easily digested, but carbohydrates are. This also indicates that type A best suits a vegetarian diet. Food eaten must be pure, organic, and as fresh as possible.

Meat eating type A’s should eliminate the more toxic foods from their diet. A good diet will ensure that your immune system gets plenty of charge to fight for itself. By nature, Type A people have sensitive immune systems.

Stress is very typical for blood type A. They have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which makes them react to stressful situations. Symptoms that could occur due to stress are disturbed sleep patterns and brain fog during the day. To ensure the cortisol levels are under control, do the following:

• Limit sugar, alcohol and caffeine intake
• Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast
• Eat smaller, more frequent meals

Blood type A people should also ensure that they limit exposure to:

• Crowds
• Loud noise
• Negative emotions
• Smoking
• Strong smells or perfumes
• Overwork
• Violent movies
• Lack of sleep
• Extreme weather conditions (hot or cold)

Foods that blood type A should eat are:

Vegetables

• Alfalfa Sprouts, Artichoke (Domestic, Jerusalem),Beet Leaves, Broccoli
• Carrots, Chicory, Collard Greens, Dandelion, Escarole, Garlic, Horseradish
• Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce (Romaine), Okra, Onions (Red, Spanish, Yellow)
• Parsley, Parsnips, Pumpkin, Spinach, Swiss chard and Turnips

Vegetable oils

• Extra virgin olive oil

Deep ocean seafood

• Carp, Cod, Grouper, Mackerel, Monkfish, Pickerel
• Red Snapper, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Sardine, Sea Trout
• Silver Perch, Snail, Whitefish Yellow Perch

Legumes (beans and peas)

• Aduke, Azuki, Black, Green, Pinto beans
• Lentil Beans, Black eyed peas

Grains

• Artichoke Pasta, Buckwheat Kasha, Soba Noodles
• Oat, Rice and Rye flours

Nuts and seeds

• Pumpkin seeds and peanuts

Fruits

• Apricots, Berries (Black, Blue, Boysen, Cran, Cherries), Figs (Dried or Fresh)
• Grapefruit, Lemons, Pineapple, Prunes, Raisins

Cereals

• Amaranth, Buckwheat and Kasha

Breads, muffins, and crackers

• Essene Bread, Ezekiel Bread
• Manna Bread Rice Cakes

Juices

• Apricot, Black Cherry, Grapefruit
• Pineapple, Prune, Carrot, Celery

Spices

• Barley Malt, Blackstrap Molasses, Garlic, Ginger
• Miso, Soy Sauce Tamari

Condiments

• Mustard

Herbal Teas

• Alfalfa, Aloe, Burdock, Chamomile, Echinacea, Fenugreek
• Ginger, Ginseng, Green Tea, Hawthorne, Milk Thistle
• Rose Hips, St. John’s Wort, Slippery Elm, Valerian

Miscellaneous Beverages

• Coffee (Water Decaf, Regular)
• Green Tea and Red Wine

Blood type A should try and avoid the following, because these are the foods that will upset their digestive system and cause upsets:

• Strong red meats
• Crustaceans
• Dairy products and eggs
• Wheat products
• Vegetables like: Cabbage (Chinese, Red, White), Eggplant
• Lima Beans, Kidney Beans, Mushrooms (Domestic, Shiitake), Olives (Black, Greek, Spanish)
• Peppers (Green, Jalapeno, Red, Yellow), Potatoes (Red, Sweet, White), Tomatoes and Yams

Also try to limit your intake of these foods:

Fruits

• Banana, Cantaloupe, Coconut, Honeydew
• Mango, Orange, Papaya, Plantain, Rhubarb, and Tangerine

Fats and Oils

• Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil
• Peanut Oil, Safflower Oil and Sesame Oil

Nuts and Seeds

• Brazil, Cashew and Pistachios

Beans and Legumes

• Copper, Garbanzo, Kidney, Lima, Navy, Red and Tamarind Beans

Other beverages

• Beer, Liquor, Seltzer Water
• Soda (Club, Cola, Diet, etc.)

Blood Types

Human blood is grouped into four types: A, B, AB, and O. Each letter refers to a kind of antigen, or protein, on the surface of red blood cells. For example, the surface of red blood cells in Type A blood has antigens known as A-antigens.

The Rh Factor

Each blood type is also grouped by its Rhesus factor, or Rh factor. Blood is either Rh positive (Rh+) or Rh negative (Rh-). About 85% of Americans have Rh+ blood.

Rhesus refers to another type of antigen, or protein, on the surface of red blood cells. The name Rhesus comes from Rhesus monkeys, in which the protein was discovered.

Blood Transfusions

Blood types become very important when a blood transfusion is necessary. In a blood transfusion, a patient must receive a blood type that is compatible with his or her own blood type—that is, the donated blood must be accepted by the patient’s own blood. If the blood types are not compatible, red blood cells will clump together, making clots that can block blood vessels and cause death.

Type O– blood is considered the “universal donor” because it can be donated to people of any blood type. Type AB+ blood is considered the “universal recipient” because people with this type can receive any blood type.

Did You Know?

• Blood type is inherited, just like eye color.
• Certain blood types are more common in certain countries. In China, over 99% of the population has Rh+ blood.
• Different kinds of animals have different kinds of blood. Dogs have 4 blood types; cats have 11; cows have about 800.
• Some people think blood type tells about personality. Legend has it that Type A is calm and trustworthy; Type B is creative and excitable; Type AB is thoughtful and emotional; and Type O is a confident leader.
• In Japan, the idea of blood type as personality type is so popular that Japanese ask “What’s your blood type?” about as often as Americans ask “What’s your sign?”

Politico , the politics-focused media outlet, is teaming up with Facebook to take a look at Facebook users’ opinions of Republican presidential hopefuls. It’s all happening during the lead-up to the next primary, being held Jan. 21 in South Carolina

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