According to research, having some “junk in the trunk” is healthy
Oxford scientists claim that having more weight on thighs and bottoms may actually provide benefits for heart disease and inflammation. While too much weight carried in the bottom is not recommended, according to a recent published study, a person who has more body fat on their thighs and behind is less at risk for heart disease and diabetes than one who carries weight on their waist. According to the research, the fat on the lower body is more resistant to fat burning techniques, which they claim is very positive. This slowness to shift releases less inflammatory hormones thereby leaving one less susceptible to cardiovascular disease among other things. Scientists are now searching for a way to deliberately increase lower body fat in some people.
BBC
The Vatican doesn’t like Avatar
Despite shining praise coming from all sides, the Vatican was not as keen on James Cameron’s 3D blockbuster sensation, Avatar. The Vatican’s newspaper and radio program disliked the film’s “sappiness” and pointed to simplistic plot and emotionally shallow characters as the film’s primary weakness. Also taken issue with was the “superficial eco-message” where in defense of nature, the characters lean more towards the worship of the natural world over religion and the ecosystem becomes the divine. Despite the criticism, the Vatican did applaud of the 3D visuals and pointed to it as the films most compelling attribute.
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Prime Minister claims prorogation is a chance to get work done without the distractions of democracy
In an interview with Business News Network, Prime Minister Stephen Harper suggested that, by proroguing parliament, he will be able to get the “serious business of the nation” done without interruptions and discussion from opposition MP’s. He claimed that once Parliament reconvenes “the games begin” and that time is needed for serious economic strategies to be explored outside of official government. Harper then suggested that confidence motions seeking to topple his government would likely be presented when parliament is back in session and added that economic markets dislike “that kind of instability”.
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