Disposable lab coats are what you need if you do not work in a laboratory frequently. Just like your ordinary clothes that you wear to keep yourself from dirt and keep you comfy, lab coats are designed to keep your clothes from getting dirty and thus save yourself from a couple of washes. These coats are normally made of regular cotton but the problem with that is cotton is dirt-prone and is hard to wash. Thus, with the advent of technology, businessmen created a new niche out of this problem and created disposable ones for sale to lab goers. But do you really need one?
The answer lies on several factors but let us just take a look at some of the most important ones. First and foremost is the house rule (or the lab rule if you want…). Do the rules allow you to use a disposable one as against a regular coat? If the answer is yes then it is in your best interest to get one especially if your regular lab coat is still out in the sun to be dried.
Second, do you go to the lab often? If you only go to the lab several times a month, then it is best that you buy a disposable one rather than a regular one as this can save you money.
Third, what do you do in the lab? If your work in the lab entails you getting dirty a lot, then it is good option to make use of ready to throw lab coats. This is because regular coats are hard to wash and clean. What’s more, since you work in a lab, you would not know what substance or microorganism found its way into your coat so it safer to use a disposable one for safety purposes.
Yes, using disposable lab coats is a good option to consider. It is cheap and would not give you headaches when it comes to washing and cleaning time.
Today is another episode with “Cancer Cure? _______”. Once again I am bringing you knowledge from the newsletters I am subscribed to and today we have a new cancer fighter, our very own kitchen! No, I don’t mean that you have to stay in kitchen to get cured or anything like that, but I just want to point out that taken for granted ingredients in the kitchen are often overlooked as cancer fighters. And as the title of this post points out they are cabbage, onions, raspberries and olives.
And without further ado, here are the words of wisdom about cancer and I quote:
Cabbage is high in glucosinolates, which are anticarcinogenic compounds. A study of hundreds of Polish American women found that those who consumed four or more servings of raw or lightly cooked cabbage per week were 72% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who had 1-2 servings. If cabbage isn’t your thing, good substitutes are Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale and broccoli.
Onions are high in quercetin, and a Finnish study showed that men who ate them frequently were 60% less likely do develop lung cancer than those who ate smaller amounts. Quercetin also appears to reduce risk for liver and colon cancers. Other foods high in quercetin are apples, capers, and both green and black tea.
Raspberies, and almost any berries for that matter contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce cell damage which can lead to cancer. Raspberries are higher in fiber than most others, and recent studies have shown that they inhibit both oral and liver cancer cells. Frozen berries with less water generally contain a higher concentration of these protective compounds.
Olives contain compounds that have been shown in lab studies to prevent the formation of cancer cells, and also contribute to the death of these cells. People who eat them as a part of the mediterranean diet have been less likely to develop colon cancer as well.
Are you a high school student aspiring to go to college and be a somebody? Or are you a high school student who is lost and looking for educational guidance? Whatever the case, taking the PSAT Practice Test is the best way to move forward. What is PSAT?
The PSAT is used as a practice test, providing feedback on areas needing improvement, and it enters students into the National Merit Scholarship contest. It can also be used to identify students who could excel in honors or Advanced Placement classes. Furthermore, it prepares students for college entrance exams like the SAT.
You may take the PSAT offline in schools endorsing it. Or you may take it online such as in this website.
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all comes another government program that you hope would help you in this down economy. Yes, welcome to the Cash for Refrigerators stimulus program! Well, not just refrigerators but other household appliances as well like washing machines, dishwashers, etc… Thus you might also want to call it the Cash for Appliances program.
This program is similar to the Cash for Clunkers program in that you get a discounted price for your appliance. However, the main difference would be there would be no trade-in required. Starting late this fall, you could get a rebate of $50 to $200 for buying a new, more energy-efficient appliance or more specifically, Energy Star-certified machines.
As before, not only is this program designed as an economic stimulus, it is also designed to help save the environment by replacing those old non-energy efficient appliances. Check out the benefits of having an Energy Star-certified refrigerator (this is just for starters, there are different benefits for each appliance…) as outlined in the energy-star website:
Slash your energy bills.
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators are required by the U.S. Department of Energy to use 20% less energy than models not labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo. Choose a new qualified model rather than a non-qualified model and cut your energy bills by $165 over the lifetime of your fridge.
Replace your old fridge for bigger savings.
If you still have a fridge from the 1980s, replace it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model and save over $100 each year on your utility bills. Replace a fridge from the 1970s and save nearly $200 each year! Use the ENERGY STAR Savings Calculator to find out exactly how much money you’ll save by replacing your existing refrigerator.
Get the latest features.
You can find the ENERGY STAR label on the most advanced refrigerators in a variety of designs, including French-door, side-by-side, bottom-mount freezer, and top-mount freezer. Many ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use innovative drawer designs and improved temperature controls to keep your food fresher, longer.
Protect the environment.
Nearly 70% of U.S. electricity is generated with coal and natural gas, which release greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use less energy and help us reduce our impact on the environment.
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Manny Pacquiao, the boxing great from the Philippines is called ‘the Pacman‘. At first, we might think that this nickname of his is because he ‘eats up’ his opponents to pieces and knocks them out in the ring. While there is a lot of truth in that, his nickname is actually the combination of the first syllables of his first and last name, PAC from the his last name Pacquiao and MAN from his real life nickname Manny.
In reality, his real name is Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. While he is known in the boxing ring as the Pacman, he is known in his home country as the ‘Pambansang Kamao‘ (National Fist).
Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter who won the Beijing Olympics 100 meter run, broke his own record of 9.69 seconds by 11 seconds. He created a new one of 9.58s at the World Championship in Beijing.
Behind him were American Tyson Gay, the 2007 world champion who finished second in 9.71s(the third fastest time ever) and Jamaican Asafa Powell claimed bronze in 9.84s.
