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Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street grace today’s google logo. Google has been celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street this entire week. The Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary is on Nov 10. So, Google will have four more Sesame Street’s characters. Who’s next?

Bert and Ernie are two roommates on the long-running television show. They were built by Don Sahlin from a simple design scribbled by Muppets creator Jim Henson.

Google launched a new service, Google Dashboard, that shows summary of the data stored with a Google account, enabling us to monitor and manage google’s array of services.





Google Dashboard shows what data is being stored on Google services. It also provides a summary of the data in these services you use while signed in.

As quoted from Google’s blog, Google Dashboard is a long answer to the question: “What does Google know about me?”.

It is now available at http://www.google.com/dashboard

Astronomers discovered an earth-like planet orbiting around the star COROT-7. The planet was named COROT-7b. The composition is somewhat similar to Earth’s, a rocky one, but with less iron and/or more water.
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In an Australian study, bad moods are believed to help boost memory, promote information processing strategies best suited to dealing with challenging situation, and improve our ability to judge others.
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Mona Lisa (La Gioconda), the most famous painting in the history of art, is known for its enigmatic expression. She appears radiant one moment and then serious and sardonic the next. This is one of the qualities that have contributed to the painting’s continuing fascination.

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Here’s the not-so-romantic belief about kissing – we kiss to spread Cytomegalovirus, a common virus that may be present without symptoms in healthy people.

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According to a study at the Karolinska Instituet in Stockholm, drinking two cups of caffeinated coffee a day may lower risk for endometrial cancer.

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Thousands of Icelanders lined up at McDonald’s restaurants to order their last Big Macs before the fast-food chain abandons the cris-hit island at midnight Saturday due to soaring costs.

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Kyoko Yonemoto, a Japanese violinist, serenaded Russian high society with one of the most expensive violins ever sold at auction.

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Prada is shortening, by three weeks, its temporary suspensions for some workers after orders exceeded expectations by 10 percent for its spring/summer 2010 clothes.

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Kim Kardashian

“They’re all pretty sexy and fun,” the Keeping Up with the Kardashian star said.

According to a U.S. study, people who drink plain water other than other liquids tend to have healthier overall diets.

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Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars are the last teeth to erupt. This occurs usually between the ages of 17 and 25. There remains a great deal of controversy regarding whether or not these teeth need to be removed. It is generally suggested that teeth that remain completely buried or un-erupted in a normal position are unlikely to cause harm. However, if these impacted teeth are in an abnormal position (a dentist can show you this on an x-ray), their potential for harm should be assessed. [dentalhealthwithavision]

Preparing for the Operation
In my experience, I was advised to take mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid an hour before the operation. This, I later on learned, will help avoid excessive bleeding during the operation.

During the Operation
Before the actual extraction, the teeth and the surrounding tissue will be numbed with a local anesthetic. Once the anesthetic has taken effect, your dentist or surgeon will cut through your gum and may remove some of your jawbone to reach the tooth.

After the Operation
Bleeding may occur for several hours after tooth extraction. To control it, dentist would normally position a piece of clean moist gauze over the empty socket and you’ll be advised to bite down firmly. You will also be instructed to avoid hot liquids as these may dislodge the clot. Foods should be restricted to a liquid diet until all the numbness from anesthesia has worn off.

Acne nightmare

Most of us probably had acne and it’s really frustrating if they just keep coming back. Some may have wasted money trying out expensive products and treatments hoping their acne to be gone for good but why pay such high price if you can find remedies on your kitchen.

Below are  just some of the inexpensive household stuff known to treat acne.

Baking Soda: Baking soda can be used as a great scrub alternative. It exfoliates the skin, removes the dead skin cells on your skin and unclogs your pores in the process. Mix small amounts of water with the baking soda so it has a paste like form, then gently massage it on your skin for about ten to fifteen seconds. Once that is done, begin rinsing it off with water and then dry the area with a clean towel.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar is a commonly used ingredient to cure acne; as it not only kills the bacteria, which is a big contributor to acne problems, but it balances your skin’s pH level and absorbs excessive oil from your skin. The vinegar should be diluted before you begin the process: approximately eight parts water and two parts vinegar. Once that is done, apply the solution directly to your skin with clean cotton, leave it there for about ten minutes, then rinse it off a bit later. It can also be applied to larger problem areas, whereas more of a concentrated vinegar solution (2 or 3 parts water with 1 part vinegar) is used.

Lemon and Lime: Lemon and/or lime juice can be used as another substitute for vinegar; as it contains citric acid. Either the lemon or the lime may be used for exfoliating purposes, which will also halt the growth or spread of acne infections.

Egg Whites: Another common and powerful method is that of egg whites. Egg whites, which are very rich in protein, can be used as a “mask” to heal and rejuvenate your skin, which helps to repair your acne problem areas. They also can be used to absorb a lot of excessive oil on your skin.

Oatmeal: Oatmeal, like many of these other products, absorbs excessive oil and draws out the impurities clogged deep inside your pores. Simply heat up some oatmeal, let it cool for a short while, then apply it to your face. Leave the oatmeal on your face for a little bit, then remove it after it starts drying up. Doing this method on a regular basis will show positive results, but it may take weeks to see the effects.

Tea Tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is one of the most commonly used all-natural household antiseptics that can be used to treat acne. You can strongly dilute it with some jojoba oil in order to treat your acne spots directly, killing off all the bacteria. Tea tree gel can also be applied to your entire face; as it is much more diluted and quite easy to apply.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Taking 2.5 grams of Pantothenic acid in tablet form, 4 times per day, will prove to be a gigantic help for those that suffer from acne. Pantothenic acid acts to help the body metabolize fats, which are later turned into sebum and excreted through the skin; which actually causes most acne problems. Pantothenic acid must be taken in large quantities, as small quantities will not have a very noticeable effect.

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera has been used for centuries as a tropical application for the treatment of burns. When applied to the skin, it helps by preventing scaring and fade marks, as well as helps in the healing process of acne spots.

Source:  ezinearticles.com