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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Harmful Impact of Materialism
I found an interesting article about materialism, since the holiday season is upon us please remember what the holiday represents, and what it does not represent- materialism. Many advertisers would make you think its all about the things you purchase but remember it really is about love this season!!!!
The Harmful Impact of Materialism
In 2002, Psychologist Tim Kasser published a book called The High Price of Materialism that goes to great lengths to lay out the relationship between unhappiness and materialism. What he found may surprise you.
There is a strong positive correlation between materialism and several mental and physical maladies. In other words, people who pursue money and things at the expense of relationships and other meaningful endeavors are more likely to suffer from these 19 problems:
1. Unhappiness
2. Envy and jealousy
3. Depression
4. Social anxiety
5. Passive-aggressiveness
6. Short attention span
7. Poor impulse control
8. Feelings of being controlled
9. Mistrust of others
10. Tendency to treat others as objects for personal gain
11. Shorter, more conflicted relationships
12. Feelings of social alienation
13. Less desire for equality
14. Less generosity
15. Narcissism
16. Substance abuse
17. Poor self-actualization
18. Less enjoyment of daily activities
19. Poor physical health
Of course, correlation does not imply causation (let’s be clear on that point), but the correlation is real nonetheless, and it’s easy to see how materialism does more to perpetuate than remediate the problems in that list.
The Harmful Impact of Materialism
In 2002, Psychologist Tim Kasser published a book called The High Price of Materialism that goes to great lengths to lay out the relationship between unhappiness and materialism. What he found may surprise you.
There is a strong positive correlation between materialism and several mental and physical maladies. In other words, people who pursue money and things at the expense of relationships and other meaningful endeavors are more likely to suffer from these 19 problems:
1. Unhappiness
2. Envy and jealousy
3. Depression
4. Social anxiety
5. Passive-aggressiveness
6. Short attention span
7. Poor impulse control
8. Feelings of being controlled
9. Mistrust of others
10. Tendency to treat others as objects for personal gain
11. Shorter, more conflicted relationships
12. Feelings of social alienation
13. Less desire for equality
14. Less generosity
15. Narcissism
16. Substance abuse
17. Poor self-actualization
18. Less enjoyment of daily activities
19. Poor physical health
Of course, correlation does not imply causation (let’s be clear on that point), but the correlation is real nonetheless, and it’s easy to see how materialism does more to perpetuate than remediate the problems in that list.
Michael Jackson's new album released today
http://www.michaeljackson.com/us/news/listen-entire-michael-album Go here to listen to the entire album...My favorite so far is the song Michael did with Lenny Kravitz...this is classic MJ gotta love his energy, spirit and voice.....RIP Michael Jackson
Ciara's new album comes out today
Here is the video for speechless off of Ciaras new album that was released today...Gotta love Ciara
Friday, December 10, 2010
Prince surprises Qtip while he performs Vibrant thing
Wow thats a hell of a surprise....Prince just took over that guitar...Cool stuff!!
Quote4 today
"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress." Barack Obama
In case you missed it Prince surprises the girls on the View
Gotta love Prince.....he looks amazing at 50ish!!!! Sheree Shepard did go to far with that comment though but its all in good fun!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Kandi Burruss Havent loved right
WOW Remember A J Jewell, he was engaged to Kandi Burruss from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. She did a beautiful and emotional dedication to A J. May he rest in peace, he was killed last year in a bar fight....What a shame! She looks so good in purple...Love it!!!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Quote4 today
"Not a few men who cherish lofty and noble ideas hide them under a bushel for fear of being called different." Martin Luther King, Jr.
How did I miss this one Chris Borwn -No bullshit video
HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How did I miss this video????
Monday, December 6, 2010
New video T.I. ft the Dream- No Mercy
AWWW T.I. is one of the best out there PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this and the words he speaks are so true!!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
WOW Scientists Find Fountain of Youth ... in Mice
From AOLnews.com Nov. 29) -- Scientists have been able to reverse the aging process in mice, a stunning feat that may help regenerate organs in elderly humans, according to a new study published online in the journal Nature.
The experimental treatment developed by researchers at Harvard Medical School turned weak and feeble old mice into healthy rodents by regenerating their aged bodies.
When scientists increased levels of the enzyme telomerase in the mice, their organs began to rejuvenate, according to a new study. "These mice were equivalent to 80-year-old humans and were about to pass away," said Ronald DePinho, co-author of the paper and a scientist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. After the experiment, "they were the physiological equivalent of young adults," The Wall Street Journal reported.
The experiment involved telomerase, an enzyme that makes small units of DNA that seal the tips of chromosomes. They act like the plastic caps at the ends of a shoelace, preventing chromosomes from fraying and genes from unraveling. When scientists increased levels of telomerase in the mice, their organs began to rejuvenate.
Shriveled testes grew back to normal and the animals regained their fertility. Other organs, such as the spleen, liver and intestines, recuperated from their degenerated state, the Harvard study said.
Anti-aging therapies could dramatically affect the rapidly increasing elderly population by treating devastating afflictions including dementia, stroke and cardiac failure."What we saw in these animals was not a slowing down or stabilization of the aging process. We saw a dramatic reversal -- and that was unexpected," DePinho said.
But replicating that reversal in humans will likely be more difficult. Mice produce telomerase throughout their lives, but the enzyme is switched off in adult humans, an evolutionary trait that prevents cells from dividing out of control. So the risk of cancer cells prospering would substantially increase, Britain's The Guardian reported.
The experimental treatment developed by researchers at Harvard Medical School turned weak and feeble old mice into healthy rodents by regenerating their aged bodies.
When scientists increased levels of the enzyme telomerase in the mice, their organs began to rejuvenate, according to a new study. "These mice were equivalent to 80-year-old humans and were about to pass away," said Ronald DePinho, co-author of the paper and a scientist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. After the experiment, "they were the physiological equivalent of young adults," The Wall Street Journal reported.
The experiment involved telomerase, an enzyme that makes small units of DNA that seal the tips of chromosomes. They act like the plastic caps at the ends of a shoelace, preventing chromosomes from fraying and genes from unraveling. When scientists increased levels of telomerase in the mice, their organs began to rejuvenate.
Shriveled testes grew back to normal and the animals regained their fertility. Other organs, such as the spleen, liver and intestines, recuperated from their degenerated state, the Harvard study said.
Anti-aging therapies could dramatically affect the rapidly increasing elderly population by treating devastating afflictions including dementia, stroke and cardiac failure."What we saw in these animals was not a slowing down or stabilization of the aging process. We saw a dramatic reversal -- and that was unexpected," DePinho said.
But replicating that reversal in humans will likely be more difficult. Mice produce telomerase throughout their lives, but the enzyme is switched off in adult humans, an evolutionary trait that prevents cells from dividing out of control. So the risk of cancer cells prospering would substantially increase, Britain's The Guardian reported.
Keri Hilson Feat. Rick Ross - The Way You Love Me (Official Video)
Ok I am reading alot of haters commenting on this video. I think Keri Hilson can do this because she has established herself as a real artist in the music business. Keri didnt use her body or sex to get her career started so I feel she has a right to show her sexy side. She is talented and pretty and I love this song. I dont care what everyone else says about it GO KERI!!!!!!
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